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Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable vs Wuben H5

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben H5 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 425% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben H5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 425% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Wuben H5 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 56% 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.

Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable — Beam distance: 215 m (705 ft)Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable — Max candela: 11525 cdSofirn HS42 Rechargeable — Weight: 71 g (2.50 oz)Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable — Length: 112 mm (4.41 in)Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable — Retail price: US$56Sofirn HS42 Rechargeable — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben H5 — Beam distance: 73 m (240 ft)Wuben H5 — Max candela: 1338 cdWuben H5 — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Wuben H5 — Length: 72 mm (2.83 in)Wuben H5 — Retail price: US$50Wuben H5 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$56Most expensive
US$50Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
72 mm (2.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
11525 cdHighest candela
1338 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
215 m (705 ft)Highest
73 m (240 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
600 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 3.7v unprotected lithium battery (included)
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Hunting▣General Outdoor Use▣EDC▣Camping▣Hiking▣Fishing
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Hands Free Headlamp Use▣Multi Directional Lighting With Clip
Common praise
✓High Sustained Brightness✓Good Balance Of Price And Features✓Versatile Beam Types (spot, Flood, Red)✓Lightweight And Compact For A Triple Channel Headlamp✓USB C Charging Convenient✓Regulated Output For Stable Brightness
✓Versatile Multifunctional Design With 360° Rotatable Clip✓Good Build Quality And Reliable Output✓Ip68 Water Resistance And 1.5m Impact Resistance✓Bright 400 Lumen Max Output With Regulated Driver✓Comfortable And Secure Headband For Most Activities
Common complaints
⚠No Glass Lens Protection (optic Exposed)⚠Magnet Weak On Thin Metal⚠Lacks Lanyard Attachment Included⚠Tailcap Design Hinders Flat Tailstanding With Lanyard Attached
⚠Headlamp Strap Design May Not Be Ideal For Jogging⚠Clip Removal Requires Unscrewing Tailcap⚠No Strobe Mode, Only SOS Blinky

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