Comparison Console
Sofirn SC13 vs Sofirn SP10A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 672% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 672% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$18.6Most expensive
US$13Cheapest
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)
40 g (1.41 oz)
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
550 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
3240 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Highest
114 m (374 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minLongest runtime
136 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 lithium ion
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
6061 grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
Everyday carryPocket carryOutdoor activitiesBedside nightlightCampingHikingSearchingFishingCyclingEmergency use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designHigh maximum brightness with multiple output levelsDurability with IP68 waterproof rating and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C charging convenienceGood color rendering with high CRI LED (Nichia 519A)Versatile modes including strobeMagnetic tail and hat clip for hands-free use
Compact and portable sizeGood output for AA and 14500 batteriesDurable construction with IP68 waterproof ratingSide metal e-switch with mode memoryNo visible PWM in output modes
Common complaints
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
Small side switch can be difficult to locate in darkOlder versions lack sub-lumen moonlight modeSlightly slippery anodized finishThreads may benefit from additional lubrication
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