I'm glad I stayed up late enough to catch this IF23 update fresh off the press! You're truly a flashlight patriot, Smothered Chrome, working into the wee hours of the night!
купил себе такой , согласен что боковой свет тут на удивление хорош , и я ставлю samsung 40t , чтоб фонарь выходил на полную мощность . ты единственный у кого внятный тест if23 , спасибо !!!
I got this a few weeks ago and I love it. It got stuck on with with the rgb colours but on the instructions there's is a fix for it. Also if you want to completely lock it just do a quarter turn on the battery cap.
Nice review bro... Got mine yesterday and I absolutely love this thing but I'm a huge fan of Sofirn. Think they continue to improve and are solid built and reliable.
Brought one of these IF23 a few weeks ago, and I liked it so much i brought another one. 👍 Before buying a new light i come to your channel for your review of it. Convoy L21a on order👍
I think this could be a great vehicle glove box light for me. Pretty small but still packs a punch and is super versatile. Once these come back in stock I’ll pick one up.
The reverse ramping after stabilizing the temperature is probably a new function we'll see in new releases..or perhaps the heat transfers to your hand and or the temperature sensor is located against the inside adjacent to your hand position ..?
Thank you my friend I appreciate your comment 🙏 It depends on what you need, I like both lights and would recommend both, Q8 is a great pick it's definitely a powerful light.
I was about to order this light but I'm not impressed at all with the flood light performance. It didn't even take a minute to start throttling back down all the way to 170 lumens. I have many Sofirns but I've never seen a drop that drastic and fast on any of them. Guess I'll take another look at your other video showing the side light on high outside to see if it's bright enough for my use.
Thanks for the great video brother... I got mine on Friday... when I first saw it I kind of thought like you is it like a gas station light .... but I got to say I’m very impressed with mine... it definitely ain’t no gas station light... I really would like to see an 18650 version to make it more pocketable... keep up the great work 👍🤟👊
Thanks for the extra test. I am also impressed with this flashlight and I think that I will buy it. And I have a question - have you tried using this flashlight as a Power Bank? This is an important feature for me and it is in many Sofirn and Wurkkos, I hope it is present here.
Nice full review !!! Great video !!! I love sofirn flashlights !!! One question for if23 , can you have both lights on at the same time side and front ???
Hey brother always love your content. Do you think you could do a video on some of the best lights with sustained lumens? I know I hate those lights that have like 2000 lumens for 15 seconds. What are some good marathon runner lights that you've tested?
M3-C: 1500 Lumens for 2h. If using 26800 battery, 3h M21g: 2000 Lumens for 2h45 Wurkkos ts22 or Acebeam E70: 1100 Lumens for 2h Acebeam p17 defender: 1000 lumens for 2h Nitecore p23i: 700 lumens for 2h
@@smotheredchrome smotherned even though the cob has terrible regulation do you still love the light the fact it has a 21700 is INSANE and a strong magnet
Just found your channel and ordered a Wurkkos TS10 :) , very good content 👍. just have one suggestion, if it is possible to lock your exposure to really see the brightness would be great. I know it can be tricky
Thank you my friend I appreciate your comment and support and kind words 🙏 I shoot my videos on th Samsung s22 ultra and it won't let me lock exposure on video but pictures it will. I need to upgrade to a pro camera.
but yeah i would like the side color lights to be a little brighter but still a cool looking light for sure well brother god bless and keep on keepin on ill share all your video and all that so ill see you in the next one
@@smotheredchrome Does it turn on in your pocket? I can’t carry the Sofirn SP10 because the switch is too easily activated. It always gets turned on in my pocket.
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yah this is a good light i seen it like 4 weeks ago but i didnt think it was that good lol i thouht it was just a crap headlamp lol but its not lol i should read more when i look at lights lol well brother god bless and keep on keepin on ill see you in the next one
BRO YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT THIS OTHER LIGHT LOL ITS MANKER MK34 two and its 26000 lumens with i think 12 cree XHP50.2 leds i think and man its nice lol but yeah god bless and keep on keepin on brother
Hello guys PLEASE Can any other Sofirn IF23 owners help me.... My strobe on the spot and side light pulses fast then slow then fast.... IS THIS NORMAL.... it strobes at 2 speeds in a way .... does yours???? Thanks for helping me
well everyone please hit the like button and share this video if you can lol and i have a 26650 cell that has 40amp discharge so i love them but i dont have a light that can use that power lol so maybe once i buy the sofrin SP33s and then ill be able to use those batteries for once lol
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I'm glad I stayed up late enough to catch this IF23 update fresh off the press! You're truly a flashlight patriot, Smothered Chrome, working into the wee hours of the night!
