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I review the Sofirn SP35T flashlight – the tactical version of the SP35. This is a great value tactical light, especially if you’re just getting started.
Sofirn SP35T Transcript
General thoughts after a week of usage/size comparison/practicality/interesting things:
• So I’ve owned the Sofirn SP35 for a long time now, it was one of the first flashlights I purchased maybe 2 years ago when I got back into collecting them. It’s an excellent all-rounder but I started using it less and less once I got into tactical lights. Turns out Sofirn has a tactical version of the SP35, the SP35T! Sofirn has provided me with this sample of the SP35T for this review.
• What’s in the box? 21700 cell, metal pocket clip, USB-C charging cable, lanyard, and spare o-rings.
• Comparison with SP35, Fenix PD35.
Overall Construction, LED, lens, bezel and reflector
• The construction quality is good, especially at this price point. No imperfections or rough spots. The lettering and battery are lined up nicely as well – it’s not always that way with budget lights. Some cutouts on the side of the head + checkered knurling on the body/tailcap. Double-sided clip, USB-C charging port.
• Side switch doubles as battery indicator, and is made of metal. The tailcap features one large rubber button, and two raised edges allowing the light to tail-stand. Sideswitch only works when tailswitch is activated first.
• XHP50B in 6000-6500K – paired with OP reflector. This is probably to make the beam profile more even and remove the donut hole you see with some of these larger profile LEDs. Crenulated bezel but no sharp points. Should be fine for security checkpoints, planes, etc.
UI – modes
• Two modes – tactical and general lighting mode – switch between them by holding the side switch when the light is on. LED flashes twice to indicate the mode switch. ECO shortcut (5 lumens), hold the side switch while pressing tail switch.
• General lighting mode:
○ Press the tail switch to turn on + activate memory mode. Press the side switch for eco, LMH. Double-press the side switch for the turbo. Triple click for strobe, double press from here for SOS, beacon.
• Tactical mode:
○ Tailswitch – shortcut to turbo. Press the side switch for medium/turbo. One tap+one click = strobe. Strobe/SOS/beacon is also accessible from the side switch by double clicking.
Performance – total output, beam profile, longevity, practicality
• Ceiling bounce test, CRI, CCT
• Lots of floody light with a large central hotspot. Though there’s more fun factor with those pencil-thin beams from the W1/W2, this beam profile is much more useful.
Considerations
• Maybe I’m biased but I was hoping this light would throw further, but 280m is more than adequate for most urban scenarios.
• Steps down a lot from turbo! I can’t confirm but think there is a FET driver in this light. You can also reactivate turbo.
• Would have liked a lower moonlight mode @ 1 lumen
Verdict
• This is probably one of the best value budget 21700 tactical flashlights out there. You get everything you need in the box + accessories and I like how you can change from general to tactical mode for home use. It’s not the throwiest tactical light in my collection, but it definitely holds up and also produces a heap of light for its size. It’s not much larger than my Fenix PD35R.
