Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 240% 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)▣Newcomers Transitioning From Basic Flashlights▣Tactical And General Purpose 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
✓Excellent Value For Money✓Stable Regulated Output With Buck Driver✓High Color Rendering Nichia 519a LED✓Strong Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Convenient USB C Charging With Included Cable✓Ipx8 Waterproof And Solid Aluminum Construction✓Smooth User Interface With Ramping And Stepped Modes
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
⚠Lower Max Output Than Predecessor (maximum Around 1200 Lumens)⚠Somewhat Sharp Cooling Fins And Lanyard Hole Edges⚠Pocket Clip Is Friction Fit And Not Deep Carry⚠Charging Port Cover Can Open Accidentally⚠Output Steps Down After About 90 Seconds In Turbo Mode To Avoid Overheating