Hello and thank you for all the many good flashlights presentation. Your channel is a real must if you want to compare lamps because you always test the lamps in the same place. This is a very good way to compare lamps with each other. Found two new beautiful lamps and even saved money. Many thanks for your work.
I bought this light about 6 months ago right before Christmas. Along with the IF25a. Both are awesome quality for the price you pay. This one is cool white and my IF25a I chose warm white.
Some people add a magnet to their lights if they don't come with them. I am not aware of a thrower from Sofirn with a magnetic tail cap but there EDC models have them. Thanks for watching!
edit; thank you for your review and well done video. bought 1 and may return it amazon was $53.00 not sure yet, it gets to HOT on High and Turbo. i expected turbo to be hot but 2 min i will check the step down and run times, but high is bright and turbo wow
good video as always i bought this light and am not sure it is defectiv. on turbo it getting really hot after 2:30 minutes and dont stepdown. have you trouble with this?
It really depends on the beam type you want, flood, combination or thrower. Then if size is a concern then get the smaller version of beam type you like. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Thank you for your video. I just bought the Catapult pro and if I would have seen this first I could have gotten two of these and gifted one of them. Who knows!✌🏼️
I am not sure if you mentioned this on any other of your videos before. But, I noticed that this light has Anduril UI? You show how to do the special modes. But, you didn't show how to switch from simple UI to Advance UI. I found this out the hard way. Correct me if I am mistaken, but most lights with the Anduril UI come set from factory to Simple UI. And in Simple UI, you cannot access the special modes. Great video though. .
This model does not have the Anduril UI but uses a simple FET driver. The IF22A has 5 user groups which I show when displaying the manual. Ramping is my preferred setting. Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec I just purchased one, mostly because it doesn't have andruil... It's over complicated for me. I like simpler UI. Great reviews, thanks
Just ordered me one also. Someone at work stole my Fenix PD35 which last years… but was only a 1000LM.. so im excited to see this bad boy and only half the price…
is there any problem if i change the batteries between a nitecore mh12v2 and a sofirn if22a? that is, to put the battery from nitecore, which has 5000mAh, to if22a and vice versa.
The Nitecore battery is longer due to the protection circuit on the bottom of the cell. The Sofirn battery will need to be a button top cell and might be too short for the Nitecore. Thanks for watching!
Hello Charles - No surprise here that you've put up another excellent, concise and comprehensive flashlight review! I have the Noctigon KR1 with a W2 (Osram CSLPM1.TG) emitter and it's thrower performance is outstanding when you take it's size into consideration. How do think this similar Sofirn IF22A beam performance compares to the Noctigon? I especially like the Sofirn's built-in USB-C charger, larger battery, and IPX8 rating, plus the very reasonable discounted price. Thanks!
I bought the Sofirn IF22A about a week ago, just picked it up in case of emergency. It looks like they stuck a prism on the tip of the torch, really impressed with it. @Charles BridgTec, I was wondering if you could recommend anything better than the IF22A? The Sofirn brand is the best I've come across, but can you recommend anything better?
For budget lights I can recommend others, but they are in the same price range and quality. WOWTAC, CONVOY and AstroLux are great budget lights. Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec I was using it outsides while I was gathering some firewood and it died. Thinking nothing of it, I put it to charge and came back the next morning and it was dead. Tested the battery with my battery tester and still no joy. I'm just glad I did not buy another one as a gift for someone.
@@CharlesBridgTec -U know I have many flashlight and yes all u have to do is double click and the turbo mode will come on! I try so many time double click on this flashlight but the turbos mode won’t come on? This is a brand new flashlight!
I have a Convoy C8 with SST 40, looks like the beam is similar to that perhaps. Not sure though, the light seems more compact, and added advantage of the 21700. Have to think this one over whether to purchase or not, as I see there is no neutral option like the C8 with SST 40, can purchase 6500k or 5000K. I have the 5000K and like that very well. Have to think on this one.
