Comparison Console
Sofirn SD05 vs Wurkkos HD01 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1369% 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$35.99Most expensive
US$35Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Length
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
111.5 mm (4.39 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
36225 cdHighest candela
6175 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
271 m (889 ft)Highest
157 m (515 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
98 minShortest runtime
1440 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Internal Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Charging type
External charger via micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP65
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Scuba Diving Up To 100 MetersCampingHuntingGeneral Outdoor Use
Everyday CarryOutdoor AdventuresCurrency VerificationLeak DetectionFluorescent Substance DetectionPresentationsPointing And Long Distance Marking
Common praise
High Output Brightness Up To 3000 LumensGood Build Quality And Anodization FinishSolid Waterproofing Confirmed To 100 MetersStable Runtime And No Pwm DetectedEasy And Intuitive Rotary Dial InterfaceIncludes Battery, Charger, And Lanyard In Package
Good Build Quality For The PriceVersatile Multi Light SourcesCompact And Lightweight DesignEasy And Intuitive Dual Button User InterfaceHigh Cri Side Floodlight With Useful Rgb ModesMagnetic Tail And Sturdy Clip For Hands Free Carry
Common complaints
Lack Of Grip On Body TubeNo Pocket Clip Or Magnet For CarryNo SOS Or Strobe ModesSome Desire For Wider Tint OptionCharging Is External Only, Not Built In
Rough Machining Edges On Bezel And Body CornersLack Of Knurling Leads To Slippery GripDoes Not Have Ip67/ip68 Water ResistanceUSB C Port Cover Can Be FiddlyInternal Non Replaceable BatteryAccidental Activation Without Lockout Enabled
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