Sofirn SP10A V2.0

samyy · 2018-08-10T15:45:00.000Z

Finally!

teacher · 2018-08-10T17:52:35.000Z

Thanks for the info. Good information. Will this light go into TURBO when using a AA NiMh battery??

Nooner · 2018-08-11T03:07:18.000Z

I’m not seeing any difference between this V2 and the original/existing SP10A. Looks like the same specs and functionality. What exactly has been changed?

moderator007 · 2018-08-11T03:15:46.000Z

Nooner:

I’m not seeing any difference between this V2 and the original/existing SP10A. Looks like the same specs and functionality. What exactly has been changed?

I was looking and wondering the same thing.

samyy · 2018-08-11T06:08:04.000Z

Nooner:

I’m not seeing any difference between this V2 and the original/existing SP10A. Looks like the same specs and functionality. What exactly has been changed?

One thing is specs “on the paper”, another thing are real lumens.
I dont know about SP10A, but on SP10B the lowest level was way too low, much lower than claimed 1 lm (in fact it was lower than the lowest level on my Zebralight SC62W, which is 0,01 lm!). Then, second highest level should be (according Sofirn) 20 lm, but i measured 35 lm. So there is big jump from lowest to second lowest level and some people complained about it.
So as I understand the SP10A v2 specs, Sofirn adds another level on the lower side of the output.
Second change, Sofirn lowers the Turbo, but looks like it should work now without 3min step down.

rost333 · 2018-08-11T10:01:19.000Z

moderator007:

Nooner:

I’m not seeing any difference between this V2 and the original/existing SP10A. Looks like the same specs and functionality. What exactly has been changed?

I was looking and wondering the same thing.

SP10A
5 Modes powered AA battery: Moonlight (1lm) 180h - Low (20lm) 11h40min - Mid (70) 3h19min - High (270lm) 51min - Strobe (270lm) 1h42min
5 Modes powered 14500 battery: Moonlight (2lm) 330h - Low (60lm) 12h2min - Mid (224lm) 3h13min - High (573lm) 1h15min - Strobe (573lm) 2h31min

Upgraded SP10A v2.0
6 Modes powered by AA battery (Nimh) : Eco (0.5 lm) 284h - Low (5lm) 68h50min - Mid (30lm) 11h26min - High (80lm) 3h3min - Turbo (200lm) 51min - Strobe (200lm) 51min
6 Modes powered by14500 battery: Eco (0.5lm) 227h - Low (15lm) 61h33min - Mid (50lm) 11h42min - High (200lm) 3h21min - Turbo (550lm) 1h3min - Strobe (550lm) 1h3min

As per information from Sofirn Store on Aliexpress “…we will add this new model in Aliexpress shop on next Monday”

Nooner · 2018-08-11T15:39:42.000Z

Thanks.
I guess I was too lazy to look up the actual specs of the original. I also could have just reached across the table and grabbed my SP10A V1 and counted the mode groups :person_facepalming:

moderator007 · 2018-08-11T18:21:31.000Z

rost333:

moderator007:

Nooner:

I’m not seeing any difference between this V2 and the original/existing SP10A. Looks like the same specs and functionality. What exactly has been changed?

I was looking and wondering the same thing.

SP10A
5 Modes powered AA battery: Moonlight (1lm) 180h - Low (20lm) 11h40min - Mid (70) 3h19min - High (270lm) 51min - Strobe (270lm) 1h42min
5 Modes powered 14500 battery: Moonlight (2lm) 330h - Low (60lm) 12h2min - Mid (224lm) 3h13min - High (573lm) 1h15min - Strobe (573lm) 2h31min

Upgraded SP10A v2.0
6 Modes powered by AA battery (Nimh) : Eco (0.5 lm) 284h - Low (5lm) 68h50min - Mid (30lm) 11h26min - High (80lm) 3h3min - Turbo (200lm) 51min - Strobe (200lm) 51min
6 Modes powered by14500 battery: Eco (0.5lm) 227h - Low (15lm) 61h33min - Mid (50lm) 11h42min - High (200lm) 3h21min - Turbo (550lm) 1h3min - Strobe (550lm) 1h3min

As per information from Sofirn Store on Aliexpress “…we will add this new model in Aliexpress shop on next Monday”

Okay I see now, thanks. Any idea why output in turbo went from 573 lumen’s down to 550. Most of the time output goes up on a newer model not down.

