Review: ThorFire BD04 USB Rechargeable Flashlight CREE XM-L2 LED Zoom Focus Adjustable Torch with 3000mAh 18650 Battery.
This item was provided by Zac at ThorFire for review.
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The ThorFire BD04 retails for $35.99 and can be purchased here.
Product Specification:
Rechargeable : This is a rechargeable focus flashlight, it works with power bank and you’ll never run out of power! You can keep the battery installed and charge it directly, or take the battery out to charge.
waterproofness : IPX7 waterproof, it’s okay to use in heavy rain. Works with bike light mount, it’s a great bike light!
Cree LED : Uses CREE XM-L2 LED; Flashlight gives out 270LM(Max).
Size: approx 120/130mm(Length) * 24mm(Body Diameter) * 31mm(Head Diameter).
Contents : 1x Flashlight, 1x wall charger, 1x USB cable, 1x micro usb connector, 1x battery(installed); 100% Guaranteed by ThorFire. Please contact if you have any questions.
Note : Please remove the paper before using, and make sure “+” of the battery towards the tail of flashlight.
PROS:
Excellent machining and a smooth unblemished black satin finish.
Knurling feels good in my hand.
Integrated switch-direct-rechargeable
Metal Switch Button
Can Tail Stand
Comes with Samsung ICR18650-30B
Comes with USB charger
Comes well lubricated
CONS:
Disco Modes (strobe and SOS)
The ThorFire BD04 comes packaged in a cute little gift box.
Contents of the gift box:
ThorFire BD04 flashlight
USB charger
USB cable
USB charging clip
Carry strap
Spare o-ring
Samsung ICR18650-30B
Owners manual
So I open it up to see how well the threads look and if they and the o-rings are lubed, then I saw that it came with a battery installed backwards. After a quick look at the owners manual, I found out that the battery is supposed to be installed that way.
It even had a paper insulator installed to prevent discharge or shorts.
Since the battery is new, it needs to be charged.
After about 2 hours, the battery is fully charged.
The threads appear to be glued so I won’t be able to show any pictures of the innards. If the ThorFire BD04 is anything like its Convoy and Dipper cousins, its driver will be a 4x AMC 7135 with LVP (blinks at low voltage).
Here is a size comparison of the ThorFire BD04 next to the ZeusRay.
They appear to be around the same height.
The ThorFire BD04 appears to have a larger lens than the ZeusRay.
The ThorFire BD04 weights more than the ZeusRay and doesn’t heat up as fast as the ZeusRAy, but does get as toasty after a few minutes.
The ThorFire BD04 is more ringy than the ZeusRay but that could be solved by blacking out the white interior.
For allegedly having a 4x AMC 7135 driver, the ThorFire BD04 holds its own next to the ZeusRay.
ThorFire BD04 on the left and ZeusRay on the right.
Conclusion:
I’ve come to the conclusion that the ThorFire BD04 is a very nice zoomy and it took me by surprise with it’s quality. I feel that it performs great stock and there would be no need to stack more AMC 7135 chips in it.