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Nitecore NU27 vs Sofirn HS40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU27 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU27 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU27 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 613% 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$44.95Most expensive
US$31.13Cheapest
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
3705 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
123 m (404 ft)Lowest
175 m (574 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3420 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 850mAh Li-ion
18650 battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (5V 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Polycarbonate (PC)
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingTrail RunningNight RunningOutdoor AdventuresFoggy And Rainy EnvironmentsEDC (everyday Carry)
EDCHeadlamp UseWorklightCampingOutdoor ActivitiesHands Free IlluminationRight Angle Beam Illumination
Common praise
Lightweight And Comfortable At 56 GramsMultiple Color Temperatures For Varied Lighting NeedsGood Beam Distance Of 123 MetersLong Maximum Runtime Of 57 HoursUSB C Onboard ChargingDurable With Ip66 Rating And Impact Resistance 1 MeterVersatile With Clip For Cap Or Backpack Use
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
Lack Of Memory Function—resets To Lowest Neutral Light When Powered OffBeam Has Some Flare Like Artifacts Not Ideal For Flood Lighting
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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