Sofirn SC33 vs Sofirn HS41
Quick take: The Sofirn HS41 costs $2.009999999999998 less; the Sofirn SC33 is brighter (5,200 vs 4,000 lm); the Sofirn HS41 throws farther (325m vs 297m); the Sofirn HS41 runs longer on high (3 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn SC33 | Sofirn HS41 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $37.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 5,200 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Candela | 22,000 cd | 26,475 cd |
| Beam distance | 297m | 325m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 3 hrs (turbo, as listed) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | XHP70.3 HI | 4x Luminus SST20 (5000K or 6500K) |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 6 Stepped + Strobe/SOS/Beacon |
| UI | Sofirn stepped/stepless UI | Side e-switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 3.6 oz | 2.8 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 1.1 in | 4.5 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
What owners report
Sofirn SC33
- ✓XHP70.3 HI is efficient — high output without gutting runtime
- ✓5,200 lumens with real throw rather than pure flood
- ✓No PWM on any mode, so no flicker
- ✓Tail-mounted USB-C charging, full in about three hours
- ✓Eco mode runs for hundreds of hours
- ✗Big for its class — not comfortably pocketable
- ✗Beam shows some ringing, and the crenellated bezel gives a pentagonal spill
- ✗Cool colour temperature and low CRI
- ✗Turbo is limited to roughly 1.5 hours
- ✗Weight follows from the 21700 and the head size