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Sofirn SP31 v2 0 Tactical Flashlight Ultra Bright Cree XPL HI LED Max 1200 Lumens Features 5 Modes and Hidden Strobe SOS with Rechargeable 18650 Battery and USB Charger
Last Updated: September 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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/10
Total Reviews
266
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7
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7874.02 meters
SIZE
LED
TYPE
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 215 recent, verified reviews
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Features
71strobe, modes, flashlight, side switch, sos
+99%
-1%
" ... This light can compete with much more expensive lights and still come out on top. ... "
" ... I like mine and am becoming a very big fan of sofirn lights. ... "
" ... Fine small light ... "
" ... I was super surprised just how good this light is. ... "
" ... One of my favorite things is the strobe mode. ... All in all, you can't go wrong at this price point with this light. ... "
" ... Great little light. ... "
" ... I bought this light because I saw it was going for a good price and I really liked my other Sofirn (SF14) and when it arrived, I was not disappointed. ... "
" ... It has different light modes from low to super bright. ... "
Battery Life
5218650, charger, indicator, flashlight, battery life
+96%
-4%
" ... a flashlight, an 18650 rechargeable battery, battery charger, lanyard and spare o-rings. ... "
" ... I was very impressed with the strobe function and the battery is excellent. ... Do yourself a favor and get the flashlight battery combo. ... "
" ... Comes with battery and charger. ... "
" ... Like size and shape, plus convenient removable Li-ion battery, always ready to pop in a new, charged 18650 ... "
" ... Comes with a 2800 mha 18650 battery, charger, light, lanyard. ... "
" ... The flashlight bundle comes with a 3000mAh(capacity verified with Zanflare C4 charger) battery, a charger and other accessories. ... "
" ... Battery life hasn't yet been tested to much, but it's done great so far. ... "
" ... Use quality batteries like EBL 3000mAh if you want the best battery life. ... "
Price
47money, sofirn, flashlight, beat, affordable
+100%
" ... I had never heard of the company Sofirn before I bought several of these on a whim based on the low price. ... Amazing bang for your buck. ... "
" ... Price slightly lower than top competitor, but performance is OK ... "
" ... - Affordable for the price you can not beat what you get ... "
" ... Not bad for the money ... "
" ... For price and size it can’t be beat . ... "
" ... The price point for what you get is outstanding. ... "
" ... This flashlight is the definition of getting the most for your money. ... Its worth the extra money. ... "
" ... Just as good as fenix for 1/3 the price. ... "
Build Quality
41clip, tail cap, threads, flashlight, aluminum
+90%
-10%
" ... The knurling is perfect - not too rough and not too soft. ... "
" ... Threads are excellent too. ... Smooth, no rough thread starts, just great workmanship. ... "
" ... Solidly built and a very nice anodizing job are the first things I noticed. ... I give this light an A+ rating based on price/value, build quality, and performance! ... "
" ... Survived a drop from a lift at 12ft high directly onto concrete with only a small ding near the bezel. ... "
" ... First impressions are the build quality is top notch. ... The machining is plenty grippy without being too rough. ... It is reversible by swapping the body tube around but how useful it would be I question. ... Most lights in this price range use standard threads of questionable quality. ... "
" ... The build quality is excellent: ... "
" ... It is rock solid and durable and feels strong. ... "
" ... This is a camping and household and utility flashlight, with fit and finish and build quality better than many firearms. ... "
Size
37pocket clip, carry, edc, flashlight, every day
+95%
-5%
" ... very bright and compact flashlight. ... "
" ... I bought it for the waterproof rating but its compact size make it the easiest to carry. ... "
" ... The 1200 lumen output is impressive for its size. ... "
" ... - Small and compact, easily will fit in any of my pockets with tons of room ... "
" ... Little long for my edc preference but great light. ... "
" ... It's been in my pocket since I bought it and used every day now. ... "
" ... Secondly, the size is very nice. ... It's somewhat smaller than most 18650 powered flashlights and that makes it easily pocketable (and nice that it has a pocket clip). ... "
" ... For a small pocketable light, its output is huge! ... Its Light enough to dissapear in your pocket, but you wont forget its there. ... "
Controls
36switch, tail, brightness, modes, strobe
+92%
-8%
" ... The mode button is easy to reference. ... "
" ... Levels 1-5 via the button on the side is much easier than the half press of the end button on my cheaper lights. ... "
" ... The on / off switch is easy to find on the back and returns to the same brightness last set. ... "
" ... Yes, side switch with tailcap switch. ... "
" ... I like the separate button that engages the brightness and flashing, although I don't need the flashing at all. ... "
" ... - Reverse-clicky switch. ... This light would greatly benefit from a regular forward-clicky (press lightly for momentary / click for constant) switch. ... "
" ... Side button feels solid as well! ... "
" ... It has a nice clicky tail switch to turn it on and off while the side switch cycles through the various modes. ... "
Charging
30battery, 18650, flashlight, lanyard, battery and charger
+93%
-7%
" ... The fact that it comes with a battery and charger(15-18$ if bought separately) is just icing on the cake. ... "
" ... Sofirn SP31V2.0 + 3000mah battery + charger = a great deal at this price! ... "
" ... I did not do any run time testing but I never needed to charge the light during the week I was carrying it and I used it quit a bit more than I normally do with EDC lights. ... Comes with a quality battery and includes a charger ... The price is very reasonable for the quality and included battery and charger ... The charger cuts off early at 4.19 volts so the battery is not 100% charged but very close, this should extend battery life so IMO it could be a plus ... "
" ... The flashlight bundle comes with a 3000mAh(capacity verified with Zanflare C4 charger) battery, a charger and other accessories. ... "
" ... Comes with battery and charger. ... "
" ... a flashlight, an 18650 rechargeable battery, battery charger, lanyard and spare o-rings. ... "
" ... The kit I purchased came with a Sofirn branded 3000 mah 18650 lithium battery and a little charger. ... I won't use the little charger as I have some more sophisticated chargers to use, but I probably will cannibalize the micro usb cord that came with it for other uses. ... I did charge up the battery on my Miboxer charger and it charged up a little past the 3000 mah mark, so it is as advertised which is actually not always the case with batteries these days. ... "
" ... And flashing red = you better change out or charge up that battery soon! ... "
Fit
25pocket clip, fit and finish, pocket, flashlight, tail
+92%
-8%
" ... Perfect size to fit in my front pocket without a worry about it cutting on. ... The smaller diameter fits perfect next to my Microtech knife. ... "
" ... Comes accessorized with lanyard and clip. ... "
" ... - Fits in the hand perfectly ... "
" ... It is well constructed, fits just right in your hand emitting a clear light that can be adjusted to any light variance. ... "
" ... just received the sf36 today and the fit and finish is every bit as ... "
" ... Perfect fit and finish. ... "
" ... excellent fit and finish. ... "
" ... Fit and finish is very good. ... "
Ease of Use
23easy to use, switch, ui, modes, bright
+100%
" ... This helps me find it easier. ... "
" ... I found for me the use of the side switch th be handy and easy to use, the light is very bright and it a great flashlight to add to my others ... "
" ... Simple UI, rugged build, very bright. ... "
" ... Much easier to use compare to the other I used before. ... "
" ... The selector switch is easy to get to also. ... "
" ... Bright and easy to use. ... "
" ... The user interface is easy and simple to use. ... I wasn’t sure how much I would like the two switch operation but I can really see how easy it is to operate. ... Strobe is easy to access and it is separate from the other modes, so I don’t always have to cycle through it. ... "
" ... Operation is simple. ... "
Comfort
20light, feels good, strobe, grip, tailcap
+85%
-15%
" ... It just feels solid in the hand and both the power and light level buttons are well made. ... "
" ... Just feels good in the hand. ... Feels like a solid light. ... "
" ... Feels good in hand ... "
" ... I like the size of it and it fits my hand well. ... "
" ... The texture and machining of the knurled body feels good in the hand and makes for a very secure grip. ... Good texture/grip ... "
" ... Strobe pattern is one of the coolest I have seen and the tailcap has a very comfortable click. ... "
" ... Springs seem like they could be slightly stronger IMHO, but they are definitely not bad. ... "
" ... The knurling gives the light a good feel and nice grip. ... "
Design
19fit and finish, tint, sp31v2, sp31, inherits
+100%
" ... SP31v2 inherits the dual switch design from SP31. ... "
" ... this light looks very familiar . ... "
" ... just received the sf36 today and the fit and finish is every bit as ... "
" ... Everything about the light looks and feels like a quality build. ... • Premium type Ⅲ hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish ... "
" ... The light is very good looking IMO. ... Looks nice IMO ... "
" ... SP31v2 inherits the dual switch design from SP31. ... "
" ... It's bright as hell (if you want it to be) and the fit & finish are great. ... "
" ... This is my first light with dual switches (interesting design). ... "
Night Photography
17edc, bright, night, mode, low
+100%
" ... This is a great all around light. ... Overall it is very nice EDC light. ... "
" ... The light output is massive, and clear white light. ... "
" ... This is sweet when you want low light levels that won't blow away your night vision or wake others up. ... "
" ... I love this type of EDC light. ... See my attached video for all my thoughts on this light. ... "
" ... I am able to light up across the cul-de-sac while walking at night. ... "
" ... This is an AMAZING little light. ... "
" ... It has different light modes from low to super bright. ... "
" ... But for the strange noises in your backyard at night, the bright mode is awesome. ... "
Product Reliability
16months, weeks, stopped working, month, sp31v2
+56%
-44%
" ... I have purchased several Sofirn lights over the past year or so and give them all a thumbs up. ... "
" ... Been using it for about a month now and no issues I use it for the automotive setting and it's awesome highly recommend 👍🏼 ... "
" ... it's been working great so far. ... "
" ... I carried the SP31 as an EDC light for several weeks. ... "
" ... I have been using it for over two weeks and I am quite impressed with its performance. ... "
" ... SP31v2 survived both time and continue to function flawlessly. ... "
" ... I ordered many of these and they are very reliable. ... "
" ... Flashlight is amazing and great for the first couple months . ... "
Display Clarity
14bright, led, flashlight, levels, adjustable
+100%
" ... Very bright, over 300lm, although I can't attest to exact brightness. ... "
" ... It seemed bright but I had to look at it in real time to see if it was or is a good flashlight. ... "
" ... The quality and brightness of this light is on par with a $60 flashlight. ... "
" ... The brightness is accurately reported by Sofirn. ... "
" ... Light #1 continued to run for more than another hour at medium with gradually diminishing brightness. ... "
" ... I like that the brightness is easily adjusted if needed. ... "
" ... I like the five levels of brightness from very dim to very bright. ... "
" ... The LED is definitely cool white and has some color shift in the spill but not honorably so. ... Common with Cree LED's IMO. ... "
Color
12bright, white, tint, spill, brightest
+100%
" ... I like the five levels of brightness from very dim to very bright. ... "
" ... The brightness is accurately reported by Sofirn. ... "
" ... Very bright, over 300lm, although I can't attest to exact brightness. ... "
" ... I loved the brightness modes and pretty much never needed it in the highest or second brightest modes, the other modes were bright enough for most uses. ... "
" ... Very bright (Check Photos) ... "
" ... Fourth feature it doesn't have that awful distorting purplish color many LED lights seem to have. ... "
" ... - nice pure white beam tint. ... "
" ... Bright cool white tint with a nice spill. ... "
Water Resistance
10waterproof, rain, ipx8 water resistant, resistance, flashlight
+100%
" ... Battery life & water resistance not tested yet, But I really like the product very much. ... "
" ... This is an amazing flashlight, Its durable, water resistant, simple UI, affordable ... "
" ... The light is made of premium anodized alluminum alloy, it is also IPX8 water resistant perfect for outdoor use. ... "
" ... I bought it for the waterproof rating but its compact size make it the easiest to carry. ... I've tried it underwater with no issues. ... "
" ... I had a chance to put it through it's paces the last couple of weeks while camping, fishing on the ocean and hiking in Alaska. ... "
" ... But mostly it is waterproof.washed it accidentally inside a pocket of a hoodie.works great,not a drop of water inside.plan to order two more,one for my dad,and one for the car ... "
" ... I finally was able to buy 2 of them for testing - this SP31 V2 EDC and another Sofirn diving light. ... "
" ... Waterproof (2 Meters/30min) ... "
Capacity
7size, room, night, maintenance, house
+100%
" ... In case of a power outage, this light set on Low mode, would light up a decently sized living room or family room easily. ... "
" ... Work as maintenance in an apartment complex and carry this with me every day on my belt. ... "
" ... It has a hot spot about the size of a basketball at about 20 feet so should have good coverage at night. ... "
" ... I’m a maintenance at hotel. ... "
" ... You probably wont even notice it unless your looking at walls. ... "
" ... I use it around the house every day/night. ... "
Memory
7function, nice, mode, turned, level
+100%
" ... The light has a memory function, ie: it remembers the power level it was at before being turned off and will come back to that level when turned on again. ... "
" ... I like the memory feature as well. ... "
