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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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