Sofirn SC01 vs Sofirn HS10
Quick take: The Sofirn SC01 costs $8 less; the Sofirn HS10 is brighter (1,100 vs 330 lm); the Sofirn HS10 throws farther (148m vs 85m); the Sofirn SC01 runs longer on high (30 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn SC01 | Sofirn HS10 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10 | $18 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Keychain | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 330 lm | 1,100 lm |
| Candela | 1,800 cd | 5,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 85m | 148m |
| Runtime | 30 min (high) | 1 hr (14500 high) |
| Battery | AAA | AA/14500 |
| LED | SST-20 5000K | LH351D 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 0.6 oz | 1.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 2.8 x 0.6 in | 3.5 x 0.8 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Sofirn SC01
- ✓95+ CRI beam that embarrasses the phone flashlight it replaces
- ✓Stainless steel build that feels far better than the price
- ✓330-lumen top mode — excellent for a keychain light
- ✓The 10-lumen primary mode has genuinely useful reach
- ✓Small enough to live unnoticed on keys
- ✗The 10180 cell isn't included with some listings
- ✗The top mode lasts only around five minutes
- ✗Micro-USB charging rather than USB-C
- ✗10180 cells are obscure if you ever need a spare
- ✗Mixed reports on Sofirn's direct customer service
Sofirn HS10
- ✓37 grams — comfortable for extended wear
- ✓High-CRI LH351D, with a 4000K option owners find vivid and easy on the eyes
- ✓Tail magnet makes it a genuinely useful workshop light
- ✓USB-C charging, topped up as casually as a phone
- ✓1,100 lumens on tap from something this small
- ✗16340 runtime is short — the main complaint
- ✗The clip fouls the headband unless rotated first
- ✗The 4000K version is fractionally dimmer than the 5000K
- ✗High output is a burst at this size
- ✗No red channel