Sofirn’s ramping is too fast on low modes and too slow on high modes.
Regulation should be a must on sustainability. Having a burst of high lumens is only good for first impressions. Nothing that can be actually used. I always considered Sofirn lights to be functional and not glitter.
As for the SP10v3, I almost pulled the trigger, but what I really wanted is a better UI than the long press OFF of the SP10S.
And last but not least, if you must use glue, use little or break-away types. I can understand the warranty issue if someone tampers with the light, but there are some types of Loctite that leave a white residue when the seal has been broken. And these glues don’t clean off easily with alcohol or acetone (cyanoacrylate adhesives bind to the anodization dye). It is not only a matter of members modding their lights but the right to repair. Don’t follow Apple’s demise (although they have obliged to backtrack so recently).
I will continue to buy Sofirn lights in as long they don’t become pretentious as do some other manufacturers.
SC31 Pro, SC21, IF25A, SP40, IF22A, SC31 V2(?), LT1, others too. Used to EDC the SC31 Pro but now I carry the TS21. I like them all and will likely buy more. Offering high CRI is a good idea. The collaboration with the community is one of the smartest things to do. Keep it up and thank you for the GAW!
Sofirn must be doing something right because I haven’t purchased a light this year and I am currently thinking of purchasing a D25LR. Would be nice if it had USB-C though.
I got two sofirns. They are hard to mod and the ano is to shiney and cheap lookin. Some models look good but others look like made by a completely differet company. Sofirn is like poor mans fenix. Could be worse could be better. Marry christmas.
I have a few Sofirn lights and I like them, especially the SC31 pro and BLF SP36.
I’d like to see more efficient drivers and regulation, more neutral high CRI LED options and better finish, especially chamfering of sharp edges. I’d also like to see less glue and an easy access to the light for mods.
Sofirn makes some really nice products. I think the lanterns specifically are really cool. My critique is a branding/marketing one: the “logo”. The logo is pretty boring - a basic font, no kerning, looks like it just got typed out and put on the light. Even worse, the capitalization of the “S” in “sofirn” is inconsistent - some products capitalize it, and others don’t. At a minimum, the capitalization should be uniform throughout all products.
I think that slightly more interesting branding would lead to better results from a sales perspective, particularly on Amazon.
You can feel the wishes of people around the world, I love that! High on Sofirn C01S. Looking forward to re-release! But most of all I’m looking forward to sp10pro
I haven’t got my hands on a 2021 product yet, but my D25LR just shipped - after shopping around it looks like the best choice for my outdoor needs and I’m looking forward to it!
Personally I want simple products without unwanted features that get in the way. Reliability and high quality illumination are key, and I think you provide these.
Thanks te GAW!
My second Sofirn light is a LT1. Great lantern, better than many others on the market. I hope many more lanterns are made like the LT1 or even the LT1S.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I echo the voice of many here when I commend Sofirn for seeking feedback from their customers and great minds here on BLF, and using that feedback to improve and expand their product line.
The flashlight market is competitive with new things coming out all the time (like the WW1 weapons technology race) and sofirn has done great at always moving forward and staying in the race and not being stagnant.
My favorite things from sofirn this year: LH351D, 4000k, and boost drivers! (I love my sp31 v2.0 and I hope you will make a 21700 version!)