Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 220% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 220% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% 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.
2x 26650 (compatible with 18650) Li-Ion rechargeable batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Included dual-slot USB charger with Micro USB cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (up to 100m depth)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III finish, toughened mineral glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Search And Rescue▣Work▣Outdoor Companion▣Hiking▣Emergency Preparedness
▣Diving▣Underwater Use▣Cave Diving▣Scuba Diving▣EDC In Wet Environments
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
✓Very Bright At 5000 Lumens With Good Color Rendering (cri 90)✓Solid Build Quality With Aerospace Aluminum And Toughened Glass✓Good Thermal Regulation And Long Runtime With Large Capacity Batteries✓Waterproof Up To 100 Meters (ipx8)✓Memorizes Last Brightness Mode Used
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
⚠Wobbly/mushy Side Switch With Long Travel, Less Tactile Feedback⚠No Lockout Safety Except Tailcap Partial Unscrew⚠Switch Mode Spacing Could Be Improved, Low Mode Is Relatively Bright For Night Vision⚠Greenish Tint In Leds Compared To Other Neutral White Flashlights⚠No Knurling On Body, May Affect Grip