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Much love for his time..money spent and great break downs of each 🕯️ Light 🚨
купил себе такой , согласен что боковой свет тут на удивление хорош , и я ставлю samsung 40t , чтоб фонарь выходил на полную мощность . ты единственный у кого внятный тест if23 , спасибо !!!
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I got this a few weeks ago and I love it. It got stuck on with with the rgb colours but on the instructions there's is a fix for it.
Also if you want to completely lock it just do a quarter turn on the battery cap.
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Nice review bro... Got mine yesterday and I absolutely love this thing but I'm a huge fan of Sofirn. Think they continue to improve and are solid built and reliable.
Brought one of these IF23 a few weeks ago, and I liked it so much i brought another one. 👍
Before buying a new light i come to your channel for your review of it.
Convoy L21a on order👍
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Im recommending This light for Best light of the month..or next month..Its got to be in the Top 5
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I think this could be a great vehicle glove box light for me. Pretty small but still packs a punch and is super versatile. Once these come back in stock I’ll pick one up.
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Definitely a great vehicle light.
The reverse ramping after stabilizing the temperature is probably a new function we'll see in new releases..or perhaps the heat transfers to your hand and or the temperature sensor is located against the inside adjacent to your hand position ..?
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Yes I believe heat transfer through your hands has a lot of benefits for the light IMHO
Nice light. Thanks for the video.
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i love how you can change the color of the light to how you want it lo and not just red green and blue so thats cool
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The Aliexpress listing now says that it releases on March 31st (about 3 more weeks.) I'll grab one for sure.
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have you reviewed any of the diving flashlights? for example the Wurkkos DL40
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I did one on the DL61 and sofirn SD02B, I plan to do some more.
Which one would be better Wurrkos t22 or Sofirn if23? Is there big difference in turbo modes and size?
Great videos. Would you prefer this over the SP33S?
I'm also confused whether to get the Q8 plus.
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It depends on what you need, I like both lights and would recommend both, Q8 is a great pick it's definitely a powerful light.
I was about to order this light but I'm not impressed at all with the flood light performance. It didn't even take a minute to start throttling back down all the way to 170 lumens. I have many Sofirns but I've never seen a drop that drastic and fast on any of them. Guess I'll take another look at your other video showing the side light on high outside to see if it's bright enough for my use.
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Yes it does drop off pretty quick, I definitely understand my friend, appreciate you 🙏
Thanks for the great video brother... I got mine on Friday... when I first saw it I kind of thought like you is it like a gas station light .... but I got to say I’m very impressed with mine... it definitely ain’t no gas station light... I really would like to see an 18650 version to make it more pocketable... keep up the great work 👍🤟👊
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Thanks for the extra test. I am also impressed with this flashlight and I think that I will buy it. And I have a question - have you tried using this flashlight as a Power Bank? This is an important feature for me and it is in many Sofirn and Wurkkos, I hope it is present here.
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I don't think it has a power bank feature, I will double check when I get home
ok ok ok ok another awsome video lol keep on keepin on brother ill see you in the next one god bless
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Nice full review !!! Great video !!! I love sofirn flashlights !!!
One question for if23 , can you have both lights on at the same time side and front ???
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Yes both lights can turn on at once.
It's available again I ordered mine. 🎉
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Just ordered couple if24 pros dang
Great info.
Hi I have wurkkos ts21. battery is on its way out would be a nice upgraded battery.
Thank you.
Do you know where I can get some high drain (>30A) button top 18650s?c
18650batterystore.com
@@smotheredchromeThanks.
Hey brother always love your content. Do you think you could do a video on some of the best lights with sustained lumens? I know I hate those lights that have like 2000 lumens for 15 seconds. What are some good marathon runner lights that you've tested?
