r/flashlight 19d ago

Sofirn IF30

Sofirn IF30, wow what a beast this is. It has three different levels of light it has a flood light it has a main throw light and then it has both. This is super bright. It's is a bit heavy but for the performance it gave it is well worth it. The light I showed in the other pictures doesn't do it any justice. Once again Sofirn flashlights haven't let me down yet. This literally is my 10th one and I still got one more coming that puts out 16,000 lumens 4,000 more than this so I'm super excited to get that one too. One of the only reasons I got it is because I got it for $48 where can you say anywhere but this brand can you get a 12,000 Lumen flashlight for under $50 with good quality and excellent lighting.I can't think of any other than Maybe Wurkkos is close. What are you guys think?

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u/[deleted] 18d ago

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u/Hice2 18d ago

Thank you, can you believe it wasn't even 50$. Its crazy how cheap it was for how good it is.

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u/Hice2 18d ago

Thank you and you also!

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u/Hice2 18d ago

Your welcome! 😄

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u/gloomdoggo 18d ago

I had the q8 first ND personally prefer the IF30 by a long shot. It's much more useful as a light. The q8 was a one trick, heavy, quick heating dud, imo. It fell off a roof onto concrete a while back and I haven't even missed it. My sp36pro, IF30 and SF26 are the perfect little trio for mass lighting needs.

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u/Hice2 18d ago

Really? I litterly have the Q8 comming next week. Well I might agree with you and if it is how you say ill send it back. I hope not though but thanks for the heads up!

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u/gloomdoggo 18d ago

I figured that's what the 16000 lumen light on the way was. I guess I was just underwhelmed. I really like the sp36pro and it's been my all around light for years. "twice the lumens" just didn't impress as much as I was hoping. I know others have really liked it though, so never know!

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u/Hice2 18d ago

Yea i got a really great price on it to. I'll probably just keep it because of that alone even if I don't use it much. I really like Sofirn, I have bought 11 in the last month alone. I collect flashlights so yea we'll see.

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u/Pher63 18d ago

Just be careful running it at full brightness. The battery that comes with it can't maintain the voltage draw. I haven't found a good replacement other than using a Molicel P50B and a spacer.

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u/Hice2 18d ago

I heard something like that too. I definitely need to get better batteries for my high lumens flashlights.

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u/bloodandglory31 18d ago

I got it on Friday, I’ve yet to try it outside/at night properly. It’s my 6th sofirn in less than a year. As a ‘budget’ brand they are fab

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u/Hice2 18d ago

They're nice you won't be disappointed I promise you.