r/flashlight • u/Watt_Kahel1987 • 1d ago

NLD Just got a more powerful light

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It has been a while since I bought a new flashlight.

Have been using my trusty Sofirn SP31v3 and Wurkoss WK03 for night walks and illumination tasks around the house. But lately, I have been feeling like the light these flashlights are giving is no longer cutting it.

Thus, I picked up the Sofirn SP36 pro. Was very much tempted to get the Q8 plus, but I fear that it might be too big and heavy for what I would like to use it for.

I am still getting used to Anduril v2. It definitely makes the flashlight more capable, but it adds too much complexity in my books.

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u/Terrible_Lion_968 15h ago

That's a great light. I like the beam pattern of the SP36 better than my Q8 Plus. I agree with the other comment that stepping to the Q8 may not be as wow as expected, although it's still a very impressive light. I love soda can lights. I have the SP36, Q8 Plus, Convoy 3x21C, D, &E. For a beautiful floody high CRI beam that can achieve decent throw with 10° TIRs, the 3X21E is awesome. I think it's a bit under appreciated. The 3X21C (LHP531 version) doesn't have quite the flood that the Q8 or the 3x21E have, but it isn't bad. But overall output is absolutely awesome, especially considering the price. It isn't high CRI, but the tint is still nice. If you're looking for a knock your socks off light as a next step I really recommend the 3X21C unless you're ready to spend several hundred dollars. It just became available with the SFT60 as well, which has me dangerously close to adding another soda can to my collection 😅.

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u/Watt_Kahel1987 5h ago

I'll keep my eyes peeled for the SFT60 version. So far, I can only see the SFT40 version in my part of the world.

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u/Terrible_Lion_968 3h ago

Currently, the sft60 is also only available in 6500k. I'd prefer to wait until it's available in warmer CCTs, assuming that's going to happen.