sofirn SP35T Tactical Flashlight, 3800 Lumens Super Bright Pocket LED Flashlight Rechargeable with Dual Switch, IPX8 Water Resistance, EDC Flashlight for Camping, Hiking, Emergency

I've been a flashlight lover since I bought my first LED flashlight sometime back in 2005. Over the years, I've used all sorts of lights from simple 1 AAA battery lights to modern 18650 flashlights that have complicated interfaces. I've been a fan of Sofirn flashlights since I bought my first Sofirn SP10 a few years ago. Since then I've probably purchased about ten Sofirn lights. I like them because they are well made, bright, have useful features, and cost considerably less than the more famous brands like Surefire, Streamlight, and Pelican. Well this flashlight is no exception. This is my first 21700 battery flashlight and it is considerably larger than a standard 18650 battery light. I'd say that this SP35T is about 40-50% larger than an 18650, so it is not really an EDC light for someone like me, who prefers to EDC smaller flashlights. This is more of a tool box, glove compartment, or bedside drawer sized flashlight. But what you gain by going up a size is the light output. This flashlight is bright! When I got her, I charged her overnight and tested her out during the daytime and the TURBO mode was so bright, it brightened the entire room even though the evening sun was shining in through the windows of my office. At night, the modes are useful, and the middle level is probably sufficient for 90% of the tasks you'll ever need a flashlight for, but the high mode is really bright and is about as bright as the high end of a typical 18650 light. The TURBO modes blows away my other flashlights of this size. At night, the TURBO mode will blind you even if you are looking at it from a distance of about 50 feet. It is like having a small blazing sun pointed at you. I liked the simple interface, the two switch mode of operation (tail cap switch for on/off/momentary, and the side switch for levels), and I liked the beam pattern. It is not very tight and gives a large, voluminous cone of light that is useful for lighting up things in the near distance and up to maybe 100 feet in the higher modes. The beam pattern reminds me of another one of my favorite EDC lights, the Streamlight Jr., but this light is far superior in brightness and throw distance. Pros: 1. Excellent brightness on the top end 2. Useful brightness levels 3. Easy to use, intuitive interface with some nifty shortcut modes 4. Sturdy build quality - the light feels solid 5. Excellent run-time, especially on the lower brightness modes 6. IPX8 waterproof rated, which means you can use it at the bottom of a pool if needed 7. Easy to recharge with a USB-C cable, which is convenient since you don't need a special charger for the 21700 battery 8. Comes with a 21700 battery installed Cons: 1. Kinda big for an EDC light - this is more of a tool box or bedside light 2. 21700 batteries can be expensive and hard to find if you are not familiar with them

Living in Houston always has us prepared for hurricanes or outdoors in wide open space. I needed a rechargeable flashlight and hated swapping AA and AAA batteries so down the Reddit rabbit hole I went. Then I found Sofirn and became obsessed. Love that they are USB C rechargeable as everything is moving to that connection. The thing that got me with these lights was the build quality. As an engineer, I really appreciate well made products. It’s hard to find well made flash lights at the big box stories. This SP35T does not disappoint. I really like the tactical button on the bottom that you can lightly touch to light it up. It has great power and the clip is industrial grade. Love that it runs a 21700 battery and Sofirn rates it at 5000mah. This light, like others, are a little heavy for the size but I don’t need it for backpacking as it usually lives in a drawer. A nice find was the silicone caps you can get to cover the light and make them more lantern like as its great in the house to light up a room or for a kids tent. This light is definitely more tactical and will probably go in my hunting and camping pack. Its ends are a bit sharper than my other lights but it is advertised as tactical. On high, it gets a little warm but I typically don’t need that brightness. On turbo, it does get hot but I only every run it for a short time if I ever need that brightness. Bottom line, Sofirn makes great lights. Work great out of the box after a full charge. Strong clip. Come with extra O rings. Would recommend any of their products.

It is made of high quality materials and the size and weight was perfect. The design is comparable to name brand flashlights. The battery life and illumination brightness was amazing. It is easy to use and would highly recommend this product.

