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Sofirn SC31T vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1011% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31T stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1011% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 693% 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$31Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
67 g (2.36 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
125.5 mm (4.94 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
14832 cdHighest candela
1768 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
243.6 m (799 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1380 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 lithium-ion
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB-C (built-in)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCHigh output illuminationRechargeable convenience
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
High maximum output of 2000 lumensDual switch interface for tactical useIntegrated USB-C charging with included cableGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyIncludes comprehensive accessory kit (battery, clip, lanyard, spare o-rings)Affordable price point around 30 USDMemorable simple and functional user interface
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
PWM present on most modes though fairly fast and mostly unnoticeableOscillating temperature regulation on turbo modeClip is a friction-fit, unidirectional, and not deep-carryTailstanding is unstable due to cutouts and switch cap designOutput may not fully meet manufacturer spec at sustained turboSome users prefer Anduril UI available on Pro variant
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding
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