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Nitecore NU25 UL vs Sofirn HS40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU25 UL stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 463% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$37Most expensive
US$31.13Cheapest
Weight
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.1 mm (2.37 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1029 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
64 m (210 ft)Lowest
175 m (574 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2700 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 650mAh Li-ion
18650 battery
Charging type
USB-C (~1.5 hours)
USB-C (5V 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
ABS plastic
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Use case profile
Best for
Ultralight HikingBackpackingTrail RunningAlpine ClimbingNighttime Outdoor Activities
EDCHeadlamp UseWorklightCampingOutdoor ActivitiesHands Free IlluminationRight Angle Beam Illumination
Common praise
Exceptional Lightweight At 45g With Good OutputVersatile Dual Beam (spot And Flood) OptionsAccurate And Long Runtimes Especially Ultralow ModeFast USB C Charging (~1.5 Hours)Comfortable And Secure Lightweight StrapIp66 Weatherproofing For Rugged Outdoor UseClear Battery Level Indicators
High Max Output Of 2000 LumensRight Angle Beam Useful For Headlamp And Hands Free UseLightweight At 65g Body WeightGood Runtime On Medium ModesEffective Dual Use As Headlamp And Flashlight ToolWaterproof To Ip68 StandardUSB C Charging With Battery IndicatorStepless And Stepped Ramping Modes
Common complaints
Red Light Mode Is Too Bright And Lacks Dimming OptionsNon Replaceable Built In Battery Limits Long Term MaintenanceUser Interface Is Complex And Requires Reading The ManualShock Cord Strap May Not Suit Users Preferring Traditional Padded BandsBattery Capacity Modest For Extended Multi Week Trips
Lowest Moonlight Mode Relatively Floodier And Lacks Ultra Low Sub Lumen OutputNo Built In High Cri Emitter OptionSome Users Dislike New Tube Knurling And Tailcap DesignMode Spacing And Lack Of Advanced Firmware Customization
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