Lumintop FW3A vs Sofirn SP36 Pro size comparison
The Sofirn SP36 Pro is 34.2 mm (1.35 in) longer than the Lumintop FW3A, and 24.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 247 g heavier (without battery).
The Sofirn SP36 Pro is 34.2 mm (1.35 in) longer than the Lumintop FW3A, and 24.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 247 g heavier (without battery).
Dimensions
| Lumintop FW3A Check price ↗ | Sofirn SP36 Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 92.5 mm (3.64 in) | 126.7 mm (4.99 in)+34.2 mm |
| Head / width | 25.5 mm (1.00 in) | 50 mm (1.97 in)+24.5 mm |
| Weight | 53 g without battery | 300 g without battery+247 g |
| Battery | 18650 | 3x 18650 |
| Max output | 2,800 lm | 8,000 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Thrower / search |
| Price | from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | from $56.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nealsgadgets.com sourced Only head diameter listed | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed |
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FW3A vs SP36 Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Lumintop FW3A is the shorter light: 92.5 mm (3.64 in) against 126.7 mm (4.99 in), a difference of 34.2 mm (27%). At its widest point the Lumintop FW3A is 24.5 mm slimmer (25.5 vs 50 mm). The Lumintop FW3A is 247 g lighter (53 g vs 300 g, without battery).
Brightness and throw
The Sofirn SP36 Pro is rated brighter: 8,000 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the Lumintop FW3A, 186% more.
Battery
The Lumintop FW3A runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Sofirn SP36 Pro runs on removable 3x 18650 batteries.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Lumintop FW3A was from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com and the Sofirn SP36 Pro from $56.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Lumintop FW3A cost $7.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
The Lumintop FW3A is listed as edc and the Sofirn SP36 Pro as thrower / search, so they suit different jobs.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Lumintop FW3A if you want a shorter light (34.2 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (24.5 mm narrower) and less weight (247 g lighter). Choose the Sofirn SP36 Pro if you want more output (8,000 lm vs 2,800 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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FW3A vs SP36 Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Lumintop FW3A or the Sofirn SP36 Pro?
The Lumintop FW3A is the shorter light: 92.5 mm (3.64 in) against 126.7 mm (4.99 in), a difference of 34.2 mm (27%). At its widest point the Lumintop FW3A is 24.5 mm slimmer (25.5 vs 50 mm). The Lumintop FW3A is 247 g lighter (53 g vs 300 g, without battery).
Which is brighter, the Lumintop FW3A or the Sofirn SP36 Pro?
The Sofirn SP36 Pro is rated brighter: 8,000 lm maximum vs 2,800 lm for the Lumintop FW3A, 186% more.
Which is cheaper, the Lumintop FW3A or the Sofirn SP36 Pro?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Lumintop FW3A was from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com and the Sofirn SP36 Pro from $56.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Lumintop FW3A cost $7.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Lumintop FW3A and Sofirn SP36 Pro use the same battery?
The Lumintop FW3A runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Sofirn SP36 Pro runs on removable 3x 18650 batteries.
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Sources
- Lumintop FW3A: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nealsgadgets.com. Price from $49.95 from nealsgadgets.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Sofirn SP36 Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. Price from $56.99 from flashlightgo.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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