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Sofirn HS40 vs Wuben H5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% 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 400% 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.
Wuben H5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% 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$50Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
72 mm (2.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1338 cd
Beam distance
175 m (574 ft)Highest
73 m (240 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
480 minShortest runtime
600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 battery
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
USB-C charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeadlamp useWorklightCampingOutdoor activitiesHands-free illuminationRight-angle beam illumination
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hands-free headlamp useMulti-directional lighting with clip
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
Versatile multifunctional design with 360° rotatable clipGood build quality and reliable outputIP68 water resistance and 1.5m impact resistanceBright 400 lumen max output with regulated driverComfortable and secure headband for most activities
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
Headlamp strap design may not be ideal for joggingClip removal requires unscrewing tailcapNo strobe mode, only SOS blinky
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