Sofirn SC18 vs Streamlight Wedge XT size comparison
The Streamlight Wedge XT is 6.5 mm (0.26 in) longer than the Sofirn SC18, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The Streamlight Wedge XT is 6.5 mm (0.26 in) longer than the Sofirn SC18, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Sofirn SC18 Check price ↗ | Streamlight Wedge XT Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 101.5 mm (4.00 in) | 108 mm (4.25 in)+6.5 mm |
| Head / width | 24.7 mm (0.97 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)+0.3 mm |
| Thickness | — | 15 mm (0.59 in) |
| Weight | 55 g without battery | 74 g with battery |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| Max output | — | 500 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced Width 25 x height 15 mm |
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SC18 vs Wedge XT: how they differ
Size and weight
The Sofirn SC18 is the shorter light: 101.5 mm (4.00 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 6.5 mm (6%). At their widest points they are about the same (24.7 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC18: 55 g without battery; Streamlight Wedge XT: 74 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Streamlight Wedge XT 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 Streamlight Wedge XT runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Sofirn SC18 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Sofirn SC18 if you want a shorter light (6.5 mm shorter) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Streamlight Wedge XT if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Sofirn SC18 Check price ↗ Streamlight Wedge XT
SC18 vs Wedge XT FAQ
Which is smaller, the Sofirn SC18 or the Streamlight Wedge XT?
The Sofirn SC18 is the shorter light: 101.5 mm (4.00 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 6.5 mm (6%). At their widest points they are about the same (24.7 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC18: 55 g without battery; Streamlight Wedge XT: 74 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Do the Sofirn SC18 and Streamlight Wedge XT use the same battery?
The Sofirn SC18 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight Wedge XT runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Sofirn SC18 lets you swap in a charged spare.