This evening I got a call from DHL courier saying I'll get a package. Sounds great! I wonder if it's from Ric, since I haven't got the tracking number yet.
Let's see what it contains..
Ok. Two BTUs. Hmm.. Let's open those small boxes..
Whoaa!! They do exist!
First impressions (and a bit more - I bet you are too anxious to wait for the full review, so..)
- These things are small!! (see comparison pic at the end of this post)
- Some 18650s won't fit. The length is not an issue, but thickness may be: - Panasonic 3100mAh didn't fit to either of those
- XTAR 18700 2600mAh did fit to other, but got stuck inside the other
- TF flames do fit, same as unprotected NCR18650s
- Tube inner diameter is 18.80mm in one, 19.00mm in other
- No PWM
- Nice tint in both (not green at all, despite of being current controlled!) - Bright enough, still not overdriven
- Gets hot on high
- Nice low mode (could be even lower for me, but this is good for most)
- Good mode spacing
- Modes are L-M-H, no memory (resets in 5s)
- CW is brighter, as it should
- "Titanium" color looks good (different, not gold, not black)
- Anodizing looks good
- TIR optics seem to work well (a bit ringy spill though)
- Threads were dry, requires lube (especially as being a twisty)
=> Highly recommended (just make sure that your cells will fit!)
Some measurements:
Length: 91.5mm Head diameter: 24.5mm Tail diameter: 22.6-22.9mm Inner diameter: 18.7-19.0mm Weight: 39-41g (83-85g w. batt)
Nice, Teemu, thanks for sharing! The titanium doesn't look bad at all. Great comparison pics. I thought my S20 Baton was small...WOW! As soon as Ric gets the XM-L2 NW in stock I'm going to have to get one. 8)
that looks amazing!! small size with big punch!! my tracking still doesn’t work…. hope it just shows up tomorrow… i ordered the XM-L2 though… are these further delayed?