Comparison Console
Sofirn SC13 vs Wurkkos HD03
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 140% 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$19Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
48 g (1.69 oz)Heaviest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
680 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
2712 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Highest
98 m (322 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
2520 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 lithium ion
600mAh built-in LiPo
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
Everyday carryOutdoor useWork tasksHands-free useClose-range illuminationCampingWalkingRepairs
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
Versatile mounting options including clip, magnet, lanyard, and free standingDecent white light output for compact sizeHigh CRI neutral white floodlight for quality color renderingIPX6 water resistance and impact resistant to 1.5mGood runtime and built-in charging with USB-CIntuitive user interface with dual switches
Common complaints
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
RGB lighting is low brightness and mostly decorativeRGB color cycling speed makes precise selection difficultSpotlight has low CRI and slight green tintBattery cover flap is somewhat flimsyLight shuts off abruptly at runtime endNo last mode memory for spotlight/floodlight modes
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