Sofirn Q8 Pro vs Sofirn Q8 Plus
Quick take: The Sofirn Q8 Pro costs $10.439999999999998 less; the Sofirn Q8 Plus is brighter (16,000 vs 11,000 lm); the Sofirn Q8 Plus throws farther (554m vs 400m); the Sofirn Q8 Plus runs longer on high (4.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn Q8 Pro | Sofirn Q8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $75.44 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flooder | Flooder |
| Lumens | 11,000 lm | 16,000 lm |
| Candela | 52,000 cd | 76,666 cd |
| Beam distance | 400m | 554m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 4.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP50.2 | 6x Cree XHP50B (5000K or 6500K) |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 14.0 oz | 17.4 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 2.3 in | 5.2 x 2.5 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
What owners report
Sofirn Q8 Pro
- ✓11,000 lumens measured above spec — unusual for the brand
- ✓Anduril 2 with both simple and advanced modes
- ✓Tripod mount, which almost no light this size includes
- ✓Four 18650s give long runtime, and it can charge other devices
- ✓Cheap for the output, with cells included
- ✗Large and heavy — awkward for small hands
- ✗No lanyard hole, no pocket clip, and no magnetic tailcap option
- ✗Anduril is too much interface for some owners at this size of light
- ✗The cooling fins can obstruct the tripod mount
- ✗Four cells to keep matched and charged