Glad I could help! It's a great budget friendly dual beam/lumen monster. I run mine with a Molicel P42A though as it's brighter and the stock cell struggles to handle high power demands.
It's hard to tell from a video, what's you opinion on this I have a sofrin sp70 is this light better? I'm not that impressed with the sp70 overall I do like the if 22A
I like this light a lot but it's let down by that terrible battery. Unless you're willing to use it with a 21700 cell (you'll need a spacer) then I'd get the SP70 instead even though it's longer. It'd be more practical. @@jamesmcfarland2636
absolutely love my TS32, it's got that pleasant nichia 519A tint, a good old 3x21700 config, separate buttons for spot and flood, and comes included with a removable handle. I'd imagine this sofirn is the more lightweight version of it.
That foreground beam is just blinding while the SFT40 equipped spotlight kind of pales in comparison when both are turned on. It's almost like turning on three Sofirn IF23s for the foreground and switching on an IF22A for the distance. I think the thrower is best used alone so that the user can concentrate on the distant spot and not getting bedazzled by the short range spill. Only something like the Imalent MS32 is able to cover both the distance and the foreground without needing a dual light setup. 😀 I'm not a fan of this large battery format. Not many manufacturers make the 32650 size cell and one that has the Olight brand on it is not exactly cheap. 😑
@@DarrenYeoYT Good call using the 21700 in lieu of that bulky 32650! I did a quick search for this cell format and only found LiFePO4 cells with unheard of brands (not Molicel, Samsung or VapCell). I've bought a pair of Molicel P42As too and they're used in my Sofirn SC33 and Wurkkos TS23. 🔦🔋
@@DarrenYeoYTthe stock 32650 in the olight marauder mini lasts a very very long time on turbo. As a matter of fact turbo lasts a long time also. I am very impressed with it.
Yeah or even 21700 cells. I run mine with a single 21700 (Molicel P42A). The IF30 has its caveats but if you can deal with them, it's a great budget friendly high lumen flashlight.
I got one. The cell it comes with is kinda cheezy, its ok but not a real high drain cell. The IF30 performs better with a HD Molicel 21700 P45B in it...heats up though, but it is quite a bit lighter. Hard to get away from heat in a small light with high lumens. It is simple to use and sure makes for a great all around light for anyone to use.
I think the next version of this light could be fantastic, once they've ironed out the kinks. Perhaps then it will crush the olight marauder mini, but right now it can't compete, even at the much lower price and with the option of simultaneous flood and throw (a huge edge over the marauder mini). I'm a big sofirn fan and for value for money you can't beat them, but for now there are too many compromises with this one, run times being the biggest for me. It's great to see all these simultaneous-flood/throw lights being released, but I find myself holding back due to really short turbo times and massive drop downs. Olight run times and reasonable drop downs have spoiled me. 😂
The battery situation is the biggest limitation IMO. But it's still great value, and a high drain 21700 will work nicely. Dual beam lights are awesome.. thought they were a gimmick at first but they're actually very practical.
The included battery is woefully insufficient. The included Sofirn 32650 6500mAh lion 3.7v battery cell is dangerous. That cell can only provide 6.7 amps and the IF30 draws up to 37 amps in turbo. Try using a Molicel P42A, or a P45B, 21700 45A something that can handle over 40 amps of current. For more information see the comment sections of videos of CharlesBridgTec and PiercingTheDarkness they did on the Sofirn IF30.
Interesting. What about a 32700 battery that can sustain 35A? It has about the physical size of a 32560 battery, so it will fit in the flashlight tube. However, the ones I have seen provide 3.2V. I don't know if this may be a problem.
i have a sofirn obsession too got nearly al of them my sc33 also got the metal color ring at the end of the light for me anduril everywhere love al the features
If I have the luxury to think/chill - Anduril is fine. Stuff like around the house, camping, fishing. Otherwise, I prefer a more simple UI these days. Especially because I like tactical lights with momentary mode. I got a bit of flack for saying this in a forum but it's how I feel after owning tons of lights.
Careful with this one Darren. The battery on this flashlight cannot handle the output at sustained turbo. The flashlight can (will?) damage the battery.
For the price, I wish they added a copper body or something to add more thermal capacity...kind of disappointing that the turbo lasts under a minute. I guess that's basically every flashlight though, not even my fat q8 plus can hold turbo.
