Comparison Console
Sofirn HS40 vs Sofirn SP35T
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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2650% 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$49.99Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
87 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
Length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
139.5 mm (5.49 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmLowest output
3800 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
19625 cd
Beam distance
175 m (574 ft)Lowest
250 m (820 ft)Highest
Max runtime
480 minShortest runtime
13200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 battery
1x 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
USB-C charging port (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeadlamp useWorklightCampingOutdoor activitiesHands-free illuminationRight-angle beam illumination
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor useEmergency and power outage use
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 up to 3800 lumens with a wide beam and decent throw (about 250 m)Includes a 5000mAh 21700 battery with USB-C chargingGood grip and build quality with IPX8 waterproof ratingTactical tail switch plus side electronic switch allows flexible UILong maximum runtime up to 220 hours (over 9 days) on lowest mode
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
Turbo mode steps down quickly after a few minutes due to thermal regulationSofirn's brand support is slower compared to competitorsSome may find the flashlight length (about 140 mm) a bit long for EDCNo magnetic tailcapBeam may show some tint shift typical for XHP50.2 emitter
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