Sofirn SP33S Flashlight Kit Review! (Cree XHP70.2 LED)

Here is the latest version of the Sofirn with their SP33S. This is sporting the world-famous Cree XHP70.2 LED. This also has the USB Type C charging system to help quickly charge the included 26650 cell. You get very good runtimes plus you can use any 26650 flat or button top type. This has some subtle changes to the body style. This is combination beam leans more towards the flood side with less a bit less throw than previous models. This solid and rugged build quality is very nice and most of all budget friendly. The UI is simple so just about anyone can use it. See link below on where you can get this kit:
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[@nitrorc4life1]

sofirn is among a handful of companies that have redefined the "budget flashlight" imo

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@bluesjunkie69]

An excellent review. Specially liked the UI and night shots. Also liked the comparison of the differences to the older models in your write up which states that this model has more flood then throw capabilities. Thumbs up!

[@CharlesBridgTec]

TY! Thanks for watching!

[@Mangomesh]

I'm really impressed with the Sofirn brand, this brand is the best out of all the LED torches I own.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@pandap0i]

I own several klarus and olights, but now u made me feel like getting some sofirn... looks durable as heck!

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Indeed. Thanks for watching,!

[@jamesdewer]

Amazing review realistic goals and how you were surprised at even the modest expectation. I was completely amazed with the IF25 which I took out into the desert and lit up the side of a hill! for 400yds! A single 21700! I've my new SP33s on the USBC now. Can't wait to check it out tonight. Do you think Sofirn underrates the output. In my independent Lux measurments they far exceeded factory spec.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Their ratings are on par with their performance mostly. Thanks for watching!

[@dS34384]

Hi Charles, thanks for all your great reviews, I am fairly new to the lithium battery world, my question is what do you think about batteries that are unprotected cells vs brands with protected cells. Thanks

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Unprotected cells will allow more amps verses the protected cells. Buy OEM cells whenever possible. Thanks for watching!

[@bluesjunkie69]

Charles, I have a question. I own the Sofirn SP33S and love it. Is there a better flooder than it with the following features/specs below? Which flashlight would you recommend that comes closest to the specs below. - Higher Lumens than the SP33S. - More range than the SP33S. - USB charging (preferably on the side, not on the tail, like the Wurkkos DL10R). - Can sit flat on it's tail. - Side button (not a rotary switch like on the Wurkkos DL10R). - Good build quality. - Good run time. - Not a girthier, soda can shape flashlight, like the Sofirn Q8's shape. - No bigger than roughly about the Astrolux FT02S. - No halo or ring effect / No artifact ridden beam effect (like on the Astrolux FT02S). - Doesn't get hot fast.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Not in this price range. Thanks for watching!

[@bluesjunkie69]

@@CharlesBridgTec I don't mind spending more. What would you recommend in a higher price range?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Nitecore P20iX.

[@bluesjunkie69]

@@CharlesBridgTec Thanks so much. Appreciate it. Will review it. Will also review all of your favs: "My all time favorite are the quad rays like Nitecore TM26, TM26GT, TM28 and Imalent DDT40". Am also reviewing some Astrolux's and Mateminco's. Want to get one more flashlight that is better than the Sofirn SP33S that meets or exceeds my specs listed above.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

I did a review of it a while ago on my channel.

[@XperiencePureness]

I agree Sofirn provides the best flashlight for your money, some other brands are usually only better at one thing but I haven't found another brand that provides a flashlight with good specifications, full features at an affordable price like Sofirn. Wurkkos which is Sofirn's sister company also provides good flashlights, usually their flashlights have more attractive designs and more color choices than Sofirn. And some of their accessories can also be used in Sofirn or Wurkkos flashlights, for example the 18350 Sofirn tube can be used on the Wurkkos FC11 and the 20350 Wurkkos tube can be used on the Sofirn SP35.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mangomesh]

@Xperience Pureness. Thanks for mentioning Wurkkos, Just had a quick search and I like the protective screw cap which protects the charging port... I will be buying a Wurkkos flashlight soon.

[@terrymcghee5838]

That is a fn torch! I have an A5 wowtac. Great light. Also bought the Thru TC 20. I will be buying this one to see quality vs. Thruntite!

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@577buttfan]

I use all sofirn to do my deep mine exploring. I trust them with my life.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@Random_4400]

Really impressive, Cannot wait to receive mine!

