Comparison Console
Nitecore NU31 vs Sofirn HS41 4000LM
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 627% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 627% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 382% 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$39.95Most expensive
US$24.99Cheapest
Weight
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Length
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
4000 lmHighest output
Max candela
5800 cdLowest candela
26475 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
145 m (476 ft)Lowest
325 m (1066 ft)Highest
Max runtime
8820 minShortest runtime
42528 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1800mAh Li-ion battery
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C charging port (5V
1A)
USB-C (5V, 3A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy front housing with durable PC material body
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesCampingHikingNight trekkingSkywatching
Outdoor activitiesLong hours of workCyclingCampingNight hikesEmergency use
Common praise
Lightweight and compact at 95.5gVersatile lighting modes including white, red, and high CRI auxiliary white lightLong battery runtime up to 147 hoursGood waterproof rating (IP66) and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C fast charging with short recharge timeSimple dual-button interface for easy operationReflective headband for safety
High output brightness and long beam distanceMultiple lighting modes including moonlight and turboLightweight and comfortable to wear with IP68 waterproof ratingMagnetic tail cap and detachable design for handheld useLong battery runtime especially in moonlight mode
Common complaints
Charging time varies between 1.5 to 3 hours depending on sourceSlight green tint on white LED reportedCannot replace internal rechargeable battery
No explicit complaints reported in sources
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