Sofirn SC33 vs Noctigon KR4
Quick take: The Sofirn SC33 is brighter (5,200 vs 3,500 lm); the Sofirn SC33 throws farther (297m vs 173m); the Sofirn SC33 runs longer on high (1.5 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn SC33 | Noctigon KR4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $40 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 5,200 lm | 3,500 lm |
| Candela | 22,000 cd | 7,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 297m | 173m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1 hr (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | XHP70.3 HI | Nichia 519A 4500K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Sofirn stepped/stepless UI | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP67 |
| CRI | 70 | 95 |
| Weight | 3.6 oz | 3.4 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 1.1 in | 3.9 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Manufacturer Limited |
What owners report
Sofirn SC33
- ✓XHP70.3 HI is efficient — high output without gutting runtime
- ✓5,200 lumens with real throw rather than pure flood
- ✓No PWM on any mode, so no flicker
- ✓Tail-mounted USB-C charging, full in about three hours
- ✓Eco mode runs for hundreds of hours
- ✗Big for its class — not comfortably pocketable
- ✗Beam shows some ringing, and the crenellated bezel gives a pentagonal spill
- ✗Cool colour temperature and low CRI
- ✗Turbo is limited to roughly 1.5 hours
- ✗Weight follows from the 21700 and the head size
Noctigon KR4
- ✓95 CRI emitter option gives about the best colour rendering available
- ✓Anduril firmware with full configurability
- ✓Extensive customisation — emitter, tint, materials and switch
- ✓Excellent value, performance and build quality together
- ✓Arrives well packed with a handwritten note recording your emitter choice
- ✗Quality-control issues that reviewers say still affect the model
- ✗No onboard charging — a separate lithium-ion charger is required
- ✗No magnetic base
- ✗Ordering means a small-batch enthusiast supplier, not a retailer
- ✗Anduril's configuration menus are steep for a first enthusiast light