sofirn SP35 2000 Lumen EDC Flashlight, Super Bright USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight with Pocket Clip, IPX8 Water Resistant LED Torch, for Outdoor Camping Hiking Hunting Fishing Emergency

Very pleased with this torch. Solid, quality feel, and impressive light output for its compact size. Several light settings from moonlight through to way-too-bright, but all relatively easy to navigate via the one, simple on/off button. Big plus for me is the long battery life and simple C-type recharging capability. Only neg for me is the lack of zoom function but it's not a deal-breaker. My only other advice is anyone thinking of using this as a headlamp, clipping it to your cap for example, it's probably a bit too heavy for it to be practical on a regular basis. Overall very pleased. Edit: I've just bought a 2nd. Recommended.

I am ashamed to say that I have become a complete flashlight geek! I have about 30 of them now and am beginning to really be able to differentiate between the special and not so special. I have definitely been a big fan (and purchaser) of Sofirn lights because you get SOOO much quality for a very reasonable price. But in all honesty.....THIS SP35 stands above the crowd! My lumen reading setup reads considerably higher than the 2000 stated max lumens. With a Sofirn 21700 - 5000mAh battery that came in it, it kicks out 3000 for about 2:40 seconds! That is quite a while to stay on Turbo. Then.....the good part! It stays on HIGH at about 1300 lumens for over 2 hours! This is due in part to the fact that it has a buck driver instead of a linear driver. This keeps the output steady. For hiking and bicycle riding - (which is how I use my FLs) This is KEY! I just want to hike or ride without worrying about step down and changing batteries. tI has the 6500K Luminus SST40 LEDs so it is as white light bright as it gets. Watch the video to see the beam shots that I took in the graveyard! I It is rechargeable via USB-C charging and takes roughly 3 hours to charge up a 21700 battery. It also has a voltage readout that lets you know how you battery is holding up. Solid Green is 100% to 50%. Solid Red is 49% to 25% and blinking red light in the button that it is below 25%. The construction is first rate and it just feels solid in your hand. It is a great size to have along as an EDC light and it has a super strong steel double sided clip for attaching to anything. It is equipped with an attack bezel and STROBE light so could be used as a defense flashlight. The User Interface is super intuitive. 5 Levels plus Turbo (2 quick clicks) and Strobe (3 quick clicks) (2 more gets you to SOS and then 2 more goes to a steady turbo blink.) The only little thing that I noticed is that Sofirn claims 1089 feet (332 meters) of throw. My test didn't come close to that. I would say 500 max. If you were pointing at a reflective surface, like a STOP sign. for instance, it might be feasible but not an opaque object. In conclusion....If you want a basic, no-frills, affordable, durable BRIGHT and long running flashlight for whatever you do. This would be an awesome choice! I bought this flashlight and have not been compensated in any way by Sofirn.

I am absolutly amazed at the amount of light this flashlight puts out. It makes my 4D LED Maglite seem pretty tame by comparison. The small size (it fits in the palm of my hand) makes it practical for me to carry anywhere. Six step output options are available at the push of a button. However I particularly like the light ramping feature and keep it on this setting most of the time. Hold down the power button and it gets brighter, release the pressure and hold down again and the flashlight dims. Simple. The strobe, SOS, and beacon features could come in useful one day - nice to have them as a feature. There are only two things I would wish for Sofirn to change: * It can be difficult finding the power on switch in the dark - a more pronounced power on switch would be helpful. Alternatively if the small LED could be set to remain dimly lit while the flashlight is turned off? I am sure that would not put too much drain on the powerful 5000 milliamp battery. * Making the bottom of the SP35 flat it would allow the flashlight to stand upright on a flat surface. I thoroughly recommend this flashlight. Excellent quality and features at the right price.

Update: battery finally gave up yesterday, got the red/green blinky light, won't turn on, won't charge. May 25th, 2021 to Sept 6th, 2022. Used almost daily, did have to unscrew the tail cap and clean the battery contacts once. Really came to appreciate the 4-press "lock" function, and the fact the button is metal. Can't get replacement batteries, this would be a major plus. It appears the market hasn't changed much, will likely buy another, but would rather just replace the battery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ A couple things when you're looking for a flashlight: - Look for a 21700 battery, they're higher voltage, higher wattage, thus- more output. The 18650 batteries are the standard rechargeable, but they just don't put out the juice. - Look for USB-C, the physical connection holds up better than mini or micro, but I like the newer magnetic couplings too, just don't have the experience to say they'll hold up or not. - A super-bright light is great, but no pocket/EDC-sized light will put out a bazillion lumens for any reasonable amount of time. So find a flashlight that has a super-eco mode, or moonlight, or something to that effect. - I really like the reversible/double clip so you can clip it on your pocket or ballcap seamlessly. This light has a double clip on it which does present a very minor snag hazard, but I feel this design is better than having to unscrew a clip to reverse it. Lost screws, fumbling, cursing, no thanks. This light conforms to the above requirements very well. It's a smart light, meaning the switch isn't mechanical, it's electrical. We'll see if it holds up, but it certainly feels sturdy enough. 1 click turns it on in the last brightness mode you had it in, then long press will cycle through brightness modes, excluding moonlight (barely on), 1 click turns it back off. 2 clicks puts it into immediate OMFG-too-bright mode, 1 click turns it back off While it's off, a long-press puts it into moonlight mode, the LED just barely on, still enough light to walk down a sidewalk (not a trail) with no other light source (pitch black). This mode lasts well over a week of constant-on use. 1 click turns it back off. If the thing breaks, I'll come back and blast my review, so assume no news is good news.

Build quality is good, Not sure if it’s really bright as stated, but have no way of checking it. On/Off switch is a bit annoying so only 4 stars.