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Sofirn HS40 vs Wurkkos HD15R
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 10% 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.
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.
Wurkkos HD15R 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS40 stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the longest throw option for beam distance, with about a 494% 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$35.99Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
72 g (2.54 oz)Heaviest
Length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lm
2000 lm
Max candela
Unknown
5700 cd
Beam distance
175 m (574 ft)Lowest
1039 m (3409 ft)Highest
Max runtime
480 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 battery
1x 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
USB-C charging (type A-C and type C-C cables)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (up to 2m underwater)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III military spec
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeadlamp useWorklightCampingOutdoor activitiesHands-free illuminationRight-angle beam illumination
CampingHikingFishingHuntingUtility useHeadlamp use
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 qualityVersatile use as headlamp or flashlightAccurate deep red LED emitterUSB-C on-board chargingIncludes headband, lanyard, pocket clip, spare tubes
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
Sharp edges on lanyard attachment pointHeadband lacks grip stripsNot suitable for users wanting more throw focused beam
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