I was choosing between the Q8 pro and SP36 pro. I watched some videos stating that there is barely a difference when it comes to light output between the 2. So I went with the SP36 pro instead. Now I just saw this video and it confirms my choice! I like the good mix of throw and flood that the 36 pro offers. Great video by the way!
Yes, the 36pro is more of a balanced beam profile and plenty bright enough - The thing with the 36pro that put people off is the smooth reflector (helps with the throw) which causes those 'rings'
Thanks for taking the time. I wished you didn't wash the beams over each other so much but you did enough separation to help show these lights. Cheers.
This is the comparison I needed, already own an SP36 Pro and was wondering wether to look into a Q8 but I think it not going to be enough of an upgrade for me. I work in security so the extra throw is more usable for me and the spill is still plenty for the closer range stuff.
I agree, I think the Q8 will appeal to those wanting the extra power with a 'clean' (if thats the right word) beam profile. If you're not bothered by those 'rings' on the 36 and already have a 36 I can't see a need for the Q8
Nice video as always. I'm happy to say I just got my SP36 Pro 2022 version today. Anduril 2.0, no rings in the beam and tons of light! Wow I am impressed. Already have two more Sofi's ordered damnit!!! Cheers all
@Robert Puffer I don't think shipped from Sopfirn direct is A1 any longer. Did you get the Q8 with batteries? I ask because I have one here for review and I always use a light for a few weeks before actually posting a video and noticed how it peforms drastically different depending on the batteries you use....
@Robert Puffer Thanks a lot buddy, appreciate it.. I've been watching a couple more reviews of the Anduril 2.0 version and I can still see the rings. Be interested to hear what you have to say about it though...
Thanks a bunch for this direct comparison! Both seem to have their own strengths - one for closer range, the other for distance. It´s a bit anti intuitive that a ramp ceiling (non turbo) in the Q8 Pro is available via advanced settings, in the SP36 Pro via simple settings (in mine anyway). I´m doing a lot of urban exploration, and I see a use case for both. The Q8 Pro might have 2 additional advantages: It can charge a Smartphone, and the brightness at close range might help in a self defense scenario.
I think both Q8 and SP36 can be considered as self defence non-lethal weapons. No one can stand that light at close quarters without closing their eyes, or otherwise risking going temporarily blind or even suffering permanent eye damage. Plus, you can inflict a serious blow with such a heavy object in your hand. But better never being in a situation where you must use it.
@@voixdelabime I noticed mutants and undead, hordes of which reside in abandoned buildings, react rather sensitively to bright lights. Left to your own devices in long cable tunnels beneath old industrial sites, these torches can be a lifesaver. Just kidding...... 🤣
@@pixelpusher1393 It looks like the Q8 is able to burn a vampire down into ashes. Very useful in the night for that function alone. But the real question still stands: was a Q8 Pro on Gandalf's stick when the company crossed Moria or a SP36 Pro? 🙃
@@voixdelabime Been trying to find his review - but ever since Twitter descended into chaos his account seems to have been suspended. Rumor has it the Balrog is behind all this b/c of unfinished business with Gandalf; heck, some say Elon Musk and the Balrog are one and the same!
I’ve got mine mounted on the front of a high powered e-scooter so it cops heaps of wind as you’re riding at 30-40kmph which helps to cool it down. But I’m disappointed at how much it ramps down even though it’s being cooled by the wind.
Great videos but you really need to stop put one beam inside the other. it just adds to the brightness of the beams together what you need to do is point one up into the sky away from testing the beam that you shine onto the subject. just saying it would give a better vision of the beam range. and brightness. s plus the spread
Sofirn are currently discounting the Q8 Pro by 45% so I grabbed one in 5000k for £35 including batteries which cost about £20 alone so basically getting the light for about £15 delivered. Of course I absolutely don't need it but how can you let an offer like that go by? I couldn't.
I'm looking for a Soda Can style flashlight that has fairly far throw on Medium/high settings. I was looking at the Wurkos TS30, and I like the throw on it, but I want a bigger battery pack which is why I'm looking at Soda Can style lights. I want it to throw about 400m, maintain 1000+ Lumens for like 2.5-3 hrs.
