Sofirn IF24Pro: Worth Upgrading?

[@stillgame126]

Great video 👍🏻. Got mines delivered today. Great little thing to have. I’ll buy a couple more as gifts 🎁

[@MotoMario1]

Sadly still no smooth ramping for spotlight and no option to dimm the rgb light... I would like to have another RGB mode in which the colors are fixed so it's not as hard to get to a specific color like now (for example you want pure red and it's more like orange, then you go the other direction and it gets a little purple because you're to slow to stop at perfect time for red). And I think it would be better if the light would not turn on when turning the ring like you said. Would have gone with a smooth reflector instead of that TIR lens with the SFT40 but it's okay I guess. Would love to see a pro version of the IF23 with smooth reflector. I like the flood light on the IF23 more because of the really frosted panel over the LEDs but the sportlight is so floody that it has not enough reach for me.

[@hallucin0g3n_00]

100% agree with you

[@Zsolto66]

Four clicks take you to smooth ramping, or is it just with the IF23? Zs

[@MotoMario1]

@@Zsolto66 Only IF23

[@Zsolto66]

@@MotoMario1 Hey man thanks for the confirmation. One more reason (for me) to go for the IF23 :) Zs

[@StratmanII]

I wonder if IF24 owners are mad at Sofirn for introducing the Pro version so soon! 😀 I'd buy the IF24 Pro if I really needed it but for the time being I've yet to spend two months with my IF23. I decided to go for the IF23 since it takes both the 21700 and 18650 format cells (with a tube sleeve of course) and it can also illuminate both the primary and secondary lights. Not to mention an advertised total output of 4000 lumens too but the IF23 goes wider than it goes further. More like a 70% flooder and 30% thrower. 🔦😎 Would like to see Darren pit the IF24 Pro against something like the Wurkkos TS22 with the 18650 extension tube or the Sofirn IF22A. 🙂

[@DarrenYeoYT]

And the IF24Pro is only a few bucks more too! I have the IF22A and on a fully charged cell, it smokes the IF24Pro. Larger lens.

[@StratmanII]

@@DarrenYeoYT Thank you sir! I've suspected just as much, since the bulbous head of the IF22A is an obvious sign of a purpose built throwy light. One needs a larger aperture and deeper reflector for that job. Is the TD01 is the long range champion vs the IF22A? Looks I have to watch all of your past videos, since I'm a fairly new subscriber to your channel!🔦👍

[@AmbuBadger]

​@@StratmanIII've got an IF23, SC13, SP33 2, and C8L. In addition to all that, there's the Olight's, Wubens, Surefires, and everything in between-- so I have to find a pretty darn good reason to get an IF24 Pro! I'm a firefighter and use my IF23 at work, it's great and has held up to being banged around. I do wish it had dual springs to protect both ends of the cell during drops, but aside from that, I'm happy with it. It's super easy to clip on a pocket or belt to use the flood, and I've used it for everything from starting IVs to writing reports to putting the red flashing mode on to make myself more visible at night for traffic calls. The 21700 cell lasts plenty long, so Sofirn is going to have to come up with something really unique to get me to make another purchase-- I'd like to see things light with an IR & UV setting, for starters!

[@StratmanII]

@@AmbuBadger Thank you for sharing but I'm curious. Do firefighters need to be flashoholics like yourself or they just view a flashlight as a tool to see in darkness? 🙂 In the case of department issued flashlights, who decides which models would suit the fire department? Do the individual firefighters get to pick the flashlight that they like? In most of the movies and TV shows that feature firefighters I mostly see Maglite kind of throwy flashlights, rather than flood.