MascaratumB · 2018-08-12T01:08:22.000Z

Is it normal to have higher runtimes on Li-Ion batteries than Ni-MH?
Honest question!!

korkfoto · 2018-08-12T05:11:12.000Z

Does it have the stepdown after 3 minutes in Turbo mode?
Thank you.

rost333 · 2018-08-13T08:34:44.000Z

korkfoto:

Does it have the stepdown after 3 minutes in Turbo mode?
Thank you.

Yes, it has a stepdown after 3 minutes in Turbo mode.
Considering the stable in circuit and lifetime of LED emitter, the lumen max was adjusted to 550lm.

korkfoto · 2018-08-13T10:09:24.000Z

Thanks, rost333!

rost333 · 2018-08-14T09:59:48.000Z

Sofirn SP10A V2.0 for $14.59 on Aliexpress (for 3 days)

mmalive · 2018-08-15T06:20:52.000Z

I picked this light up when it first released. Still waiting for arrival. Normally do not pick up small lights but like Sofirn to take a chance.

rost333 · 2018-08-15T07:32:06.000Z

mmalive:

I picked this light up when it first released. Still waiting for arrival. Normally do not pick up small lights but like Sofirn to take a chance.

Exactly, I have V1.0 and I can’t wait to compare those two

samyy · 2018-08-15T07:50:43.000Z

I really hope they fixed impact resistance issues Sofirn SP10B - Impact resistance issues?

rost333 · 2018-08-15T08:09:45.000Z

samyy:

I really hope they fixed impact resistance issues Sofirn SP10B - Impact resistance issues?

Looks fine to me

Sofirn SP10B - Impact resistance issues? 1 x AA / 1 x 14500 Flashlights

Both SP10B’s have arrived and how nice they are! But I promised a drop test, I want to know too if my units are prone to failure. With the kind assistence of my 7-year old son, here it is. I’m happy to say that although the drops did cause mode changes and switching off, both lights kept working fine. [Droptest Sofirn SP10B]

and

Sofirn SP10B - Impact resistance issues? 1 x AA / 1 x 14500 Flashlights

In the few months I have been carrying mine I have dropped it a couple of times, all while off. I have had no problems with it and am really enjoying having it in my pocket all the time.

pennzy · 2018-08-16T01:57:22.000Z

You will like it . I have one from 6mo. ago and it is my work light. Small enough to carry unnoticed and bright enough for close to medium distances. I put a protective ring around the switch so it never activates in the pocket and helps index the button .

rost333 · 2018-08-16T09:34:28.000Z

pennzy:

You will like it . I have one from 6mo. ago and it is my work light. Small enough to carry unnoticed and bright enough for close to medium distances. I put a protective ring around the switch so it never activates in the pocket and helps index the button .

Hi Pennzy, can you post a picture of this protective ring around the switch please? Thx!

pennzy · 2018-08-16T12:57:31.000Z

rost333:

pennzy:

You will like it . I have one from 6mo. ago and it is my work light. Small enough to carry unnoticed and bright enough for close to medium distances. I put a protective ring around the switch so it never activates in the pocket and helps index the button .

Hi Pennzy, can you post a picture of this protective ring around the switch please? Thx!

Sorry but I don’t have what it takes to post pictures . I can tell you what I did though. Simply glued a stainless steel washer over the button. Harbor Freight has assortment packs of stainless and brass washer that seem to match up in size well.I could email a picture if you want.