Sofirn/Right-Angle

Sofirn HS10

Name: Sofirn HS10
Brand: Sofirn
Price: 18 USD
Availability: InStock

Budget AA/14500 right-angle light with magnetic tail. The HS10 works great as a cheap magnetic work light or compact headlamp. Incredible value.

Beam profile

Balanced, about 29° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 1,100 lm ÷ 5,500 cd — how this works

$18

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Specifications

Output: 1100lm
Peak intensity: 5500cd
Beam distance: 148m
Emitter: LH351D 5000K
Colour rendering: 90 CRI
Beam type: Flood
Cell: AA/14500
Runtime: 1 hr (14500 high)
Modes: 4 Stepped
Interface: Simple
Water/dust: IPX8
Dimensions: 3.5 x 0.8 in
Weight: 1.3 oz
Warranty: 1 Year

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

High CRI (90+)USB-C Charging Magnetic Tailcap Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Sofirn HS10/4 sources reviewed

A 37-gram right-angle mini headlamp on a 16340, with a high-CRI LH351D behind a TIR optic and USB-C charging. The weight is the story: owners describe it as small and light enough to wear for extended periods without feeling like a contraption, and the tail magnet turns it into a workshop light for car repairs and under-sink jobs. The 4000K version draws particular praise — owners say it makes colours vivid and accurate and is very comfortable on the eyes.

The trade for 37 grams is the cell: a 16340 doesn't last long, which is the main complaint. Two small quirks: the 4000K version appears fractionally dimmer than the 5000K (by less than most people would notice), and the pocket clip gets in the way when sliding the light into the headband unless you rotate it first.

Consistently praised

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

Common complaints

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

Questions people ask

4000K or 5000K?: 4000K, by owner consensus — colours look more accurate and it's more comfortable to work under. The measured brightness difference is a fraction most people won't notice.
How long does it run?: Short at high output — a 16340 is a small cell, and it's the light's main limitation. At low and medium levels it covers an evening; carry a spare cell for longer.
Is it comfortable for running?: At 37 grams it's one of the few in this catalog that is. The single small cell means you're trading runtime for that comfort.
What's the clip trick?: Rotate the clip so it slides over the solid part of the headband mount rather than catching on it. Once you know, it's a non-issue.

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