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Sofirn SC13 vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 614% 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$20Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
45 g (1.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1686 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 lithium ion
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
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
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
Common complaints
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
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