Comparison Console
Sofirn Q8 Pro vs Sofirn SK31
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24900% 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$52.99Cheapest
Weight
408 g (14.39 oz)Heaviest
223.3 g (7.88 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
156.1 mm (6.15 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
11000 lmHighest output
6800 lmLowest output
Max candela
52000 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
456 m (1496 ft)Highest
395 m (1296 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C with dual onboard charging and powerbank reverse charging
USB-C 5V 3A, approx. 3 hours charging time
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (to 2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum with stainless steel bezel
Aluminum alloy body, stainless steel bezel with tungsten spheres
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor survivalEmergency useSearch and rescueVersatile high output flood flashlight
Tactical useOutdoor useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementEDCHome defensePatrol duty
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
High max output of 6800 lumensLong beam distance (395 meters)Robust aluminum body with stainless steel bezel and tungsten spheres for glass breakingEfficient LHP73B LED emitter with clean tintTriple-switch interface allowing intuitive controlExcellent water resistance with screwable aluminum USB-C coverLong runtime up to 500 hours on low modeIncluded rechargeable 21700 batteryBattery indicator for charge level
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
Lockout switch placement can be awkwardLockout switch sometimes malfunctions causing failure to turn on (resolvable by toggling lockout)Included battery has lower continuous discharge rating (CDR) than recommended for max turbo output
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