Comparison Console
Sofirn HS40 vs Sofirn HS42
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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 1% 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$31.13Cheapest
US$56Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
11525 cd
Beam distance
175 m (574 ft)Lowest
215 m (705 ft)Highest
Max runtime
480 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 battery
18650 Lithium-ion rechargeable (button top unprotected)
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
USB-C in body
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP66
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeadlamp useWorklightCampingOutdoor activitiesHands-free illuminationRight-angle beam illumination
HuntingGeneral use requiring multiple beam typesUsers needing spot, flood and red lighting modes
Common praise
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
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
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
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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