Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E7 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E7 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wuben E7 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wuben E7 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wuben E7 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wuben E7 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 136% 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.
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Outdoor Activities▣Camping▣Rescue▣Headlamp Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓High Brightness Relative To Size✓Built In USB C Charging Works Well And Charges In About 1.5 Hours✓Included 18350 Battery And Accessories Provide Good Value✓Lockout Mode Prevents Accidental Activation✓Magnetic Tail Cap For Hands Free Attachment✓Good User Interface With Mode Memory And Indicator Switch
✓Compact And Stylish Design✓High Output Up To 1800 Lumens✓Magnetic Tailcap For Versatile Mounting✓Waterproof To Ip68 Standard✓Rechargeable Via USB C✓Multiple Lighting Modes With Mode Memory✓Compatible With 18350 Or 18650 Batteries For Extended Runtime
Common complaints
⚠Low Cri And Cold White Tint Around 6000 6500k⚠Output Does Not Fully Reach Claimed 1300 Lumens, More Like 1000 Lumens Sustained⚠Beam Has Ring Artifacts Due To Fresnel Lens⚠Short Turbo Runtime With Quick Stepdown⚠Side Switch With Button Terminal Instead Of Spring On Battery End⚠Not Ideal For Long Runtime Heavy Use Beyond A Few Hours
⚠Low Cri Osram P9 Leds (mostly 6500k)⚠Lack Of Electronic Lockout, Requiring Physical Tailcap Lockout To Prevent Accidental Activation⚠18650 Extension Tube Alignment And Threading Issues⚠Optional Accessories Required For Headlamp Use (headband)