Warsun M70L Flashlight

LED Flashlights – General Info 26650 Flashlights
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Hi folks,

Picked up another 26650 flashlight this week. I wasn’t able to find any reviews on this one, so I thought I’d post on it.
I really like a lot of things Warsun did with this light and here’s a few highlights:

  • Cree XM-L2
  • Anodized threads to lock-out the tail cap
  • Mode Memory
  • Reflector is 39.28mm deep, and 48.58mm wide
  • Lens is 47.8mm diameter, and 1.72mm thick.
  • Modes are L-M-H-strobe-SOS. Holding mode switch down
    actives a higher level or Super brightness, but it’s NOT. High power is 1.45 amps and
    the so-called, super high is 1.55 amps. Believe me, you can’t see such a small power increase.

Specs taken directly from Banggood’s website.

Specification:
Product name: Warsun M70L Cree XM-L2 LED Flashlight
Brand: Warsun
Model: M70L
Emitter Brand/Type: CREE
Emitter BIN: XM-L2
Material: Aluminum alloy
Mode: High/Middle/Low/Strobe/SOS/Super high mode
Brightness: 1198lm
Battery Configurations: 2 x 18650/26650(batteries not included)
Current: 3.0A
Voltage: 4.2v-13v
Switch Type: Clicky
Switch Location: Side of the flashlight
Beam distance: 400m
Waterproof: Yes
Weight: 300g
Color: Black
Size: 220mm(Length) x 53mm(head dia.) x 34mm(body dia.)

Features:
1.Super concentrated sex molded long range efforts. (Whatever this means)
2.Super six modes design. (The Super mode or Turbo really isn’t at all)
3.Electronic double switch. (These work very well and have a good feel to them)
4.Torch Flashlight free removal. (Have no idea what this means)

Package included:
1 x WARSUN M70L Cree XM-L2 LED Flashlight
1 x O-ring
1 x Straps
1 x Stainless steel hammer

The light has lots of double O-rings, but I’ve removed all the outer ones. They are not
necessary and make assembling the light or tail cap much easier with only one.


I didn’t want the 3 cell version, so this 1x and 2x version for me is much better.
If I’m going to carry a 3x 26650 cell light, I’d just grab one of my super powerful
lights. Once in a while, it’s nice to carry a shorter and light weight flashlight.


A shot of the XM-L2 with the centering ring removed. Warsun did a great job
assembling this light, excellent soldering, and a proper amount of heat sink paste.


I wasn’t able to remove the driver, but it was held in place with a nicely machined brass
retaining ring. Just a nice shot of the +B spring.


Due to the side switch, the tail spring just snaps in.


I borrowed this photo from a retailer. It’s assumed this is the exact driver and side
switches inside the Warsun M70L, and perhaps other similar lights this company makes.


For some reason, my light didn’t arrive from Banggood with the “Glass breaker” tail cap.
Good thing too, because I don’t like flashlights that can’t tail-stand, so it would have been
removed anyway. But the threaded hole is vacant on the tailcap, but it doesn’t penetrate all
the way through the tailcap.


Photo borrowed from Banggood. Simply shows the switch functions. Personally,
I would have preferred the switches spaced apart a bit more, but it’s still fine as it is.
The actual On/Off switch and Mode switches do not light up, only the battery indicator does momentarily.


Another borrowed photo from Banggood. Shows the function of the battery power meter.
Press and release the power button the flashlight turns on and the battery indicator illuminates
for about 2 seconds, showing current charge of the cells and then turns off. During flashlight use,
any quick press of the power switch illuminates the battery indicator. A quick 1/4 second press and the
flashlight will turn off.


Mostly dismantled. Can be used with 1x 26650 or 2x 26650.
The bezel has some slightly sharp edges here and there, but otherwise construction is really
excellent on this light.


26650 cells the light was tested with. Trustfire 5000mAh protected cells (real ones), KeepPower 26650 5200mAh protected cells,
MNKE IMR4200mAh cells, and EnerPower 4500mAh protected cells. All worked perfectly and no fitment issues.


Warsun M370L. Just a standard beam shot on Highest level about 90 feet.


Small Sun ZY-T16 - I thought this would have been a good comparison beam shot to the Warsun,
but the Warsun sort of spanked the Small Sun.

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thanks for the review. i really like this light. but whats bothering me is the 1/4 sec to turn the light off.
i tend to not use my lights that require that hold to turn off.
i know 1/4 sec. is not long, but i guess its just one of those minor issues that bother me big time haha.

its even worse when they have lights that require you to hold on turn on.

the solarforce warrior is one of these lights. if it didnt have that delay to turn on and off, my rating for that light would go up the roof, because its a pretty outstanding light already.

do you have the warrior? is the delay in off the same time as the warrior?

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Interesting and pretty good light! Thanks for the review. :slight_smile:

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TY for the review.

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Hi Ray,

The slight delay in turning off really isn’t that bad. But we all have different needs, so I totally understand your comment. Most lights I purchase are a compromise in some way, and the reason most of us attempt to “Mod” our favorite lights. I don’t have the Warrior light, so I won’t be able to give you feedback on it. I’d have to say the delay with some of these lights must have to do with the fact some, like this Warsun, have electronic switches, and why there is a very minor delay turning it off.

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Richie can you measure the throw of this light? Thank you.

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Hey Bibhhang,

It’s a bit beyond me to measure throw with any type of accuracy. Hopefully someone else will make a purchase that has the ability to measure throw for us.

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Hi Richie, may I know why you could not remove the driver? Is it glued in there?

Thank you.

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After removing the retaining ring, it appeared it needed to be fussed with to remove using a pick or something. Since I had found a photo of the driver online, I simply felt I didn’t need to remove the one in mine.

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Same exact light available under the Sharp Eagle brand name for $30.76, not sure for how long:

They are doing it with a few of the Warsun's now, like this re-branded X60:

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Lol sex molded?

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sex molded, sure. And the Sharp Eagle has:

  • "All-copper lamp socket"
  • "Vacuum aluminized coating light cup"
  • "Stainless Steel Bezel"
  • "Toughened Ultra-clear Glass Lens with Anti-reflective Coating"
  • "Natural White Light"

Makes sense to me, and I believe every word - well, some aren't exactly words... Smile

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Nice review. Thanks.

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I haven’t read my review on this light in a long time. Having it revived and looking it over, got me back into my laughing fits with that “sex molded” feature. ROFL, one day maybe I’ll figure out what Banggood was trying to convey.

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How does Warsun M70L compare to Olight M3XS UT, currently in GB here:

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The olight wins no challenge there

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Guessed that much. Thanks. Actually what I should have asked for is any guesses whether Sharp Eagle XC is comparable to BLF Eagle Eye X6.

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The XC is significantly larger, it should out-throw the X6, but a BLF X6 or modified one puts out more lumens.

My bad, I was thinking of the M70L, the XC looks close in size to the X6.

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I ordered an XC just to mod - it's a great mod host, like the Warsun X60.