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Sofirn HS42 vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B 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 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% 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$38.95Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
11525 cdHighest candela
10750 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
215 m (705 ft)Highest
207 m (679 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
4800 min
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Lithium-ion rechargeable (button top unprotected)
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C in body
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingGeneral use requiring multiple beam typesUsers needing spot, flood and red lighting modes
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Common praise
High maximum output for a headlamp of this sizeMultiple beam types: spot, flood, and red LEDsUSB-C onboard chargingLightweight and compact form factorGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyAffordable price point
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Common complaints
No glass lens, optic exposed and prone to scratchingImpact resistance only rated to 1 meterRed LEDs output lower than expectedLanyard hole design prevents tail-standing with lanyard attached
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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