Lumintop FW3A vs Sofirn SC33 size comparison
The Sofirn SC33 is 38.5 mm (1.52 in) longer than the Lumintop FW3A, and 6.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 57 g heavier (without battery).
The Sofirn SC33 is 38.5 mm (1.52 in) longer than the Lumintop FW3A, and 6.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 57 g heavier (without battery).
Dimensions
| Lumintop FW3A Check price ↗ | Sofirn SC33 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 92.5 mm (3.64 in) | 131 mm (5.16 in)+38.5 mm |
| Head / width | 25.5 mm (1.00 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)+6.5 mm |
| Weight | 53 g without battery | 110 g without battery+57 g |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| Max output | 2,800 lm | 5,200 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nealsgadgets.com sourced Only head diameter listed | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed |
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FW3A vs SC33: how they differ
Size and weight
The Lumintop FW3A is the shorter light: 92.5 mm (3.64 in) against 131 mm (5.16 in), a difference of 38.5 mm (29%). At its widest point the Lumintop FW3A is 6.5 mm slimmer (25.5 vs 32 mm). The Lumintop FW3A is 57 g lighter (53 g vs 110 g, without battery).
Brightness and throw
The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the Lumintop FW3A, 86% more.
Battery
The Lumintop FW3A 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 Lumintop FW3A was from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com and the Sofirn SC33 from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Sofirn SC33 cost $7.96 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 Lumintop FW3A if you want a shorter light (38.5 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (6.5 mm narrower) and less weight (57 g lighter). Choose the Sofirn SC33 if you want more output (5,200 lm vs 2,800 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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FW3A vs SC33 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Lumintop FW3A or the Sofirn SC33?
The Lumintop FW3A is the shorter light: 92.5 mm (3.64 in) against 131 mm (5.16 in), a difference of 38.5 mm (29%). At its widest point the Lumintop FW3A is 6.5 mm slimmer (25.5 vs 32 mm). The Lumintop FW3A is 57 g lighter (53 g vs 110 g, without battery).
Which is brighter, the Lumintop FW3A or the Sofirn SC33?
The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the Lumintop FW3A, 86% more.
Which is cheaper, the Lumintop FW3A or the Sofirn SC33?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Lumintop FW3A was from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com and the Sofirn SC33 from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Sofirn SC33 cost $7.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Lumintop FW3A and Sofirn SC33 use the same battery?
The Lumintop FW3A 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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Sources
- Lumintop FW3A: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nealsgadgets.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price from $49.95 from nealsgadgets.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Sofirn SC33: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price from $41.99 from flashlightgo.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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