Ive seen dx80 used in some science demonstrations and non flashlight channels where there are millions of subscribers. Cant remember which ones though
That same channel has done like 4 videos with it. Crazy Russian hacker has also made one.
Keep in mind the current requirements for 60k lumen. 4 x 18650 will not do it. That is the limitation. I’m skeptical the X80 GT can do 32k lumen. Especially if it uses 4 of Acebeams 15A protected 18650.
a guy one CPF wrote,
I’ve just managed 29,000 lumens @ turn on against my X80 that measured 23,000 lumens.
so yeah not really 32k lumens even if its close its not…. U were right JasonWW lol…
That post was by KG_Tuning. If you read this thread, his recent posts about lumen measurements caused a bit of commotion. I wouldn’t fully rely on his measurements until he gets a Maukka calibration light.
I measured 22,300 lumens using the Texas_Ace calibrating tube for the X80-GT.
For reference my X45 managed 10,100 and DX80 20,000 (I binned the garbage)
I suspect Maukka will get closer to my turn on reading of 29,000. Maybe a tad more in fact as he usually hits a little higher than me.
LMFAO @ you people that can’t find the hole. Seriously.
I would hate to see any of you try to clear a weapon malfunction if you can’t even find a button.
IT LITERALLY TAKES LESS THAN A SECOND
Eyes closed. Grab it. Finger opposite thumb. Rotate the light. Wow what’s that?
Oh.
The button.
Wow.
I don’t know about the DX80, but if you keep the handle on the X80-GT it’s comically easy. The button is opposite the handle.
I grab it like this: Holding X80-GT - Album on Imgur and then once I get it to the setting I want, I hold it by the handle.
If your hands are too small to hold it that way, keep the handle on it and scoop it up with your thumb like this: Holding the X80-GT part 2 - Album on Imgur and your finger naturally rests on the button.
I’ve made a new integrating sphere and turn on wise I get this:
MF01 9500
DX80 13200
X45 15800
X80 24000
X80-GT 36000
EDIT: I now have it down to 33,000 @ turn on after blocking a little spill from hitting directly over the sensor, the other lights remain the same as their flood wasn’t so wide.
I finally got a chance to play with this light. I am pretty happy with it.
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Do you think it would perform any better if it had unprotected cells?
Another Imalent hater, I never mentioned my Acebeam X80 was faulty on my DX80 review. 
Glad you matched my ceiling bounce figure dead on.
I’m not sure if its a direct drive or not. I measured about 18.6 amps at the tail with those (forgot to add that clip to the vid). I suppose I should probly own a set of 4 matching unprotecteds. What’s the best thing going in low resistance high discharge these days?
It’s not direct drive, but other driver types can still benefit from a reduction in internal resistance.
Who knows, it might produce a few thousand more lumens.
I’m guessing it only takes button tops? I guess you could always solder blob flat tops as well.
Some of the best high drain include the Samsung 30Q and Sony VTC6.
What voltage is that, 6V or 12v?
I have 30Q’s, VTC5A and VTC6, I can try them later.
Its the 12v config. I tested while the pack was fully charged, but even if we assume 3.7V per cell under load were looking at over 275 watts. Pretty impressive I though.
Yeah, most companies making a 30,000 lumen light would use 8 x 18650 (Astrolux MF03, Imalent DX80). Only 4 cells is impressive (for 25 seconds, at least. 
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What impresses me more is that those cells must have 20A protection circuits. I’ve never seen them that high. I’ve seen a few cells using 15A circuits, but that’s it for 18650’s.
Yep, the Acebeam site shows they have a 20A circuit. Really expensive suckers as well.
I always measure higher lumens with the Sony VTC5D vs the VTC6. You lose aoubt 200-300mah with the VTC5D though but it still has more capacity than the VTC5A.
I’ll try my protected 18650 Imalent batteries too!