Sofirn SP36 Pro vs Sofirn Q8 Pro
Quick take: The Sofirn SP36 Pro costs $10 less; the Sofirn Q8 Pro is brighter (11,000 vs 8,000 lm); the Sofirn Q8 Pro throws farther (456m vs 268m).
| Spec | Sofirn SP36 Pro | Sofirn Q8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | $65 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flooder | Flooder |
| Lumens | 8,000 lm | 11,000 lm |
| Candela | 18,000 cd | 52,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 268m | 456m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | Samsung LH351D 5000K | CREE XHP50.2 |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 14.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.9 x 1.9 in | 5.3 x 2.3 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 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
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