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Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable vs Sofirn IF24 RGB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 13% 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$56Most expensive
US$38.99Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
11525 cdLowest candela
15800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
215 m (705 ft)Lowest
251 m (823 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
13800 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 3.7v unprotected lithium battery (included)
1x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (built-in)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum (AL6061-T6)
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingGeneral outdoor useEDCCampingHikingFishing
EDCWorkCampingEmergenciesSituations requiring RGB lighting
Common praise
High sustained brightnessGood balance of price and featuresVersatile beam types (spot, flood, red)Lightweight and compact for a triple channel headlampUSB-C charging convenientRegulated output for stable brightness
Innovative and intuitive rotary switch interface for emitter selectionGood output brightness with up to 2000 lumensVersatile lighting options including RGB and side flood LEDsUSB-C charging with included cableIncluded accessories like pocket clip, lanyard, spare o-ringsSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum bodyIP66 water resistance and magnetic tailcap for hands-free use
Common complaints
No glass lens protection (optic exposed)Magnet weak on thin metalLacks lanyard attachment includedTailcap design hinders flat tailstanding with lanyard attached
Tailcap has a bulge causing instability and prevents secure tailstandingClip can only be mounted tail-end for bezel-down carrySide light and switch on the same side can cause accidental activation of side LEDsUI has some quirks with double-click actions returning to previous modes instead of turning offNo ramping mode; stepped brightness levels onlySide LEDs activate on channel change which can be jarringLanyard hole on tailcap can risk loosening battery cap
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