Sofirn SC33 vs Wurkkos TS22
Quick take: The Sofirn SC33 is brighter (5,200 vs 4,500 lm); the Sofirn SC33 throws farther (297m vs 228m); the Wurkkos TS22 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn SC33 | Wurkkos TS22 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $40 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 5,200 lm | 4,500 lm |
| Candela | 22,000 cd | 9,100 cd |
| Beam distance | 297m | 228m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | XHP70.3 HI | XHP70.3 HI 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Sofirn stepped/stepless UI | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.6 oz | 4.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 1.1 in | 5.0 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
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
Wurkkos TS22
- ✓Well-regulated, efficient boost driver — better than typical at this price
- ✓Very compact for the output, on a single included 21700
- ✓Pleasant interface and a good beam
- ✓Scored 4.5 out of 5 by a reviewer who kept it in daily rotation
- ✓Good value, frequently discounted to around $35
- ✗Runs extremely hot — one owner called it unusable on high beyond fifteen seconds
- ✗Wurkkos's website, manual and box disagree about which emitter it has
- ✗Rough knurling
- ✗Minor UI niggles
- ✗Sustained output is limited by the heat rather than the driver