Comparison Console
Sofirn Q8 Plus vs Sofirn Q8 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, 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 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 800% 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$76.99Cheapest
US$90.99Most expensive
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
408 g (14.39 oz)Lightest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
11000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
52000 cd
Beam distance
507 m (1663 ft)Highest
456 m (1496 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1080 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3x 21700 Li-Ion batteries
4 x 18650
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C with dual onboard charging and powerbank reverse charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Aluminum with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
CampingSearch and rescueWorkOutdoor companionHikingEmergency preparedness
Outdoor survivalEmergency useSearch and rescueVersatile high output flood flashlight
Common praise
Extremely bright output (16000 lumens)Long runtime with sustained high brightnessUSB-C charge and power bank capabilitiesDurable aerospace-grade aluminum buildIPX8 water resistanceVersatile Anduril 2.0 user interface with many modes
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
Common complaints
Weight is quite heavy for EDC (492 grams without batteries)Large size may not fit standard pocketsSome users note advice to fully tighten tailcap for waterproofingNo magnetic tailcap or pocket clip included
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
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