Sofirn IF23 Pro Review: BETTER Than IF24 Pro?

[@rndll.]

I got mine a week ago and it had an issue where a quadrant of the XHP70 was still lit (sub lumen) even when turned off, everything else works fine. Within an hour of reporting it, Sofirn promptly sent me a replacement free of charge. 👍

[@DarrenYeoYT]

That's a great response from them, I hear Wurkkos do the same thing as well :)

[@hallucin0g3n_00]

Same happen to me and 3 of my friends too!! I think 1st batch production have this same problem! We want XHP70.3HI!!!😂

[@neoaliphant]

did you buy it from sofirn website direct?

[@MegaYangman]

@rndll. Mine does the same thing too. Gonna see if they will send me a new one since I just received it.

[@rick-z5s]

fantastic review! thank you Darren! Loves these lights, outstanding value

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Thanks mate !

[@polymathematics5837]

Great review! Thanks Darren! The 5000 lumens wall of light is impressive! Sofirn, thanks for upgrading your new lights with Buck drivers.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Hey Gus, I'm glad you liked it! It's a no brainer now with regulated output :)

[@9hk38f]

A lot of people have been waiting for this video! Thank you!

[@DarrenYeoYT]

I hope you find it helpful, cheers :)

[@StratmanII]

Crikey, a new Sofirn torch review! Ta mate, have a little brekkie on me! 🔦

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Thanks mate!! Yes decided to just post everything at the same time rather than schedule them in now.

[@RogerNordin]

Excellent review. What I don't find anyone pointing out though, is why on earth did Sofirn shift about the positions of the rotating ring? I own both of them, and it completely messes up the muscle memory! On the IF24 Pro turn it counter-clockwise from Lock to Main light. But on the IF23 Pro, you instead need to turn it clockwise from Lock to Main light - why oh why Sofirn, it's like you had two different separate teams working on these lights and not talking to each other? Lol... anyways, I wish they had stuck with the 5000K tint for the IF23 Pro as in the IF24 Pro, but that's a matter of personal preference of course. Seriously considering de-doming mine for a different tint and a tad more throw, or possibly swapping for a XHP 70.3 HI emitter with a warm tint. Otherwise it's a great light!

[@DarrenYeoYT]

The 70.3HI in this light would be awesome. I wonder how the beam profile would look 🤔

[@garyrose2681]

Great review, thanks Darren

[@DarrenYeoYT]

You're welcome Gary :)

[@avgrim7729]

I just got my Emisar Da1K. It's similar to the D4K but is 1 emitter. I got XHP70.3 4000k. It's about 1/4" longer and the head is a little wider. Foggy TIR optic.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

I'm still yet to get a hank light. One day :) I have too many already.

[@avgrim7729]

@DarrenYeoYT I have too many lights too. I have 8 Emisar and just ordered a titanium D4K 3500k 519a. I originally ordered 2 D4V2 then he came out with the 21700 D4K I had to replace my D4V2 because 21700 is better than 18650 IMO. Now I'm up to 9 Hank lights.

[@ANDREMARCOSPARENTI]

Hi. Excellent review! What about the magnet? Can it hold horizontally in the fridge? The magnet in the IF24 Pro is very weak.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Thanks buddy. I went to test it for you just then, and no it doesn't stick to the fridge door. Only to thicker metal objects. The legs of a metal table for example. Car bonnet.

[@hallucin0g3n_00]

Yes, its too weak. 😂

[@ks-hg5vo]

Love my if24 pro use it regularly however is the anodising better on the 23 as i only have look at mine and gets a dink mark. If they come out with a 4500 or 5000k im sold

[@DarrenYeoYT]

I would say the anodising is more or less identical in the 23/24 Pro!

[@ks-hg5vo]

@DarrenYeoYT thankyou for the insight. Much appreciated

[@sloanNYC]

This looks like a great upgrade in every way. Is the USB-C port any easier to use? The old version the port is so deep a lot of cables won't fit, makes it tricky for using as a power bank. I think this may become one my favorites. I'll use the Wurkkos HD01UV for small day to day stuff, and this for when I want more light.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Hmm I don't have the original version but a regular USB-C cable works fine in mine. It's usually those with the rectangular-style plug that can get in the way.

[@sloanNYC]

@@DarrenYeoYT It is only a problem when I have cables with thicker heads. Mine is one the way so I guess I'll find out! LOL

[@jasonraydearo7806]

nice one dude.. 👍👍

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Thanks Jason

[@GravlinMalin]

How does the side light on RGB mode for if23pro compare to RGB mode on if24pro?

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Brighter! There's more LEDs.

[@mtbohana]

Thanks for the awesome review.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Cheers, I hope you found it helpful.

[@neoaliphant]

we need a video comparing differences bwteen if23 and the If23pro

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Ah I don't have the original

[@DONK0]

This or a nitecore edc29 for a self-defense light? With this one you get the bigger battery, but suffer with only 13kcd

[@DarrenYeoYT]

For self defense, the Nitecore. It's got tactical shortcuts to 6500 lumen mode. This is more a general purpose light.

[@MegaYangman]

Just received mine from Sofirn and with the battery in, one of the main flashlight led is constantly flickering even when in the off position. Tried a different battery but still flickering even when not turned on. Wonder if i got a defective one. Wonder if anyone has this issue?

[@DarrenYeoYT]

I’d definitely contact Sofirn customer service. Sound defective.

[@Auror37]

IF23 Pro is perfect for catching a Sasquatch hiding behind a tree in the woods of America.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

😂😂

[@Gigi-c8p]

Sofirn Trump edition

[@DarrenYeoYT]

What 😂