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Sofirn SP40 vs Streamlight Septor
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6186% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 57% 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$36
US$36
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
120 lmLowest output
Max candela
4520 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
136 m (446 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
13200 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x18650 Li-Ion
AAA alkaline
Charging type
Micro-USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Co-molded rubber body, thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingIndustrial UseClose Range WorkBudget Headlamp Use
Up Close Work And Tasks At Arm's LengthDetailed Work
Common praise
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
Soft Flood Light Suitable For Close WorkLong Battery Runtime Especially On Low ModesDurable And Impact Resistant DesignEasy To Use Recessed Push Button Switch
Common complaints
Lack Of A Moonlight ModeHeadband Loops Are Somewhat TightClip Could Be Deeper To Improve BalanceNo USB C Charging (uses Micro USB)
Not Suitable For Long Distance IlluminationBeam Intensity Is Moderate Compared To Higher Output Headlamps
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