Comparison Console
Sofirn Q8 Plus vs Sofirn SP36 BLF
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 567% 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$72.99Cheapest
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
310 g (10.93 oz)Lightest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
5650 lmLowest output
Max candela
222916 cdHighest candela
11000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
554 m (1818 ft)Highest
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
600 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3 x 21700 Li-ion batteries
3x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging and discharging port
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 waterproof
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearchingSurvival kitEmergencyCampingOutdoor activitiesLong runtime use
Flood lightingCampingOutdoor useEmergencies
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
Bright output with strong flood beamGood build quality with solid feelUSB-C charging and powerbank featureAnduril 2 UI offers extensive functionalityHigh CRI LED for natural colorWaterproof and impact resistantReasonable price-value ratio
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 and bulky for pocket carryNo electronic lockout necessitates physical lockoutNo pocket clip includedMay require separate charger for batteries if purchased without cells
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