Hey....i think it is better to put 3 × 18650 .....i had marauder mini with 32650 battery....and it is Nice......and in my sofirn SP36 PRO 8000 lm...3×18650....is.good.... I will be to wait to buy.IF 30 .... Good job for your video Big kiss to France ❤❤❤
I wonder how Olight managed to get a high drain 32650 cell. I'm assuming the marauder mini has similar specs to IF30. But yes, I think it'd be better with two or three high drain cells. Sofirn could create a new battery pack and that'd improve things greatly.
I'm not impressed by this light and to have it drop to only 20% after a short period is unacceptable. Most other lights will drop to 50% or more for the duration.
Yeah that was one of the things I mentioned. I think if you start it up again but ramp down to a lower mode, it should hold. There's just no step ramp on this thing.
thanks for putting this on my radar. i don't really follow sofirn closely, but im certainly impressed by this. it's a freaking battletoad of a torch!
Glad I could help! It's a great budget friendly dual beam/lumen monster. I run mine with a Molicel P42A though as it's brighter and the stock cell struggles to handle high power demands.
It's hard to tell from a video, what's you opinion on this I have a sofrin sp70 is this light better? I'm not that impressed with the sp70 overall I do like the if 22A
I like this light a lot but it's let down by that terrible battery. Unless you're willing to use it with a 21700 cell (you'll need a spacer) then I'd get the SP70 instead even though it's longer. It'd be more practical. @@jamesmcfarland2636
absolutely love my TS32, it's got that pleasant nichia 519A tint, a good old 3x21700 config, separate buttons for spot and flood, and comes included with a removable handle. I'd imagine this sofirn is the more lightweight version of it.
Yeah I really think that 3x21700 config would have been best with this light.
Reminds me a lot of the Fenix LR40R which is 15000 lumens but the Sofirn is considerably less expensive especially right now on amazon.
There is also a Wurkkos version that takes 3x18650 if I remember right.
That foreground beam is just blinding while the SFT40 equipped spotlight kind of pales in comparison when both are turned on. It's almost like turning on three Sofirn IF23s for the foreground and switching on an IF22A for the distance. I think the thrower is best used alone so that the user can concentrate on the distant spot and not getting bedazzled by the short range spill. Only something like the Imalent MS32 is able to cover both the distance and the foreground without needing a dual light setup. 😀
I'm not a fan of this large battery format. Not many manufacturers make the 32650 size cell and one that has the Olight brand on it is not exactly cheap. 😑
It gets pretty hot and also, the 32650 is not ideal as I'm not aware of any high drain versions of this cell. I used a 21700 in there. Molicel P42A!
@@DarrenYeoYT Good call using the 21700 in lieu of that bulky 32650!
I did a quick search for this cell format and only found LiFePO4 cells with unheard of brands (not Molicel, Samsung or VapCell).
I've bought a pair of Molicel P42As too and they're used in my Sofirn SC33 and Wurkkos TS23. 🔦🔋
@@DarrenYeoYTthe stock 32650 in the olight marauder mini lasts a very very long time on turbo. As a matter of fact turbo lasts a long time also. I am very impressed with it.
Big Like for Sofirn for this BEAST ✌️✌️🔦🔦
I wanna see them make more dual beam flashlights :D Maybe in smaller size too.
That head with a 3x18650 body would be more appealing to me.
Yeah or even 21700 cells. I run mine with a single 21700 (Molicel P42A). The IF30 has its caveats but if you can deal with them, it's a great budget friendly high lumen flashlight.
I got one. The cell it comes with is kinda cheezy, its ok but not a real high drain cell. The IF30 performs better with a HD Molicel 21700 P45B in it...heats up though, but it is quite a bit lighter. Hard to get away from heat in a small light with high lumens. It is simple to use and sure makes for a great all around light for anyone to use.
Yeah I agree with using that Molicel P42A/B. Only issue is reduced capacity. 3x21700... That should have been use here
I think the next version of this light could be fantastic, once they've ironed out the kinks. Perhaps then it will crush the olight marauder mini, but right now it can't compete, even at the much lower price and with the option of simultaneous flood and throw (a huge edge over the marauder mini).
I'm a big sofirn fan and for value for money you can't beat them, but for now there are too many compromises with this one, run times being the biggest for me.
