I used unprotected cells. the stl v2 shut off and then i took the battery voltage. the x8 would probably keep going but i decided to stop. Big dip in voltAge at that point. the x8 will dim when it hits the cliff and won't change modes anymore. seen it once.
I took those voltages and currents as soon as i turned off the light and unscrewed the tailcap. maybe i should have let them rest? i figured that by doing the way i did it i would get the most accurate cell voltage without letting it creep back up to resting voltage and give closer results.
Amazing how bright they were throughout these tests. again im still pretty impressed by these two lights.
How does this light compare to the sky ray 3800. I was going to buy that light but I saw some beam comparisons with tk70 and an olight and throw was very poor. Although i'm not that throw minded i was wondering how the spill of this stl-v2 is. And i suppose it has a memory?
The light does have memory. i don't own a 3xxml and i can't tell you how they compare to this light. either one you choose im sure you'll be happy with. why not get both.
I just received the Fandyfire version of this light and after close inspection of your photos I can say it is exactly the same flashlight with two mode groups(only a few $ less expensive)
A crazy bright trower (can almost compare with my 35w pob HID)
Back when we were talking about doing a shootout between the 980L and a number of other lights and i had the X8, i thought yeah the X8 can probably keep up and maybe do better. The STLV2 in my opinion blows them all away. I know theyre all different configurations but just looking at sheer brightness.
Mine is still going without any hiccups. never really knew the meaning of regulation until i did my own test of both the X8 and the STLV2 and im quite impressed. Both lights are keepers.