Sofirn SC21 vs Sofirn SP10 Pro
Quick take: The Sofirn SC21 is brighter (1,000 vs 900 lm); the Sofirn SC21 throws farther (143m vs 119m).
| Spec | Sofirn SC21 | Sofirn SP10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20 | $20 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,000 lm | 900 lm |
| Candela | 5,100 cd | 3,550 cd |
| Beam distance | 143m | 119m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | LH351D 5000K | LH351D 5000K |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 90 |
| Weight | 1.6 oz | 1.4 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.3 x 1.0 in | 3.5 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Sofirn SC21
- ✓High-CRI emitter at a price where colour rendering is usually the first thing cut
- ✓Magnetic tailcap and a genuinely deep-carry pocket clip
- ✓USB-C charging with the 16340 cell included
- ✓Floody beam with a defined hotspot — a sensible general-purpose EDC profile
- ✓16340 size makes it small enough to actually carry every day
- ✓Complete package for around $21
- ✗Low-voltage protection only engages on turbo, so lower modes can over-discharge the cell
- ✗One reviewer's first sample had a mushy switch; a second unit didn't
- ✗Runtime is short, as any 16340 light's is
- ✗USB port placement draws criticism
- ✗Easy to confuse with the newer SC21 Pro, which is a different light
Sofirn SP10 Pro
- ✓Anduril 2 on an AA-format light, and the only one that also takes 14500
- ✓Exceptionally low moonlight mode — among the lowest available anywhere
- ✓High-CRI Samsung emitter at a sunlight-like 5000K
- ✓Takes any button-top AA or 14500, including longer protected cells
- ✓Regular price just over $20
- ✗The emitter tends toward a green tint
- ✗Efficiency is unimpressive on high, though good in the medium modes
- ✗Output isn't perfectly regulated on 14500
- ✗The pocket clip needs more ramp to slide onto a pocket easily
- ✗Anduril on a light this simple is more interface than some owners want