Sofirn SC31T: A Well-Built, Powerful Light for Everyday Carry

I've had a chance to carry the Sofirn SC31T for a few weeks now. It's a great little pocket light (especially with the clip or included belt case), packs a lot of power (2,000 claimed lumens) and is built sturdy enough to take day-to-day abuse. As with all Sofirn products, this Sofirn SC31T sits in the sweet spot of being a quality build without breaking the bank. I own over 10 Sofirn lights, and this is one of the best models to pocket or "EDC" -- you get a lot of lumens for such a small size. Sofirn has some smaller models available (such as the SC21 Pro or SP10 Pro), but those output about half the lumens. This is a good middle-ground for size vs. power, and easily pocketable. At full power, 2,000 lumens are blindingly bright, and can throw a good distance. The lowest output modes on the SC31T are perfect for moving around the house in the dark. As a company, Sofrin lights aren't super flashy, but they are top performers and can take a beating. I own a lot of other "hot rod" flashlights and they get a lot of use, but I'm always impressed with the build quality you get with Sofirn products for the price. They feel sturdy in the hand, have a good waterproof rating, and the aluminum shells hold up to day to day wear. The SC31T's interface is pretty straightforward and you can cycle through the output modes quickly. The tail-click and side-button work nicely together to turn on/off and cycle modes. I generally prefer lights with the "Anduril" open-source interface, and this model does not have that. However, there is another model "SC31 Pro" that's the same size, but with Anduril, if you'd like to try a bit more advanced interface. It comes with one of my favorite emitters, the Luminus SST-40 at 5000K. This is close to my preferred color temperature (around 4000K), and a good temperature for most daily use. The SC31T can be charged with the built-in USB-C port, or your favorite Li-ion charger. It holds a charge for a while when not in use, though I usually lock the light out (by unscrewing the tail-cap slightly) when not in use. The SC31T comes with a belt-clip that's pretty flexible in what you attach it to (through a snap-off clip, or a metal ringlet). I also love that it comes with a diffuser, which you can use to soften the light output. I can't recall any of my other flashlights that came with a diffuser by default, and it's a nice option to have. Overall, I'd highly recommend this light for anyone looking for a quality-built and powerful EDC light.