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Sofirn HS40 vs ThruNite TH20
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% 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.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2675% 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$31.13Most expensive
US$29.99Cheapest
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
76 g (2.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
520 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1120 cd
Beam distance
175 m (574 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
480 minShortest runtime
13320 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 battery
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeadlamp useWorklightCampingOutdoor activitiesHands-free illuminationRight-angle beam illumination
Hands-free lighting tasksCampingReadingOutdoor activities
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
Comfortable headstrap and lightweight designSmooth ramping user interface with mode memoryGood output for size and battery typeDurable anodized aluminum constructionWaterproof to IPX-8 standard
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
No on-board chargingNo low voltage protection for 14500 batteryLimited retention options — designed primarily for use with headstrapE-switch located on end can be slightly awkward to operate
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