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Sofirn D25LR vs Sofirn HS40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 239% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 239% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 109% 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$22Cheapest
US$31.13Most expensive
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
Length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
590 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
700 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
53 m (174 ft)Lowest
175 m (574 ft)Highest
Max runtime
230 minShortest runtime
480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion
18650 battery
Charging type
Micro USB
USB-C (5V 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminium
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor ActivitiesBudget Conscious UsersLight PaintingStargazingHunting
EDCHeadlamp UseWorklightCampingOutdoor ActivitiesHands Free IlluminationRight Angle Beam Illumination
Common praise
High Cri White Light With Good Color RenderingDeep 660nm Red LED Preserving Night VisionAffordable PriceGood Runtime With Low Voltage ProtectionSimple And Effective User InterfaceComfortable Headband Without Top Strap
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
Build Quality Is Decent But Not Robust Enough For Rough ConditionsSlight Green Tint In White LED Noted By Some UsersUnregulated Output With Step Down After Short Time On HighHeavier Than Ideal For RunningThreads Need Lubrication For Smooth Battery Insertion
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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