sofirn SC31T Rechargeable Flashlight 2000 Lumens, Pocket Flashlight with Powerful SST40 6500K LED, for EDC Camping Hiking Fishing Dog Walking (SC31T-Kit)

The road outside my house is 100 yards long before a bend. There are no Street Lights. If I stand in civilisation at the bottom of the hill. With this little torch, I can clearly see every thing on the road to the top. The battery is huge, rechargeable, and Last’s Quite heavily used for about a fortnight. I’ve Bought about eight of these torches for friends and relatives, as presents. All are still working, and because they are small, they carry them.

******************************************UPDATE 10/7/2019 FOR THE SC31B*************************************** Since it appears that Amazon will not have separate reviews for the SC31B, I’ve edited my initial review for the SC31 with this add-on to cover it. I’ve left that initial SC31 review intact as, except for the new LED and its performance, it remains valid for the SC31B as well. The Sofirn SC31B is an upgrade to the SC31 and so has similar features and appearance. The SC31B utilizes the SST-20 LED as opposed to the XPG3 in the SC31...an increase in lumens from 610 to 1000...and an increase from 3 light modes to 4 well-spaced modes in order to better utilize the increase in power. Those modes and run times are listed in the online description. The SST-20 LED die has a relatively small footprint and is similar in size to the XPG3…so it is a good choice to maximize throw (distance viewing) in a tube light. I was impressed with the throw the SC31 was able to deliver in a 610 lumen light...but the SC31B adds nearly 50% more throw and, with 207 meters, is one of the better tube light throwers I’ve seen.That is due to its relatively small hot spot as well as the increase in lumen output. However, it has totally adequate flood to provide a broadviewing area at closer distances. The one con of the SC31B, for me personally, is the color temperature of the LED. Its a cool white at 6500 K. I considered the SC31 to be a neutral white and that’s my preference. So the SC31 wins on that score. That said, you may prefer a cool white, but in any case, if you want a compact thrower, cool white is not that big of a price to pay. In summary, the SC31B represents a significant performance boost to an already great light. ************************************************************************************************************************* The SC31 is an excellent light for someone wanting a simple user interface (UI). Just like the lights of old, it is turned off and on with a single click of the switch…while still offering 3 different levels of lighting which are accessed with a hold down of the switch after turn on. Short of a single mode light, its about as simple a UI as you can get. The online description is a bit lacking so my purpose here is to provide a more comprehensive review to provide answers to questions some may have. Build quality, as on all Sofirn lights I’m familiar with, is top notch. Well anodized and solidly built. Both the head and tail cap have anodized threads to allow lock out of the light with a simple ¼ counterclockwise turn to the tail cap…a useful feature with an electronic switch. Its rated to withstand a drop of over 3 feet and over 6 feet of water submersion. It comes with spare O rings, a lanyard, and a charging cable…but no power supply. Not an issue if you have an Android Smart Phone…its charging power supply will work perfectly. Otherwise, you can use the USB port on your computer. There is no place to attach the lanyard to the tail. The only choice is attaching it to the clip. So, I don’t consider the light to be compatible with a lanyard. The flat tail does make for an easy tail stand for use during a power outage. Springs on both the tail cap and head allow use of a flat top battery. I would consider the beam to be a neutral white. However, the hotspot is on the cool side of the spectrum while the spill or flood tends to be warmer. There is a tint shift across the beam…more noticeable on a white wall than in outdoor use. The reflector is of the orange peel type to provide a smoothed out beam. The lens has no AR (Anti-Reflective) coating. The clip is reversible by simply switching the position of the tail cap and head on the battery tube. This allows the light to be clipped to a hat brim for free hand use… Few lights have this feature. I checked the voltage of a freshly charged battery…4.20 volts…so charging system works great. In a tube type light such as this, the smaller sized die of the XP-G3 LED, improves the throw over what would be provided by an XM or XP-L LED at equal lumen output. It provides plenty of light for most purposes. To put that into perspective, the 600 lumen SC31 has a listed beam throw of 154 yards as opposed to 167 yards for the 1300 lumen SP32A V2.0 with an XP-L2 LED (one of my favorite lights). The light has a well-defined hot spot which is noticeably smaller than my XP-L tube flashlights. This light does have thermal protection in that it steps down to 400 lumens after 5 minutes and then to mid and low as the battery drains. Although not listed in the online description or the manual, my light has memory. That means it remembers the light setting it was on when it was turned off. Turn it on again and you will have that setting. It also has strobe which is accessed by two quick clicks. A single click returns it to the setting that it had when strobe was activated. I would prefer it have no strobe as I have no use for it and find it really irritating when it is built into the normal mode sequence. At least the strobe on this light is hidden. I didn’t test this light for LVP (low voltage protection). LVP is not listed online or in the manual and I would take a guess in saying it doesn’t have it. However, if you use protected batteries this would not be an issue as the battery will shut down when low voltage is reached. Also, a rapidly blinking switch provides a warning when voltage becomes low…turn off the light when that happens and you’ll be fine with an unprotected battery. The light comes with a 2200 mah 18650 battery that appears to be a protected one. That is far from state of the art in capacity….which currently stands at 3500 mah and that is what SOFIRN used in determining run time. So, If you are using the 2200 mah battery, the listed run times need to be adjusted by multiplying by about 60% due to the capacity difference. The listed run times for each mode are: Lumens/Run time………..High (600)/2 hr 42 min…….Med (200)/9 hr 7 min…….Low (10)/179 hr 33 min Note that you are not going to run this light on high for nearly 3 hrs. That value represents how long the light will provide usable light on high…stepped down lumens are counted. This light is a great choice for users wanting an easy-to-use versatile flashlight. No need to remember whether to use short clicks, intermediate clicks, or long clicks and how many clicks to use for accessing features. Its ready to use right out of the box so makes an excellent gift choice.

