Comparison Console
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable vs ThruNite TH20
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 304% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 304% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 60% 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$29.99Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
76 g (2.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
520 lmLowest output
Max candela
11525 cdHighest candela
1120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
215 m (705 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
13320 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 3.7v unprotected lithium battery (included)
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingGeneral outdoor useEDCCampingHikingFishing
Hands-free lighting tasksCampingReadingOutdoor activities
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
Comfortable headstrap and lightweight designSmooth ramping user interface with mode memoryGood output for size and battery typeDurable anodized aluminum constructionWaterproof to IPX-8 standard
Common complaints
No glass lens protection (optic exposed)Magnet weak on thin metalLacks lanyard attachment includedTailcap design hinders flat tailstanding with lanyard attached
No on-board chargingNo low voltage protection for 14500 batteryLimited retention options — designed primarily for use with headstrapE-switch located on end can be slightly awkward to operate
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online