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Sofirn HS40 vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 900% 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$38.95Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
10750 cd
Beam distance
175 m (574 ft)Lowest
207 m (679 ft)Highest
Max runtime
480 minShortest runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 battery
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeadlamp useWorklightCampingOutdoor activitiesHands-free illuminationRight-angle beam illumination
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
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
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
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 dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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