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Sofirn Q8 Plus vs ThruNite TN36 Limited
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited 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 Plus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 400% 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$95Most expensive
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
427 g (15.06 oz)Lightest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)
133 mm (5.24 in)
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
11000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
31140 cd
Beam distance
507 m (1663 ft)Highest
353 m (1158 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1080 minShortest runtime
5400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3x 21700 Li-Ion batteries
4x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Aluminum with premium Type III Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
CampingSearch and rescueWorkOutdoor companionHikingEmergency preparedness
High lumen outputSearch and rescueCampingWalking the dogVehicle light
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
Very bright output with smooth flood beamSolid build quality with premium finishGood grip with knurled bodyIncluded holster and accessoriesMemory function for last modeTemperature control prevents overheating
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
Not pocket friendly due to size and weightBatteries not charged internally (no onboard charging)
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