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Sofirn Q8 Plus vs Wurkkos DL40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% 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
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL40 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 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 180% 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$72Cheapest
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Lightest
556 g (19.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
5000 lmLowest output
Max candela
222916 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
554 m (1818 ft)Highest
400 m (1312 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
600 minShortest runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3 x 21700 Li-ion batteries
2x 26650 (compatible with 18650) Li-Ion rechargeable batteries
Charging type
USB-C charging and discharging port
Included dual-slot USB charger with Micro USB cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (up to 100m depth)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III finish, toughened mineral glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearchingSurvival kitEmergencyCampingOutdoor activitiesLong runtime use
DivingUnderwater useCave divingScuba divingEDC in wet environments
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 at 5000 lumens with good color rendering (CRI 90)Solid build quality with aerospace aluminum and toughened glassGood thermal regulation and long runtime with large capacity batteriesWaterproof up to 100 meters (IPX8)Memorizes last brightness mode used
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
Wobbly/mushy side switch with long travel, less tactile feedbackNo lockout safety except tailcap partial unscrewSwitch mode spacing could be improved, low mode is relatively bright for night visionGreenish tint in LEDs compared to other neutral white flashlightsNo knurling on body, may affect grip
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