Comparison Console
Sofirn SP40 vs Wurkkos HD15R Red
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Sofirn SP40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD15R Red stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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$36Most expensive
US$35.99Cheapest
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
72 g (2.54 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
4520 cdHighest candela
2430 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
136 m (446 ft)Highest
98.6 m (323 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
13200 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1x18650 Li-Ion
1x 18650 lithium-ion battery
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB-C (type A-C and C-C cables)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68 (up to 2m underwater)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingIndustrial useClose-range workBudget headlamp use
CampingHikingFishingHuntingGeneral headlamp usageEDC with headband or clipUtility lightPowerbank functionality
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
Great red emitter with deep red color accuracyGood build quality with aerospace grade aluminumFlexible usage modes as headlamp and handheld flashlightAffordable price including battery and accessoriesUSB-C charging with powerbank capability
Common complaints
Lack of a moonlight modeHeadband loops are somewhat tightClip could be deeper to improve balanceNo USB-C charging (uses micro-USB)
No grip strips inside headband strapLanyard attachment point is rough without chamferNot optimized for long throw lightingSwitch type may not be preferred by everyone
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