Dear all,
Ever since Acebeam released their X65 I always read about its great performance, both in terms of flood and throw. This nice device puts a swath of light in front of you and has in my humble opinion - apart from its heavy weight and huge size - the best versatility when using it in different scenarios.
So, I'm wondering why there is no real competitor for the X65 and its specs. For almost any flashlight there's an alternative but I do not see a lot of multi-emitter lights out there. Apart from the ThruNite TN40(S), using XP-L Hi only, and the Fenix RC40, using XM-L2 only, I did not find anything that could at least compare a bit with the Acebeam X65. Lately, I suggested to Sofirn to pick up the thought of a new searchlight as they were asking for ideas how their new project SP70 could look like. Unfortunately, my ideas were a bit misplaced as the SP70 turns out to be a whole different concept (like the Convoy L6).
So, am I the only one looking for a good and more budget-friendly alternative to the X65 with its specific beam pattern?
My basic ideas would look like this:
- 5x XHP35 Hi Quintuple Reflector
- 8.000 – 12.000 lumens, depending on LED binning and current regulation
- highly efficient boost/buck driver to maintain constant output with decreasing voltage
- factory-bypassed springs or better double-springs
- 8× 18650 or 6× 21700 (no built-in battery pack!)
- Optional short tube (4× 18650 or 3× 21700)
- Ramping UI and Firmware like NarsilM, Andùril for optimal customization