Comparison Console
Olight Perun 2 Mini vs Sofirn HS42
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 75% 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$95Most expensive
US$56Cheapest
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
5950 cdLowest candela
11525 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Lowest
215 m (705 ft)Highest
Max runtime
9000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 650mAh 3.6V IMR16340 rechargeable lithium-ion
18650 Lithium-ion rechargeable (button top unprotected)
Charging type
Magnetic USB charging
USB-C in body
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP66
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeadlamp useWork around the houseWalking the dogCampsite tasks
HuntingGeneral use requiring multiple beam typesUsers needing spot, flood and red lighting modes
Common praise
Bright output for its sizeVersatile use as headlamp or handheld flashlightComfortable upgraded headbandMagnetic chargingMultiple power indicator colors
High maximum output for a headlamp of this sizeMultiple beam types: spot, flood, and red LEDsUSB-C onboard chargingLightweight and compact form factorGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyAffordable price point
Common complaints
No listed common complaints in sources
No glass lens, optic exposed and prone to scratchingImpact resistance only rated to 1 meterRed LEDs output lower than expectedLanyard hole design prevents tail-standing with lanyard attached
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