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackshephard978]

Hey, I've got a question. Is this normal, that when the button turns red, the levels (100, 600, 2000) becoming lower/weaker? The battery then is 3.7v, in my opiniom it's enough to still keep higher output. Is this how the boost driver works? When i move this battery to my Astrolux ft02s with FET driver, it illuminates much brighter. While the sofirn becomes weak still with 3.7v. It makes me sad about sp33s

[@CharlesBridgTec]

@@jackshephard978 Have you tested the cell being used? Thanks for watching!

[@jackshephard978]

@@CharlesBridgTec It's new light, just bought it. Full charged battery gave me about 1h of third step lighting (2000lm), after this time button turns red, and steps becomes much weaker, compare to when the button was green. Maybe that's how boost works - lowering the output so that the flashlight lasts longer. I'll try to deal with that. I also have a lot of samsung 40T cells, so i can replace after sofirn will weaken the steps. But this 3.7 volt's dimming hurts me

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Do you have another battery to use and test it again? Also, turbo on any light is not designed to run continuously.

[@jackshephard978]

@@CharlesBridgTec yes. I will test it on 21700 samsung 40t which i have a lot, and see what will happens. Maybe will last longer on the higher outputs. Thanks for answers. Regards from Poland

[@CharlesBridgTec]

YW!

[@kikoi15]

beam looks good. does the head heat up quickly ? does it step down when it’s hot?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Yes, it will cycle down. It can get very hot if turbo is used consistently. Thanks for watching!

[@nitrorc4life1]

Did you watch the video?

[@marcavcedyersan1271]

very nice review' thanks' i wish wurkkos would make a diving flashlight with this specs.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Check out the Wurkkos DL30 light I reviewed. Thanks for watching!

[@jranne1006]

Hi Charles, Which do you prefer between Sofirn SP36 Pro vs SP33S, also in terms of battery which is better between the two

[@CharlesBridgTec]

If you don't mind the weight difference from the batteries go with the SP36. If you do then the SP33S is better. Thanks for watching!

[@TonyMontana-xj3zv]

Thank you for the big review and test, now I was able to decide which sofirn i should choose, i go with the SP33S. This will be my first sofirn torch ever :) At first i was trying the get the SC31 PRO, but it's currently not in sale in my country (middle EU), but the SP33S model is just imported by one seller in our country and they have a lot of them, only the 5000K ver., hopefully i will like the 5000 Kelvin light, because my last torch was 6500 Kelvin. What light is your SP33S ?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

It is about 5600k. Thanks for watching!

[@umindiodemadeira3255]

hi all right ... how do I protect the lens from sofirn sp33s ... because I sometimes use it on the beach at night

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Don't get it wet really helps. Thanks for watching!

[@СергейНикитин-щ8э]

Will it work with 18650 without any adapter? Turbo mode i don't need Thanks!

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Yes, but may not make good contact if bumped. Thanks for watching!

[@patrickfivefive3747]

I have Sofirn IF25A, 3800 Lumen. Great little light.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@YonGuitarist]

Sir. What do you think about sofirn sc33?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

I am not sure if I have reviewed that model. Thanks for watching!

[@AkosiMrSwave]

5000k tint or 6500k? ty sir

[@CharlesBridgTec]

5k. Thanks for watching!

[@smky143]

I like my sofirn lights.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@wellwhatthen10101]

Charles thanks for the video on the SP33S but its not for me i have the SP33 V 3 and i am very diapointd with this line and this Sp33S does not seem worth the upgrade which is a shame a brighter LED is need to be worth the while . Be good if you could pass this on to Sofirn . Thank you Charles maybe what is needed is the SFT40 in this model Iwould be happy to forgo some flood to have better kelvin 6000+ for more reach.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Well, they read the comments so it will get to them. Thanks for watching!

[@nitrorc4life1]

Or by a model that has the reach your wanting. I like the floody combination beam the sp33 line has.

[@deni77]

please, what is the downgrade ? I was hoping to get the SP33 V 3,, i think its the only available now,,,

[@cosminstefanpuie8313]

Have to have it, great review ✌️✌️

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@Leo-gt1bx]

What do you mean by what you said at 15:15 about the way it's different?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

@@Leo-gt1bx I mean just what I said between the different models. Thanks for watching!

[@Leo-gt1bx]

@@CharlesBridgTec How it the configuration different?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

@@Leo-gt1bx I can't be any clearer than I was years ago when video was released.

[@anonymoushuman8281]

Hello Charles, what is the diameter of the SP33S on the knurling of the battery tube?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Not sure. Thanks for watching!

[@anonymoushuman8281]

@CharlesBridgTec oh, OK, seems nobody knows, guess I'll just have to buy one😃!

