Convoy H1 short review

Is the LED on a standard MCPCB (16mm)?
Unable to disassemble, I could not measure the size of the PCB.

Can the switch be gotten to? Replaced with one that includes aux LEDs? (likely requiring driver mods) Is the switch on itā€™s own board or mounted to the driver?
Unable to disassemble, I could not measure the size of the MCPCB. The switch is wired, not mounted on the PCB board.

This is an awesome headlight, didnā€™t expect it to come out.
Iā€™ll take one in Camouflage Green.

Where could one buy a better/compatible strap?

Difficult to get to the PCB is a deal breaker

I see a retaining ring for the driver and notches in the bezel, so I imagine itā€™s not impossible to disassemble if youā€™re determined enough.

Eh, screw it. Iā€™m that curiousā€¦ I just ordered one.

BTW, thanks for the quick review and pics. I was waiting to make sure that the driver was held by a retaining ring and not glue. I canā€™t wait to dive into mine when it gets here.

+1 for 3535 footprint and LH351D no ugly tint shift like Crees have

The driver clamping ring can be rolled out easy.
I could not loosen the reflector and switch ring :zipper_mouth_face:

:+1:

Some Convoy stuff is reverse-threaded, i.e. clockwise to loosen. Apparently intended to automatically keep it tight as people open and close their lights. Might be worth carefully turning the switch ring the ā€œwrongā€ way.

The driver ring loosens in a counterclockwise (normal) direction.
No special tools to loosen the ring in front of the reflector. I couldnā€™t move in either direction.

Thanks for the review :smiley:

Itā€™s strange that they chose to compare it to the Rofis R2, a pretty unique 14500 swivel head light with magnetic charging and battery indicator.

Iā€™m a huge Convoy fan and I use headlights more than flashlights. Iā€™ve been hoping for a Convoy headlight.
Simon has a lot going on, S11, H1, 21700 S2 and C8, latest and greatest LEDā€™s and upgraded drivers. Iā€™d say he rushed this out. Itā€™s a great looking light and Iā€™ll buy one, but Iā€™m disappointed. It doesnā€™t do anything that my other right angle lights donā€™t do, and I much prefer the Sofirn/Boruit D10 style headlamp for many reasons.
Simon had those headbands in stock. They look like they were designed for a 18350 light. He must have a new one in the works. This is a heavy light. Probably needs a headband with a strap that goes over the top of the head. It would be nice if it had ā€œConvoyā€ on it.

Keep in mind that you will also receive Convoy quality. I think this is an important point!

Oh GAWD! The last thing I need is another headlamp.
Is there an ordering link? :smiley:
Iā€™ll probably use my Skilhunt headstrap with it, the one with the over-the-top strap.

Nice review!
Iā€™m wondering if you can replace the body with S2+ (short) body?

Just tried itā€¦ nope. The H1 head is wide enough that the threads donā€™t even grab each other.

thanks for your quick attempt & reply (y)

I am torn between H1 and Sofin SP40.

Has anyone tried mounting a S2+ 18350 tube onto H1? If itā€™s Lego-able, then Iā€™m sold.

TIA.

Iā€™ve tried. Not lego-able. The H1 tube is slightly larger diameter.

In stock form, I like the SP40 better: better UI, thermal regulation, lighter, and USB charging. But the low isnā€™t very low (~12 lumens) and the switch is in an awkward spot. The H1 is heavier and can get burning hotā€¦ but with a MCU/firmware change, I prefer it over the SP40.

Thx, gchart. I just pulled the trigger on SP40. :slight_smile: