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May 15, 2025 4:02 PM
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popular Posted by iconian | Staff • May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025 4:02 PM
SOFIRN HS42 2100lm 6000K USB-C Rechargeable SST40 Headlamp $25 + Free S/H
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yep, yep, it stacks, ty!
they do make them, but typically, warmer tints are more expensive, as well as higher cri ones, so when they are binned/tested, those are probably a much smaller ratio to cool ones.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBH2F...title
Some of them -
The HS21 has a rotating switch to choose wide, spot, or red. That makes it more user-friendly than the 42 where you have to click up to 9x (3 triple-clicks) to go from one mode to another. For example, if you are in "wide" mode, you will need 3 triple clicks to go to "spot" mode. If you miss one of the triple clicks (and make it double or quadruple) you get to start over again. Not a problem if you are pretty much just in one mode, but if you switch a lot it can be infuriating.
The 21 has a center head which is quite a bit bigger than the corner head of the 42. This maybe leads to better illumination, but also, when it comes to headlamps, smaller can be better, especially when you are moving around you want the smallest, lightest lamp flopping around on your forehead.
The moonlight mode on the 42 is VERY low (I think 1 lumen). This may be good if you are hiding out and don't want to be seen reading something close-up, but I prefer a more usable say 20 lumen that you can use to walk around. The low mode is then relatively strong, so it's a big jump between moon and low on the 42. Not sure how it is on the 21.
The 21 has regulated output for all 3 LED types, which is good. Not sure about the 42. Also, SFT40 spot LED on the 21 vs inferior SST40 LED on the 42.
The 21 also has IR motion sensors, so you can control it via hand waving/holding.
If I had the choice I'd take the HS21, but like I said, comes down to your particular preferences.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBH2F...title