Sofirn SP36 Review (6000 Lumens, USB-C Charging, Discount available)

[@handsydirector4862]

Well that's just great. My Q8 came in the mail yesterday and today you tell me a newer, smaller, lighter and brighter light with its own charger is now available. ☺️

[@LiquidRetro]

The Q8 is a great light, you won't be disappointed

[@outbackeddie]

Happens to me all the time. It's futile to worry about it. I have an old Fenix TK75 that was king of the hill when I bought it. Now it doesn't even come close to your Q8.

[@TheRealFOSFOR]

@@outbackeddie You tell me. I bought the Olight X6 Marauder a few years back... it was not cheap. Now I just ordered this thing for about 1/6 of the X6 price.

[@johnm9581]

The sofrin batteries that come in the kit with the sp36 will they produce the full 6000 lumens they are protected 18650 batteries

[@TopDog8762]

I have a BLF Q8 and I think like the beam tint and profile better on the SP36. Definitely interested.

[@victorweiss7018]

I would like to keep the green light on all of the time. When you turn the light on the green light goes out. It is hard to feel for it when are outside in the dark.

[@wadepage7809]

Thanks for the great review. I have a several other Sofirns that I've been happy with. I love the ramping UI. So, I bought the SP36 today. Note: No "kit" version was available at link and coupon code no longer valid on 3-9-19.

[@grsnow]

I don't know if you know this or not, but you can get the Sofirn SP36 (with Anduril) and it comes with quad Samsung LH351D emitters like you were wishing yours had.

[@LiquidRetro]

Yep it was a later edition of the light

[@jeroennietsdoenn]

Hi Jon, what's the beam meter target of this light?

[@bladadidoblah]

So there are two versions of sp36, which is better? Andruil or narsilm?

[@LiquidRetro]

It's really down to which firmware you prefer as they perform the same. I am likeikg anduril these days myself

[@bladadidoblah]

anduril is a common choice from comments im reading.

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Hello Jon, In my SP36, when I check it in moonlight mode, one LED is significantly brighter than the other three. Is this normal? Do you also see the same?

[@LiquidRetro]

That's not normal, contact customer support to get a replacement

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

@@LiquidRetro I have sent them messages. Sofirn customer support is too slow to reply, and they reply in two or three words against 3 or 4 questions. Will see what they reply me. Thank you very much

[@chefgav1]

@@KetansaCreatesArt typical Chinese customer service

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

@@chefgav1 Yes, and they replied.... they said "this is common phenomenon, it occurs during low settings, but once the setting is high, it will give full output. Nothing can be done with it"

[@gary1412]

D4s or sorfin sp36 I'm still deciding which one to purchase.

[@LiquidRetro]

If USB-C charging is important the SP36, if led tinto choice then the D4S

[@wadepage7809]

Get both. I got the D4S about 2 weeks ago. Love it! Baddest small flashlight in the stable of about 100 lights, though it did take a month to arrive. From what I learned in this video, sounds in many ways like a compact version of the SP36 with similar UI and output. Just bought the SP36 after viewing this video a couple days ago and it is arriving later today. Batteries ready. Can't wait!

[@quasarflashlightreviews5174]

D4s is 2000 lumens less bright but costs almost half. Are you willing to pay more for a better light? Also the D4s is smaller.

[@LiquidRetro]

That said the D4 can't handle the thermals nearly as well because of its smaller size

[@nitsanbornstein284]

Thanks for the thorough review. I would prefer the flashlight with a 4x XP-L HI. I have the good old Q8. It's getting a bit heavy in front of the light and powerful headlights that are starting to come out like the AMUTORCH X9 3 * SST40, which I also have. A little less light than the Q8 in a third of the weight.

[@johnnoname1501]

How can i switch off green button ?

[@LiquidRetro]

I believe that depends on the firmware version yours is running. They have updated it since I did that video I think

[@rr2779]

Thanks for the review. So do you think should I replace my Q8 with this one?

[@LiquidRetro]

It depends on what your priorities are. See my conclusion again

[@laurahunt7511]

No ,they're basically the same both are great just ones smaller and it only comes in cool white for now

[@michaelrowe5896]

I just got my SP36 Narsil about a week ago and it doesn't ramp nearly as fast as the one in this video. Any ideas why? I don't mind it, guess I'm just curious is all. Did Sofirn change something maybe?

[@LiquidRetro]

It's possible they changed the firmware a bit

[@michaelrowe5896]

Jon M thanks

[@badimpulses17]

That's weird on Amazon the light only and kit version is the same price.

[@yosuecaridad944]

Is the coupon still working for battery kit? Not to me😔

[@romeoroze2357]

Hello sir ,how is this one to carry every day for work? Pocketable?