Bought SOFRIN SP 36 PRO KIT after watching your review about 6-7 months ago Before going bed came across this review and will get wife this model good size her small hand If you care to share an email I will send pics of what I did to my SOFRIN SP 36 PRO KIT Thanks
Got the IF22A 3 months ago. It's an awesome thrower but not an EDC for me. The IF22 with the SMO reflector has a more useable spill. I like using your beamshots on those distant palm trees as an indication of throw power. Like that little Wuben E6 you 've reviewed. PS. Is it one of those times that Charles can't really say "That's a ton of light" 'cause it's not a flooder?
@@OzzT666 Take out battery. Then put it back in. There will sometimes be a glow for a little after the light is shut off but will shut off after a minute or so.
I disagree with your statement of it being bad. Actually, from turbo it steps down to 700 lumens which is still a lot of light of which includes very good runtimes. Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec Convoy M26C does not reduce the light at all. Convoy M21A on the stf40 diode reduces the light by 200 lumens after 5 minutes. Sofirn is not standing around here
@@dstrannik2289 And It's steps down due to lack of heat sink area unlike the Convoy you stated so this is to be expected but to say it's a bad light is ridiculously silly.
No Alerts on flashing light! That is preposterous in this day and age. Please be more concerned about your viewers, which I am not anymore. Health issues with strobing lights is a real issue!
I just got this light and it's so bright I just laugh every time I turn it on . I love it.
Great. I know the feeling. Thanks for watching!
i use it at work, attaced with 2 plastic zipties to my helmet. i was bored to use flooders or generic flashlights and i bought this one.
Thanks for watching!
👍. Sofirn lights have always given me great performance and reliability.
👍
Hello and thank you for all the many good flashlights presentation. Your channel is a real must if you want to compare lamps because you always test the lamps in the same place. This is a very good way to compare lamps with each other. Found two new beautiful lamps and even saved money. Many thanks for your work.
YW! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Very helpful review ❤😊
TY! Thanks for watching!
I bought this light about 6 months ago right before Christmas. Along with the IF25a. Both are awesome quality for the price you pay. This one is cool white and my IF25a I chose warm white.
Thanks for watching!
Only lacking thing is magnetic tailcap
Hey Charles please suggest Sofirn thrower with magnetic tailcap which will be pocket sized like this one
Some people add a magnet to their lights if they don't come with them. I am not aware of a thrower from Sofirn with a magnetic tail cap but there EDC models have them. Thanks for watching!
edit; thank you for your review and well done video. bought 1 and may return it amazon was $53.00 not sure yet, it gets to HOT on High and Turbo. i expected turbo to be hot but 2 min i will check the step down and run times, but high is bright and turbo wow
Thanks for watching!
I got the sofirn sc 18 flashlight 1600 lumens and soon i will get the sofirn IF22A
Nice. Thanks for watching!
Great presentation!
TY! Thanks for watching!
Is the beam adjustable? Can it go wide and narrow, or is it just one beam size?
Beam is not adjustable. Thanks for watching?
good video as always i bought this light and am not sure it is defectiv. on turbo it getting really hot after 2:30 minutes and dont stepdown. have you trouble with this?
No issues. Thanks for watching!
Yey i got today from post office the sofirn IF22A
Hope you like it. Thanks for watching!
Friend, do you think this sofirn if22a has greater range than the Wurkkos ts30s pro?
No I don't. Thanks for watching!
I bought 1.a great torch
Thanks for watching!
If 22a or sf26 ? Which one to buy? I have already own if25a. Sf26 is pocket friendly? Btw u got one more sub. 😊
It really depends on the beam type you want, flood, combination or thrower. Then if size is a concern then get the smaller version of beam type you like. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Sir good morning , Sir how can I bye (sofirnif22a)this light ,it’s not available on Amazon also please advise me ,Thanks .
Click my link below my video in the description area for its still available in their Amazon store. Thanks for watching!
They are great mid range throwers. I bought 2 before I saw this video.
Thanks for watching!
Que marca es mas duradera?
Nitecore o Sofirn?
Nitecore. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your video. I just bought the Catapult pro and if I would have seen this first I could have gotten two of these and gifted one of them. Who knows!✌🏼️
Thanks for watching!
I love SOFIRN lights,in fact I coolect them. They make great lights at great prices & really like there ANDURIL lights!
Me too. Thanks for watching!
Do regular 21700 work button top like fenix batteries
Yes protected cells will work. Thanks for watching!
Ben aldım, gerçekten süper. Küçük ejderha...
Glad you like it. Thanks for watching!
I am not sure if you mentioned this on any other of your videos before. But, I noticed that this light has Anduril UI? You show how to do the special modes. But, you didn't show how to switch from simple UI to Advance UI. I found this out the hard way. Correct me if I am mistaken, but most lights with the Anduril UI come set from factory to Simple UI. And in Simple UI, you cannot access the special modes. Great video though. .
This model does not have the Anduril UI but uses a simple FET driver. The IF22A has 5 user groups which I show when displaying the manual. Ramping is my preferred setting. Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec I just purchased one, mostly because it doesn't have andruil... It's over complicated for me. I like simpler UI. Great reviews, thanks
@@Ridindirty214 YW!
just ordered it, thanks 😀
Enjoy. Thanks for watching!
Just ordered me one also. Someone at work stole my Fenix PD35 which last years… but was only a 1000LM.. so im excited to see this bad boy and only half the price…
O foco dela é parecido com o da sc31t? Qual alcança mais longe?
They are both about the same. Thanks for watching!
is there any problem if i change the batteries between a nitecore mh12v2 and a sofirn if22a? that is, to put the battery from nitecore, which has 5000mAh, to if22a and vice versa.
The Nitecore battery is longer due to the protection circuit on the bottom of the cell. The Sofirn battery will need to be a button top cell and might be too short for the Nitecore. Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTecwhat means the battery is unprotected? Is this not dangerous?
Hello Charles - No surprise here that you've put up another excellent, concise and comprehensive flashlight review!
I have the Noctigon KR1 with a W2 (Osram CSLPM1.TG) emitter and it's thrower performance is outstanding when you take it's size into consideration. How do think this similar Sofirn IF22A beam performance compares to the Noctigon? I especially like the Sofirn's built-in USB-C charger, larger battery, and IPX8 rating, plus the very reasonable discounted price. Thanks!
I have not tested the KR1. Thanks for watching!
Excellent light and review.
I think the throw and beam pattern are a bit similar to the Manker Striker SFT 40.
Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I bought the Sofirn IF22A about a week ago, just picked it up in case of emergency. It looks like they stuck a prism on the tip of the torch, really impressed with it. @Charles BridgTec, I was wondering if you could recommend anything better than the IF22A? The Sofirn brand is the best I've come across, but can you recommend anything better?
For budget lights I can recommend others, but they are in the same price range and quality. WOWTAC, CONVOY and AstroLux are great budget lights. Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec Update. I just charged it up, it killed the battery. Very disappointment with the Sofirn IF22A.
@@Mangomesh Did you remove the protection piece from the battery before charging?
@@CharlesBridgTec I was using it outsides while I was gathering some firewood and it died. Thinking nothing of it, I put it to charge and came back the next morning and it was dead. Tested the battery with my battery tester and still no joy. I'm just glad I did not buy another one as a gift for someone.
@@Mangomesh Try another battery?
I have one and now i order another four for my father an some friends averybody love thid flashlight
Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec i love flashlights , you make good videos about them, I'll watch
TY!
Great video! Just bought one!
TY! Thanks for watching!
No double click for turbo mode on this flashlight?
@@CTROCK Double click from off or any light level.
@@CharlesBridgTec -U know I have many flashlight and yes all u have to do is double click and the turbo mode will come on! I try so many time double click on this flashlight but the turbos mode won’t come on? This is a brand new flashlight!
Sofirn IF22A
THRUNITE CATAPULT MINI
WHICH ONE IS BEST
Depends if you want a small or bigger flashlight. Thanks for watching!
Mantaf
Thanks for watching!
Hey Charles does the Lens scratch easy like the olight warrior 3 or m2r warrior lens?
