I don't have an affiliate link for Convoy. If you buy batteries from them, you'll probably get lights like this one due to shipping regulations. https://convoylight.com/collections/14500
A Wizard Pro is a good option if you like that style. Skilhunt has a couple that cost a little less. They're on the list.
Not many changes this time around.
NU25UL becomes NU25 MCT UL
Removed Catapult Pro (price increased)
Added DW3AA
Added Pineapple Mini II
@solrize I would definitely enjoy it more with Anduril. That's not to everyone's taste of course, but I think manufacturers would do well to base their simple UIs on the FSM codebase for its otherwise mature feature set (thermal management and such).
Review: Sofirn SC13 - a budget EDC light with great color quality and USB-C charging
@solrize There's not much heat from the Convoy. I can hold the lens against my skin with it on in the highest mode for many seconds with no discomfort. It pulls about 2A at the tail, so about 8W of electricity, which would definitely result in discomfort at contact distance with a white LED.
I do find pointing it straight into my eyes uncomfortable.
Review: Skilhunt EC200S (warm) - a compact 18650 EDC light with two color temperatures and USB-C
@solrize The TS10 is already on the list, in the enthusiast section. I think that's the right place for it because it trips USB-charging 14500s, doesn't have onboard charging, doesn't take AA, throttles hard on max, and uses Anduril. I don't have a hard set of criteria for it, but that's a lot of non-mainstream traits in one light. My SP10 Pro runs on Eneloops, and it's one of the highest output lights I've seen on 1xAA with 403 lumens and good regulation.
The SC13A is mentioned as a variant of the SC13. Currently, it's priced quite a bit higher, which diminishes one of the most compelling things about the SC13.
I'll think about something from the DL25 series. I see there's a version with deep red now, and there's some merit to that.
Added HD10, enthusiast section for now. The USB charging might get it moved to mainstream later.
Noted about the Tube.
I'm not adding a 3xAAA headlamp with a bad UI no matter how cheap it is.
I'm hoping they'll do a bit work work on the TS10 Max. I believe a buck driver was part of the original plan.
@vladmech I can endorse that plan!
@SubArcticTundra Those can be used as headlamps, handheld, and for most of them, magnetic work lights.
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Changes:
Linked reviews for the majority of lights
Removed EC35 II (discontinued)
Removed Pineapple Mini (discontinued in aluminum)
Removed Sofirn SC21 and SC21 Pro (discontinued)
Removed Thrunite T1 (discontinued)
Replaced Fenix PD32 v2 (discontinued) with PD32R
Added Sofirn HS21
Removed Acebeam L18 (discontinued)
Added Acebeam L19
Added Skilhunt EC500
Replaced Convoy S3 with S2+
Removed Wurkkos TS10 Max (it's not that compelling)
Later changes:
December 27: added Wurkkos HD10
Flashlight review: The Sofirn IF24 offers two white light sources and a colorful one, USB-C charging, and an 18650 battery.
I put it in an Acebeam Pokelit Ti and tested runtime on high. There was a considerable improvement: 190 minutes instead of 166.
@MangoPenguin @flashlight None of those offer a product that competes with this.
That seems to be a Li-ion battery with silicon added to the anode. My guess is this is not that, just incremental improvement; until recently, 14500 fell far short of the energy density of 18650. Now it's near parity, keeping in mind a smaller volume inherently means more weight in the metal housing.
There's a new highest-capacity 14500 battery, but it falls a bit short of advertised.
@evasivechimpanzee I like silicone diffusers better than plastic ones.
Adding red to the flashlight limits options. The Skilhunt EC200S offers a red secondary, but it has a very floody beam, which doesn't add as much versatility to the overall setup as something more focused.
@technomad @flashlight
Maybe the FC11C, unless you need secondary LEDs on the side, then maybe the Sofirn IF24 Pro.
Not a lot of changes this time around:
Added SC13 519A
Added L16 v2
Updated MiX-7
Removed Convoy Z1
Pending Wurkkos TS10 Max
@carter2077 @flashlight it doesn't have a sub-lumen low and the UI is a little weird. As more competing options became available, I think it's less compelling.
It's still a good flashlight, and if those traits don't bother you, may be the right light for your.
The SP36 is a fairly large light, larger than I think most people really need for general use and camping. The FC11C is adequate, simpler to operate, and a more convenient size. Pick up a couple spare batteries if you're concerned about runtime.
Review: Skilhunt MiX-7 - an impractical, but fun flashlight with seven LEDs and five colors
Review: Acebeam T35 - an old-school dual-switch flashlight with a modern touches