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Sofirn HS40 vs ThruNite TH01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn HS40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% 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 HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% 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.
ThruNite TH01 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 700% 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
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
4935 cd
Beam distance
175 m (574 ft)Highest
140.5 m (461 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
480 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 battery
1x 18350 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
Micro USB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeadlamp UseWorklightCampingOutdoor ActivitiesHands Free IlluminationRight Angle Beam Illumination
CampingHousehold UseEDCHeadlamp Tasks
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 Build Quality And Anodized Aluminum ConstructionNeutral White Or Cool White LED OptionsWide Beam Angle With Large Hotspot And Good SpillStraightforward And Simple UiGood Thermal Management And Regulated BrightnessLow Voltage Protection With IndicatorIncluded Quality Accessories Such As Headstrap And Charging Cable
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
Micro USB Port Recessed, Causing Poor Connection With Standard CablesTurbo Mode Runtime Is Short (around 5 Minutes Before Stepdown)Charging Current Is Conservative, Leading To Longer Charge Times
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