It's plastic so I would assume so. Thanks for watching!
Mr Charles & I would like to buy a high-light flashlight & can you advice me which flashlight is better
IF22A. Thanks for watching!
I have a Convoy C8 with SST 40, looks like the beam is similar to that perhaps. Not sure though, the light seems more compact, and added advantage of the 21700. Have to think this one over whether to purchase or not, as I see there is no neutral option like the C8 with SST 40, can purchase 6500k or 5000K. I have the 5000K and like that very well. Have to think on this one.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Charles Bridge Tec is the 5,000 mah More powerful then the the 4,000 mah?
No. You may see a slight increase in runtimes on the lower output levels. Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec so the 4,000mah throws further distance then the 5,000 mah is what I want to know sorry about the confusion thank you
@@stanleychamallas2331 No power consumption.
How long last on full power?
It will cycle down from Turbo after a couple of minutes. Thanks for watching!
Good thing you put watermarks on your video sir charles. Maybe someone will use it again in their selling ads.
Well my goal is to stop the theft. Thanks for watching!
I heard it's getting hot very fast
Yes but is worth it, is a beutiful beam for that size and price
Turbo on any light gets hot, you're not supposed to run turbo continuously. Thanks for watching!
Take out fire insurance. Very hot... VERY fast!
Bought SOFRIN SP 36 PRO KIT after watching your review about 6-7 months ago
Before going bed came across this review and will get wife this model good size her small hand
If you care to share an email I will send pics of what I did to my
SOFRIN SP 36 PRO KIT
Thanks
You can email me at my business address here: reachmebridg@zoho.com Thanks for the!
Got the IF22A 3 months ago. It's an awesome thrower but not an EDC for me. The IF22 with the SMO reflector has a more useable spill.
I like using your beamshots on those distant palm trees as an indication of throw power. Like that little Wuben E6 you 've reviewed.
PS. Is it one of those times that Charles can't really say "That's a ton of light" 'cause it's not a flooder?
Thanks for watching!
Hi Charles. Tomorrow IF22.
If they send it to me. Thanks for watching!
This light gets very warm.
Any light get this way on turbo. Use a lower light output. Thanks for watching!
Yes it does, It gets so hot its very uncomfortable to hold. Wear asbestos mitts.
Berapa menitkah dia stepdown dalam mode turbo ?
After about two minutes. Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec oke thank you
Apakah senter ini mampu membakar kantong plastik ?
Just about any flashlight can do that. Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec oh yes,thank you 🙂
anjay
Nice
Thanks for watching!
My brother got one of these and it has a very dim light that won’t turn off, is there a fix to this?
Dim light where? Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec it’s coming out the bulb on the front, not the button
@@OzzT666 Take out battery. Then put it back in. There will sometimes be a glow for a little after the light is shut off but will shut off after a minute or so.
@@CharlesBridgTec it didn’t work, it’s still on
@@OzzT666 Contact seller for replacement exchange under warranty.
Hope banggood send you sp33s for review
Thanks for watching!
mantap
Ok. Thanks for watching!
Kiyada
Thanks for watching!
Очень плохой фонарь. Через 5 минут снижает яркость до 500-600 люмен.
I disagree with your statement of it being bad. Actually, from turbo it steps down to 700 lumens which is still a lot of light of which includes very good runtimes. Thanks for watching!
@@CharlesBridgTec Convoy M26C does not reduce the light at all. Convoy M21A on the stf40 diode reduces the light by 200 lumens after 5 minutes. Sofirn is not standing around here
@@dstrannik2289 And It's steps down due to lack of heat sink area unlike the Convoy you stated so this is to be expected but to say it's a bad light is ridiculously silly.
No Alerts on flashing light! That is preposterous in this day and age. Please be more concerned about your viewers, which I am not anymore. Health issues with strobing lights is a real issue!
I alert every.time I go into the special modes in my reviews before strobe. Hey but take care anyways but most of all thanks for watching!
Aren’t we watching a flashlight video whereas the light may flash?
Bye 👋 😂