My Sofirn sp36 pro dont have that outer ring, maybe sofirn just address, solve that problem, i have the sofirn sp36 pro 6500k and Q8 plus 5000k, 16k lumens, i enjoy using it. 😊
Partially based on your review and beam comparison I got the Q8 Pro a few weeks ago and am so far very satisfied with it. The characteristics are immediately apparent: A softer, much more spread out light beam compared to other flashlights. For my main purpose, urbexing, it´s actually better, because a wider beam improves spatial orientation in narrow, confined spaces, which is important if those environments are structurally compromised. The only downside: So far I haven´t been able to use this torch to it´s full potential, because in general these modern flashlights are so bright it´s easy to spot a person even through a dusty, grimy window from the outside in broad daylight. While urbexing, you don´t want to call undue attention upon yourself, which is why I´m cranking the Q8 Pro up only as much as necessary. However, less light and a wider beam is preferable to me than a brighter, but narrow spotlight. Now I´m curious what Sofirn´s next step will be in the high-lumen department.....!
@@flashlightsuk1422 Could you actually use the sp36 as an EDC flashlight? Could you reasonably carry it in a pocket with the size and weight? Or are EDC flashlights basically limited to single battery flashlights?
@@dogmeat2418 I like the size of the 36 and I EDC it all the time - but that's dogwalking/fishing etc. For 'normal' day to day carry most would say a single 18650 is about right and no more.
This comment is from Korea. I bought the SP36 Pro 18 months ago. I usually use it when I go to the mountain at night alone. I think the short turbo mode time and severe heat generation are disadvantages.
It’s to be expected, no light is supposed to be used in turbo for longer than 30 seconds. It’s like driving your car at constant 7000rpm, of course it’ll overheat
What's the main difference between sp36 pro and blf? Im looking at it right now and they have the same price but the blf has only 5650 lumen while the pro has 8000 lumen. Also between that q8 pro and sp36 pro which one last longer on turbo mode before it step down?
Bigger size will better cooldown . Most formation about BLF VS Pro is : Pro has the ring beam Blf has bettel color and smooth beam. Im odered that one ( pro) so you must join Reddit, there's one post about comparison those flashlight Edit : all words above is about sp36pro and sp36blf.
Interesting comparison, thank you! I'm looking to pick up a Q8 Pro and I have a SP36 5000k LH351D, I suppose in that case the Q8 Pro will throw further and I'm sure I'l like the clean beam much more than the SP36... I can get distracted by its flower pattern and I also feel like the SP36 is also sometimes not spreading the light "wide" enough, close to your feet and stuff. I'm tinking I'll miss the light "quality" (CRI) of the SP36 though, but then again the powerbank functionality and Anduril 2 seem quite handy to me!
The uneven spread of the 36 series could be considered a downside for some - I don't mind it - I like the extra distance, and yes the high CRI on that model is a feaure to be considered. I guess a point may be that Sofirn really are offering a vast choice and variation on their lights to suit personal preference. I really wouldn't like to use the term 'better' in regard to one of their lights over another - just different and the difference between the SP36 5000k versus the Q8 may justify having both. The 36pro and Q8 pro are alot closer to each other to perhaps justying picking one over the other?
@@flashlightsuk1422 Yes I really like how they have such a variety! And true different use cases, pros and cons! And yes from your video they appear to be close but not quite the same, you did a great job highlighting the subtle difference between the two! Do you have a SP36 5000k by any chance? I'd love to see a direct comparison between that and the Q8 Pro!
Good beamshots. If you can use Samsung batteries in your Q8 pro. Tests show that the stock sofirn batteries don't let it get to to its 11k lumen mark and top out at 8k lumens.
Seen somebody send off a group of brand name torches for a lab result lumen rating on all of them, basically alot ot the main names such as fenix lie and that max lumen rating actually drops down to less then the sofirms medium beam
I was choosing between the Q8 pro and SP36 pro. I watched some videos stating that there is barely a difference when it comes to light output between the 2. So I went with the SP36 pro instead. Now I just saw this video and it confirms my choice! I like the good mix of throw and flood that the 36 pro offers. Great video by the way!
Yes, the 36pro is more of a balanced beam profile and plenty bright enough - The thing with the 36pro that put people off is the smooth reflector (helps with the throw) which causes those 'rings'
@robertpuffer9149 plus водозащиту имеет версия ?
Thanks for taking the time. I wished you didn't wash the beams over each other so much but you did enough separation to help show these lights. Cheers.
Just got my Q8 Pro, couldn't be happier with it
This is the comparison I needed, already own an SP36 Pro and was wondering wether to look into a Q8 but I think it not going to be enough of an upgrade for me. I work in security so the extra throw is more usable for me and the spill is still plenty for the closer range stuff.
I agree, I think the Q8 will appeal to those wanting the extra power with a 'clean' (if thats the right word) beam profile. If you're not bothered by those 'rings' on the 36 and already have a 36 I can't see a need for the Q8
I own both. The SP36pro gets super hot real quick. Q8pro handlles heat better. Otherwise both are unique, Q8 is a beast! 36pro baby beast!
