Comparison Console
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable vs ThruNite TH20 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% 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.
ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 40% 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$29.95Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
57.6 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1010 lmLowest output
Max candela
11525 cdHighest candela
7200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
215 m (705 ft)Highest
169 m (554 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
10800 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 3.7v unprotected lithium battery (included)
1x AA or 1x 14500 battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum
Aircraft grade aluminium with type III hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingGeneral Outdoor UseEDCCampingHikingFishing
RunningCampingUtility TasksEveryday Carry
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
Lightweight And CompactGood Runtime And Output For SizeIncludes Rechargeable 14500 Battery With USB C ChargingFlexible Use As Headlamp Or Right Angle Flashlight
Common complaints
No Glass Lens Protection (optic Exposed)Magnet Weak On Thin MetalLacks Lanyard Attachment IncludedTailcap Design Hinders Flat Tailstanding With Lanyard Attached
No Battery Level Indicator On LightLow Mode May Be Too Bright For Some UsersNo External Charging Port On Light Body
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