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Sofirn HS40 vs Streamlight Septor
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 58% 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 1567% 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.
Streamlight Septor 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 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1567% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 129% 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
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
120 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
900 cd
Beam distance
175 m (574 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
480 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 battery
AAA alkaline
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Co-molded rubber body, thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeadlamp useWorklightCampingOutdoor activitiesHands-free illuminationRight-angle beam illumination
Up close work and tasks at arm's lengthDetailed work
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
Soft flood light suitable for close workLong battery runtime especially on low modesDurable and impact resistant designEasy to use recessed push-button switch
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
Not suitable for long distance illuminationBeam intensity is moderate compared to higher output headlamps
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