Comparison Console
Sofirn SC13A vs ThruNite Saber 2A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 986% 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$28Most expensive
US$25.95Cheapest
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
56.2 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
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
Charging type
USB-C charging
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingFishingEmergency UseDog WalkingOutdoor Activities
EDCEveryday CarryLaw EnforcementSecurityEmergency UseMedical ServicesCampingDuty Light
Common praise
High Brightness Up To 1300 Lumens With Several Selectable Output LevelsExcellent Color Rendering (cri Over 90) For Realistic Color ReproductionDurable Al6061 T6 Aluminum Construction With Waterproof (ip68) And Shockproof DesignLightweight And Compact Size For Easy Everyday CarryConvenient USB C Built In Charging And Magnetic Tail For Hands Free Use
Compact And Lightweight For Pocket CarryHigh Output And Good Beam ThrowAbility To Run On Both Aa And 14500 BatteriesUSB C Charging Included With The BatterySimple And Intuitive Two Mode UiDurable Ipx8 Waterproof Design
Common complaints
Very Short Maximum Runtime At Highest Brightness (2 Minutes)No Specific Details On Max Candela Or Precise Impact Resistance Beyond 1 Meter DropSome Users May Find The Ui Complex Due To Anduril Firmware
Tail Switch Is Firm And May Be Hard For Some To PressLow Mode Is Relatively Bright And Not Very Low
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