[Review with Cd measurement] Haikelite SC26 XHP35 HD 26650/26350 flashlight

Can you test if it’s a steel spring or a copper alloy spring using a magnet?

It would be really nice if you could do so.

I bought two of these (blue and tan) and I think they were my most disappointing lights of 2018. Aside from the Group Buy debacle, the beams have an annoying halo that’s quite problematic and distracting when trying to look at objects that are within range. Even though the colors and design are very slick, there is some sloppiness such as the lack of uniformity for the tritium cutouts. When I need a light like this, I find that I almost always reach for my Emisar D4S or D4 over these.

Both the large spring in the tailcap and the smaller one on the driver side are non magnetic.

Thanks for the review. Yes, the ramping and UI are not Narsil quality but I like it anyway, mainly for it’s simplicity . It is very stream lined and feels good in the hand. I put DC Fix on mine and the beam is beautiful now. (HD version) Nice tint. BTW, there is lock out with 2 clicks and then hold. I paid $32 so I’m happy.

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BTW, there is lock out with 2 clicks and then hold.

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The manual doesn’t tell lockout but I will try when get home. Thanks for the info!

Yeah, manuals usually suck . I got that from the product description where I bought it. I see at your link there is a flash sale.

Do you know what that 5 clicks and then led blinks mean in mode sets? I can’t figure it out. Does your have that same behaviour?

I bought two as well (blue and silver), and the UI has made them both shelf queens. I don’t think I have used them again since the day I recieved them. It’s such a shame because they are really beautiful lights too! For me, the inability to turn the light on at the lowest ramp setting is what made the flashlight a bust. It takes one full click (click and release) to turn the light on. And the light turns on at whatever setting you last used. Dark bedroom headed to the bathroom, BOOM 2000 lumens :person_facepalming:

I’ve been begging to get a replacement driver for it, but I can’t find a 28mm boost driver anywhere.

On the shelf they will remain :weary:

That was my biggest problem with Wuben T70 also. just with BOOOM 4200 lumens. Otherwise that is also a very good light.

May I ask where you got the DC Fix? I think it’s around $18 and I’m just not sure if I want to pay that just to fix the artifacts on two flashlights. Also, what’s the HD version? I’ve heard of people using the “frost” or “sand” version for diffusion, but couldn’t seem to google HD version. Any advice is appreciated!

Just chimed in to say that I don’t agree. It is not OK to lie to your customers and others doing the same is not a justification.

nice review

could you measure the LED current?
6.1A on about 3.8V on Input means like 20W to LED depending on losses and driver efficiency

Thanks for the review, I was close to buying one of these and decided to hold off for a decent review. :nerd_face:

XHP 35.2 HD (not Hi) is what I mean by HD. The DC Fix can be bought from member Boaz in small quantities or from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TDOSNG/?coliid=I2TYNEVH9AYLW&colid=3GRZ15FENU5NE&psc=0&ref\_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

As far as I can tell it gets you into group sets 1-5

Modes UI: (5 groups)
5xClicks to select 5 groups ; The light flashes once and turn it off to select Group 1 ; The light flashes 5 times to select Group 5.

  1. Group: Low 150lms > 450 Lms> 1050 Lms
  2. Group: 2lms(<1ma)> 750lms> max 2050lms
  3. Group: 2lms(<1ma)> 150lms> 750lms>max 2050lms
  4. Group: 2lms(<1ma)> 20lms > 150lms > 750lms> 1200lms >Max 2050lms
  5. Group: 2lms(<1ma)> max 2050lms > Strobe> SOS

Probably have to click 8 times first to change from ramping to modes. Once in modes click 5 times to select the group.

8xClicks to enter Modes UI from Ramping UI
8xClicks to enter Ramping UI from Modes UI

But why this is not in the user manual? I don’t understand them why made a nice host and ruin it with the UI and user manual that missing information. Tried the lockout and worked on mine. I will try through the mode sets and measure all levels then extend the review with that info. Thank you!

Lexel I will measure led current in a few days.

See my google tables and compare stock light lumens to measured lumens… Most of them over estimated by manufacturer at least by 10-20. A few has better numbers than factory and some correct. I have the Brinyte PT18 Oathkeeper for test now and first it was made around 1300 lumens instead of 2000. It was a used prototype so it have gone through a lot battery changes. Then I cleaned the threads and contacts and it made 2050 lumens. So if some residue and not clean contacts can cause 40 output loss I’m ok with 10-15% difference but not like the Imalent DT35 made. It was rated 8500 lumens and I got 4500 no matter what I done to it. I complained but not worth the time…
I will not use my time to complain for all lights that I get 10-15% difference. In real life you can’t see that. But 40-50% you can see it. I will try it with some other battery and clean all contacts if that make any difference with SC26 tomorrow.

nice review but not a light im intrested in. I think a saw a comparison review on youtube that you made. very nicely done.

Thank you!

Great review. Of the 5 shown, I have the Wuben, Sofirn and the Emisar D4S. While the D4S is the most powerful, it gets hot to the touch pretty fast in turbo. I like the AUX backlight feature on the D4S and the size in hand as well. Another I would recommend in this category would be the Thrunite TC20. Thanks for your review/comparison. Saves me the time and money on this one. Very well done!