This has to be the most influential and well presented IF23 review I've seen on UA-cam! 🔦👍 I bought this light more than a month ago and liked the fact that both the primary and COB side light can be illuminated simultaneously. The newer IF24 may have fancier RGB light modes but can't illuminate both front and side lights at the same time. I like the flexibility of the IF23 and even used an 18650 cell with an inner sleeve tube temporarily before I bought a new 21700 cell for it! 😀 I think the reason the IF24 series can't light up both the primary and secondary lights is because they use the smaller capacity 18650 cell and Sofirn probably decided that to ensure the IF24 has a longer runtime and lower operating temperature.
I got this a few weeks ago and I love it. It got stuck on with with the rgb colours but on the instructions there's is a fix for it. Also if you want to completely lock it just do a quarter turn on the battery cap.
I dont know how much I trust the flappy rubber cover for the usb c as far as water proofing goes. I get they have to give you a way to charge the light and other devices as a neat feature. And im not a huge fan of proprietary chargers ie olight magnetic charging but that does improve the water proof aspect. Another concern is the directions say when not in use to remove the battery? Have you have any issues with a parasitic drain when the light is off? Good vid!
Naaaaa I bought 2 one for a backup but if you tap it just a little bit it turns off I want my money back I do like the concept but they need more research on everyday EDC I don't use it in construction I work in a kitchen and sometimes a need a flashlight .. I hope get my money back
There was 7 hours of usable light from turbo. That means that it started off in the turbo mode but then slowly ramped down over the course of 7 hours, not that the turbo mode lasted 7 hours.
Two bad about the leak. Not saying this had anything to do with the issue here, but I wish more manufacturers that use a port such as USB C would seal the port so that the cover, if any, is just to keep it clear. In any event the Sofirn IF23 would make a nice powerbank with good included flashlight. I could not tell from the emitter information what CCT it has. I generally only use my Thrunite emergency light as a powerbank with its best feauture being the multi-plug cord. I use my Olight Marauder 2 as a powerbank around 40% and as a flashlight around 60%, so it is good they included a built-in flashlight. LOL. I saw a review of a Fenix flashlight that looked like it made a good powerbank. If Olight would enable their charging cases as powerbanks I would like that....especially if they would charge the Baton 3 AND Perun 2 Mini right angle light.
Just received mine today. Just about the perfect flashlight but man alive, also just about the most confusing. I am sure thankful for your video, Sofirn makes a great product but the instructions are dogshit.
Not exactly intuitive without a guide 😂 Probably better if they had a second button for modes. I have one, but I didn't have the instructions, so watched your vid.
Hello guys PLEASE Can any other Sofirn IF23 owners help me.... My strobe on the spot and side light pulses fast then slow then fast.... IS THIS NORMAL.... it strobes at 2 speeds in a way .... does yours???? Thanks for helping me
Worst customer service I was on their live I was talked to like trash by one of them she thinks no one knows her language I emailed company sent clips from live and all my chats screen shot they gave me maybe the CEO what's up all number which I won't Eva use so it all in the trash this had to me said even if I suck at writing
This has to be the most influential and well presented IF23 review I've seen on UA-cam! 🔦👍
I bought this light more than a month ago and liked the fact that both the primary and COB side light can be illuminated simultaneously. The newer IF24 may have fancier RGB light modes but can't illuminate both front and side lights at the same time. I like the flexibility of the IF23 and even used an 18650 cell with an inner sleeve tube temporarily before I bought a new 21700 cell for it! 😀
I think the reason the IF24 series can't light up both the primary and secondary lights is because they use the smaller capacity 18650 cell and Sofirn probably decided that to ensure the IF24 has a longer runtime and lower operating temperature.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad I could be of assistance.
Great light, very versatile. 1 wish would be a physical switch from side light to front light. UI is a bit of a pain.
