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