Nice video as always. I'm happy to say I just got my SP36 Pro 2022 version today. Anduril 2.0, no rings in the beam and tons of light! Wow I am impressed. Already have two more Sofi's ordered damnit!!! Cheers all
Very nice!
@Robert Puffer I don't think shipped from Sopfirn direct is A1 any longer.
Did you get the Q8 with batteries? I ask because I have one here for review and I always use a light for a few weeks before actually posting a video and noticed how it peforms drastically different depending on the batteries you use....
@Robert Puffer Have you received it yet? If so, does it have any rings in the beam?
@Robert Puffer Thanks a lot buddy, appreciate it.. I've been watching a couple more reviews of the Anduril 2.0 version and I can still see the rings. Be interested to hear what you have to say about it though...
Very nice comparison, without numbers and specifications, just what one would see outside in practice. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks a bunch for this direct comparison! Both seem to have their own strengths - one for closer range, the other for distance. It´s a bit anti intuitive that a ramp ceiling (non turbo) in the Q8 Pro is available via advanced settings, in the SP36 Pro via simple settings (in mine anyway).
I´m doing a lot of urban exploration, and I see a use case for both. The Q8 Pro might have 2 additional advantages: It can charge a Smartphone, and the brightness at close range might help in a self defense scenario.
I think both Q8 and SP36 can be considered as self defence non-lethal weapons. No one can stand that light at close quarters without closing their eyes, or otherwise risking going temporarily blind or even suffering permanent eye damage. Plus, you can inflict a serious blow with such a heavy object in your hand. But better never being in a situation where you must use it.
@@voixdelabime I noticed mutants and undead, hordes of which reside in abandoned buildings, react rather sensitively to bright lights. Left to your own devices in long cable tunnels beneath old industrial sites, these torches can be a lifesaver.
Just kidding...... 🤣
@@pixelpusher1393 It looks like the Q8 is able to burn a vampire down into ashes. Very useful in the night for that function alone. But the real question still stands: was a Q8 Pro on Gandalf's stick when the company crossed Moria or a SP36 Pro? 🙃
@@voixdelabime Been trying to find his review - but ever since Twitter descended into chaos his account seems to have been suspended. Rumor has it the Balrog is behind all this b/c of unfinished business with Gandalf; heck, some say Elon Musk and the Balrog are one and the same!
What are you using to film the lights? Thanks.
I’ve got mine mounted on the front of a high powered e-scooter so it cops heaps of wind as you’re riding at 30-40kmph which helps to cool it down. But I’m disappointed at how much it ramps down even though it’s being cooled by the wind.
Great videos but you really need to stop put one beam inside the other. it just adds to the brightness of the beams together what you need to do is point one up into the sky away from testing the beam that you shine onto the subject. just saying it would give a better vision of the beam range. and brightness.
s plus the spread
Sofirn are currently discounting the Q8 Pro by 45% so I grabbed one in 5000k for £35 including batteries which cost about £20 alone so basically getting the light for about £15 delivered. Of course I absolutely don't need it but how can you let an offer like that go by? I couldn't.
I'm looking for a Soda Can style flashlight that has fairly far throw on Medium/high settings. I was looking at the Wurkos TS30, and I like the throw on it, but I want a bigger battery pack which is why I'm looking at Soda Can style lights. I want it to throw about 400m, maintain 1000+ Lumens for like 2.5-3 hrs.
Hello, can you please advise me between the Sofirn Q8Pro and the Imalent M06? Please, can't decide. Thank you in advance.
My Sofirn sp36 pro dont have that outer ring, maybe sofirn just address, solve that problem, i have the sofirn sp36 pro 6500k and Q8 plus 5000k, 16k lumens, i enjoy using it. 😊
I watched your video countless times
Thanks, I hope it was useful
Partially based on your review and beam comparison I got the Q8 Pro a few weeks ago and am so far very satisfied with it. The characteristics are immediately apparent: A softer, much more spread out light beam compared to other flashlights. For my main purpose, urbexing, it´s actually better, because a wider beam improves spatial orientation in narrow, confined spaces, which is important if those environments are structurally compromised.
The only downside: So far I haven´t been able to use this torch to it´s full potential, because in general these modern flashlights are so bright it´s easy to spot a person even through a dusty, grimy window from the outside in broad daylight. While urbexing, you don´t want to call undue attention upon yourself, which is why I´m cranking the Q8 Pro up only as much as necessary. However, less light and a wider beam is preferable to me than a brighter, but narrow spotlight.
