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Sofirn SC13B vs Wurkkos HD03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% 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 SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 372% 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$32.99Most expensive
US$19Cheapest
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
49 g (1.73 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
9520.5 cdHighest candela
2712 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
217 m (712 ft)Highest
104 m (341 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
2160 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×18350 1100mAh
Built-in 600mAh Li-Polymer
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
Everyday carryCompact keychain flashlightEmergency useOutdoor activitiesCamping and hikingPortable hands-free lighting
Everyday carryWorkOutdoor useHands-free tasksClipping onto pockets, hats, backpacks or metal surfacesBike light with red strobe
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designHigh brightness relative to sizeBuilt-in USB-C charging works well and charges in about 1.5 hoursIncluded 18350 battery and accessories provide good valueLockout mode prevents accidental activationMagnetic tail cap for hands-free attachmentGood user interface with mode memory and indicator switch
Versatile mounting with clip and magnetHigh CRI floodlight for natural color renderingCompact and lightweight for EDCBuilt-in rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingGood runtime matching manufacturer specs
Common complaints
Low CRI and cold white tint around 6000-6500KOutput does not fully reach claimed 1300 lumens, more like 1000 lumens sustainedBeam has ring artifacts due to fresnel lensShort turbo runtime with quick stepdownSide switch with button terminal instead of spring on battery endNot ideal for long runtime heavy use beyond a few hours
RGB light brightness is too low for illuminationRapid RGB color cycling makes selecting colors difficultSpotlight has low CRI and slight green tintFlimsy rubber charging port coverNo last mode memory for spotlight/floodlight modesLight turns off abruptly at runtime end
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