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Sofirn HS42 vs Streamlight Enduro Pro

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 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.

Sofirn HS42 — Beam distance: 215 m (705 ft)Sofirn HS42 — Max candela: 11525 cdSofirn HS42 — Weight: 71 g (2.50 oz)Sofirn HS42 — Length: 112 mm (4.41 in)Sofirn HS42 — Retail price: US$56Sofirn HS42 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Streamlight Enduro Pro — Beam distance: 95 m (312 ft)Streamlight Enduro Pro — Max candela: 2250 cdStreamlight Enduro Pro — Weight: 96.4 g (3.40 oz)Streamlight Enduro Pro — Length: 55.6 mm (2.19 in)Streamlight Enduro Pro — Retail price: US$42.29Streamlight Enduro Pro — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$56Most expensive
US$42.29Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
55.6 mm (2.19 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
11525 cdHighest candela
2250 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
215 m (705 ft)Highest
95 m (312 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
2280 min
Power & durability
Battery type
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

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