Now I´m curious what Sofirn´s next step will be in the high-lumen department.....!
Thanks for comparison, i choose sp36 pro
Same here, the Q8 is a bit to chunky for me
@@flashlightsuk1422 Could you actually use the sp36 as an EDC flashlight? Could you reasonably carry it in a pocket with the size and weight? Or are EDC flashlights basically limited to single battery flashlights?
@@dogmeat2418 I like the size of the 36 and I EDC it all the time - but that's dogwalking/fishing etc. For 'normal' day to day carry most would say a single 18650 is about right and no more.
Which one of these steps down quicker?
It depends on how you set the thermal calibration - but out of the box, both step down fairly quickly.
This comment is from Korea. I bought the SP36 Pro 18 months ago. I usually use it when I go to the mountain at night alone. I think the short turbo mode time and severe heat generation are disadvantages.
It’s to be expected, no light is supposed to be used in turbo for longer than 30 seconds. It’s like driving your car at constant 7000rpm, of course it’ll overheat
Hey! Bought Q8pro. Why does the orange LED light up during operation? And then green again.
You may have the new Orange version of the Q8. Used to be green.
Ciao alla fine quale consigli dei 2 io ho il c8f è con il turbo fa un bellissima luce vorrei prendere un'altra. Consiglio grazie.
Thanks much for the video! 👍
You're welcome - thanks :)
What's the main difference between sp36 pro and blf? Im looking at it right now and they have the same price but the blf has only 5650 lumen while the pro has 8000 lumen. Also between that q8 pro and sp36 pro which one last longer on turbo mode before it step down?
Bigger size will better cooldown .
Most formation about BLF VS Pro is :
Pro has the ring beam
Blf has bettel color and smooth beam.
Im odered that one ( pro) so you must join Reddit, there's one post about comparison those flashlight
Edit : all words above is about sp36pro and sp36blf.
As THL EMIX says, I actually prefer the BLF version
perfect review thank you
Interesting comparison, thank you! I'm looking to pick up a Q8 Pro and I have a SP36 5000k LH351D, I suppose in that case the Q8 Pro will throw further and I'm sure I'l like the clean beam much more than the SP36... I can get distracted by its flower pattern and I also feel like the SP36 is also sometimes not spreading the light "wide" enough, close to your feet and stuff. I'm tinking I'll miss the light "quality" (CRI) of the SP36 though, but then again the powerbank functionality and Anduril 2 seem quite handy to me!
The uneven spread of the 36 series could be considered a downside for some - I don't mind it - I like the extra distance, and yes the high CRI on that model is a feaure to be considered. I guess a point may be that Sofirn really are offering a vast choice and variation on their lights to suit personal preference. I really wouldn't like to use the term 'better' in regard to one of their lights over another - just different and the difference between the SP36 5000k versus the Q8 may justify having both. The 36pro and Q8 pro are alot closer to each other to perhaps justying picking one over the other?
@@flashlightsuk1422 Yes I really like how they have such a variety! And true different use cases, pros and cons! And yes from your video they appear to be close but not quite the same, you did a great job highlighting the subtle difference between the two! Do you have a SP36 5000k by any chance? I'd love to see a direct comparison between that and the Q8 Pro!
@@1996BRECHT Sorry I don't :(
I prefer the sp36 pro reasons 1. It has anduril 2. And 2. I prefer the SST40 LEDs
Так какой ярче?
Q8 pro самый яркий
5000к свет?
Thanks, i choose sp36 pro
I would as well :)
The q8 causes over exposure on your camera it's so bright
Loss yes it does!
Q8 pro lebih keren bro, karena cahaya sp36 pro ada semacam cicin. 🙏👍 salam dari Indonesia ❤💕
4:53 you wake up a monster bro, turn off your damn light, he need to rest.
I heard something yelling, probably Bigfoot got blinded.
Your vids are brilliant.
Thanks buddy!
I bought the Q8 Plus based on your vids. It is unbelievable.@@flashlightsuk1422
Good beamshots. If you can use Samsung batteries in your Q8 pro. Tests show that the stock sofirn batteries don't let it get to to its 11k lumen mark and top out at 8k lumens.
Standard Sofirn battereies are rated at 6ish amp drain - I found I got quite a jump in output when using decent high drain batteries
get yourself an astrolux FTO2S if you want to see artifacs but its a master BLASTER heheheheheheheh
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Fenix lights are better
Seen somebody send off a group of brand name torches for a lab result lumen rating on all of them, basically alot ot the main names such as fenix lie and that max lumen rating actually drops down to less then the sofirms medium beam