[Review] MHVAST TS70 (Cree XHP70.2, 1x26650) - Outdoor Beamshots Added

@ mihlit & nokoff:

Thanks, just looking onto and considering …

Hi bilakos10

Great test. I’m definitely interested in this light. One concern however… The test show that at 3.8v the turbo drops out of regulation. What is the resting voltage of the cell once turbo cannot be engaged anymore? The 3.8v you measured was obviously tested under load, thus voltage sag conditions, right?

So how many turbo runs can one expect from a fully charged cell?



Hello KevinZA1988,
I finally got some time and took a few measurements on 5 Turbo runs.

The measurements were taken with the included 26650 Cell.
After each Turbo run, I gave the flashlight a few minutes in order to cool-down, which also allowed the battery's Voltage to rebound.



Judging by my results, I believe 5-6 is the maximum amount of full-power Turbo runs that one can squeeze out of the cell.

Thank you so much for the tests! This seems to be a decent boost driver in this light. I am waiting to see how the Astrolux MF01 Mini turns out, then I’ll decide. This looks like a good light for extended walks at night.

Cheers man

This might relate to the last few posts, but I noticed that after using this flashlight for a bit anytime I try to use turbo it immediately steps down…is this because the battery is below 3.8 volts?

Yeap, the battery’s low voltage is probably why Turbo won’t engage.
(or it could be thermals).

How does this compare to a D4S?

I wish I could tell you, but I am missing a D4S :slight_smile:

At what temperature does thermal control work?

Unfortunately I don’t have a temperature probe but it might be time to get one :slight_smile:
In the mean time, maybe someone else can enlighten us!

Hi all. I have a simple question. If with Mhvast ts70 let’s say from MID i double click and go to turbo if i click once will it go back to MID or turn of the light. And if i longpress from turbo will it go low mid high or do something else.

Can’t remember :slight_smile: I will clarify it in a couple of hours, after I get back home

Thanks.this will be very helpful in my decision of buying the flashlight.


Okay here's how the modes work.

1. Mid > Double Tap > Turbo > Tap Mid > Tap > Off
2. Mid > Double Tap > Turbo > Long Press > Mid > Continue Pressing (button isn't held off) > High > Ultra High > Low > (Mode cycling)

Thanks a lot for the quick and informative answer . This is perfect UI. The flashlight earned my attention and i will get one.

Dear bilakos10,

I just registered here to saying thanks to you for this thread.
After many searches and finally decided to purchase this one :slight_smile:

God bless you

You are welcome :slight_smile: I am sure you will enjoy your new TS70 :slight_smile:

That’s awesome to hear iSalalah :smiley:
Wish you have a nice stay in our community!

I would also try to bypass the springs if possible.

Just got my flashlight today

That’s great news.
Did the flashlight live up to your expectations?