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Sofirn D25S vs Sofirn SP40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn D25S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 546% 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$36Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
Length
85.8 mm (3.38 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lm
1200 lm
Max candela
700 cdLowest candela
4520 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
53 m (174 ft)Lowest
136 m (446 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
13200 min
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
1x18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingRunningHikingGeneral outdoor activitiesHeadlamp useLight painting when removed from headband
CampingHikingIndustrial useClose-range workBudget headlamp use
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 lumen output for priceGood beam quality with Cree XP-L LED and OP reflectorLightweight and comfortable headbandDurable aluminum construction with good waterproofingMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useLow voltage protection to safeguard battery
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
Lack of a moonlight modeHeadband loops are somewhat tightClip could be deeper to improve balanceNo USB-C charging (uses micro-USB)
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