Sofirn SC33 vs SureFire EDCL2-T size comparison

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The SureFire EDCL2-T is 17.3 mm (0.68 in) longer than the Sofirn SC33, and 3.4 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Sofirn SC33 · 131 mmSureFire EDCL2-T · 148.33 mm

The SureFire EDCL2-T is 17.3 mm (0.68 in) longer than the Sofirn SC33, and 3.4 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Sofirn SC33
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SureFire EDCL2-T
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Length131 mm (5.16 in)148.3 mm (5.84 in)+17.3 mm
Head / width32 mm (1.26 in)28.6 mm (1.13 in)−3.4 mm
Weight110 g without battery116.2 g with batteries
Battery217002x CR123A
Max output5,200 lm1,200 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$239.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourceflashlightgo.com sourced
Only head diameter listed
batteryjunction.com sourced
Body diameter not listed

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SC33 vs EDCL2-T: how they differ

Size and weight

The Sofirn SC33 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 148.3 mm (5.84 in), a difference of 17.3 mm (12%). At its widest point the SureFire EDCL2-T is 3.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC33: 110 g without battery; SureFire EDCL2-T: 116.2 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the SureFire EDCL2-T, 333% more.

Battery

The Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire EDCL2-T runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC33 was from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com and the SureFire EDCL2-T $239.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Sofirn SC33 cost $197.01 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 SC33 if you want a shorter light (17.3 mm shorter) and more output (5,200 lm vs 1,200 lm). Choose the SureFire EDCL2-T if you want a slimmer profile (3.4 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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SC33 vs EDCL2-T FAQ

Which is smaller, the Sofirn SC33 or the SureFire EDCL2-T?

The Sofirn SC33 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 148.3 mm (5.84 in), a difference of 17.3 mm (12%). At its widest point the SureFire EDCL2-T is 3.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC33: 110 g without battery; SureFire EDCL2-T: 116.2 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Sofirn SC33 or the SureFire EDCL2-T?

The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the SureFire EDCL2-T, 333% more.

Which is cheaper, the Sofirn SC33 or the SureFire EDCL2-T?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC33 was from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com and the SureFire EDCL2-T $239.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Sofirn SC33 cost $197.01 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Sofirn SC33 and SureFire EDCL2-T use the same battery?

The Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire EDCL2-T runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).

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