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Yes my friend I can put something together for you, appreciate you 🙏
M3-C: 1500 Lumens for 2h. If using 26800 battery, 3h
M21g: 2000 Lumens for 2h45
Wurkkos ts22 or Acebeam E70: 1100 Lumens for 2h
Acebeam p17 defender: 1000 lumens for 2h
Nitecore p23i: 700 lumens for 2h
On their site they write it can be used as a power bank. Did you try that function?
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Yes it is a power bank, just hooked it up to my phone and works perfect.
How long does the turbo lasts before it steps down? And at what level of lumens it levels down to? Thank you for the review!
About 1.5 minutes and about 600lm when it settles.
@@smotheredchrome smotherned even though the cob has terrible regulation do you still love the light the fact it has a 21700 is INSANE and a strong magnet
@@smotheredchrome i expected terrible regulation due to its size what do you think
Yes I use this light alot, I even forget I put it in my pocket after using it around the house.
@@smotheredchrome insane light isnt it
Just found your channel and ordered a Wurkkos TS10 :) , very good content 👍. just have one suggestion, if it is possible to lock your exposure to really see the brightness would be great. I know it can be tricky
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I shoot my videos on th Samsung s22 ultra and it won't let me lock exposure on video but pictures it will. I need to upgrade to a pro camera.
Around 14 mins into this video your charger beeps , which charger do you have please ?
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LiitoKala Lii-600 awesome charger IMHO and experience 👌
Have you carried this light? That big power switch looks like it will be easily activated in your pocket.
Yes I carried it for a couple days and I believe it had a auto lock so I didn't have any issues with it turning on in my pocket.
but yeah i would like the side color lights to be a little brighter but still a cool looking light for sure well brother god bless and keep on keepin on ill share all your video and all that so ill see you in the next one
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How is working so far? That was a good video
Thank you
Here I am trying to find one and they aren't even out yet. Looks pretty big for pocket carry.
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It's not that big IMHO.
@@smotheredchrome Does it turn on in your pocket? I can’t carry the Sofirn SP10 because the switch is too easily activated. It always gets turned on in my pocket.
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I have not carried it yet, but it does have auto lock out after 3min.
Can you teach me how to switch off the green side switch light on a narsil2 flashlight.. i want to turn it off on my sofirn ec06.
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7clicks from off changes your switch.
@@smotheredchrome and to enter strobe mode, how many click ?
You have to go into strobe modes 3h from off than 2c than 2c than 2c this will be tactical strobe
Wow
Really cool! My flashlight wish list is getting bigger. If I may asked I’m curious what you username means! Have a good weekend sir!
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I started this as a tool channel and added flashlights a few months later and just decided to keep the same name
650 lumens sustained in worst-case scenario conditions is very impressive tbh
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Interesting light
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yah this is a good light i seen it like 4 weeks ago but i didnt think it was that good lol i thouht it was just a crap headlamp lol but its not lol i should read more when i look at lights lol well brother god bless and keep on keepin on ill see you in the next one
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BRO YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT THIS OTHER LIGHT LOL ITS MANKER MK34 two and its 26000 lumens with i think 12 cree XHP50.2 leds i think and man its nice lol but yeah god bless and keep on keepin on brother
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I ordered a manker mc13 last week waiting for it to arrive.
@@smotheredchrome MK34 was just updated and it's now 34000 lumens
Hello guys PLEASE Can any other Sofirn IF23 owners help me.... My strobe on the spot and side light pulses fast then slow then fast.... IS THIS NORMAL.... it strobes at 2 speeds in a way .... does yours???? Thanks for helping me
Yes mine does the same
yeah i got a few good batteries and i love them but yeah i dont like the price of them tho lol
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well everyone please hit the like button and share this video if you can lol and i have a 26650 cell that has 40amp discharge so i love them but i dont have a light that can use that power lol so maybe once i buy the sofrin SP33s and then ill be able to use those batteries for once lol
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Why want 40 amp draw lol wouldn't be fire hazard. Most light use 3amps?
Please speak clearly. Nos just bla,bla bla. We are can't understand what you say
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I apologize my schedule is hectic and I shoot videos when I should be sleeping, but I will definitely clean that up for you my friend, appreciate you 🙏
I'm ESL and I can understand 100%, not sure what you are talking about lol
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I can understand you just fine. Thank you for your work.
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