Sofirn SP36 Pro vs Emisar DT8K
Quick take: The Sofirn SP36 Pro costs $23.620000000000005 less; the Sofirn SP36 Pro is brighter (8,000 vs 6,500 lm); the Sofirn SP36 Pro throws farther (423m vs 374m).
| Spec | Sofirn SP36 Pro | Emisar DT8K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49 | $72.62 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flooder | Flooder |
| Lumens | 8,000 lm | 6,500 lm |
| Candela | 44,700 cd | 35,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 423m | 374m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | 4x Luminus SST40 | 8x Luminus SST-20 6500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP67 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 3.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.9 x 1.9 in | 4.1 x 1.8 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | — |
What owners report
Sofirn SP36 Pro
- ✓8,000 lumens with three 18650 cells included, for around $50
- ✓Anduril 2 with all the configurability that brings
- ✓Balanced beam profile rather than pure flood
- ✓Good size and weight for the output rating
- ✓Build quality reviewers call perfectly acceptable, and better than the price suggests
- ✗No anti-roll flats — it rolls off any sloped surface
- ✗Cool, greenish SST-40 tint with low CRI
- ✗Charging three cells takes a long time
- ✗Cooling fin edges are mildly sharp
- ✗The thermal sensor can need recalibrating or it steps down early