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Sofirn HS40 vs Sofirn SP40
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 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% 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 SP40 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$36Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
Length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
4520 cd
Beam distance
175 m (574 ft)Highest
136 m (446 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
480 minShortest runtime
13200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 battery
1x18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeadlamp useWorklightCampingOutdoor activitiesHands-free illuminationRight-angle beam illumination
CampingHikingIndustrial useClose-range workBudget headlamp 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 lumen output for priceGood beam quality with Cree XP-L LED and OP reflectorLightweight and comfortable headbandDurable aluminum construction with good waterproofingMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useLow voltage protection to safeguard battery
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
Lack of a moonlight modeHeadband loops are somewhat tightClip could be deeper to improve balanceNo USB-C charging (uses micro-USB)
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