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Sofirn SC13A vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 622% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 503% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 622% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 503% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 50% 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$28
US$28
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1768 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB-C charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingFishingEmergency UseDog WalkingOutdoor Activities
EDCCampingGeneral Purpose Handheld Use
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
Good Build QualityComfortable Diamond KnurlingSimple And Effective User InterfaceQuiet Mechanical Switch With Positive ActionReverse Clicky Allows Mode Changes During Operation
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
Does Not Support 14500 Lithium Ion CellsHigh Beam Stepdown After Initial RuntimeCool White Cree Xp G3 LED Not Favored By EnthusiastsNo Onboard ChargingTail Switch Design Prevents Stable Tailstanding
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