Sofirn/Flooder

Sofirn Q8 Pro

Name: Sofirn Q8 Pro
Brand: Sofirn
Price: 65 USD
Availability: Discontinued

DiscontinuedSofirn no longer makes this light; what dealers have left is the last of it. Its current replacement is Sofirn Q8 Plus.

Sofirn's Q8 Pro was a soda-can flood light running four XHP50.2 emitters under Anduril 2, rated at 11,000 lumens and sold for under $70. It was among the cheapest ways to get that much output. The Q8 Plus replaced it.

Beam profile

Balanced, about 30° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 11,000 lm ÷ 52,000 cd — how this works

$65

Specifications

Output: 11000lm
Peak intensity: 52000cd
Beam distance: 400m
Emitter: CREE XHP50.2
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Flood
Cell: 18650
Runtime: 2 hrs (high)
Modes: Ramping + Stepped
Interface: Anduril 2
Water/dust: IPX8
Dimensions: 5.3 x 2.3 in
Weight: 14.0 oz
Warranty: 1 Year

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

Anduril UI USB-C Charging Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Sofirn Q8 Pro/5 sources reviewed

Four XHP50.2 emitters, 11,000 lumens, Anduril 2 and a tripod mount, in a soda-can body that takes four 18650s. Reviewers call it an unbelievable light with only minor setbacks, and notably one reviewer said it was the first Sofirn they'd tested that measured comfortably above its claimed specs rather than below — a reversal worth knowing about given the brand's usual pattern.

What you're accepting is bulk. It dwarfs small hands, it's heavy, and there's no lanyard hole or pocket clip anywhere — which also rules out a magnetic tailcap. The Anduril interface draws the usual split reaction: some owners love the configurability, others find it too much to memorise and would rather have separate switches. The tripod mount is a genuinely useful addition, though the cooling fins can get in its way.

Consistently praised

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

Common complaints

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

Questions people ask

Does it really hit 11,000 lumens?: A reviewer who measures output found it exceeded its claimed specs, which is unusual — most budget lights come in under. Sustained output is of course much lower once thermal regulation engages.
What's the tripod mount for?: Setting the light up as a fixed area light for photography, work or camp. It's a genuinely uncommon feature at this price, though the cooling fins can foul some tripod heads.
Is it too big to be practical?: It's a soda-can light and should be treated as one — a vehicle, camp or search light. If you have small hands, handle one before buying; reviewers specifically flag the grip.
Can it charge a phone?: Yes, it works as a power bank from its four cells, which is genuinely useful on a camping trip where it's already the biggest battery you're carrying.

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