Sofirn SP70 Alone $50, PM for AMZ US CODE(LIMITED)

That non-english review video earlier showed his lux numbers. The numbers themself seem off, but the comparison seems valid. The SP70 has more distance than the xpl-hi Sofirn Q8.

Sofirn Q8 - 65kcd
SP70 - 85kcd

My Sofirn Q8 measured 120kcd
Sofirn measured the SP70 at 150kcd. They also seem to get conservative lux measurements for some reason.

Anyway, it should throw further than the Sofirn Q8, but probably not double.

I was really hoping to have all the measurements before it went on sale. Mine is still in transit. Sorry about that everyone.

I shoot a video of SP70 with my Xiaomi Mi8 smart phone

https://youtu.be/8SXOKEej7bE
About 1m against the wall at different shutter speed

Thanks for the pictures Barry. Does Sofirn know when the light will be on Amazon US?

That’s why I think the BLF Q8 has a much more useful beam. Warmer and floodier.

Both the Sofirn and Airpro have the cooler spotlight beams that are… meh.

That’s why if you want/need a thrower, get a dedicated thrower (L2, SP70, etc.). Don’t think Q8s were designed as throwers. Might be wrong, but…

The stock BLF Q8 has a throw-cd/output-lm ratio of 13, that makes it not a thrower. A common up-to-date C8 with XP-L Hi does 100, six times better (the first GT is 500 even). But with the many super-flooders with multi-TIR’s today, the Q8 is pretty throwy in comparison.

Imagine that… a Q8 with replaceable 20mm/26mm TIR lenses instead of reflectors. :heart_eyes:

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Ground-to-ground distance of flashlight to opposite building (as per Google Maps) is about 120 meters.

I estimate around 150 meters or so diagonal distance (I’m shining upwards from a lower level)

Sofirn SP70 (XHP70.2, “5500” lumens) beamshot

comparing it with beamshot of Sofirn Q8

Sofirn Q8 (4x XPL-Hi CW, “5000” lumens)

and also comparing with the BLF Q8:

BLF Q8 (4x XPL-HD NW 5000K, “5000” lumens)

The vidoes are not taken at the same time (different night), but the flashlight and camera is positioned in the exact same place (give or take a few centimeters) for the beamshot.

Just to add:
Guy in review sad that this SP70 is prototype.

Mine is close, USPS says today's the due delivery date but that ain't happening, should be tomorrow.

I wish you guys would stop comparing this thing to a Q8. This was supposed to be compared to a Convoy L6, and supposed to out throw it with the larger head.

I feel like we’re comparing apples to oranges which makes me wonder about the design of the reflector.

What batteries are you using?

I would love to see a comparison between the L6 and SP70 although the greater known output of the SP70 already gives it the edge.

I plan to compare it to my hotrodded L6 with SMO reflector. We will see if a bigger textured reflector beats a smaller SMO reflector.

YES! I would love to see this thing beat a hotrodded L6. That’s a comparison worthwhile!

Does the SP70 have a step down function if it’s been on turbo too long and it’s getting hot?

BTW, thanks to all for contributing their videos, pictures, and input!

This light is looking like a steal for the price!

Yes, it’s supposed to have Advanced Thermal Regulation. It’s something that Sofirn designed in the UI. I don’t know the details on it.

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Quickly compared SP70 with L6 ,bigger hotspot than L6 and noticeably brighter.

According to the manual the SP70 will reduce its output once the driver‘s temperature exceeds 60°C. So, you should be safe running it on turbo. :slight_smile: