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Sofirn HS41 4000LM vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 786% 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$24.99Cheapest
US$38.95Most expensive
Weight
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
26475 cdHighest candela
10750 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
325 m (1066 ft)Highest
207 m (679 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
42528 minLongest runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (5V, 3A)
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesLong hours of workCyclingCampingNight hikesEmergency use
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Common praise
High output brightness and long beam distanceMultiple lighting modes including moonlight and turboLightweight and comfortable to wear with IP68 waterproof ratingMagnetic tail cap and detachable design for handheld useLong battery runtime especially in moonlight mode
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Common complaints
No explicit complaints reported in sources
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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