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Sofirn Q8 Plus vs Sofirn SD11 Diving Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 220% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 220% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$104.29Most expensive
US$59.99Cheapest
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
331 g (11.68 oz)Lightest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
5000 lmLowest output
Max candela
222916 cdHighest candela
14800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
554 m (1818 ft)Highest
244 m (801 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
600 minShortest runtime
660 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3 x 21700 Li-ion batteries
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
Charging type
USB-C charging and discharging port
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearchingSurvival kitEmergencyCampingOutdoor activitiesLong runtime use
Scuba divingUnderwater photographyFishingCave explorationWater work
Common praise
Very bright output with a daylight-like beamLong sustained runtime at 1800 lumensFlexible and advanced user interfaceBuilt-in USB-C charging and discharging portIPX8 water resistance and durable aluminum body
Very bright 5000 lumens with long 244 meter beam distanceOutstanding color rendering with CRI 90 warm light and neutral white optionDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 100m waterproof ratingConvenient USB-C recharge and included high-capacity batterySimple yet effective dual-switch interface with battery level indication
Common complaints
Heavy weight for daily carryOutput claims can be misleading without FL1 standardFlat top battery compatibility issues causing contact problemsThermal management limits sustained high output without additional cooling
Relatively heavy at 331 grams with batteryLarge size compared to typical EDC flashlightsNo detailed official specs for the included proprietary battery
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