Sofirn SC18 vs Zebralight SC65c HI size comparison
The Zebralight SC65c HI is 9.5 mm (0.37 in) shorter than the Sofirn SC18, with about the same max diameter/width.
The Zebralight SC65c HI is 9.5 mm (0.37 in) shorter than the Sofirn SC18, with about the same max diameter/width.
Dimensions
| Sofirn SC18 Check price ↗ | Zebralight SC65c HI Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 101.5 mm (4.00 in) | 92 mm (3.62 in)−9.5 mm |
| Head / width | 24.7 mm (0.97 in) | 24.5 mm (0.96 in)−0.2 mm |
| Weight | 55 g without battery | — |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| Max output | — | — |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $95.00 at zebralight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed | zebralight.com sourced Only head diameter listed |
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SC18 vs SC65c HI: how they differ
Size and weight
The Zebralight SC65c HI is the shorter light: 92 mm (3.62 in) against 101.5 mm (4.00 in), a difference of 9.5 mm (9%). At their widest points they are about the same (24.7 vs 24.5 mm).
Battery
Both run on a removable 18650 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC18 was from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Zebralight SC65c HI $95.00 at zebralight.com, so the Sofirn SC18 cost $75.01 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 Zebralight SC65c HI if you want a shorter light (9.5 mm shorter). On the specs we track, the Zebralight SC65c HI is ahead or level everywhere; the Sofirn SC18 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 SC65c HI FAQ
Which is smaller, the Sofirn SC18 or the Zebralight SC65c HI?
The Zebralight SC65c HI is the shorter light: 92 mm (3.62 in) against 101.5 mm (4.00 in), a difference of 9.5 mm (9%). At their widest points they are about the same (24.7 vs 24.5 mm).
Which is cheaper, the Sofirn SC18 or the Zebralight SC65c HI?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC18 was from $19.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Zebralight SC65c HI $95.00 at zebralight.com, so the Sofirn SC18 cost $75.01 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Sofirn SC18 and Zebralight SC65c HI use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 18650 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Sofirn SC18: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (flashlightgo.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price from $19.99 from flashlightgo.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Zebralight SC65c HI: specs from Zebralight product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (zebralight.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $95.00 from zebralight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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