" ... This should allow a long presale storage life. ... "
" ... Memory function is really nice too. ... "
" ... Mode memory is nice. ... "
" ... Has a true memory function and is decently bright, although not as bright as my Wuben L50. ... "
Wash Programs
6mode, used, moonlight, 5, without
+83%
-17%
" ... • 5+2 light modes ... "
" ... Plenty of modes including strobe and SOS ... Simple to remember modes ... "
" ... This side switch UI is great because it allows the tail switch to be used for signaling without changing modes. ... "
" ... - Well-chosen mode spacing ... "
" ... I like the combination tailswitch and button to cycle thru the modes. ... "
For Travel
6hiking, vehicle, use, throw, perfect
+100%
" ... 225+ meters of throw is perfect for walking the dog at night, or for a weekend camping trip. ... "
" ... Excellent for camping or keeping in a vehicle, but also fit surprisingly well in most of my jeans. ... "
" ... I had a chance to put it through it's paces the last couple of weeks while camping, fishing on the ocean and hiking in Alaska. ... "
" ... I love this flashlight, it's great for EDC, to throw in a hiking backpack or leave in a vehicle for emergency use. ... "
" ... Great light for hunting, fising, hiking, backpacking. ... "
" ... It's a perfect size for me and it's good enough for home use and camping. ... "
Overall performance
6light, job, weeks, build quality, 5
+100%
" ... So far, this light is doing the job. ... "
" ... Performance: 5/5 ... "
" ... I was not disappointed in its performance. ... "
" ... I have been using it for over two weeks and I am quite impressed with its performance. ... "
" ... I give this light an A+ rating based on price/value, build quality, and performance! ... Outstanding job by Sofirn, once again! ... "
Marketplace
6described, amazon
+100%
" ... Very good seller. ... "
" ... 40 day review. ... "
" ... Look over the pictures as the is more to see! ... "
" ... The seller contacted me seeking to resolve and generously offered a fix. ... "
" ... Thanks to Sofirn and Amazon for giving quick shipping and prices for our fellow Americans! ... "
" ... Specs are true as described. ... "
Software Platform
5tactical, tail switch, sp31v2, sp31, momentary
+100%
" ... This light has the perfect UI and more throw than normal. ... "
" ... In my experience with flashlights over the years, I find that 1,200 lumens is more than enough light for real-world applications. ... Other Thoughts: The UI is very simple and effective. ... "
" ... The UI is good for tactical use, on/off push the tail switch, momentary partially push the tail switch. ... I have a lot of flashlights, but this one is one of the best ones I have for tactical use as far as UI goes. ... "
" ... The UI is nice, simple. ... i sugest more thermal mass (copper) and a ramping UI. ... "
Cleaning
5white, light, dirty, oil
+60%
-40%
" ... The light also unscrews into three sections making it easier to clean out if needed. ... "
" ... That means perfect clean white. ... Not a harsh blue, or a dreary yellow, but a crisp clean white light. ... "
" ... I work on heavy equipment and I’ve had hydraulic oil, brake cleaner, engine oil etc on this flashlight and it’s never batted an eye. ... "
Weight
5weight
+100%
" ... For a small pocketable light, its output is huge! ... "
" ... Nice and light weight doesn’t get in the way. ... "
" ... The light is a good weight and brightness. ... "
" ... The light feels high quality and the knurling is actually quite sharp and effective ... "
" ... A little heavy but well-worth if you want a strong light. ... "
As Gift
3purchasing, gifts
+100%
" ... Would make a super great gift also. ... "
" ... I will be purchasing more of them to use as gifts for my fellow police officers at Christmas time. ... "
" ... I'll consider it as a gift for the next lucky birthdayee we celebrate. ... "
Picture Quality
3bright
+100%
" ... It has the best emitter (LED) out of the group in the picture attached (it's on the left). ... "
" ... Very bright (Check Photos) ... "
" ... Photos to come, soon. ... "
Hair
3cut, well, square, bezel
+100%
" ... The threads are very well machined and square cut. ... "
" ... Good square cut threads. ... "
" ... The smaller diameter fits perfect next to my Microtech knife. ... "
Lens
3glass, toughened, smooth, reflector, light
+100%
" ... It has a nice smooth reflector and it looks like an AR coated glass lens. ... "
" ... This light features a de-domed XPL-HI V3 LED and glass lens! ... "
Storage
3tactical, perfect, enough, button
+100%
" ... - Small and compact, easily will fit in any of my pockets with tons of room ... "
" ... There is enough metal to tail stand well and also enough space for a gloved thumb to press the button. ... "
" ... Strobe is great, size fits perfect 10 most tactical pouch sleeves . ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 7874.02 meters
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Display
Type: LED