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Sofirn Q8 Plus vs Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 718% 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.

Sofirn Q8 Plus — Beam distance: 507 m (1663 ft)Sofirn Q8 Plus — Weight: 492 g (17.35 oz)Sofirn Q8 Plus — Length: 133 mm (5.24 in)Sofirn Q8 Plus — Retail price: US$76.99Sofirn Q8 Plus — Max lumens: 16000 lmSofirn Q8 Plus — Max runtime: 1080 minSofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Beam distance: 355.4 m (1166 ft)Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Weight: 300 g (10.58 oz)Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Length: 127 mm (5.00 in)Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Retail price: US$54.99Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Max lumens: 5650 lmSofirn SP36 BLF Anduril — Max runtime: 132 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$76.99Most expensive
US$54.99Cheapest
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
300 g (10.58 oz)Lightest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
5650 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
31577 cd
Beam distance
507 m (1663 ft)Highest
355.4 m (1166 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1080 minLongest runtime
132 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3x 21700 Li-Ion batteries
3 x 18650 lithium-ion (button top required)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (quick charge up to ~2.6A input)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Search And Rescue▣Work▣Outdoor Companion▣Hiking▣Emergency Preparedness
▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Users Wanting High Output With Multiple Cells▣Anduril Ui Enthusiasts▣Users Needing USB C Charging And Powerbank Feature
Common praise
✓Extremely Bright Output (16000 Lumens)✓Long Runtime With Sustained High Brightness✓USB C Charge And Power Bank Capabilities✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Build✓Ipx8 Water Resistance✓Versatile Anduril 2.0 User Interface With Many Modes
✓High Maximum Output With A Neutral White, High Cri LED For Comfortable Beam Quality✓Customizable Anduril 2 Ui With Multiple Modes And Temperature Regulation✓Built In USB C Charging And Powerbank Functionality✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body And Strong Knurling For Grip
Common complaints
⚠Weight Is Quite Heavy For EDC (492 Grams Without Batteries)⚠Large Size May Not Fit Standard Pockets⚠Some Users Note Advice To Fully Tighten Tailcap For Waterproofing⚠No Magnetic Tailcap Or Pocket Clip Included
⚠Relatively Heavy And Large For Pocket Carry; Better Suited For Bag Or Holster⚠Gets Very Hot At Maximum Brightness; Not Comfortable To Hold On Turbo For More Than A Few Minutes⚠No Included Carry Options Like Pouch Or Lanyard⚠The Flashlight Is Nearly Perfectly Round, Making It Prone To Rolling If Not Stowed Securely

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