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Sofirn Q8 Plus vs Sofirn SP36 BLF

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

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Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% 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 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn SP36 BLF 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 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1100% 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 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Sofirn Q8 Plus — Max lumens: 16000 lmSofirn SP36 BLF — Beam distance: 210 m (689 ft)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Weight: 310 g (10.93 oz)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Length: 122 mm (4.80 in)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Retail price: US$72.99Sofirn SP36 BLF — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Max lumens: 5650 lmBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$76.99Most expensive
US$72.99Cheapest
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
310 g (10.93 oz)Lightest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
5650 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
11000 cd
Beam distance
507 m (1663 ft)Highest
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1080 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3x 21700 Li-Ion batteries
3x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 waterproof
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Search And Rescue▣Work▣Outdoor Companion▣Hiking▣Emergency Preparedness
▣Flood Lighting▣Camping▣Outdoor Use▣Emergencies
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
✓Bright Output With Strong Flood Beam✓Good Build Quality With Solid Feel✓USB C Charging And Powerbank Feature✓Anduril 2 Ui Offers Extensive Functionality✓High Cri LED For Natural Color✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant✓Reasonable Price Value Ratio
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 Bulky For Pocket Carry⚠No Electronic Lockout Necessitates Physical Lockout⚠No Pocket Clip Included⚠May Require Separate Charger For Batteries If Purchased Without Cells

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