First impression is very good. 4 models of light intensity + sos + strobe. Has last intensity memory too. It has a back button for quick light up and release - hard press for permanent on. It does heat up quickly as the brightness intensity increases but the physical body is very solid with a great feel in the hand so I guess heat shouldn't be much of an issue. There is no dedicated focused beam option though just in case you are looking for a laser or similar focused beam where the light doesn't flood our. Battery seems good. Charging take about 3-4 hrs. Overall very good first impressions and let's hope this lives up to my expectations :)

This review is based on comparison of sofirn sc13 and sofirn sc31 T. I ran both torches for 30 mins : Sofirn Sc 13 Slightly reduced from High mode (500 lumens) the reduction is acceptable and very less. And after 30 mins of run time got charged full in 50 mins. On Other Hand Sofirn SC31T used to drop alot from 800 lumens (high mode) to even lesser then 300 lumens in very short duration. Everytime I Used to turn off and on again to make this comparison of both torches on their High Mode. And it took 1 hour 20 mins to get fully charged. And please note I charged both torches fully before this 30 mins run time comparison. SC31T is having bigger battery. But what's if it taking more time to recharge as compared to cheaper in price and small torch. If you don't live in jungle or village with more power cuts take sofirn sc13 you will definitely love it. Because the price of both torches making huge difference. Sofirn SC13 is excellent and more then worth in cities and even in villages also it is alot more then a backup torch. Its medium mode 150 lumens is good to walk on road and 500 lumens is very good and works for everything and if you need more light you have 1300 lumsn turbo mode for 40 to 60 seconds. A perfect small torch.

The SC31 is my first Sofirn and i’m not disappointed. I definitely want to add another Sofirn to my collection! In this review, I would like to share some things that I like about the light from my personal experiences that I hope may help you make your decision about purchasing this light. The Switch: One of the most important parts of a flashlight is the on/off switch. if the switch doesn’t work, what good is the light? This light has multiple things going for it’s switch. First, the switch lights up! That is a feature that I don’t see in many lights and the light is blue which adds a nice accent against the black body. Second, the switch is a soft material that is large in size. This makes the switch very easy to locate with your thumb when you pull it out of your pocket. This capability stood out to me immediately, due to the fact that some side switch operated lights are difficult to operate because you have to feel around too much to find the button to turn the light on or off. This light is very easy to operate which makes this light user friendly for people who may not be used to using a light regularly. The Pocket Clip: If you keep your light clipped to your pocket, you will definitely appreciate the sturdiness of the pocket clip. It’s sturdy enough that I don’t worry about the light falling out of my pocket when I sit or move around. Once you clip the light to your pocket, only about 1 inch sticks out above the clip. So, it doesn’t stick out too far. The Battery: It comes with a 2200 mAh 18650 battery which will provide plenty of run time for the average person. Another thing that I like about an 18650 battery is that I typically don’t worry about the battery running dead if I don’t use the light for a while. While I can’t speak for every brand of battery, it’s been my experience that they hold a charge for a good while (tho extreme temperatures may vary the battery life). This battery can also be easily charged by plugging a mini USB cable into the outside of the light and then plugging it into most any USB outlet. Very simple. You don’t have to remove the battery from the light which makes it great for people who may not have the best hand coordination. Best Use of the Light: I believe the best use of this light is for EDC (everyday carry) and general flashlight needs. It’s small enough to put in a pocket and light enough to carry around in a purse or backpack. If you’re looking for a tactical light, I would recommend looking at some of Sofirn’s other lights that have a tail switch for faster accessibility. Suggestions for the Manufacturer: There is only one suggestion that I have for the manufacturer. When I turn the light on, their is a slight delay. It’s only a split second, but I’d like to see that delay removed.

Very good product, powerful torch light