expiredNavy-Wife | Staff posted Mar 09, 2026 10:46 PM
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expiredNavy-Wife | Staff posted Mar 09, 2026 10:46 PM
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https://slickdeals.net/f/19241947-sofirn-sc13-rechargeable-edc-flashlight-1300-lumens-free-s-h-new-user-welcome-deal-7-69
I'd rather have one SC13 than a dozen of these "zoomable" no name flashlights.
For one: I agree that unless you have need to sprinkle some flashlights around the house, cars, whatever - or the flashlight will be used by someone one prone to losing things (like a kid) - a good flashlight at 2-3x the price is better than a cheap one.
For two: that price is only if you're a new AE customer, which I'm guessing the vast majority of us are not (and AE is really good at flagging duplicate accounts). The SC13 goes on sale pretty often for $12-15, but that's almost always for the SST40 variant and a lot of people (myself included) much prefer the 519A emitter because it has more flood and the CRI is much higher. The SST40 is gross, which is part of the reason it's on sale more often.
For three: it's not an entirely fair comparison with the deal in this one. The SC13 uses an 18350 rather than 18650 battery. I, for one, want to minimize my battery types, not add more. Folks are far more likely to have multiple 18650s. Also, a lot of people would rather have a flashlight that fits the hand better than the smaller SC13.
The SC13 is a fine light and sure, for $5-8 or whatever it's on sale for, it's a great deal. I just think that if we're using the argument of spending more for "better" (with the understanding that "better" is subjective in some ways), I'd rather spend $19 (or less for new customers) on the Wurkkos FC11C: https://slickdeals.net/f/19264915-existing-aliexpress-customers-wurkkos-fc11c-nichia-519a-1200-lumen-flashlight-or-less-for-new-customers-free-s-h-19-29
For one: I agree that unless you have need to sprinkle some flashlights around the house, cars, whatever - or the flashlight will be used by someone one prone to losing things (like a kid) - a good flashlight at 2-3x the price is better than a cheap one.
For two: that price is only if you're a new AE customer, which I'm guessing the vast majority of us are not (and AE is really good at flagging duplicate accounts). The SC13 goes on sale pretty often for $12-15, but that's almost always for the SST40 variant and a lot of people (myself included) much prefer the 519A emitter because it has more flood and the CRI is much higher. The SST40 is gross, which is part of the reason it's on sale more often.
For three: it's not an entirely fair comparison with the deal in this one. The SC13 uses an 18350 rather than 18650 battery. I, for one, want to minimize my battery types, not add more. Folks are far more likely to have multiple 18650s. Also, a lot of people would rather have a flashlight that fits the hand better than the smaller SC13.
The SC13 is a fine light and sure, for $5-8 or whatever it's on sale for, it's a great deal. I just think that if we're using the argument of spending more for "better" (with the understanding that "better" is subjective in some ways), I'd rather spend $19 (or less for new customers) on the Wurkkos FC11C: https://slickdeals.net/f/19264915-existing-aliexpress-customers-wurkkos-fc11c-nichia-519a-1200-lumen-flashlight-or-less-for-new-customers-free-s-h-19-29
For two: most people don't care what battery is inside because it's USB-C rechargeable. Most people will never open the light to check the battery type.
For three: I have FC11s as well. If you want a bigger light with similar output, it's great. I prefer something smaller/lighter to stick on a fridge or stuff into a tight pocket.
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