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Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable vs ThruNite TH01
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 67% 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$49.99Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
11525 cdHighest candela
4935 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
215 m (705 ft)Highest
140.5 m (461 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
60 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 3.7v unprotected lithium battery (included)
1x 18350 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingGeneral Outdoor UseEDCCampingHikingFishing
CampingHousehold UseEDCHeadlamp Tasks
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
Good Build Quality And Anodized Aluminum ConstructionNeutral White Or Cool White LED OptionsWide Beam Angle With Large Hotspot And Good SpillStraightforward And Simple UiGood Thermal Management And Regulated BrightnessLow Voltage Protection With IndicatorIncluded Quality Accessories Such As Headstrap And Charging Cable
Common complaints
No Glass Lens Protection (optic Exposed)Magnet Weak On Thin MetalLacks Lanyard Attachment IncludedTailcap Design Hinders Flat Tailstanding With Lanyard Attached
Micro USB Port Recessed, Causing Poor Connection With Standard CablesTurbo Mode Runtime Is Short (around 5 Minutes Before Stepdown)Charging Current Is Conservative, Leading To Longer Charge Times
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