Comparison Console
Sofirn HS42 vs Sofirn SP40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% 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$36Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
11525 cdHighest candela
4520 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
215 m (705 ft)Highest
136 m (446 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
13200 min
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Lithium-ion rechargeable (button top unprotected)
1x18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB-C in body
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingGeneral Use Requiring Multiple Beam TypesUsers Needing Spot, Flood And Red Lighting Modes
CampingHikingIndustrial UseClose Range WorkBudget Headlamp Use
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
High Lumen Output For PriceGood Beam Quality With Cree Xp L LED And Op ReflectorLightweight And Comfortable HeadbandDurable Aluminum Construction With Good WaterproofingMagnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseLow Voltage Protection To Safeguard Battery
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
Lack Of A Moonlight ModeHeadband Loops Are Somewhat TightClip Could Be Deeper To Improve BalanceNo USB C Charging (uses Micro USB)
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