Comparison Console
Sofirn Q8 Plus vs Wurkkos DL70
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos DL70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL70 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL70 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL70 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 57% 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$105.99Most expensive
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
395 g (13.93 oz)Lightest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
209 mm (8.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
13000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
63750 cd
Beam distance
507 m (1663 ft)Highest
505 m (1657 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1080 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
3x 21700 Li-Ion batteries
2x 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Dual-bay USB charger provided
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (up to 100m underwater)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized military grade type III
Use case profile
Best for
CampingSearch and rescueWorkOutdoor companionHikingEmergency preparedness
Scuba diving up to 100m depthUnderwater explorationDeep and night divingWreck explorationSearch and rescue operationsCampingHikingBoatingOther outdoor activities requiring high output and long range lighting
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 high brightness outputRobust and durable aluminum buildWaterproof to 100 metersIncludes batteries and charger in kitGood thermal management with advanced temperature regulationSimple and effective user interface with memoryBright and well-balanced beam profile
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
Switch is magnetic and lacks tactile and audible feedbackHeats up significantly on turbo modeSome users find it slippery to holdComes with only two spare O-rings which some consider insufficient
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