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Sofirn Q8 Pro 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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% 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 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 450% 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$90.99Most expensive
US$59.99Cheapest
Weight
408 g (14.39 oz)Heaviest
331 g (11.68 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
11000 lmHighest output
5000 lmLowest output
Max candela
52000 cdHighest candela
14800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
456 m (1496 ft)Highest
244 m (801 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
660 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
Charging type
USB-C with dual onboard charging and powerbank reverse charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (to 2 meters)
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum with stainless steel bezel
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor survivalEmergency useSearch and rescueVersatile high output flood flashlight
Scuba divingUnderwater photographyFishingCave explorationWater work
Common praise
High maximum output (11,000 lumens)Versatile Anduril 2 UI with many modes and rampingDual USB-C charging and reverse power bank functionRobust build quality with aluminum body and stainless steel bezelGood thermal management with cooling finsIncluded quality 3000mAh 18650 batteriesTripod mountableReliable flicker-free E-switch with indicator LEDs
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
Large and heavy for everyday carry; not pocket friendly for small handsNo magnetic tailcap and no pocket clip includedDiffuser included is plastic and fragileAnnodizing may wear off over time on cooling finsWarranty and price vary by seller
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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