[@LiquidRetro]

It doesn't have a clip, and is a thick for pants pocket. It's about the same diameter as a red bull can. It would be ok in a jacket pocket or something like that

[@romeoroze2357]

@@LiquidRetro thank you sir. I am using a nite core mc21 with 90 degree head movement . It is great I love it , on the other hand not for rugged mechanic environment. Damaged twice. Warranty took care of it once , which added $15 to cost . At the end not worth it.

[@manolitotorres431]

Friend, My sp36 dont charge. The led when i conect to type c is green. Have I to change at other mode ?

[@LiquidRetro]

Green indicates it's charged. Do you have a multimeter to check each cell voltage? Might be a good idea to contact Sofirn customer service.

[@manolitotorres431]

@@LiquidRetro Thanks my friend, I was think the same. But I disconnect the charger and Dont turn on.

[@hussainal-blushi9474]

alejandro cantero lopez same with me

[@ghostcell030]

I ordered 2 and charged them both for 10 hrs and neither one turns on.

[@LiquidRetro]

Do you have an external charger? Did you order the kits?

[@shotgunz124]

Probably haven’t removed the battery cover it’s a piece paper keep it from powering on

[@JesusIsAboveAllOtherNames]

You might do an updated video, and tell your viewers they can also just charge their batteries in a turbo charger. My 5000MaH 18650's will get a full charge in about 140 minutes in my turbo smart charger. I promise you there are people just getting into flashlights who will have no idea about that stuff if you don't mention it, which will in turn get less people to buy from your store. I say that because back when I first was getting into flashlights a few years ago, I was none the wiser. Back then I would have just thought, "Well damn, I have to deal with only charging the battery while they're in the light", and that itself would deter me from getting one.

[@LiquidRetro]

Not a bad idea. Hopefully they are a subscriber and they see my charger videos too!

[@ivanchua1827]

Astrolux mf01 or this?

[@LiquidRetro]

Different lights really, the MF01 is all flood, this has some throw. I use this more often

[@regularguyrcreview8686]

Discount code no longer works on kit

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

Before I order SP36…..kit means it come with batteries¿? Did you mention you use SAMSUNG batteries…..if so model and that talk of unprotected and protected…..I am not to educated and learning disorder,just want get right stuff via knowledgable person as yourself THANK YOU

[@LiquidRetro]

If you get the kit it comes with the right batteries and it's all you need to know. Definitely the easier way

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

@@LiquidRetro TYVM…..exactly what I needed to know,you are a BIG help TY Wife ordering today

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

@@LiquidRetro TY for help

[@laurahunt7511]

Like he said they're both good options... and are pretty much the same

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

Just got my SOPRIN SP36……weight on specs says 10.6 oz You can estimate it’s about 2oz less than a can of soda OR Almost exact to a small can of CAMPBELLS BEEF GRAVY weighing in at 10.5 oz Just took it out at 5am in total dark….pretty #%€

[@BrainRazer]

In the review you say that Sofirn recommends protected batteries, but the manual says they recommend unprotected as well. I spoke with Simon from Sofirn's Aliexpress store and he told me they recommend unprotected more. This is what I sent to Simon: "In the manual it says to use Protected cells. BUT, on the next page it says it recommends UNProtected cells. Here are screenshots: i.imgur.com/gZvYcMm.png And this one: i.imgur.com/bIREgBj.png Which is true? Does the manual only mean that protected is safer but unprotected is better for light output?" Simon replied with: "yes,unprotected is more recommended "

[@LiquidRetro]

It honestly depends on the cells. Protected can be long and limit high current too. Unprotected works just fine if you know how to manage them and drain too loe

[@alittleolder]

Didn't you get any batteries? Mine came with 3 Sofirn 3000 mAh .. Must be a US - Europe thing..

[@LiquidRetro]

It's a kit vs non kit option

[@alittleolder]

@@LiquidRetro Yeah I heard that later on in the Video. I typed to early. in the Video but over here we only have the Kit Version. The Sofirn rarely come without batteries on amazon Germany.

[@LiquidRetro]

Interesting. I wish they would have sent the kit but they had a lower number of them

[@phenomenalanomaly8503]

You seem biased against Sofirn I own both don't use my q8 anymore

[@afjde]

good job

[@chefgav1]

Good review

[@michaelgerst8618]

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[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

The UNC tripod mount isn't there "for sake of size*.. because you just know this. Right. Why not just say it isn't present and leave it there.. instead of babbling on saying things you can't possibly know.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Why are some reviewers so pedantic.. as if telling us USB-C can be plugged in either way is some revelatory thing that isn't well known.

[@LiquidRetro]

Why are you so negative?