Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 25% 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)
1x 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C in body
USB-C charging port (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aluminum
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
▣Hunting▣General Use Requiring Multiple Beam Types▣Users Needing Spot, Flood And Red Lighting Modes
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor Use▣Emergency And Power Outage Use
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
✓High Maximum Output Up To 3800 Lumens With A Wide Beam And Decent Throw (about 250 M)✓Includes A 5000mah 21700 Battery With USB C Charging✓Good Grip And Build Quality With Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Tactical Tail Switch Plus Side Electronic Switch Allows Flexible Ui✓Long Maximum Runtime Up To 220 Hours (over 9 Days) On Lowest Mode
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
⚠Turbo Mode Steps Down Quickly After A Few Minutes Due To Thermal Regulation⚠Sofirn's Brand Support Is Slower Compared To Competitors⚠Some May Find The Flashlight Length (about 140 Mm) A Bit Long For EDC⚠No Magnetic Tailcap⚠Beam May Show Some Tint Shift Typical For Xhp50.2 Emitter