Sofirn SC18 vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 12.8 mm (0.50 in) longer than the Sofirn SC18, and 3.9 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 12.8 mm (0.50 in) longer than the Sofirn SC18, and 3.9 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Sofirn SC18 Check price ↗ | SureFire EDCL1-T Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 101.5 mm (4.00 in) | 114.3 mm (4.50 in)+12.8 mm |
| Head / width | 24.7 mm (0.97 in) | 28.6 mm (1.12 in)+3.9 mm |
| Weight | 55 g without battery | 93.6 g with battery |
| Battery | 18650 | CR123A |
| Max output | — | 500 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced Body diameter not listed |
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SC18 vs EDCL1-T: how they differ
Size and weight
The Sofirn SC18 is the shorter light: 101.5 mm (4.00 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 12.8 mm (11%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC18 is 3.9 mm slimmer (24.7 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC18: 55 g without battery; SureFire EDCL1-T: 93.6 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The SureFire EDCL1-T is rated at 500 lm; we have no published maximum for the Sofirn SC18.
Battery
The Sofirn SC18 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC18 was from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Sofirn SC18 cost $195.01 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 (12.8 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (3.9 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Sofirn SC18 is ahead or level everywhere; the SureFire EDCL1-T 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 EDCL1-T FAQ
Which is smaller, the Sofirn SC18 or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
The Sofirn SC18 is the shorter light: 101.5 mm (4.00 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 12.8 mm (11%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC18 is 3.9 mm slimmer (24.7 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC18: 55 g without battery; SureFire EDCL1-T: 93.6 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is cheaper, the Sofirn SC18 or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC18 was from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Sofirn SC18 cost $195.01 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Sofirn SC18 and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?
The Sofirn SC18 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- 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.
- SureFire EDCL1-T: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $215.00 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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