Now THIS is big: Keygos? 7 x XML and 3 x 26650 IMR

Thanks for the information!

Measured or by eye?

You seriously are over-parenting your kids - I’m 17 myself and my parents don’t mind my little collection of lights, never did (or even thought of doing) any silly stuff with them, such as blinding people, car drivers etc. :stuck_out_tongue:

I think you missed my point. :)

They are not flashaholics (at least not yet) and not interested in checking / matching cell voltages. Giving them a multi cell light would simply be too dangerous.

Edit: Let me rephrase: Giving a multi cell light to anyone not interested in checking voltages would be too dangerous. (IMHO)

parenting advice from a 17 year old...lmao

Well, I’m pretty sure I know better what people of my age are like than ones who are way above my age :slight_smile:

Also that wasn't a parenting advice ;)

exactly 1 week very fast shipping

by eye

Ok. Thanks!

I always get strange results from my equipment like 5.95A from J12 with 2 cells on high, so my reading is not reliable.

Hey oatmanutd, can you also tell me how the retailer shipped it, was it in a box and then placed in a plastic shipping envelope, did it arrive in perfect condition or was there any damage to it. What is your general impressions of the light? Thanks.

Some of the users on the German forum posted a 1.5A draw at tailcap! So it isn't very bright. But of course, he might have a lemon

I got mine today and I am quite disappointed. The Trustfire TR-J12 is clearly brighter.

The Dry and the TR-J12 have about the same brightness. The TR-J12 has the bigger spot and is visibly brighter than the Keygos.

If you have to decide for one light, then buy the Trustfire or the Dry (or both) but not the Keygos unless you want to
change the driver anyway.

Good to have you here, lumenhunter.

That's very disappointing to hear to say the least. I suppose the only thing to do is figure out if a better driver can be installed in it, and assuming it's also able to deal with greater heat generation. Since I've been looking to purchase my first 26650 capable light, I'd say the Trustfire TR-J12 is the way to go.

Thanks LumenHunter for chiming in.

Anyone else get one of these and\or do some testing? Can't live up to their claims, but I'm interested nonetheless. Ordered a Trustfire TR-J12, more trustworthy :-p Still..

Hi

Got my TR-J12 today. Compared it against the Keygos x7. Both with fresh eagletac 3x 18650 3100mah.

The spill is wider on the Tr J12 and equally as bright. The hotspot is slightly brighter on the Tr-J12 and similar in size.

I like the TR J12 more now. The claimed Keygos 8500 lumens is a let down compared to the trustfire 4500 lumen.

You don't need both, the Trustfire will do.

Hope this helps.

Awesome, Thanks :)

Got it yesterday. First impressions are "not so positive":

Pros:
- screw-in pill with long threads
- seemingly good thermal transfer
- the included cells do work without magnets or similar spacers
- cells seem to be protected (even though not mentioned in the wrapper??)

Cons:
- cells are too long for the light (have to loosen all parts a bit, maybe 5-10mm in total!!)
- seriously underdriven (TC current 1.75A with 3x26650 -> <0.75A / emitter -> ~2000 emitter lumens - good for longer runtimes though)
- problems working with 2x18650 / 2x26650 (doesn't always stay on when high / med - low is ok)
- included cells were not matched at all (3.72 ... 3.98V)
- many small dents in head
- bezel was badly scratched on one side (~1cm wide, through ano, bare aluminum visible)
- included charger is slooooow (0.5A for both)

any pictures?

Not yet, sorry. (Didn't have any spare time today, too busy with other stuff )