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Review: Skilhunt EC200S (warm) - a compact 18650 EDC light with two color temperatures and USB-C

https://zakreviews.com/skilhunt-ec200s-warm.html

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[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

@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!

[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

@SubArcticTundra Those can be used as headlamps, handheld, and for most of them, magnetic work lights.
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[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

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

 

Arbitrary List of Popular Flashlights - Winter Solstice 2024 Edition

In honor of Winter Solstice, I've made an updated list of popular flashlights. Today is the day you're most likely to need a flashlight in the northern hemisphere, and I have some good candidates here.

#flashlight #flashlights #EDC #EveryDayCarry @flashlight

https://zakreviews.com/arbitrary-list.html

 

Flashlight review: The Sofirn IF24 offers two white light sources and a colorful one, USB-C charging, and an 18650 battery.

https://zakreviews.com/sofirn-if24.html

#flashlight #flashlights #EDC #EveryDayCarry #review #ProductReview #FlashlightReview @flashlight

I put it in an Acebeam Pokelit Ti and tested runtime on high. There was a considerable improvement: 190 minutes instead of 166.

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@MangoPenguin @flashlight None of those offer a product that competes with this.

@Showroom7561 @flashlight

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.

#flashlight #flashlights #battery #batteries #14500 #vapcell @flashlight

@evasive_chimpanzee 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.

[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

@technomad @flashlight
Maybe the FC11C, unless you need secondary LEDs on the side, then maybe the Sofirn IF24 Pro.

[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Not a lot of changes this time around:

Added SC13 519A
Added L16 v2
Updated MiX-7
Removed Convoy Z1
Pending Wurkkos TS10 Max

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[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

@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.

@clay_pidgin @flashlight

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

https://zakreviews.com/skilhunt-mix7.html

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Initial impressions of the Convoy S21E as a bike light

I've been running my Convoy S21E (B35A 4500K, 20x65 striped TIR) as a bike light for a week or so now. I find it's a big upgrade from the Wuben B2 I had been using because the beam is a more suitable shape, and it doesn't throttle if I keep my speed up.

Of course if it doesn't throttle, runtime is 73 minutes, but it's 73 minutes of 1500 lumens of glorious 97 CRI simulated daylight. I'll bring spare batteries.

#flashlight #bike #cycling #BikeLight @flashlight

 

Review: Acebeam T35 - an old-school dual-switch flashlight with a modern touches

https://zakreviews.com/acebeam-t35.html

#flashlight #flashlights #EDC #EveryDayCarry #review @flashlight

 

I wonder which optic makes the best bike light

#flashlight #flashlights #BikeLight #cycling @flashlight

 

I put a Nichia 719A in a C8

This is an old XinTD C8. That's a retired brand from Hank Wang of Emisar fame; Convoy is the place to get a C8 these days, and they'll even pre-install the 719A (or just about any other LED you could possibly want).

It's 3000K, high-CRI and about 500m FL1 throw. I like it.

#flashlight #flashlights #EDC #EveryDayCarry @flashlight

 

Arbitrary List of Popular Flashlights - Summer Solstice 2024 Edition

https://zakreviews.com/arbitrary-list.html

#flashlight #flashlights #EveryDayCarry #ArbitaryList @flashlight

 

Review: Nitecore MH12 Pro - a relatively slim light with a big battery and a long range beam

The Nitecore MH12 Pro is a relatively slim light that can put a lot of light downrange for a few seconds, but that performance comes at a cost. If you're a first responder, this light may be for you, especially if you're on call out of uniform.

https://zakreviews.com/nitecore-mh12-pro.html

#flashlight #flashlights #EDC #EveryDayCarry @flashlight

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