Fenix are well known for their well regulated constant outputs and the E18R V2.0 is no exception – all the modes up to high were pretty much spot and with a constant output. I measured turbo at 1279 lumens at turn on, 1230 at 10 seconds, 1182 at 30 seconds, 563 at 5 minutes and 415 lumens at 10 minutes. Amps were measured with a Klein Tools MM300 digital multimeter to the best of my ability. Battery Life: Runtime graphs I measured a colour temperature of 5612K with a slight green tint and a CRI of 66. That doesn’t sound hugely impressive but for its size and intended use I didn’t have any issues with it. The LEDs behind the TIR optic provide a very floody beam with almost no hotspot – together with the natural colour temperature it’s a great torch for walks. With a slightly lower maximum output than spec’d I measured 116 metres of throw and 3383 candela – Acebeam quote 153 metres of throw and 5875 candela. Unlike on the Sofirn SC18, there’s no silk-screened logo to indicate the battery direction (this is fine for me.)

Sofirn SP33S Powerful XHP70.2 LED 5000lm With LED light, USBC rechargeable torch light with Power IndicatorBut this torch is bigger and heavier at 78.2g – starting to approach the size of compact 18650 torches like this Olight Baton 3 Pro. Sofirn updated the SC21 flashlight to a Pro version. The new one offers Anduril user interface and so you get great ramping features and more! In the highest turbo mode I measured 465 lumens at turn on, 462 lumens after 10 seconds, 458 after 30 seconds, and dropped to around 220 lumens after 2 minutes where it remained for the rest of my measurements. A red charging LED underneath the lid comes on when you insert the torch and turns green when the torch is fully charged.

And the torch does come with a better than average IP68 dust and waterproof rating like the two Fenix torches in this roundup. The battery’s red turns green when the battery is fully charged. H05A Headlamp Powerful 2400 lumen 5* LED bulbs, Type-c Rechargeable Outdoor 30W Headlight With IP66 waterproof Another thing that’s a bit annoying is the jump between moonlight and low. The difference between low, medium, high, and turbo is ok, but not having anything between 1 and 90 (advertised) lumens is jarring. If you think accidentally activating a 10-lumen low mode when you’re expecting moonlight is bad, hitting low on the SC32 will leave you blinking for a minute afterward. It’s no better with the smooth ramping mode either, since it’s very hard to get into a level below the stepped low level. Lumen measurements (for each mode) Mode The UI here is ToyKeeper’s Anduril, which at this point is very well covered. I’ve reviewed other lights with it, too. Here’s ToyKeeper’s UI graphic:

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On the other side of the light, the head has some cooling fins cut into it, which are identical to those found on the Wurkkos TS10. That’s where the comparisons end, I promise. In another interesting move, the USB-C charging port is on what I consider to be the front of the light, above the make a model markings. The SC32 has a narrow rubber cover for the port, unlike other Sofirms which have a larger square cover. It fits fairly snugly, but is not too difficult to remove when you need to charge. Next to the charging port is a status light which stays on for 5 seconds when you first turn the light on, displaying in green when charge is good, solid red when it’s low, and flashing red when it’s critical. It also flashes red while charging.

The Wurkkos TS10 comes in a plain box with a lanyard, spare o-rings and a user manual. This is an AA style torch but will only take 3.6V Li-ion 14500s – it needs at least 3V and won’t work with standard 1.5V AA Alkaline or NiMH batteries unfortunately. The torch came on at 1271 lumens in turbo, dropped to 1245 lumens after 10 seconds, 1206 lumens after 30 seconds – pretty much exactly its spec’d 1212 lumens. It slowly dropped to 487 lumens at 5 minutes and then slowly dropped to 327 lumens, where it remained constant for the remainder of my measurements. This is impressive performance for such a small torch – almost 2 minutes at over 1000 lumens. Sofirn IF22A Rechargeable EDC Flashlight Spotlight, Powerful SFT40 LED max 2100 Lumens, Long Beam Distance Light I also have the SC21 Pro from Sofirn which is very similar but almost half the size and weight, running off a 16340 battery. And it has the option of a higher CRI, warmer LED which I do slightly prefer. Sofirn SD01 Pro 10000lm powerful diving light, 3* XHP50.2 LEDS diving underwater flashlight with magnetic control switchThe Thrunite T1S comes in a plain box with a lanyard, spare o-rings and spare rubber flaps for the USB charging port, a USB-A to USB-C charging cable and a user manual. Sofirn BLF LT1 Rechargeable Lantern with Power Bank Function, Adjustable Color Temperature, Long Working Time Note in the photo below how accessible the flashing pads are. That’s a win for modders – it should be easy to flash in your current build of Andúril if you wish to do that. This is also a major update from the original SC21 – it did not (look to) have flashing pads like this. The cell goes into the light in the “usual way” (which is to say that the positive terminal of the cell goes intothe light). ANSI FL1 standards: The runtime is measured until the light drops to 10% of its initial output (30 seconds after turning on). This does not mean that the flashlight is not usable anymore. The last column shows how long the light actually works till it shuts off. If there is a + symbol, it means that the test was stopped at that particular point, but the light was actually still running. This happens on certain occasions, with certain drivers, firmware, or batteries. Peak beam intensity and beam distance measurements

Measurement disclaimer: Testing flashlights is my hobby. I use hobbyist-level equipment for testing, including some I made myself. Try not to get buried in the details of manufacturer specifications versus measurements recorded here; A certain amount of difference (say, 10 or 15%) is perfectly reasonable. What’s Included The interface is very easy to use. Press the power button to turn it on and then the mode button to cycle from ultralow 67 hour 1 lumen mode, to 21 hour 15 lumen low mode, 7 hour 65 lumen mid mode and the 2 hour 45 minute 200 lumen high mode. Press and hold the mode button with the torch on or off for the headline grabbing 4000 lumen turbo mode which is insanely bright for any torch let alone one this size. Press and hold the power button with the torch off to access ultralow mode. There’s no strobe function. The display shows the brightness level and time remaining for each mode. In turbo there’s a countdown progress bar that lasts up to 10 seconds depending on the temperature of the torch. You can keep pressing it but the torch gets very hot and the turbo lasts a progressively shorter time.With the torch off pressing the mode button shows the battery level of the torch with a graphical icon and its voltage. It’s fully charged at 4.2V. There’s also the enthusiast’s favourite the Emisar D4V2 which you can configure however you like – front LEDs, switch LED, body colour etc. Turbo output from Emisar D4V2 (3 x domed Nichia 519A 4500K emitters 3800 lm) It stops charging. The mention of high voltage protection is for anyone who manages to overcharge a cell in an external charger and inserts it. You often see similar when a brand’s specs mention the working voltage of 2.7 - 4.3v