Sofirn SP10A V2.0

eas · 2018-09-05T03:47:34.000Z

My v2 does not have an SMO reflector, it’s the same OP as the earlier versions.

I’m not very happy with the v2. I bought one because another one of my UT01’s stopped working with 14500s. I was looking forward to the improved mode spacing.

I didn’t realize that they’d gotten rid of the option to turn on to moon that the last generation had. Now it just comes up in whatever the last normal mode it was in before it was turned off. Oh, but only when using 14500s. If I’m reading the instructions right, it doesn’t have mode memory when used with AA cells.

Be forewarned. They gave a mode and took away a useful UI affordance.

korkfoto · 2018-09-05T08:17:51.000Z

eas:

My v2 does not have an SMO reflector, it’s the same OP as the earlier versions.

That’s good to know. However, on their store on AE it’s figured with SMO reflector…

eas:

I didn’t realize that they’d gotten rid of the option to turn on to moon that the last generation had. Now it just comes up in whatever the last normal mode it was in before it was turned off. Oh, but only when using 14500s. If I’m reading the instructions right, it doesn’t have mode memory when used with AA cells.

That’s… nasty.

Thank you for the warning.

maba · 2018-09-05T19:32:41.000Z

I had all versions, V2 is hopeless, I do not recommend it…

- Starts with Low, WTF?

- The mode memory sometimes does not work at 14500

One 14500 was discharged to 2.2V

eas · 2018-09-06T01:43:31.000Z

korkfoto:

That’s good to know. However, on their store on AE it’s figured with SMO reflector…

Interesting. The blue v2 is pictured with a SMO reflector, but the description says it has an OP reflector. The black is pictured with an OP reflector.

Blackbeard · 2018-09-06T01:51:33.000Z

theres a lightning deal right now its $12.99, ends in 4 hours

Amazon

eas · 2018-09-07T07:43:20.000Z

And now there is a $3-off coupon, which works out to $11.99.

rost333 · 2018-09-21T09:22:20.000Z

maba:

I had all versions, V2 is hopeless, I do not recommend it…

- Starts with Low, WTF?

- The mode memory sometimes does not work at 14500

One 14500 was discharged to 2.2V

I got my today (finally!).
I use only AA, so can’t comment on 14500, but starting with low (5lm) instead of eco (0.5lm) is a big disappointment. :person_facepalming:
One needs to click (slowly) 4 times to get to Eco mode. Unfortunately 4 quick continuous clicks turns flashlight to lock-out.

I have previous version as well and it’s perfect EDC :heart_eyes: , as it starts - according to manual - with Moonlight (1lm) witch to me looks more like 0.5lm or even less.
Now I’m wondering who in my family or among my friends will be the victim and is going to get it from me as a gift. :innocent:

pennzy · 2018-09-21T14:13:07.000Z

The ML is so low on mine I have to check if it is on or not . What do you use it for?

rost333 · 2018-09-21T14:57:21.000Z

My wife appropriated it to use during the nights not to wake up our baby girl.
And you are right - during the day it’s hard to tell if it’s on or not

samyy · 2018-10-02T15:26:09.000Z

So I received v2.0 today. After one hour playing with it, the light fell on the ground - and was dead :person_facepalming:
One single ( and first one) fall on the ground! :rage: Unbelievable…
It looks like Sofirn did nothing with “Impact resistance issues” Sofirn SP10B - Impact resistance issues?

pennzy · 2018-10-02T16:46:36.000Z

Seems to be a pattern. Check your LED . Mine came off without dropping it . Good news, Sofirn stands behind their product. Give them a message.

k-wong · 2018-10-24T08:30:26.000Z

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/tZGgdNO

Is this a pricing mistake or are they trying to get rid of the product? Seems lower than ever at $7.30 on sofirn’s AliExpress store. I picked up a few but I haven’t been following the threads on this version so I hope there’s nothing wrong with these…

korkfoto · 2018-10-24T09:03:00.000Z

8,21$ now.
I think you are right and they are getting rid of the V 2.0 batch…

samyy · 2018-10-24T10:36:20.000Z

V 2.0 is crap… Lower output than v1( only about 170 lm with AA), the head is glued :person_facepalming: , and my copy died after single drop on the floor…

k-wong · 2018-10-24T15:23:26.000Z

Ahh crap…didn’t know head was glued and doesn’t start on moonlight. Will try to cancel…

eas · 2018-10-24T17:51:38.000Z

Yeah, I feel like the v2 is a big step backwards. The prior driver version had a better UI. Ideally they’d use it and just add another mode between moonlight and the old low.

flightless22 · 2018-11-19T17:30:34.000Z

Is it true that it doesn’t have memory mode for AA? That’s a huge negative, if true.

meeshu · 2019-06-09T04:25:04.000Z

Mode memory does not work when using NiHM (and other AA cells)? Is that right?

Can someone please confirm that!

Thank you.

Wratz · 2019-06-09T15:38:09.000Z

meeshu:

Mode memory does not work when using NiHM (and other AA cells)? Is that right?

Can someone please confirm that!

Thank you.

That’s correct. No memory and moonlight is the last mode accessed. Those two things kill this light for me. I really never use it.

Rexlion · 2019-06-09T21:25:32.000Z

I got one of these, and it just doesn’t feel substantial. So lightweight and cheap feeling. Unimpressive.