sofirn sk30 tactical flash light — a compact tactical light that surprises

The sofirn sk30 tactical flash light is one of those pieces of gear that feels small in your hand but punches well above its weight. I carried it for weeks while hiking, overlanding, and working around the Jeep and kept finding new reasons to reach for it. If you want a compact, rechargeable tactical light with a true turbo burst and sensible everyday modes, the sofirn sk30 tactical flash light deserves a hard look.

Table of Contents

• What you get out of the box
• Design and ergonomics
• Controls and interface
• Brightness, beam and runtimes
• Heat and thermal management
• Carry options and practical use
• Charging and battery life
• Final thoughts
• FAQ

What you get out of the box

The package includes a lanyard, USB-C cable, holster, and a manual. The accessories are practical — the holster mounts to MOLLE, the lanyard adds a backup carry option, and USB-C charging is convenient in the field. The sofirn sk30 tactical flash light also ships with the battery installed behind a screw-off front cap, making battery access straightforward.

Design and ergonomics

The SK30 measures about 5.5 inches and fits neatly in my palm. The body is aluminum alloy and feels solid without being heavy. The light itself weighs about 87 grams without the battery, so it is comfortable clipped to a backpack or stowed in a glovebox.

Design highlights include a one-way clip for easy backpack attachment, lanyard openings on both ends of the tail, and a USB-C charging port located towards the head that doubles as a charge status indicator. Unscrew the front end to access the replaceable 5000mAh battery.

Controls and interface

Controls are simple and tactical. There are two buttons: a main switch and a mode/strobe switch. The main switch turns the light on and off with a single press and also provides quick access to the turbo output via a double half-press-and-hold. The mode switch gives instant access to strobe when the light is off and cycles through brightness levels when it is on.

A small indicator LED next to the USB-C port shows battery state for five seconds after power-up. The indicator behavior is easy to remember: solid green for 100–75 percent, flashing green for 74–50 percent, solid red for 49–25 percent, and flashing red for under 25 percent.

Brightness, beam and runtimes

The sofirn sk30 tactical flash light uses a single white LED and offers five brightness levels plus a strobe. The numbers matter because this is where the light stands out for its size.

• Eco: 30 lumens, ~38 meters beam distance, about 42 hours runtime from a full battery.
• Low: 150 lumens, ~88 meters beam distance, ~20 hours runtime.
• Medium: 350 lumens, ~135 meters beam distance, ~9 hours runtime.
• High: 1000 lumens, ~238 meters beam distance. The light will output 1000 lumens for about 11 minutes, then step down to 780 lumens for 120 minutes, then step to 280 lumens for around 90 minutes.
• Turbo: 3000 lumens, huge throw of ~392 meters for short bursts. The pattern is 3000 lumens for roughly 70 seconds, then 780 lumens for 120 minutes, and then 280 lumens for 60 minutes as it cools and regulates.

Those turret-style outputs mean the sofirn sk30 tactical flash light can serve as both an everyday carry search tool and a short-burst tactical flare when you need maximum illumination. The turbo mode is especially impressive given the light's compact size — the beam reach of nearly 400 meters is comparable to full-size tactical lights.

Heat and thermal management

There is a real heat warning printed with the light, and that is not for show. When you hit High or Turbo, the head and the top quarter of the body dissipate a lot of heat quickly. You can feel the temperature rise a few inches away. In practice this means turbo bursts are best used in short intervals, and you should avoid extended handheld use at the highest outputs until the light steps down to its sustained levels.

Carry options and practical use

The supplied holster is well-made and versatile. If you do not wear a belt, the holster still tucks into MOLLE panels or the side pockets on a pack. I clipped the light to a tactical backpack and to my Jeep's interior MOLLE and found it extremely accessible when I needed quick light for inspections or campsite tasks.

For everyday and outdoor use, the mix of long runtimes in Eco and Low plus the option for very bright Turbo makes the sofirn sk30 tactical flash light a practical multi-role tool. The one feature I would add is a red output mode. Red light preserves night vision and is useful for astronomy, night photography, hunting, and late-night map reading. That omission is the only real niggle in an otherwise tightly spec'd package.

Charging and battery life

Internal charging is via USB-C and Sofirn states a full recharge takes about 3.5 hours. The internal 5000mAh battery and the indicator LED make it easy to manage charge cycles. The long runtimes on the lower modes mean you can use Eco or Low for many days on a single charge when needed.

Final thoughts

Compact, tough, and genuinely bright, the sofirn sk30 tactical flash light is the best small torch I have used for general outdoor and vehicle duty. If you want a compact light that can moonlight as both a long-runtime utility light and a short-duration tactical blaster, this is a strong pick. I am keeping mine in the Jeep so it is always ready when I need it.

FAQ

How bright is the sofirn sk30 tactical flash light at maximum output?

Turbo mode pushes the light up to 3000 lumens for about 70 seconds, with a beam reach of roughly 392 meters before the light steps down to a sustained level.

What are the runtimes for different modes on the sofirn sk30 tactical flash light?

Eco gives about 42 hours at 30 lumens. Low is roughly 20 hours at 150 lumens. Medium is about 9 hours at 350 lumens. High delivers 1000 lumens for 11 minutes then drops to 780 lumens for 120 minutes and 280 lumens for 90 minutes. Turbo is 3000 lumens for around 70 seconds then follows the regulated step-downs.

Does the sofirn sk30 tactical flash light get hot?

Yes. High and Turbo produce noticeable heat on the head and upper body quickly. It is designed to regulate down to safer levels, so use short bursts on Turbo and avoid prolonged handheld use at maximum output.

Is the sofirn sk30 tactical flash light waterproof?

The SK30 is rated IPX8 and can be submerged at about 1 meter for approximately 30 minutes. It is also rated for impact resistance from drops around 1 meter.

Can you replace the battery in the sofirn sk30 tactical flash light?

Yes. The front end unscrews to access the 5000mAh battery, so the cell is user-serviceable within reason and with safe battery-handling practices.