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Sofirn HS21 2000lm USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp w/ Infrared Switch

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Sofirn Outdoor Store via AliExpress has Sofirn HS21 2000lm USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp w/ Infrared Switch on sale for $26.37 - $5 off when you apply promo code RE5 at checkout = $21.37. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member CoolNest8507 for sharing this deal.

Note: If the above promo codes do not work, then try TAKEOFF4 for $4 off. New users may see lower prices, and promo codes may not be applicable. Prices may fluctuate slightly due to currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse.

Features:
  • Versatile Triple Output: HS21 is equipped with spotlight, floodlight and red light. Besides, the spotlight and floodlight can be on at the same time, which makes it a nice headlamp for any outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, biking and camping.
  • High-Performance LEDs: The HS21 comes with 1 * SFT40 6000K-6500K LED, which the longest distance reaches 230 meters, while the design of the buck driver makes it more popular with the public.
  • Hand Wave Control: You can easily adjust the brightness by waving your hand toward the infrared sensor. Whether you're wearing gloves, have dirty hands, or find yourself in any other situation, it remains simple to operate.
  • Convenient Rotary Switch: The rotary switch makes it very convenient and easy to switch from different lights, even for old people or flashlight newbies. A very thoughtful gift for your friends or families who just start to explore outdoor activities.
  • USB-C Rechargeable: You can charge HS21 via a charger, powerbank or even a laptop. If you have spare batteries, you can also unscrew the cap to replace the battery.

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  • Free returns within 90 days.

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This popular front-page deal is still available.

Sofirn Outdoor Store via AliExpress has Sofirn HS21 2000lm USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp w/ Infrared Switch on sale for $26.37 - $5 off when you apply promo code RE5 at checkout = $21.37. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member CoolNest8507 for sharing this deal.

Note: If the above promo codes do not work, then try TAKEOFF4 for $4 off. New users may see lower prices, and promo codes may not be applicable. Prices may fluctuate slightly due to currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse.

Features:
  • Versatile Triple Output: HS21 is equipped with spotlight, floodlight and red light. Besides, the spotlight and floodlight can be on at the same time, which makes it a nice headlamp for any outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, biking and camping.
  • High-Performance LEDs: The HS21 comes with 1 * SFT40 6000K-6500K LED, which the longest distance reaches 230 meters, while the design of the buck driver makes it more popular with the public.
  • Hand Wave Control: You can easily adjust the brightness by waving your hand toward the infrared sensor. Whether you're wearing gloves, have dirty hands, or find yourself in any other situation, it remains simple to operate.
  • Convenient Rotary Switch: The rotary switch makes it very convenient and easy to switch from different lights, even for old people or flashlight newbies. A very thoughtful gift for your friends or families who just start to explore outdoor activities.
  • USB-C Rechargeable: You can charge HS21 via a charger, powerbank or even a laptop. If you have spare batteries, you can also unscrew the cap to replace the battery.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Free returns within 90 days.

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FeistyKite520
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I own this flashlight, and I like it. I believe I purchased mine directly from Sofirn.

My main critique is that while the **build quality is very good, it results in significant weight.** If I could change one thing, I would suggest using a lighter, more fragile material, as items strapped to a head typically do not require such extreme durability. This change would necessitate better heat dissipation, likely through additional cooling fins, a trade-off I would accept.

My first light was the HS41, which uses a larger battery and is heavier. Wearing it on my hard hat all night resulted in noticeable strain from the weight. This model mitigates that issue by utilizing a slightly smaller battery.

It would be an excellent enhancement if it featured separate **rotational knobs** for both brightness and light selection. Outside of that, I appreciate the design. Ideally, the existing switches would be dedicated solely to power and programmable presets.

Regarding thermals, I think there should be a small **air gap behind the LED** instead of using the entire flashlight body as the primary heat sink, but I understand these are all design trade-offs.

​If I had to grab one light to go out, say, trick-or-treating, I'd put this in my pocket. It provided the necessary light whenever we needed to address the fact that the costume my three-year-old was wearing kept causing her to trip.

Lastly I should mention I've only used the hands-free sensor one time trying it out. I find the feature a waste of space, the rest of the light is fine.
CoolNest8507
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Here's what the top flashlight review website has to say about it: https://1lumen.com/review/sofirn-hs21/
JaguarSavages
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I have one, it really is a nice headlamp. I have a few other sofirn headlamps, a smaller one, and a larger one that is asymetric. This one is nicer and more comfortable. Definitely recommend at this price.