Full Disclosure: I bought these before I really understood flashlight quality differences. Coming from basic hardware store lights, the specs looked amazing and the price was right. The Good: Impressive initial brightness - 3800 lumens is genuinely bright Great value for the price point Standard 21700 battery (no proprietary nonsense) Good build quality for a budget light Multiple modes work as advertised Decent throw for general use The Reality Check: Output dims noticeably over time due to basic driver circuit Battery life suffers from inefficient regulation Gets warm/hot on high modes (normal for this price range) Not built for sustained professional use Best For: Casual/occasional use Emergency backup light Getting into flashlights without big investment Situations where you need initial brightness but not sustained output Not Ideal For: Extended field work where consistent output matters, i used them in the woods to track, and the dimming was noticeable. Professional/tactical use Anyone who needs reliable performance throughout battery cycle Bottom Line: Solid budget flashlight that delivers on the lumens claim, just understand it's designed to hit a price point, not professional standards. You get a lot of light for the money, but don't expect Streamlight/Fenix performance. Perfect starter light or backup, but you'll likely want to upgrade if you use flashlights regularly. Would I buy again? For the price, yes - but as a backup to better lights.

I have this light for over 2 years of regular household use, and occasional outdoor use. I have other Sofirn flashlights and they all share one thing in common - they are a tremendous value for the money. This particular model, the SP35 is well designed, feels solid in the hand, very good controls/easy to use, plenty of features and strong battery life - an absolutely excellent all-around flashlight for the money. This flashlight performs equally to flashlights twice its price. Highly recommended.

It’s not 3800 lumen comparing to other 2000 Lumen lights

A brilliant flashlight with all the brightness you need from a floodlight like beam and other light effects such as SOS, strobe and beacon if required. The accompanying 2 sided clip is very useful for attaching the flashlight in pockets or hats. The battery is built to last and I can also confirm what I havent read in other reviews- This flashlight also works with a protected 18650 battery besides the included 21700 battery. This should be good news for many that already have 18650 batteries/flashlights and wondering if its worth getting a 21700 based flashlight. Off course, with a smaller capacity comes a shorter battery life but I found even an 18650 lasting me well for a 4 night camping trip! Yes the flashlight head does get warm when on high and turbo mode but these two modes are really bright and probably not for prolonged usage. You can get by most use cases with just the moonlight, low and medium brightness options. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for compact sizes maximizing brightness and ability to use the common protected 18650 battery type.

Flashlight is well made, easy to charge and very bright! Was quite impressed with the first one we bought, so purchased a second one.

Simplesmente a melhor pra serviço de rua. Foco impressionante com os lumens que ela tem. Os dois grupos de modo q ela oferece e sem comentários. Só utilizo no modo tático. Se equipara a um refletor ligado na energia. É muito forte a luminosidade dela, impressiona qualquer um que utilizar. A bicha é bruta demais. Tenho a SP31 e não se compara com essa. Compre sem medo que na irá passar raiva. Serve pra pescaria, área rural, polícia, bombeiro, tudo que vc imaginar em lanterna ela te oferece. Vou comprar outra pra ter como Backup, tenho relato de amigos que a bateria 🔋 dura mais de mês sem precisar carregar. Por falar em bateria o modo de carregamento dela direto no cabo foi a melhor sacada que a Sofirn trouxe nesse modelo podendo carregar em cabo tipo C que hoje em dia é praticamente universal. Vou postar fotos com ela apagada e ela ligada.

Ive had quite a few flashlights from snap on to olight, mac tools... but this is the best so far. The 1500 lumen setting is more than enough for most situations and if its not, turbo gives you 3800 lumens for a literal pocket sun. The dual clip is awesome for working on stuff since you can clip it on your hat like a head torch. The strobe setting is an awesome touch for self defense as if youre on the receiving end of the strobe it will take you a good few seconds for your eyes to adjust back giving you time to escape. The beam is the perfect mix of width and range. The only thing id maybe like to see on future models is shock proofing incase of a drop and maybe a glass breaker tip for emergencys. 10/10 recommended for anyone 12+ it is very bright and can cause vision damage if used improperly.