Sofirn SC18 vs Sofirn SC33 size comparison

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The Sofirn SC33 is 29.5 mm (1.16 in) longer than the Sofirn SC18, and 7.3 mm wider at its widest point. It is 55 g heavier (without battery).

Sofirn SC18 · 101.5 mmSofirn SC33 · 131 mm

The Sofirn SC33 is 29.5 mm (1.16 in) longer than the Sofirn SC18, and 7.3 mm wider at its widest point. It is 55 g heavier (without battery).

Dimensions

Sofirn SC18
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Sofirn SC33
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Length101.5 mm (4.00 in)131 mm (5.16 in)+29.5 mm
Head / width24.7 mm (0.97 in)32 mm (1.26 in)+7.3 mm
Weight55 g without battery110 g without battery+55 g
Battery1865021700
Max output—5,200 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $19.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourceflashlightgo.com sourced
Only head diameter listed
flashlightgo.com sourced
Only head diameter listed

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SC18 vs SC33: how they differ

Size and weight

The Sofirn SC18 is the shorter light: 101.5 mm (4.00 in) against 131 mm (5.16 in), a difference of 29.5 mm (23%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC18 is 7.3 mm slimmer (24.7 vs 32 mm). The Sofirn SC18 is 55 g lighter (55 g vs 110 g, without battery).

Brightness and throw

The Sofirn SC33 is rated at 5,200 lm; we have no published maximum for the Sofirn SC18.

Battery

The Sofirn SC18 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC18 was from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Sofirn SC33 from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Sofirn SC18 cost $22.00 less. 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 SC18 if you want a shorter light (29.5 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (7.3 mm narrower) and less weight (55 g lighter). On the specs we track, the Sofirn SC18 is ahead or level everywhere; the Sofirn SC33 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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SC18 vs SC33 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Sofirn SC18 or the Sofirn SC33?

The Sofirn SC18 is the shorter light: 101.5 mm (4.00 in) against 131 mm (5.16 in), a difference of 29.5 mm (23%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC18 is 7.3 mm slimmer (24.7 vs 32 mm). The Sofirn SC18 is 55 g lighter (55 g vs 110 g, without battery).

Which is cheaper, the Sofirn SC18 or the Sofirn SC33?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC18 was from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Sofirn SC33 from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Sofirn SC18 cost $22.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Sofirn SC18 and Sofirn SC33 use the same battery?

The Sofirn SC18 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

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