It's great to see all these simultaneous-flood/throw lights being released, but I find myself holding back due to really short turbo times and massive drop downs. Olight run times and reasonable drop downs have spoiled me. 😂
The battery situation is the biggest limitation IMO. But it's still great value, and a high drain 21700 will work nicely. Dual beam lights are awesome.. thought they were a gimmick at first but they're actually very practical.
The included battery is woefully insufficient. The included Sofirn 32650 6500mAh lion 3.7v battery cell is dangerous. That cell can only provide 6.7 amps and the IF30 draws up to 37 amps in turbo. Try using a Molicel P42A, or a P45B, 21700 45A something that can handle over 40 amps of current. For more information see the comment sections of videos of CharlesBridgTec and PiercingTheDarkness they did on the Sofirn IF30.
Thank you mate, yes I mentioned this in the review and am using a Molicel P42A. One of the drawback of this lightml.
Interesting. What about a 32700 battery that can sustain 35A? It has about the physical size of a 32560 battery, so it will fit in the flashlight tube. However, the ones I have seen provide 3.2V. I don't know if this may be a problem.
i have a sofirn obsession too got nearly al of them my sc33 also got the metal color ring at the end of the light
for me anduril everywhere love al the features
How about the SC13? 😀
Sc13 not yet available in my country
But once it is it will be in my house very soon 🤣
SC13 нам не сподобався з температурою на 5000.
I feel the EXACT same thing about Anduril, which is why i avoid them. Way too complicated and too many things to remember to get to certain functions
If I have the luxury to think/chill - Anduril is fine. Stuff like around the house, camping, fishing. Otherwise, I prefer a more simple UI these days. Especially because I like tactical lights with momentary mode. I got a bit of flack for saying this in a forum but it's how I feel after owning tons of lights.
Careful with this one Darren. The battery on this flashlight cannot handle the output at sustained turbo. The flashlight can (will?) damage the battery.
Thanks for the head up mate, I read a thread on this as well. So I've only been using a 21700 cell (Molicel P42A) for this .. rated at 45A.
@DarrenYeoYT Put a couple of o rings at each end to prevent shaking and you're good to go.
For the price, I wish they added a copper body or something to add more thermal capacity...kind of disappointing that the turbo lasts under a minute. I guess that's basically every flashlight though, not even my fat q8 plus can hold turbo.
You tricked me with your username at first lol. I think a larger sized host would have the greatest impact..
Can you imagine a pro version, with the 4680cell or 3x18650, sft40 and tri lens from the sf26 in the middle and sst20s on the outside all in 5000k
For sure.. even a triple 21700 would be awesome.
Hey....i think it is better to put 3 × 18650 .....i had marauder mini with 32650 battery....and it is Nice......and in my sofirn SP36 PRO 8000 lm...3×18650....is.good....
I will be to wait to buy.IF 30 ....
Good job for your video
Big kiss to France ❤❤❤
I wonder how Olight managed to get a high drain 32650 cell. I'm assuming the marauder mini has similar specs to IF30. But yes, I think it'd be better with two or three high drain cells. Sofirn could create a new battery pack and that'd improve things greatly.
Is it burning hot at low light spot + flood continously turn on for 1 - 2 hours?
On the low mode, it's fine - heat is manageable.
@DarrenYeoYT Will it get hotter and hotter when continuously Turn On for 1-2 hours on low light mode?
No, it will be able to shed the excess heat and remain only warm on lower modes.@@lawrencechew7185
@DarrenYeoYT Nice...and thank you for communicating...your channel is clear and informative...Subscribed ❤
Thanks man 😊@@lawrencechew7185
I ordered this light a few days ago, what battery do you recommend for me to upgrade since it seems like the stock battery would last long?
Get the Molicel P42A! I wouldn't use the stock cell.
It’s a nice light, but the Olight marauder 2 is way better, lol
Not for $330, it isn't.
I guess both target a different market, I have a few Olights too but many refuse to pay that much for a light.
@@doktorb3atno need to pay more than $160 USD for one.
I'm not impressed by this light and to have it drop to only 20% after a short period is unacceptable. Most other lights will drop to 50% or more for the duration.
Yeah that was one of the things I mentioned. I think if you start it up again but ramp down to a lower mode, it should hold. There's just no step ramp on this thing.
In my eyes al my flashlights are EDC😂
Haha! I'll carry those slab style lights around in my pocket sometimes but nothing like this