Supbeam K40: A Quick Pictorial

Sbflashlights with the coupon code

way too many similarities with thrunite tn31. check out the pix from:

and

http://www.forolinternas.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4509

i’m starting to believe that supbeam is the OEM for thrunite. of course both parties probably won’t admit it. and of course supbeam will have to tweak around a bit with the CNC program so that the two won’t look too similar. the internals seem to be fundamentally the same, just tweaked a bit…

is this a K40 or a TN31??? don’t be misled by the color LOL

what about the MCPCB and plastic centering disc?

BTW i just received my K40. quality is excellent, easily at par with fenix, 4sevens, et al. way way way above XXX-fire levels. i would even dare say it’s a bit better than 4sevens…

I think I agree. Supbeam states their OEM capabilities here . I realise that just because someone on the internet says something doesn’t make it true, but there’s too much of a similarity for it to just be a rip-off. Anyway, I’ve taken the plunge and ordered a Supbeam. Just need a bit of black duct tape to block out the horrible name :wink:

here’s another supbeam product, the scorpion LOL

view of the tail. someone please tell me this isn’t a Scorpion LOL

i’m convinced now. supbeam is indeed the OEM for a lot of thrunite stuff :nerd_face:

aka the Thrunite T10

http://www.thrunite.com/en/ProductsView.aspx?id=121

even the product descriptions are almost identical :nerd_face:

!http://www.thrunite.com/Userfiles/image/TN11S-image2(1).jpg!

:nerd_face:

The Supbeam L10 isn’t a million miles away from the Thrunite T10 either. I think the firefly modes in many of their lights is a bit of a giveaway.

eddit>> woops, you are on the case!

how about a link?
thanks

I posted a couple size comparisons in this thread

The Supbeam / k3 illumination k40 look like a tn30 reflector and led with a tn31 body and head the only difference I noticed was the tail cap

http://www.sbflashlights.com/L3-Illumination-K40-p255.html
coupon code blf10

is the reflector of the TN-31 and K40 the same size and depth?

Nope. The K40’s reflector measures approximately 69mm wide and 52mm deep, so while the diameter is almost the same, it’s not as deep as the TN31’s (64mm according to turboBB’s review).

Similar light?

L3 Illumination K40

No same as. Specs are almost the same.

I'm seriously considering the L3 Illumination K40 for $18 more. I like supporting US sellers whenever I can.

How long is blf10 discount code good for?

Has anyone comapred the Supbeam with the L3 Illumination. How much does the extra 0.5A give in terms of throw for example? OR can it be stated just by looking at the reviews done so far….?

Glenn,

That is a must have light.

I probably would give it a 10.

Hi MosesM. I got my K40 just the other day. Gosh, that thing is darn well-built, irrespective of price. The machining, the anodizing, the fit and overall quality of the light is terrific.
I ordered it based on your report and I must say, it HAS to be the best-buy for under $100. And DHL too! It arrived 2 days after being shipped.
None of that 3 week waiting period via China post. Btw, I don’t have a whole lot of disposable income (I’m semi-retired) so I limit my purchases to <$100.
Many thanks :bigsmile:

$90 incl shipping - not bad at all - considering the build quality. Sup beam synonymous with super beam? After seeing some of the pics and close resemblance to Thrunite models, I am tempted to get this. For the price and the quality, this is totally desirable.