The Convoy T2 still uses noticable PWM, but there has been worse. It is about 800 Hz and I have seen 100 and 200 before. For people who are not specifically sensitive to PWM, the T2 is fine.
What about Sofirn SP 10A/B (V 1.0 if possible)?
I subscbribe to this !!
Direct access to Moonlight (single click)
Direct access to last used mode (press & hold)
Direct access to Turbo (double click)
Direct access to Strobe (3 clicks)
Lock-out mode!
It is on the Neutral White side, has hotspot but is also floody! Takes AA, NiMH and 14500 Li-Ion!
EDIT: There is a also the Jaxman E3, a robust AA light that has only 3 modes and Nichia LEDs inside!!
Ultratac a1 or one of those AA sofirns, the Sf14, start always in low.
Convoy t2 has mode memory but is not bad and cheap and can come in 4500k
what’s the difference between sofirn Sp10A and SP10B?
As far as I remember, it was mainly the UI that was different on the 1st models of the SP10A (no turbo, no electronic lock out) and B (turbo, lock-out).
Then the SP10A and B become the same, only the external colours differed (A = black host, B = red and blue hosts).
This was before the V2 were released.
In short: Sofirn made a mess of their model numbers. Even Barry was worried about that and wanted to sort out the model naming.
Ah thanks. was about to ask about the v2.0 version. For under 11€ euros on aliexpress with an UI like this, this is a steal. 5200-5700k is not my favourite, but alright.
I also liked the SF14,because it is even simpler and has a tailclick.
Sofirn really should rethink their model-naming…
sf14 and sp10 are AA… then SP31 a rechargeable 18650, sp33 is 26700, SP36 is a 3x18650 lumen monster… Hard to remember which model is which…
lumintop tool AA 2.0 is one of the best 1xAA flashlights
mine makes 360lm at start using NIMH
comes with diffusser, tailcap with switch and tailcap with magnet
Here, Sofirn SP 10A/B (V 1.0) for 10.05$: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Sofirn-SP10A-Mini-LED-Flashlight-AA-14500-Pocket-Light-Cree-XPG2-573lm-Keychain-Light-Tactical-Torch/2933049_32835929898.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.4.59205da8VYeopa
is ist better to pick the SP10A/B or the SP10v2?
just looking through sofirn’s alixepress page… then there’s sf10, sf12, another sf10 pictured but without model name… I am confused as hell…
sf10 starts always high? and has strobe on doubleclick
sf12 seems to do just the same? is that right?
sf14 starts on low, has no strobe, costs ca. 10$ and 3$ more for 14500 battery and charger. Tint is not specified and has clear reflector.
SP10v2 has Orange peel reflector in the black and clear ones in the colored versions.
I guess it boils down to if you like a more defined hotspot or not and prefer tail or sideswitch with shortcuts.
Remember that side switches tend to activate easily in your pants or pack. So I would either lock it out by unscrewing, or better go for the tool AA. Never fun to find your flashlight depleted when you rely on it. I travel a lot and tried a lot of side clickies. Now a no-go for me.
I prefer tailclickies for that reason usually.
But I like the sideswitch on my wuben e05. That one is pretty firm. I have it in my jeans pocket since a week now and it never accidentally turned on. Also a nice light. I bought the version from TLF,which has no strobe but a shortcut to low instead. I like it, but kinda pricey. The Sofirn Sp10 seems to work similar and is a lot cheaper.
My copper tool AAA accidentally turns on a lot more often with tailswitch.
TOOL 2.0 is also my favorite. Second fav is BLF X5: a pocket rocket.
Ok, good you thought it over! I evolved from twist- to side- to tailclicky for my EDC light.
I hate fiddling around to find the switch, too.
But if side switched lights improve, I just might reconsidder it in the future.
hm, considered getting a sp10 v2, because shortcuts to moon and to turbo sounded really good, but here I read it does not work like this…
is this still the case or did sofirn fix this?
By the way, is that an e- or clicky switch on your tool aaa? I did’nt like the Ti version because of the tail e-switch turning on all the time.
JETBEAM Jet 1-MK Pro.
Simple. Small, reliable (I bought 4 for family) ALL still workin.
AA to Lithium. Twisty sw. 3 stages, and I think a flasher in there somewhere.
Well made. Looks nice. Fits in pocket unobtrusively.
Plus just buy a little Astrolux AO1 AAA. (Around $6/7 US)
and stick it in corner of bag.
Miniscule. Good spread beam with a little reach. Twisty again (I like ’em)
Fits on keyring nicely, you don’t even notice it being there. Backup.
“I” think it the nicest looking small torch out there.
Enjoy your trip, we going to Med North and South coast. Plus North Africa
Canaries and Gib early next month from Aust.
Got a copper tool with nichia 219b from amazon and this has a normal click switch
Moola from earth has some reading to do :party: