Sofirn IF25A vs Sofirn HS20
Quick take: The Sofirn IF25A costs $1 less; the Sofirn IF25A is brighter (3,800 vs 2,700 lm); the Sofirn IF25A throws farther (189m vs 161m); the Sofirn HS20 runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn IF25A | Sofirn HS20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32 | $33 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 3,800 lm | 2,700 lm |
| Candela | 15,050 cd | 6,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 189m | 161m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 2.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | SST-20 4000K | dual source: XHP50.2 or SFT40 6500K spot + TN-3535 flood |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 95 | 90 |
| Weight | 3.7 oz | 2.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.9 x 1.2 in | 4.0 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Sofirn IF25A
- ✓High-CRI quad output that owners describe as excellent colour rendering
- ✓Full Anduril, with the versatility that brings, at a budget price
- ✓Very compact and light for the output it produces
- ✓USB-C charging in-body with a 21700 included
- ✓Good enough as a host that modders buy it deliberately
- ✗Steps down to around 750 lumens quickly — lower sustained output than rivals
- ✗The driver is widely described as the weak point of the design
- ✗The 18650 adapter sleeve is loose and rattles unless padded
- ✗Gets hot fast on turbo, though thermal regulation handles it
- ✗Anduril's advanced menus are a lot if this is your first enthusiast light
Sofirn HS20
- ✓Independent flood and spot emitters, each with its own dedicated button
- ✓USB-C with PD support, and it runs while charging at reduced output
- ✓High CRI available on the flood channel
- ✓Around $40 for output and runtime well beyond that price
- ✓Long runtime from the 21700, extendable indefinitely from a power bank
- ✗Heavy — uncomfortable over long sessions and prone to causing headaches
- ✗Poorly balanced; reviewers advise against it for running
- ✗The headband mount is secure but frustrating to remove the light from
- ✗No magnet on either tailcap
- ✗Almost too many brightness levels, several of which feel redundant