Sofirn SP36 Pro vs Sofirn SK31
Quick take: The Sofirn SP36 Pro costs $3.990000000000002 less; the Sofirn SP36 Pro is brighter (8,000 vs 6,800 lm); the Sofirn SP36 Pro throws farther (423m vs 395m).
| Spec | Sofirn SP36 Pro | Sofirn SK31 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49 | $52.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flooder | Tactical |
| Lumens | 8,000 lm | 6,800 lm |
| Candela | 44,700 cd | 39,006 cd |
| Beam distance | 423m | 395m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | 4x Luminus SST40 | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 6 Stepped + Strobe (2 groups) |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Two-stage Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 7.7 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 4.9 x 1.9 in | 5.9 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
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