Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1114% 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
✓Excellent throw-to-output ratio for its size✓Great build quality for price✓Includes rechargeable 14500 battery and USB-C charging✓Magnetic tailcap supports tailstanding and use with lanyard✓Battery level indicator in the switch
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
⚠PWM in all modes (though mostly unnoticeable)⚠Low CRI LED color temperature around 7500K⚠No specified max candela value