Sofirn SC18 v SC32 Beam Shots

The Sofirn Sc31pro may be considered to be the Sofirn 'flagship' 18650 light but now we have two new lights to consider - full reviews to follow but for now, lets check out the beam profiles...

[@LiviuDragon]

I have the sofirn SC18

[@silverarrow2013]

I bought myself a SC18 the SC32 is probably better flood lighting, but I prefer range so I went with the SC18 but both EDC are good can't go wrong with any.

[@davidjo9683]

I like the sc18..looks good.

[@robertowens7771]

Just purchased the sc 18😊

[@wy2679]

I prefer the wk03 which is the same light as the sc18. The wk03 is half the price as the sc32.

[@lemonadeserenade]

Is it good though? I'm curious about the performance.

[@KULAS6463]

in my country sc18 is 1 -2 usd cheaper than wk03

[@wy2679]

@@KULAS6463 same here with the sc18, but the sc32 is way more expensive

[@koningklootzak7788]

Sc18 is throwy and floody, much colder color.
The other one is floody and warmer color.

[@Iinustechtips]

modded mine with a 550 motor heatsink, and im using a samsung 20r for more amps, able to sustain about 1500 lumens, for 4 minutes, with 1200 lumens at the end. great light for what I paid for it (18$)

[@Yo_Hahn]

Sounds interesting, where did you mount the heatsink? Glued?
And does the heatsink have active cooling or just a passive one?

[@lumenwolf5523]

Can’t beat Sofirn for the price and they are good quality. I got the IF22A after your review of it and it is like a laser.
Thanks again for taking the time to do these reviews. 👍

[@flashlightsuk1422]

Thanks very much appreciated...

[@geeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzz]

I did get both and the SC32 is handier with the ramping when you want a low power beam setting for indoors and for general all-round use and I like the very responsive tail switch. The SC18 is great too and definitely a better compact thrower for outdoors, cheaper, lighter weight and slightly less bulky than the SC32 but without the ramping. I've since bought my first (budget) head torches. Seems there is a heck of lot of choice and I am finding I like them but then you will need three heads or an extra leg or something when you start reviewing all of those next!

[@SodiumSyndicate]

For head lamp, look up the Nitecore NU43, it does 300 Lumens for 15 hours & 600 Lumens for 10 hours on a single inbuilt 18650,

[@MasterKoala777]

Excellent points. I myself am torn between the SC18 and SC32. Price diff is huge where I am ($12.50 vs $20). But both are still cheap :)
SC18: Much cheaper and stays longer at higher output levels
SC32: Tail switch, ramping capability, and available in 5000K which I prefer over 6500K
Or buy both and it will just cost the same as my old Olight S2A haha..

[@geeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzz]

@@MasterKoala777 I've since bought a pile more. SP33 V3 5k is one I particularly like but I have the newer SP33s and SC33 also. All larger but certainly more capable. SP36 I also bought and Astrolux MC04. Hopefully I have enough now. Mostly I just use my Acebeam Nichia Pokelit at my desk or my Rider RX on my bedside table.

[@Laglagpaddy]

I'm trying to decide on my first edc flashlight. Looking just for general use should the need arise. Torn between the sc18 and sc31. How big a difference are they and which would you recommend ?

[@kdks7843]

I own both and would definitely go for the SC18. It is smaller and lighter than the SC31 and shines a bit more "throwy".

[@koningklootzak7788]

Depends. You like colder color then sc18.
You like throwy then sc18.
You like warmer and floody, then sc31.
Sc18 is better bang for the buck overall.

[@Hexonip]

Can anyone recommend a source for deep carry pocket clip options please? Specifically for SC18, the clip it comes with doesn't work for me...