It’s smart to have a light source on hand for emergencies, especially since everyday carry flashlights can be had for a throwaway price. The Sofirn brand is extremely popular amongst the enthusiast flashlight community for the amount the light they throw out at a bargain price. Sofirn’s official store on AliExpress routinely sells these flashlights for a much lower price than on Amazon. They ship free from a local US warehouse with no tariff fees or obnoxious shipping times.
Sofirn Q8 Plus 16,000-Lumen LED Flashlight for $49.88
Arguably the better deal of the two flashlights here is the Sofirn Q8 Plus. It’s currently $49.88 after $7 off coupon code “7USAFFS“. This exact flashlight sells for $120 on Amazon.
The Q8 Plus is a beefly flashlight, measuring a modest 5.2 inches long but weighing in at just over one pound. This is an incredibly bright light with a maximum 16,000 lumen output and a throw distance of 554 meters (over 1/3 of a mile) thanks to six Cree XHP50B LEDs each with its own reflector. The light can be adjusted down to extend battery life. The hefty body acts as a heatsink that keeps the LEDs from thermally throttling, although the flashlight can get quite warm during extended usage under maximum power. Three 21700 batteries are included and can charged via a USB-C port.
I purchased this flashlight myself at AliExpress last year. It arrived quickly and was packaged in a retail box. The flashlight was in new condition and all the accessories were included. It is an outstanding flashlight for the price.
Sofirn SP36 Pro 8,000-Lumen LED Flashlight for $29.56
The powerful yet compact Sofirn SP36 Pro 8,000-Lumen Rechargeable LED Flashlight has also dropped in price to $29.56 after you apply $4 off coupon code “4USAFFS“. This exact flashlight sells for $70 on Amazon.
The Sofirn SP36 Pro is a compact EDC style flashlight, measuring just 5″ in length and weighing about 10 ounces without the battery. It features a rugged aluminum shell and has an IPX8 rating, which means it can be submerged in water up to 1 meter deep. The flashlight comes with three 18650 Li-on batteries that can be recharged with a USB Type-C cable.
The light array is comprised of four Luminus SST-40 LEDs each with is own individual reflector. They combine for a maximum output of 8,000 lumens and a beam distance of up to 450 meters, which means that this little flashlight can illuminate an entire football field. The intensity is adjustable so you can conserve battery life.
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