Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Enduro Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 950% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Streamlight Enduro Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Streamlight Enduro Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Streamlight Enduro Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 950% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Streamlight Enduro Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Sofirn HS42 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 101% 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)
AAA alkaline, AAA lithium
Charging type
USB-C in body
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aluminum
Polycarbonate thermoplastic with elastomer over mold; polycarbonate lenses
Use case profile
Best for
▣Hunting▣General Use Requiring Multiple Beam Types▣Users Needing Spot, Flood And Red Lighting Modes
▣Hands Free Lighting▣Outdoor, Sporting, And Industrial Use▣Tasks Requiring Spot Or Flood Illumination▣Preserving Night Vision With Red Mode
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 Lighting Modes With Spot, Flood, And Red Leds✓Lightweight And Comfortable Adjustable Elastic Head Strap✓Good Beam Distance With 200 Lumens Output At High Spot Mode✓Durable Construction And Water Resistant Rating✓Long Runtime Especially On Low Modes
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
⚠Not Rechargeable (USB Version Available Separately)⚠Limited Beam Distance Compared To Tactical Flashlights⚠Some Users May Prefer Simpler Interface