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Quote from passive101 :
I added a Virtual account number with my credit card to my Ali Express account. This way should work good without the fee?
Again, the issue is related to Paypal only.
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passive101Nov 18, 2025 08:36 PM
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Quote from CoolNest8507 :
Again, the issue is related to Paypal only.
Awesome. I see they have Google Pay as an option, so I choose that. the $4 coupon is still working. It did say something about limited stock. Not sure if it's real or not for that or just marketing.
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Quote from passive101 :
Awesome. I see they have Google Pay as an option, so I choose that. the $4 coupon is still working. It did say something about limited stock. Not sure if it's real or not for that or just marketing.
Oh good. They ship from a west coast warehouse. Takes 5-7 business days to get to Florida, possibly less if you're closer than me. Enjoy!
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catman17Nov 19, 2025 04:31 AM
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Quote from CoolNest8507 :
The issue is specific to Paypal. You don't have to use Paypal. You can add a card to your account -- they accept the major ones (Visa, Mastercard, Amexm Discover).
I am guessing Apple Pay is also fine since it's not PayPal?
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Hi_Im_Troy_McClureNov 19, 2025 06:16 AM
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Quote from Octogintillion :
Would you say it is too heavy for running?
I ordered this headlamp and just got it. It definitely feels solid (as in well built) and like a pretty decent value for the sale price. I weighed it on my postage scale and the whole unit, head band included, came out to only 6oz. That said, with the head gear set pretty tight I find it works well for me for walking/hiking but don't think I'd really want to run with it on. You'd probably be better off with an ultra-light unit specifically designed for all the jarring that comes with running.
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doctoddNov 19, 2025 12:11 PM
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Quote from CoolNest8507 :
I've never heard of that. Where are you seeing it?
$15 foreign transaction fee on my chase visa credit card through paypal.......i didnt buy anything else that day and it was on the same day
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I am guessing Apple Pay is also fine since it's not PayPal?
Correct, Apple Pay is not Paypal.

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Thechanickal1Nov 20, 2025 12:27 AM
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I hade hs20 and that was a top reviewed light. It was so hot on my head. That battery is so powerful but way to hot for head
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Quote from Thechanickal1 :
I hade hs20 and that was a top reviewed light. It was so hot on my head. That battery is so powerful but way to hot for head
That's a different light.
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maksimusNov 20, 2025 02:49 PM
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light arrived. Could NOT plug it in.My USB-c prong is too short. Had to use the one that it came with. I misplace the cord I think I wont be able to charge the unit.
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Quote from maksimus :
light arrived. Could NOT plug it in.My USB-c prong is too short. Had to use the one that it came with. I misplace the cord I think I wont be able to charge the unit.
You misplaced the cord that it came with?
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jorma1Nov 20, 2025 09:24 PM
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I discovered that when I order Sofirn on Ali it comes from the same US originating address that orders from Amazon do, yet at a significant discount.

I have near fifty orders in with Ali and have not had a problem one. I can not say the same for my last a fifty Amazon orders.

I would be a fool to pay $55 to Amazon versus the $21 here for the same thing. That goes against the whole nature of a deal site. If you are advising people to pay twice the price for the same thing I have to assume you are joking or are pulling our leg.

If shopping trauma has hurt you in some bad way their must be some support group for you somewhere but crapping on a good deal that someone took the time to post is not the place for you to get your bad feelings out.
Well Don, this site should also allow folks to voice their frustrations with companies that are frustrating/not worth the deals they (or Slickdeals) are promoting. Granted, Spiderblood wasn't very specific and getting specific information about companies and products are two great benefits of this site. I've only had two interactions with Aliexoress, both attempts to buy flashlights. The first one arrived DOA so I'm going through the process of returning it.The second I spent 45 minutes trying to order today, only to finally get to PayPal and Aliexpress states the Black Friday sale has ended and tacks 50% onto the order (which I cancelled). So that's only two failed transactions and I'm certainly not "traumatized" (kind of a snarky, dismissive use of the term by the way), but Aliexpress is now 0 for 2 in my book. My question to you is how many more failed transactions with this company before you think it would constitute "trauma" level and or are you only seeking positive glowing reviews of buyers' experiences? Because that's called 'advertising'.
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Quote from maksimus :
light arrived. Could NOT plug it in.My USB-c prong is too short. Had to use the one that it came with. I misplace the cord I think I wont be able to charge the unit.
It is not the prong is to short it is the prong housing of cord you are trying to use is to wide. I have some cords that will not work with the light and others that do.

You do not "think" you "speculate" or "panic", and reach for a worst case scenario. Worse and where it verges in to wrong to others you hurriedly share it like it is reality which can make others take your statement as fact. You kind of just gossip based on conclusions in your own head.

I "know" that you can find other cords to charge and life is not all bad.

Hint: Study your own psychology and the way you to think about and look at the world. You can get around the kind of mental obstacles you are setting yourself up for. Thinking like that can be debilitating as it has you immediately throwing your hands in frustration or a sense of victimhood.
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maksimusNov 24, 2025 01:03 PM
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It is not the prong is to short it is the prong housing of cord you are trying to use is to wide. I have some cords that will not work with the light and others that do.

