Sofirn ST1

Pros

• The buck driver is one of the most impressive aspects of this light. Output on Medium and High is regulated and stable, and Turbo steps down predictably to about 600 lumens, where it remains steady for a long run.
• Beam performance is surprisingly strong for a light this thin. ... The SFT25R produces a bright central hotspot with real reach, measured at around 12800 candela with practical visibility beyond 200 meters. ... Overall, the beam pattern...
• Even with those limitations, the ST1 remains a very usable and handy light, especially considering the current sale price of 25.99 on Sofirn’s website. For that cost, you get a thin and rugged flashlight with a regulated driver, clean ti...
• The ST1 is clearly designed to ride in a pocket every day without bulk. Sofirn’s machining and finish help it feel more premium than the price suggests. The anodized aluminum body is smooth with no sharp edges, very lightweight at about...
• I just use whatever light/lights I have out. I like to rotate. I have a Sofirn ST1 and a Wuben X4 out right now.

Cons

• The only flat light that I'm considering is the Sofirn ST1, just simple white light for my dad.
• No thanks. Sofirn makes some serious winners. This is not one of them for me.
• I found the lockout shortcut to be a bit awkward since I am used to double click for Turbo on most lights. It works, but there is a learning curve.
• The main structural weakness is the exposed TIR optic, because unless you keep the protective film on, it can scratch.
• The integrated battery limits field use a bit since you cannot swap cells, and the USB C port at the tail makes the light unstable if you try to stand it upright. I also found the lack of a pocket clip or a magnetic base to be a real dra...