I can't imagine that the Xintd C8 would really outthrow any of the other C8 type flashlights given it has the same size reflector and same emitter. Overdriving an LED is not really the best way to achieve throw and there are other overdriven lights in the C8 reflector size category.
I've been in pursuit of the same thing, and I definitely want something that goes beyond a C8 throw level as I've already got lights with similar throw. I've been thinking of one of the following:
If you don't wan't XM-L, there are tons of 1x18650 that can outthrow these, but overall output is much less as they tend to have a pencil beam. Uniquefire HS-801 and HS-802 and models that are variations of these are prime examples.
Mine has not arrived yet, but I can recommend this one. Biggest head on a single 18650 format light that I could find anywhere AND you get 26650 compatibility:
The XinTD won't be the best thrower but it will most likely be the best overall light for the money. The solarforce MPP1 will easily out throw it as will a cheap UltraOK but I own all of them and I'd buy the XinTD again.....
My vote for a "thrower" definitely goes to the Dongrui all-920. It's an XR-E Q5 driven hard. You didn't specify XM-L. This light never ceases to impress me!
Sweet. I missed this review. If its driven well, this should be the throw king in the XM-L 1x18650 category with that reflector on it.
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Thanks for the kind words gents. Looking forward to your impressions too. Well... the HD2010 definitely draws a hefty current. Starts out at 3.75-4A (depending on the cell) and according to another member climbs gradually up to 5A as the LED warms a bit. How much of that makes its way across the phosphor I am not sure.
Last night I was able to turn off street lamps in my neighborhood. Not really a precise way to evaluate a light... but fun none the less. I'll try and post up a video tonight. So yeah its definitely a fist full of coat pocketable fun.
Its definitely direct drive with no low-voltage protection. I pulled an old/tired Sanyo 18650 out of the recycle batch, and drained it into the black hole of no return. As expected the LED slowly dimmed down to a fraction of a lumen over a 3-4 hour period.