[@AmbuBadger]

@@StratmanII We fall into one of several categories, with each station & watch usually being a mix of the following: 1) guys who _only_ use what the dept gives us and then complain about it the whole time, 2) guys who get a Fenix/Surefire/OLight from a friend or family member, and they'll be content using that because it's brighter/has more modes/better/whatever than the department-issue stuff, 3) guys who buy a three-pack of whatever Costco is selling and say, "if it breaks, I've got two more, and they're rated at 1,000 lumens!" 4) guys who are flashaholics and look at the job as their version of the Army's proving grounds. We are issued Streamlites; the big boxy work lights that are mounted to charging bays on the truck are old (late 90's/early 2000's at best) and always seem broken, but we're getting modern LED replacements that seem solid; helmet lights are basically firefighting versions of the TLR pistol lights, just with different mounts and switches, very solid and they give us CR123 cells for it; and the jacket light, currently the Survivor 90950 with the shallow reflector. That one is junk as the alkalines will invariably leak and the lens bezel cracks easily (there's even a 3D print for a replacement on Thingiverse, which I've made and gave to a few of the guys). We've also got Pelican lights and gear, but I think the lights have been mostly phased out and I see lots of new Pelican battery banks at the storeroom with "DOES NOT HOLD CHARGE" tagged on it, so maybe they're not coming back either. As for the TV shows, I'm sure they assume all cops and firemen use Mag-Lites or just use whatever the prop department gives them. I've been on a few shows here as a paramedic (Hawaii 5-0), and you'll get a five dollar "prop bump" as a little bonus since guys bringing their own gear adds to the realism-- they'll just cover any large logos/name brands with gaffers tape if you're in the shot a lot.

[@hallucin0g3n_00]

Have if23 and if24pro as my daily drivers. Both complete each others.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

They look similar in size despite the battery size difference

[@LordMarksman14]

Replaceable batteries is a plus. Only downside it's a bit too big for my pocket.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

I've carried around bigger lights :D but yeah I tend to go with a small convoy S6/S8 these days.

[@9hk38f]

I'm a huge Sofirn, and Wurkkos fan. But this one. While its defiantly cool, and fun. I feel like it lacks, in actual every day function. Seems like a gimicky one. The If22a, is my main one. And when I want to be obnoxious. The Q8 plus. I just feel like, you are better off getting an If22a, over this one.

[@matthewkilner]

Give me one of these with the powerbank functionality of the IF23 and I'll be all over it. So close.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Maybe in their next model 😃

[@matthewkilner]

@@DarrenYeoYT I hope so. While I like that rotary selector - I also prefer the look of the IF23. If they can just sort all of those things out for me, that would be great.

[@HyugaGenza]

Darren do you know the wavelength of the red light?

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Nope not sure. It's more of an orangey red though so closer to 620nm.

[@avgrim7729]

I got my 1st for $29 then my 2nd for $22.63 both with batteries on AE.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Bargain mate...

[@davyacmaea5898]

Can you compare beamshot sofirn if24pro vs wurkkos td03??

[@DarrenYeoYT]

I have separate reviews of each light - beamshots in same spot :)

[@davyacmaea5898]

@@DarrenYeoYT from your opinion, which better if24pro or td03?

[@DarrenYeoYT]

IF24 pro has a better driver and more features. TD03 is a better 'tactical style' light and throws further. Depends on your needs.@@davyacmaea5898

[@davyacmaea5898]

@@DarrenYeoYT ok thank you

[@Troys-reviews]

I have the if23 wonder why they went back to a 18650 I love the 23 with the 21700

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Yeah I'm not sure. They seem similar in size too.

[@randomescu]

Because most people own many 18650 and just a few 21700, i guess. My case, anyway. My 21700 are mostly Olight.

[@Troys-reviews]

@@randomescu maybe. But to me it's a step backwards you got so much more battery life than a 18650

[@Ezamm87]

its look same like sorfin sf36 pro have a ring at light bitt annoy

[@DarrenYeoYT]

TIR lenses can be like that unfortunately

[@PattiPoss]

yeah i need to buy one of these still i cant wait so excited i need this light in my collection for sure

[@alfrhju]

Difficult to handle of the bouton and expensive 21700 battery

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Button is fine for me, just rotate it to the mode you want. 21700 cells are fairly cheap?

[@robinsalud6404]

​@@DarrenYeoYT Does it support a flathead 18650 battery?