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Sofirn HS20 Dual LED 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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 24% 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$88Most expensive
US$56Cheapest
Weight
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Length
85.3 mm (3.36 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
2100 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
11525 cd
Beam distance
235 m (771 ft)Highest
215 m (705 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1560 min
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
IPX8
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
6061 Aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingFishingHuntingRunningEDCOutdoor activities
HuntingGeneral use requiring multiple beam typesUsers needing spot, flood and red lighting modes
Common praise
High brightness outputDual LED emitters for versatile flood and spot beamsFast USB-C chargingLightweight and comfortable to wearIPX8 waterproof rating
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
Runtime limited to 2 hours on turbo modeTurbo mode steps down automatically to prevent overheatingBattery not included in some packages
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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