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Sofirn HS40 vs ThruNite TH20
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 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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