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Sofirn Q8 Plus vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1355% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1355% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 400% 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$98.99Cheapest
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Lightest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
222916 cdHighest candela
36000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
554 m (1818 ft)Highest
379 m (1243 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
600 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3 x 21700 Li-ion batteries
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C charging and discharging port
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearchingSurvival kitEmergencyCampingOutdoor activitiesLong runtime use
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
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 wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
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
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery
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