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Sofirn SC13 vs ThruNite Saber
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9% 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$18.6Cheapest
US$25.95Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
659 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
7555 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Highest
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
1140 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 lithium ion
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Daily CarryCampingHikingEmergency UseDog WalkingFishingPocket CarryHands Free Use With Hat Clip Or Magnetic Tail
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesEmergency 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 Size And Lightweight DesignAbility To Run On Widely Available Aa Or Rechargeable 14500 BatteryIncluded USB C Rechargeable Battery And CableSimple And Effective Two Mode Ui Reducing ComplexityGood Beam Throw And Tight Beam Profile
Common complaints
Reports Of Potential Battery Spring Failure Leading To Device Overheating (not Confirmed As A Common Issue)
Low Cri Output (under 70)Limited To Two Modes OnlyNo Built In Charging Port On Flashlight Body, Charging Occurs On BatteryTailcap Unscrews At The Head End, Which Can Confuse Some Users
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