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Nitecore NU27 vs Sofirn HS41 4000LM

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore NU27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore NU27 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore NU27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore NU27 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore NU27 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1144% 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.

Nitecore NU27 — Beam distance: 123 m (404 ft)Nitecore NU27 — Max candela: 3705 cdNitecore NU27 — Weight: 56 g (1.98 oz)Nitecore NU27 — Length: 65.5 mm (2.58 in)Nitecore NU27 — Retail price: US$44.95Nitecore NU27 — Max lumens: 600 lmSofirn HS41 4000LM — Beam distance: 325 m (1066 ft)Sofirn HS41 4000LM — Max candela: 26475 cdSofirn HS41 4000LM — Weight: 79 g (2.79 oz)Sofirn HS41 4000LM — Length: 115 mm (4.53 in)Sofirn HS41 4000LM — Retail price: US$24.99Sofirn HS41 4000LM — Max lumens: 4000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$44.95Most expensive
US$24.99Cheapest
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Length
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
4000 lmHighest output
Max candela
3705 cdLowest candela
26475 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
123 m (404 ft)Lowest
325 m (1066 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3420 minShortest runtime
42528 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 850mAh Li-ion
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (5V, 3A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Polycarbonate (PC)
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Hiking▣Trail Running▣Night Running▣Outdoor Adventures▣Foggy And Rainy Environments▣EDC (everyday Carry)
▣Outdoor Activities▣Long Hours Of Work▣Cycling▣Camping▣Night Hikes▣Emergency Use
Common praise
✓Lightweight And Comfortable At 56 Grams✓Multiple Color Temperatures For Varied Lighting Needs✓Good Beam Distance Of 123 Meters✓Long Maximum Runtime Of 57 Hours✓USB C Onboard Charging✓Durable With Ip66 Rating And Impact Resistance 1 Meter✓Versatile With Clip For Cap Or Backpack Use
✓High Output Brightness And Long Beam Distance✓Multiple Lighting Modes Including Moonlight And Turbo✓Lightweight And Comfortable To Wear With Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Magnetic Tail Cap And Detachable Design For Handheld Use✓Long Battery Runtime Especially In Moonlight Mode
Common complaints
⚠Lack Of Memory Function—resets To Lowest Neutral Light When Powered Off⚠Beam Has Some Flare Like Artifacts Not Ideal For Flood Lighting
⚠No Explicit Complaints Reported In Sources

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