Comparison Console
Sofirn SP10A vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5415% 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$13Cheapest
US$20Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
45 g (1.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
3240 cdHighest candela
1686 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
114 m (374 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
136 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
6061 grade aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPocket carryOutdoor activitiesBedside nightlightCampingHikingSearchingFishingCyclingEmergency use
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
Common praise
Compact and portable sizeGood output for AA and 14500 batteriesDurable construction with IP68 waterproof ratingSide metal e-switch with mode memoryNo visible PWM in output modes
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
Common complaints
Small side switch can be difficult to locate in darkOlder versions lack sub-lumen moonlight modeSlightly slippery anodized finishThreads may benefit from additional lubrication
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
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