You do not "think" you "speculate" or "panic", and reach for a worst case scenario. Worse and where it verges in to wrong to others you hurriedly share it like it is reality which can make others take your statement as fact. You kind of just gossip based on conclusions in your own head.

I "know" that you can find other cords to charge and life is not all bad.

Hint: Study your own psychology and the way you to think about and look at the world. You can get around the kind of mental obstacles you are setting yourself up for. Thinking like that can be debilitating as it has you immediately throwing your hands in frustration or a sense of victimhood.
I love SD community. I learn alot, community is honest. If I knew the light needs special USB I wouldn't have bought it. You did know and said nothing " I have some cords that will not work with the light and others that do." Yes I am poorly educated and have IQ higher then my age.

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Quote from maksimus :
I love SD community. I learn alot, community is honest. If I knew the light needs special USB I wouldn't have bought it. You did know and said nothing " I have some cords that will not work with the light and others that do." Yes I am poorly educated and have IQ higher then my age.
You are factually incorrect.The port is a standard USB-C. The light does not need a special cord. I love the SD community to and make sure to know facts before posting misinformation and on the flip side of that I correct misinformation. Bottom line and fact is, if you do lose your cord a replacement is easily found. You have no worries unless you want to inflate feelings about a minor slight annoyance into tragedy. Your are welcome to over dramatize the spot you are in but to state the cord not USB-C is a falsehood that will confuse and misinform others.

You did learn from the community that it is a standard USB-C and yet now still try to misinform the community you say you love. I took the time to explain that in detail and now you appear mad at me and to be refusing the knowledge I share that should alleviate your concern and worry so you can feel cheated by the community.

You seem to be saying the community tricked you in some way but that is only due to your lack of knowledge about varying USB cords. When the community explains the misunderstanding you have you react with more feeling of resentment against it. I'd advise you to consider and figure out what are you trying to bring to the community.

For the sake of community I will try again.

The problem lies with the other cord that you are trying to use.There are many USB-C cord makers that have no standardization for housing size. Read reviews of cords on Amazon and you will see that it a regular occurrence. I have had the same problem with Apple, Samsung, Google and Amazon products. I have had the same problems of older generations of USB.

None of them use a non standard special USB-C but some cords you may already have, get or buy may not fit due to housing size. The ones that come with them always do. Cords sent with the product usually have a tight fit at cord housing to device housing I assume to help with retention and debris or water infiltration.

What you think a bug might just be a carefully designed feature. Think a bit and give up the emotion. How would you make a USB port if you were making someting IPX rated and prone to debris infiltration. Would you make the housing size large so users can have the ability to use some cheap gas station cables knowing that the gaps can collect water or dirt?

The fix is easy try a different cord or use the USB cord that Sofirn sent you yet again there are many others that will fit and the majority of cords I have do. Worse case scenario I have a few times shaved down the heavy housing on some cheap USB cords. Or alternatively take the light with you when buying cord if you lose or break yours.

Some of the cheap ones that you see at gas stations and such are more prone to it. It is not a matter of special cords they are all USB-C. it is just that some manufacturers of USB cords make the housings bigger than others. Calm down, check when purchasing and you will be fine. We all run into a hundred things a day like this, it will be alright.

I am right about the cords and also psychology. I did not say you are low IQ. In fact high IQ people can the worst with letting their psychological tendencies overwhelm them. I warn as I recognize a kindred spirit when I see one and lived much of my life just like you are now focusing on feelings and always the bad ones. All I could see were problems while emotions run rampant while I ignoring easy solutions and trying to problem solve. I can on my bad days fall right back in but finally got some slight glimmer of how bad, debilitating and crippling it can be. Instead of some joy in having very nice light you have yourself in dark, angry and feeling victimized spot and making allegations against other that you only imagine did you wrong.

I did not bring in the psychology you brought it in with your comments. You did not "think" investigate, research or try to figure anything out you just felt wronged immediately. You could have asked before jumping to false conclusions and sharing them like they were truth. You basically gossip.

I do get a bit short and to the point and may have offended but I see way to much of the emotion based gossip around here and it is very bad for the community.

I give you facts and a easy solution that can help and you feel wronged again. I do warn those tendencies when practiced over years and years over small things will have you mind set up a certain way and it can be very bad for yourself and others. I offer a solution as a courtesy and favor like I do with the light. You think me your enemy but I try to help.

Think for a second, say someone wanted you on team to do a job, if you are the person that always see major problems over minor annoyances when easy fixes are at hand do you think you would get hired on? If we can not handle the emotion over a flashlight how are we to handle it when something big and bad really does happen You get where I am coming from? Is that a way to tackle life?
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