[@चेतन_महाराष्ट्र]

Is it possible to buy smooth reflector for this Sofirn flashlight?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

No. Thanks for watching!

[@joehiatt1992]

Hows this compare to the Sc33 ,its slightly higher lums ?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Yes. Hosts are basically the same. Thanks for watching!

[@Davin.29]

is it 5000k neutral white? Or 6500k cool white?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

I believe it's 6000k. Thanks for watching!

[@MrGpdp]

Looks good but think I’ll stick with my convoy m26c. I like the smaller form factor but seems that it heats up real fast due to size.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesguralski5156]

Nice flashlight 🔦

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@Internetion]

вітаю, скажіть будь-ласка це справді схоже на 5000 люмінів? дякую

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Actually, performed a little about specs. Thanks for watching!

[@sndes-x2x]

Have you reviewed any waterproof flashlights in the past? i.e. can be used for scuba?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Yes many. Thanks for watching!

[@matt7iron]

Tremendous Hotspot.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@emilio13]

5000K version ?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

I believe it is the CW version here. Thanks for watching!

[@gilsoncarvalho3317]

A lanterna do vídeo é de 5000 ou 6500k?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

5k. Thanks for watching!

[@gilsoncarvalho3317]

@@CharlesBridgTec acho que 6500k pode ser melhor

[@CharlesBridgTec]

More of a preference mainly.

[@Iinustechtips]

i wonder how well it would work with an 18650, in a adapter sleeve

[@CharlesBridgTec]

You will need a 20A, 18650 cell to access the turbo. Thanks for watching!

[@Iinustechtips]

@@CharlesBridgTec i see, thank you, should work with my eve 20p's then :)

[@g0od68]

Between SP33S and IF25A, which one is the best?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

I have not tested the IF25A. Thanks for watching!

[@deni77]

im waiting to see this comparison too...

[@jongfrandojr3693]

Sir can use flat top battery for sofirn sp33s and sc31 pro?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Yes. Thanks for watching!

[@joshsoriano3822]

JOSH - Best 5000 Lumen you can buy for the money, compared to the other manufacturer.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonybucks5709]

I'm still a big fan of my Thrunite TN4A, compact and powerful flashlight

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Ok. Thanks for watching!

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

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[@CharlesBridgTec]

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[@Chiavaccio]

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[@CharlesBridgTec]

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[@ismailsanl3026]

Sofirn yaparsa, mükemmelini yapar. Küçük canavar...

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@ismailsanl3026]

@@CharlesBridgTec 1 hafta önce aldım. Denedim, şaşırtıcı derecede mükemmel. Sofirn'in bütün el fenerlerini kullandım. 16.000' lik plus da dahil. Yeni favorim bu küçük ejderha.🙂

[@iurie-ttba-planetearth]

😲 👍

[@CharlesBridgTec]

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[@sndes-x2x]

your light levels are not too low to read.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@NvidiaRTX-py4pl]

Great sofirn flashlight video, im have is the home,

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

[@caroltenge5147]

Just something to spend more money on. Flashlights can make you neurotic.. and poor.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

You are a Flashaholic. Thanks for watching!

[@caroltenge5147]

@@CharlesBridgTec I really enjoy your reviews. Keep it up.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

TY!

[@amureranovich4572]

Мужик, ты этот забор из России привёз?

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Nope. Thanks for watching!

[@amureranovich4572]

@@CharlesBridgTec ✋ Спасибо за обзор! Ищу фонарик с широким углом засветки, на ближнее и среднее расстояние и тёплый, на 4000К.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Any Astrolux with the Nichia LED will do just that.

[@amureranovich4572]

@@CharlesBridgTec @CharlesBridgTec Трудно найти фонарик с мощным заливным светом без ярко выраженного хотспота, наподобие света автомобильной фары ближнего света. Неверное, данный SP33S с доступной температурой 4700-5000К будет оптимальным вариантом. Мне нравится, что он на 26650 аккумуляторе Спасибо вам большое за ваш труд!

[@CharlesBridgTec]

You're Welcome. 5k is my favorite but will use anything between this and 6k max.

[@두견-g4j]

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[@CharlesBridgTec]

Ok. Thanks for watching!

[@i_hate_google_]

Sofirn sp33s vs wurkkos ts22 which one to get? Also I am not sure about the combination beam.

[@CharlesBridgTec]

I have not tested the TS22. Thanks for watching!

[@abhishekingole1804]

Garenty. Warranty

[@CharlesBridgTec]

Thanks for watching!

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