Exactly; I ordered two SST20, a gray and a stonewash. Only the stonewash is without the lens (and I think there must be some sealing), otherwise both working.
I have to check the USB C-type charging as in work I have a USB C-C cable attached to my computer and neither charges, but I think w/ a normal wall adapter they will work, I will try it at home.
I received my silver light with XPL 4000K today. I have a lens, a 18350 battery tube (+ the 18650 tube), a headband, a clip, and a lanyard. I do not have a charging port.
The stonewashed silver is different than anything else I own, sort of a hardy utilitarian look. It's growing on me. I really like the auxiliary LEDs.
Doh! I hate it when that happens! Thank you Minocc. There is in fact a charging port under that ring. It was a real bugger to get it off the first time (rubber gloves time).
I wonder if shipping is faster during CNY because there’s less volume…
That would be super lucky.
On the other hand, if they’re waiting for the boat to fill up, and no one is shipping anything… Well shoot.
Meanwhile, I received an e-mail from BG to take a photo about the package (which is thrown away), etc. Hopefully they won't stick strictly to theirs customer service rules...
I tried w/ KeepPower P1835C2 (protected, anode included 38.7 mm, anode excluded 38 mm long), I was able to switch on (playing tighten-loosen with tailcap and head), but too long, so the sealing can be seen, and feels way too bad to tighten more.
I received mine (gun grey 5000k XPL). It looks to be built well and with some minimal testing it appears to function as intended. No missing glass, all AUX LEDs and the main emitter light up. Modes and ramping work.
I will probably change the emitter… I chose this one because the sst20 version I wanted was “sold out” when I went to order. It isn’t bad, but I prefer an emitter that doesn’t have the yellowish corona and also one that has better red rendering. At the very least, I may apply some dcfix to the lens to even it out.
This light is bigger than expected, and has the weight to match. I think “meat tenderizer” is an apt description.
Note the visual similarities:
It probably would work in a pinch, but cleanup would be a nightmare.
I’m not sure if the version of Anduril is the same as my other lights, but it performs the same for the functions that are important to me. It looks like I can pull it apart and reflash it if desired.
The headband color scheme is unoffensive and it appears to be of decent quality.
I haven’t tried the clip or lanyard, but I don’t typically use those anyway.