Sofirn Q8 group buy (gb closed, but try PM to Sofirn for discount)

I think the flats look good too.

Edit: This is not something I have a strong preference about. It makes no real difference to me.

LOL, I told Barry that many people do not like the flat bits.
(I even like the old SD10 battery styling best: fully round with plain knurling, no stripes)

The flat for me too.

No flats for me.

Only a poll could settle what the majority likes, and even then the minority will not accept to be dictated by the majority :smiley:

I prefer no flats, but that adds a little weight.

The SP36 looks great. A slimmed-down version of the Q8 !

I’m indifferent about flats or no flats. I’m sure to buy a couple.

If the SP36 gets a reasonable pricing, and it has Narsil UI, and it has well implemented USB charging, I will be all over it :slight_smile:

Yup! Being a bit smaller and lighter but with the same UI and a good deal of power and battery life will be a huge winner.

Yep, the SP36 looks very promising for sure. As far as the flats, it makes no difference one way or the other to me.

FWIW, I think the light demands it’s own style, based on size and overall design. Flats on the SP36 look good, without them it looks too “tube” like. Just an observation though, not key enough probably to nix a purchase.

Yes flats for me for the weight decrease and looks. That’s if there is a choice, otherwise I don’t care flats or no flats.

I like the proposed 36. What Leds ? I have been interested in longer run time lights lately like 26650 or multiple 18650s . I like the option to charge with USB if away from home .

The last 7 comments were about the SP36. Maybe it needs it’s own thread?

Well, since Sofirn asked djozz to run this group buy and Sofirn themselves posted pics of the SP36, guess it’s their call.

Still waiting on the Q8 to arrive, even to leave China, so until they start getting in our hands there’s not a lot to talk about in regards to the Q8 of this thread…

A thread in which to talk about a flashlight with not much info yet, that is in prototype stage and in which BLF is not involved sounds very BLF to me :party:

They’ve spoken about it on reddit before.

They wanted to go with NarsilM and a 3x18650 design. We suggested that they take an XHP70.2 80CRI or a Nichia 144AM R9050. Don’t know where it is now.

Is it a single emitter? Triple? Quad? Inquiring minds want to know!

Here is the thread:
https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/8k0ik9/sofirn_wants_your_ui_ideas_for_a_3x18650_xhp702/

I am interested in 1x 8Q, AliExpress