Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF24 Pro RGB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Sofirn IF24 Pro RGB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Sofirn IF24 Pro RGB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Sofirn IF24 Pro RGB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Sofirn IF24 Pro 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.
18650 Lithium-ion rechargeable (button top unprotected)
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C in body
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
▣Hunting▣General use requiring multiple beam types▣Users needing spot, flood and red lighting modes
▣EDC▣Color lighting versatility with RGB▣Users wanting multiple light outputs and modes
Common praise
✓High maximum output for a headlamp of this size✓Multiple beam types: spot, flood, and red LEDs✓USB-C onboard charging✓Lightweight and compact form factor✓Good build quality with anodized aluminum body✓Affordable price point
✓Versatile RGB and white light outputs✓Effective USB-C charging with included cable✓Well-implemented user interface with rotary dial✓Reasonable weight and size for EDC✓Includes battery option and accessories
Common complaints
⚠No glass lens, optic exposed and prone to scratching⚠Impact resistance only rated to 1 meter⚠Red LEDs output lower than expected⚠Lanyard hole design prevents tail-standing with lanyard attached
⚠Slightly unstable tailstanding due to tailcap bulge⚠Beam distance and candela not clearly specified⚠Uses PWM on white light output