Sofirn SC21 vs Sofirn HS10
Quick take: The Sofirn HS10 costs $2 less; the Sofirn HS10 is brighter (1,100 vs 1,000 lm); the Sofirn HS10 throws farther (148m vs 143m); the Sofirn SC21 runs longer on high (1.5 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn SC21 | Sofirn HS10 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20 | $18 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 1,000 lm | 1,100 lm |
| Candela | 5,100 cd | 5,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 143m | 148m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1 hr (14500 high) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | LH351D 5000K | LH351D 5000K |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 90 | 90 |
| Weight | 1.6 oz | 1.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.3 x 1.0 in | 3.5 x 0.8 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Sofirn SC21
- ✓High-CRI emitter at a price where colour rendering is usually the first thing cut
- ✓Magnetic tailcap and a genuinely deep-carry pocket clip
- ✓USB-C charging with the 16340 cell included
- ✓Floody beam with a defined hotspot — a sensible general-purpose EDC profile
- ✓16340 size makes it small enough to actually carry every day
- ✓Complete package for around $21
- ✗Low-voltage protection only engages on turbo, so lower modes can over-discharge the cell
- ✗One reviewer's first sample had a mushy switch; a second unit didn't
- ✗Runtime is short, as any 16340 light's is
- ✗USB port placement draws criticism
- ✗Easy to confuse with the newer SC21 Pro, which is a different light
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