Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% 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
Wurkkos TD04 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 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 27% 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.
✓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
✓High maximum output of 3000 lumens with excellent measured 2300+ lumens✓Good build quality with aerospace-grade aluminum and anodized coating✓Convenient USB-C charging with battery indicator✓Dual switch interface allowing mode memory and tactical use✓Lightweight and compact size suitable for EDC✓Durability with IP68 waterproof rating and 1.5m impact resistance
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
⚠Mechanical tail switch has some play and is not perfectly set into body⚠Tail switch prevents tailstanding due to switch protrusion⚠USB-C charging has some dropouts during charging but still acceptable