Nitecore its not too expensive like fenix but if I will spend a good amount of money in the light my choice is thrunite ever lumintop or nitecore are the next……
If you want cheap light, thorfire is very solid.
Try the s70s, I have the older s70 and with high usage in one year I have nothing to complain, this is my light to go when I need to ceiling bounce to light up a roon or need to work when high output is required (the welding helmet is very dark in some cases). This light even on turbo do not overheats bu the only bad thing is the timed step down, if it have thermal syep down, i think it can standall time in turbo.
I am also new to the flashlight addiction world and i was in the same situation as you a few months ago. I read and read countless posts here and then bought 10 lights that were well reviewed, so i can make my own opinion. All are budget friendly. Of the lights mentionned above, i own the Convoy S2+, C8, BLF A6 and Thorfire S70S. They are all stock (for now). Of the first 3, i easily prefer the BLF A6 over the 2 (stock) Convoy. Better output and nice UI. But if you can afford a bigger light, the S70S is great. I don't really care about the turbo stepdown because high is enough most of the times.
It all depends on how you intend to use it and the budget you have. If i had only $20 to spend, i'd go with the BLF A6. If i had $40-ish, i'd go with the S70S.
Are any of your Convoys running Biscotti, or are they on the old 3/5 firmware that has 2 mode groups (one with blinkies, one without) that blinks once on the lowest mode? Because believe me, once you try Biscotti, you are not going back :sunglasses:
My first ever flashlight was a Maglite and, after more than 20 years, it is still up and running! Wish I could have an easy LED conversion in that one but otherwise it is very good.
found this forum on google and now looking for the next generation.
