Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK03 SST40 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
Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% 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
Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 639% 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
✓Affordable Price Point For A Fully Featured 18650 EDC Flashlight✓Good Build Quality With Included Accessories✓USB C Charging With Integrated Charging Indicator✓Bright Output With Decent Beam Throw For Size
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 Around 70⚠Pwm In All Modes Which May Cause Flicker⚠Accidental Activation Possible Due To Small Protruding Switch⚠Sharp Cooling Fins Can Be Uncomfortable To Hold⚠Limited Information On Impact Resistance