Review: Convoy C8 Clear (XP-L HI, 1x18650)

Nice review, love the pictures in general, the beamshot in particular, and the X-ray shot is great too, a novelty for BLF! (how do you have access to an X-ray machine?)

Very nice review. Many know I have a bit of a personal stake in many Convoy lights so it pleases me greatly when they are well received.

Seriously…an x-ray??? How cool is that! Awesome! :+1:

Yeah the x-ray is a really nice touch. I hope to see you x-raying all sorts of lights around here :slight_smile: Great review!

Also my clear C8 is out for delivery today. I’m pretty excited to see it in person.

That’s a beautiful light…I’m going to have to get one. I’ve got one old style XP-G2 S4 2B left that I can stick in it.

I just got one from Richard at Mountain two days back and it’s a nice little thrower. XP-L HI V2 1A and 2.8A board with GuppyDrv!

It’s my sixth Convoy and for <$24 before shipping, it’s cheap enough to buy a couple/few and gift them, or just stash them away, while not spending a lot of scratch.

Good review to the OP. I do like the naked finish.

Chris

The bar has been raised, First X-ray shot and what a killer Beam shot!
That’s like poster material there with the sky and all.
Check out the clouds, it looks like a guys face on the left hand side. He is admiring your light sabre :laughing:
Very nice review.

Thanks!
Keith

:slight_smile: more reviews pls.

Nice review & kick-ass X-Ray picture! :+1:

In answer to the question about the x-ray image. I have access to a medical digital x-ray unit.
I intend on x-raying all lights I review in future, unless the manufacturer says no. I’ll also create a thread with x-rays of my existing lights at some point.

x-ray of all the lights you have access of? showoff! :slight_smile:

seen a few of these (not lights) in my younger years as my father used industrial x-ray to test how good welded joints are. with lights, it’s a pretty good indicator of material quality and workmanship.

thanks for your effort, mate!

Hmm… I bought some Convoy cheap for 14 $ … did I do wrong, I give then away to friends.

They get a liilikola 100, Convoy for 14 $ and a battery. Not with latest xpl hi or nichia maybe I should have waited ?

You’ve sold me on this for sure, but before I buy can you please confirm…

NW LED: You say Neutral white U6-3A, link says U4 3A. What is the difference?

Modes: You listed what appears to be 12 mode drivers, link says 3 or 5 group mode.

I am using the link at the top of your review above the coupon code.

There are inaccuracies on GearBest’s product information, which I’ve informed them of. Will double check source of truth for emitter bin. GearBest are selling the exact same specification as Convoy on Aliexpress.

Okay, I figured as much, cheers for replying so quickly, I’ll place my order now then :slight_smile:

Also, am I missing how to toggle mode memory on/off?

You tap 10 times to get into config. On the second light “fuzz” full click so that the light turns off. This will toggle the memory.

Ahh yeah okay, I figured it’d be something like that. I ordered CW as well as that’s my preference with throwers, NW for flooders.

I didn’t notice your location, then after looking at your photos a bit more I’m thinking to myself “that looks like Brissy in the background”!!! I’ll be moving up there myself next year, sick of Sydney.

Thanks again for the awesome review.

Brisvegas is a nice city to live in, though Queensland is a bit backwards in many respects. Good luck with the move! My outdoor beam shots are taken in Banks Street Reserve in Alderley.

Thanks for the review, i was on the fence with the clear, but i think im going to pick one up now!

I know what you mean, no daylight savings?! I’ll miss that!