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- No Batteries $49.74
- With 4x 18650 Batteries $58.24
expiredoOberGeek posted Dec 20, 2023 06:38 PM
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expiredoOberGeek posted Dec 20, 2023 06:38 PM
Sofirn Q8 Pro 11000-Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight: w/ Batteries $58.25, No Batteries
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5000K is often known as "Daylight White" because it's similar to the light outdoors at noon on a bright, sunny day. In other words, this is a clear white light.
6500K is often known as "Cool White;" it is more intense and has a slightly bluish tone.
In my opinion, if you're buying a flashlight to show off, the 6500K will probably look cooler. For regular usage, the 5000K is much more practical because it's easier on the eyes for most people.
Click here for a visual comparison of 5000K and 6500K for this particular flashlight (photo is from the official product page). [staticdj.com]
I hope this helps,
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If you don't calibrate it, you're relying on the factory defaults which are very conservative.
As for why someone would want the Q8 over an SP36, the extra 18650 cell provides massive reserve power when not used at full brightness and the flashlight doubles as a USB-C power bank. I've charged a laptop from mine.
* it's heavy as SH*T
* it's weirdly stubby as SH*T
* it's bright. like, it annoys the hell out of my gf and she yells at me if i point it at her but i felt like it should have been brighter based on reviews. dont expect to be wow'd but you will be impressed.
* it gets hot, quick, and that stubby nature means your hands have nowhere to go once it heats up. and this can be in 1-2 minutes unless you are using the screwin mount
overall? $75? ehhh... i donno i dont have anything to compare to. I'd say pass and get a much cheaper lower "lumen" one from the same company thats easier to handle. the extra lumens just dont add up to enough "TAKE THAT!!!" factor to make it worth it. Q8 plus or regular. whatever.
it's totally impractical.
ok look, you are not going to carry this ****ing thing around in your pocket. any pocket. not only is it too large, it's ultra heavy so your sweatpants for example in the middle of the night are gonna sag immediately. it's that heavy. that PLUS your gun? yr gonna walk out pantsless.
you cant just stuff this into your coat pocket and go out for a walk. it's THAT HEAVY. it constantly reminds you it is there/
you want to put it in your backpacl then? you better be ready to be reminded you put this tuny ulttra heavy object in your backpack and its jamming against your back with every step.
are you getting it yet? its not a comfy object to carry around. in any way. imagine carrying a baseball made of solid iron.
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* it's heavy as SH*T
* it's weirdly stubby as SH*T
* it's bright. like, it annoys the hell out of my gf and she yells at me if i point it at her but i felt like it should have been brighter based on reviews. dont expect to be wow'd but you will be impressed.
* it gets hot, quick, and that stubby nature means your hands have nowhere to go once it heats up. and this can be in 1-2 minutes unless you are using the screwin mount
overall? $75? ehhh... i donno i dont have anything to compare to. I'd say pass and get a much cheaper lower "lumen" one from the same company thats easier to handle. the extra lumens just dont add up to enough "TAKE THAT!!!" factor to make it worth it. Q8 plus or regular. whatever.
If you're using it in basic mode (it literally used to be called muggle mode), you only have access to roughly 85% of the range.
Be sure to calibrate the thermal throttle too.
https://www.sofirnlight.com/products/sofirn-q8pro-powerful-11000-lumen-anduril-2?spm=..flashsaleColl... [sofirnlight.com]
In two minutes it dims from its MAX output to 2277 lumens. And that drop starts literally the second you turn it on.
I wish more flashlights had active cooling (fans) to maintain at least half their lumens for at least 5 minutes.
I had two minor issues out of many lights purchased and when I emailed them it was handled very quickly.. Sorry to hear your issues.
https://www.sofirnlight.com/products/sofirn-q8pro-powerful-11000-lumen-anduril-2?spm=..flashsaleColl... [sofirnlight.com]
In two minutes it dims from its MAX output to 2277 lumens. And that drop starts literally the second you turn it on.
I wish more flashlights had active cooling (fans) to maintain at least half their lumens for at least 5 minutes.
This clearly doesn't demonstrate a flashlight that has been fully calibrated.
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https://www.sofirnlight.com/products/sofirn-q8pro-powerful-11000-lumen-anduril-2?spm=..flashsaleColl... [sofirnlight.com]
In two minutes it dims from its MAX output to 2277 lumens. And that drop starts literally the second you turn it on.
I wish more flashlights had active cooling (fans) to maintain at least half their lumens for at least 5 minutes.
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