Comparison Console
Sofirn D25S vs Sofirn HS42
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn D25S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 195% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 31% 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$19Cheapest
US$56Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Length
85.8 mm (3.38 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
700 cdLowest candela
11525 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
53 m (174 ft)Lowest
215 m (705 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
18650 Lithium-ion rechargeable (button top unprotected)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C in body
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IP66
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum Alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingRunningHikingGeneral outdoor activitiesHeadlamp useLight painting when removed from headband
HuntingGeneral use requiring multiple beam typesUsers needing spot, flood and red lighting modes
Common praise
Affordable price for featuresGood beam quality with artifact-free hotspotSimple and effective user interfaceComfortable headband without top strapRechargeable with USB-C portFunctional red and white LEDsEffective thermal regulation and low voltage protection
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
Build quality is described as sub-par with shallow unlubricated threadsSwitch placement on side instead of top may reduce ergonomicsSlightly heavy for runningNo pocket clip, magnet, or lanyard included for handheld use
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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