New Thorfire S70S vs Convoy L6 discussion

Great info. Looking forward to quantitative measurements as you mentioned (lux, temp, current)

I can’t wait to receive my s70s in the mail…

I added the temperature analysis graphs.

Please note that I bought these lights with my money and i didn’t want to measure to the extreme point as i’m afraid it will damage.

i will do further testing with time as i have personal commitments and i hope this help others looking to get one :slight_smile:

Nice, thanks!

Nice, thanks!

Thanks for testing. At least Convoy does state that the light shouldn’t be left unattended on turbo for extended periods (“never turn on the turbo mode all the time”). When you’re holding it, it’s very clear when you should switch to a lower output.

Thorfire S70S have good temperature regulation and Im comfortable to hold the light at 50 degrees.

i will test long distance beam shoots mod L6 vs mod S70S next couple of days to see how they perform in real life :slight_smile:

Nicolicous, thanks for posting this. I’m now more tempted to get the S70S after reading your review :person_facepalming:

Wait, thorfire’s lens is not AR coated? Too bad

Great comparison!

Thank you!

Awesome work!! thanks.

we talking 70 deg Celsius here right ?

Nice work, thanks!

Both lights are very good for me.

Yes
50°C is about the max for metal to be held, maybe 55°C for those used to heat or “tough” hands, 70°C feels burning hot and might cause burns on skin

One thing you didn’t mention, but is important, is how the lights operate.

The old S70 used to function just like the L6, which is on and off from the tail switch and the side switch changed modes.

The new S70s no longer turns on with the tail switch. It’s more of a lockout now. You turn it on as well as change modes with the side switch.

So for people who are on the fence about which to get, keep that in mind. The L6 has the forward clicky and you can blink it, tactical style. The S70s can’t, but you CAN hold it more comfortably in the middle of the light with one hand and turn it on and off.

So the new user interface has its pro’s and cons.

Oh yeah, the S70s is currently on sale for about $40. :wink:

Or $27.95 for new AE customers making their first purchase using the AE app :wink:

That’s too good of a deal to turn down, although I’m only seeing $2 off, not $13 off like you’re getting.

Currently S70 is on a win side: great price, better finnish, better oxidation and it has a carrying strap: something crusial for a light that big
Plus, a spare glass ( other spares too) and a illuminated button, also crusial for a side button based light

The one thing that Thorfire should improove is their customer support- simply there is none.

SImon on the other hand is quite helpful.

The clear L6 looks awful, but thats a matter of personal taste

Tint options, Convoy is awesome in that department :+1:

Agree, for new app users 50% of a Convoy L6 this is could be a hard situation for Simon.
But he has loyal fans and gives great support so I am sure he worries little to none :slight_smile:

how do you get it for $28