Sofirn
Sofirn SC13
C
Ranked #9 in Flashlights
417 LP on the
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what's LP?
Best budget in a 2026 buying guide, compact and bright.
Consolidated from 20 cited sources across 19 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 13 positive sources
- 5 mixed sources
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Pros & cons
- ✓ Compact size
- ✓ Bright output
- ✓ Budget friendly
- ✓ 1,500 lumens peak
- ✓ 150-meter beam
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 6 articles, 11 video reviews and 3 community sources
13 positive sources
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Gearorbit Gearorbit · reviewer
Donnie B All Day Donnie B All Day · 110K subscribers · Aug 2025
The Gadgeteer Article
Charles BridgTec Charles BridgTec · 32.6K subscribers · Feb 2024
Tech Writer EDC Article
Weerapat Kiatdumrong Weerapat Kiatdumrong · 21.6K subscribers · Nov 2025
Adam’s Simple & Fast Reviews Adam’s Simple & Fast Reviews · 16.1K subscribers · Sept 2024
Smothered Chrome Smothered Chrome · 7.3K subscribers · Jan 2024
Outside Guide Outside Guide · 3.7K subscribers · Jan 2024
NORDLICHT NORDLICHT · 2K subscribers · Nov 2025
Smart Goods Reviews Smart Goods Reviews · 26 subscribers · Aug 2026
If the SC18 is too chunky for your carry style, the SC13 is the answer. It runs on the shorter 18350 cell, which cuts both length and runtime, but the trade-off is worth it for many carriers. USB-C charging, a magnetic tailcap, and ramping brightness control round out a feature set that has no business being this cheap.Read D
So, it's only 20 bucks for a mini flashlight that's not just rechargeable, but it's awesome. We're going to take it outside.Watch T
The flashlight community in Reddit regularly recommends the SC13 as a first “real” flashlight for anyone moving past their phone. With a 4.9-star rating across over 1,400 reviews on Walmart and strong marks on Sofirn’s own store, the crowd agrees.Read C
Very compact. Definitely a pocket carry. Perfect size for EDC. Now, right off hand, you can use this handsfree as well. And the batteries in it easily support its own weight sideways, upside down. It's not going to go anywhere. Really like and use that feature all the time, especially when the power goes out. You just put this hang this up on the chandelier and uh have the light shine down.Watch T
The Sofirn SC13 proves you don’t need a big, heavy flashlight to get serious performance. For around twenty bucks, this pocket-sized light delivers 1,300 lumens, has a surprisingly strong magnetic tail, and charges via USB-C.Read W
Now I'm Vietnam Soul SC13 here. This one is a copper version. Um for me it looks really good. Okay, it looks really good. Um here it says um for enthusiast. Okay, here um this one for the lowest mode 2.5 lumen and for the max is 1,100 lumens. Um the LED SFT 45,000K in T lens here. Okay, USBC charging port. Um and also magnetic tail cap. Okay, very good. Okay, the battery inside 18350 battery.Watch F Facebook Facebook post
I like the copper feeling and dissipating properties along with the compactness and warm tint.View post A
It lights things up. It really does a fantastic job. Um for a very little light, um it shines pretty incredibly. Um And as you can tell, it's super bright. So, uh I love this. Now, one thing that I do want to share is also that it's got a um on the back of it, and again, just seeing how small it is, it's awesome.Watch F Facebook Tom Charde · owner
The Sofirn SC13 limited copper edition is now available.View post S
17 bucks, and I like the way it looks. Let me see if I can get a picture. There it is, right there. Nice clip. Almost same size as the clip, lengthwise.Watch O
but the quality of the actual light itself is top‑notch.Watch N
SOF SC13, a really cool lamp. Great for EDC, and of course also for home or for your keychain. You can access your current light level at any time. Actually, it's quite well done. Beautiful color, matches my gloves. Don't be surprised, my hands are so damaged. I wanted to wear gloves more often in autumn and winter when making these videos. Not that you're surprised.Watch S
Both flashlights are incredibly lightweight and perfect for your front pocket or your everyday carry gear setup. The SC13 features convenient USB type-C charging to keep you powered up while on the go. A handy lockout function prevents accidental activation while the light is in your bag or your pocket.Watch
5 mixed sources
F r/flashlight u/help_me_pickupachair · owner
Darren Yeo - Tech & Reviews Darren Yeo - Tech & Reviews · 45.1K subscribers · Jan 2024
The Telegraph Article
Illinois Daily Carry Illinois Daily Carry · 3.1K subscribers · Apr 2025
Jug Jug · 999 subscribers · Dec 2025
I have no interest in it because it's too heavy, but I love the optionRead thread D
This is definitely not a light if you're looking for long sustained output on really high brightness modes. Okay? But it is something that does pack a punch. If we compare them side by side and look at even the throw test that I ran on both of these separately, you'll find that they actually compare.Watch T
Might be too small for some to handleRead I
Coming in at a seriously small 2.54 in tall by 1.1 in at its widest point and weighing in at 1.4 oz without battery and 2.2 oz with battery, though this high CRI variant of the SC13 Mini has a lower output, it is a negligible amount that is not immediately obvious. When equipped with the 519A, the SC13 Mini has a maximum output of 1100 lm with a throw of 150 m at 5,675 candela.Watch J
Don't know how it is in I mean, I don't know how it'll be holding up toughness-wise. I know it's not a very tough steel. Excuse me. But oh, let's go ahead and get this little guy out. So, as you can see, light them up. So, firm lights. I believe this pin will go in the dark, which is pretty cool. Clicked on the video, you probably already know.Watch
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It ranks #9 of 17 on our flashlights tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 20 cited sources across 19 outlets.
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