I have several lights but my go to Eagle Eye X6-se BLF limited edition is on the fritz it turns on bright but then quickly goes dim. I have not developed the technical skills as of yet to fix it myself. Since it is a BLF SE I hope to get it fixed so if a hobbyist out there would like to fix it for me that would be great. I could cover the cost of parts and return shipping but that is about it. PM if you want to tinker with light and return it to me. I am in the US.
That said I would like to pick up another light. I am currently using a Convoy S2+ but would like to add another light to the mix. My other lights are more specialized so they are not really “go to” per say. So suggest to me a 18650 light that is firstly not expensive it is BLF after all but also is the light you first grab at home or the first you grab to take camping or something like that. I am not looking for an EDC keychain light as I have plenty of those.
Hard to beat the BLF A6 in your choice of tint. Affordable, well built, plenty bright, great UI, nice all around’er. I think Banggood has it for $19.99 right now.
I like my Sofurn C8T as an allrounder close range torch.
Plus the new C8+ from Convoy with XPL-Hi
looks nice too. Have one on order.
Personally, I have 2 x S2 (S2/S2+) never use them. I find them
Not so comfortable in hand compared to the C8.
and a Sky-Ray S-R5 is nice in hand too. (The nicest of all I think.)
If you’re a CRI snob (not that there’s anything wrong with that), but don’t want to build one yourself, the Jaxman M8 is pretty similar in size to your X6, and the Jaxman E2 is a nice light. For a few more dollars, I find myself carrying my E2L more often, but they’re all good, simple, solid, inexpensive EDC lights. Yes, I own all three, and no, I don’t have a problem. I can quit any time I want.
My son has gotten good use out of his E3 / eneloop combo in the machine shop.
My main go-to is the Convoy M1. Seriously, now I understand the long-running hype about the “P60 module” form factor, it has excellent balance of spill and spot. I also use other lights for fun or smaller size, but when it comes to serious use, I fetch the M1 first.
Not sure how the beam pattern would measure up against the X6; what I do know is that you may be able to nab one from Simon for less than US$20 with the BLF member discount.
Get the 18350 body, just to have and buy the pocket clip.
Small enough not to be intrusive in the pocket, more of a flooder, but throws a bit due to sheer horsepower, $35 shipped, plus another $8 for the extras.
Uses a constant current buck driver, has a good UI, and has very nice finish along with very nice looking anodizing ranging from black to champagne like.
Thanks for the links - makes things easier to check out! That Jaxman E2L was interesting to look at, but I think I'm going to save my resources for the upcoming FW3A triple-LED 18650 flashlight.
I can also recommend the BLF A6 (non-anodized version in particular because I'm sick of black flashlights). I think all three tints available with the A6 are worth owning. If you are patient, you can pick one up for under $18 US through the "BangGood. Deals" forum thread.
The M1 is a good choice, but I prefer the BLF A6 because it has a better LED ( more lumens), a better UI (more optiions) and a better driver (with FET direct drive), and can be had for under $20 on sale. Both have an OP reflector that provides a good balance between throw and flood. Just my opinion.