Would be pretty cool if the COB RGB had the ability to cycle colors continuously (standalone mode)
Замістив собою ВСІ мої ліхтарі - надзвичайно універсальний, функціоніональний, зручний і живучий
Радує що Автору він також сподобався 🇺🇦💪
Sofirn is honored.thanks❤
I got this a few weeks ago and I love it. It got stuck on with with the rgb colours but on the instructions there's is a fix for it.
Also if you want to completely lock it just do a quarter turn on the battery cap.
Great video a lot easier to see the functions demo rather than reading the tiny print
I dont know how much I trust the flappy rubber cover for the usb c as far as water proofing goes. I get they have to give you a way to charge the light and other devices as a neat feature. And im not a huge fan of proprietary chargers ie olight magnetic charging but that does improve the water proof aspect. Another concern is the directions say when not in use to remove the battery? Have you have any issues with a parasitic drain when the light is off? Good vid!
What a great idea other than a garbage UI and a cover for the USB C.
Olight should do this light basically.
Great review. I just got my sofirn . Time to work !
Thank you, you have the best explanation of all functions
Glad it was helpful!
Naaaaa I bought 2 one for a backup but if you tap it just a little bit it turns off I want my money back I do like the concept but they need more research on everyday EDC I don't use it in construction I work in a kitchen and sometimes a need a flashlight .. I hope get my money back
Interesting light. I prefer my NEBO pal+ different set of features. Plus the pal+ is a handful, to big for a pocket clip, so it stays at home.
They really need more buttons on this thing. At least one button for the side light and one for the main.
Good news it works great.
Bad news, it only works for one day before the switch gives out.
It says on turbo mode it's only supposed to last 2 hours and it lasted 7 damn that's pretty good!!👍👍
There was 7 hours of usable light from turbo. That means that it started off in the turbo mode but then slowly ramped down over the course of 7 hours, not that the turbo mode lasted 7 hours.
For the phone charging can you use usbc to lightning?
Two bad about the leak. Not saying this had anything to do with the issue here, but I wish more manufacturers that use a port such as USB C would seal the port so that the cover, if any, is just to keep it clear. In any event the Sofirn IF23 would make a nice powerbank with good included flashlight. I could not tell from the emitter information what CCT it has.
I generally only use my Thrunite emergency light as a powerbank with its best feauture being the multi-plug cord. I use my Olight Marauder 2 as a powerbank around 40% and as a flashlight around 60%, so it is good they included a built-in flashlight. LOL. I saw a review of a Fenix flashlight that looked like it made a good powerbank. If Olight would enable their charging cases as powerbanks I would like that....especially if they would charge the Baton 3 AND Perun 2 Mini right angle light.
So simultaneous mode is double click 6 times then you....right click?
Just got this light and love it but is the power button meant to light up when it's charging because mine doesn't.
I'd like a black light over the different colors.
I agreed 👍💯
Great video. I can't figure out how to do stepping mode with the RGB light. Any suggestions? Thanks
That's not a feature that I'm aware of.
Interesting light
Hi thanks so much huge relief thanks very much appreciate it....
Does it actually test at 4000 lumen?
Just received mine today. Just about the perfect flashlight but man alive, also just about the most confusing. I am sure thankful for your video, Sofirn makes a great product but the instructions are dogshit.
Not exactly intuitive without a guide 😂 Probably better if they had a second button for modes. I have one, but I didn't have the instructions, so watched your vid.
UI very tough on this brand. I own their lantern.
Hello guys PLEASE Can any other Sofirn IF23 owners help me.... My strobe on the spot and side light pulses fast then slow then fast.... IS THIS NORMAL.... it strobes at 2 speeds in a way .... does yours???? Thanks for helping me
Yes it's supposed to flash like that. It's called a variable strobe.
Worst customer service I was on their live I was talked to like trash by one of them she thinks no one knows her language I emailed company sent clips from live and all my chats screen shot they gave me maybe the CEO what's up all number which I won't Eva use so it all in the trash this had to me said even if I suck at writing
Sofrin has a history of questionable quality and vastly over stating the lumens.