SOFIRN SE1: A $15 Pocket Light With a Magnetic Base and RGB Ring
Sofirn's new SE1 aluminum pocket light launched May 20 at $14.99 for the light alone, or $17.99 as a standard pack with accessories — and a 72-hour promo knocked those prices to $12.99 and $15.99 respectively. It's a tiny everyday-carry flashlight the size of a matchbook that can attach to your wrist, clip to a bag strap, hang from a keychain, or stick magnetically to a car hood or toolbox.
The idea
The SE1's main sell is its quick-release clip module system, which enables five carry modes without tools: wrist wear, belt or bag clip, lanyard loop, keychain ring, and magnetic attachment. The body is CNC-machined aluminum, measuring 30×30×14mm and weighing just 20g — roughly half the weight of the limited copper anniversary edition Sofirn sold in April (45g, 1,000 units, now sold out). Three colors are available: blue, orange, and silver gray.
Specs include 300 lumens max output, a 76-meter beam distance, a 120mW UV light at 395nm, and an RGB signal ring with four modes for visibility or campsite marking. A moonlight mode — the lowest brightness setting — stretches runtime to over 10 hours. The whole thing charges via USB-C and is controlled with a single button.
What to know before buying
The pitch is solid for the price, but an EDC Tips review flags a few limitations worth knowing. The internal battery is just 140mAh, which reviewers consider undersized compared to similarly priced competitors. The UV wavelength is 395nm — functional for checking banknotes or spotting pet stains, but enthusiasts generally prefer 365nm for more accurate fluorescence. Sofirn hasn't publicly disclosed the LED type or color rendering index (CRI), which makes it harder to compare against rivals with better-documented specs.
The light is available now via Sofirn's US store, per PRNewswire / Sofirn. A US warehouse is confirmed; UK and EU availability has not been announced as of this writing. If you're outside North America, check Sofirn's site directly — the company lists a warehouse in Germany, but no local retailer partnerships or euro pricing have been confirmed yet.
At $15, the SE1 is cheap enough to toss in a bag and forget about. Whether the battery holds up for your use case is the real question — if you need UV for serious work, look elsewhere.