Sofirn SC13 Mini vs Sofirn SC18 size comparison
The Sofirn SC18 is 36.9 mm (1.45 in) longer than the Sofirn SC13 Mini, and 3.8 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 15 g heavier (without battery).
The Sofirn SC18 is 36.9 mm (1.45 in) longer than the Sofirn SC13 Mini, and 3.8 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 15 g heavier (without battery).
Dimensions
| Sofirn SC13 Mini Check price ↗ | Sofirn SC18 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 64.6 mm (2.54 in) | 101.5 mm (4.00 in)+36.9 mm |
| Head / width | 28.5 mm (1.12 in) | 24.7 mm (0.97 in)−3.8 mm |
| Weight | 40 g without battery | 55 g without battery+15 g |
| Battery | 18350 | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,300 lm | — |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed |
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SC13 Mini vs SC18: how they differ
Size and weight
The Sofirn SC13 Mini is the shorter light: 64.6 mm (2.54 in) against 101.5 mm (4.00 in), a difference of 36.9 mm (36%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC18 is 3.8 mm slimmer (24.7 vs 28.5 mm). The Sofirn SC13 Mini is 15 g lighter (40 g vs 55 g, without battery).
Brightness and throw
The Sofirn SC13 Mini is rated at 1,300 lm; we have no published maximum for the Sofirn SC18.
Battery
The Sofirn SC13 Mini runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Sofirn SC18 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC13 Mini was from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Sofirn SC18 from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Sofirn SC13 Mini if you want a shorter light (36.9 mm shorter) and less weight (15 g lighter). Choose the Sofirn SC18 if you want a slimmer profile (3.8 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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SC13 Mini vs SC18 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Sofirn SC13 Mini or the Sofirn SC18?
The Sofirn SC13 Mini is the shorter light: 64.6 mm (2.54 in) against 101.5 mm (4.00 in), a difference of 36.9 mm (36%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC18 is 3.8 mm slimmer (24.7 vs 28.5 mm). The Sofirn SC13 Mini is 15 g lighter (40 g vs 55 g, without battery).
Which is cheaper, the Sofirn SC13 Mini or the Sofirn SC18?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC13 Mini was from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Sofirn SC18 from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Sofirn SC13 Mini and Sofirn SC18 use the same battery?
The Sofirn SC13 Mini runs on a removable 18350 battery; the Sofirn SC18 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Sofirn SC13 Mini: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. Price from $19.99 from flashlightgo.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Sofirn SC18: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. Price from $19.99 from flashlightgo.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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