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Sofirn HS42 vs Sofirn IF24 Pro RGB

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

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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.

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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.

Sofirn HS42 — Weight: 71 g (2.50 oz)Sofirn HS42 — Length: 112 mm (4.41 in)Sofirn HS42 — Retail price: US$56Sofirn HS42 — Max lumens: 2100 lmSofirn IF24 Pro RGB — Weight: 95 g (3.35 oz)Sofirn IF24 Pro RGB — Length: 126 mm (4.96 in)Sofirn IF24 Pro RGB — Retail price: US$38.99Sofirn IF24 Pro RGB — Max lumens: 2000 lmWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$56Most expensive
US$38.99Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
11525 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
215 m (705 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
Unknown
6900 min
Power & durability
Battery type
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

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