Astrolux FT03 XHP50.2 Test

Yea same i love my stock FT03 i will end up buying Another one that is a XHP50.2 edition its ao much fun.

With the dedomed SST40 it throws great 340kcd and is so bright and most importantly its very competitively priced thus belongs on every BLF members to buy list.

Black liitokalas.

Yeah, I grabbed one of the mateminco branded lights to keep stock and messed with the ft03 I got first.

Nice review Chris
Lovin my stock FT03
In search of a good 26650 too - Aus isn’t a happy hunting ground

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/BEq2by4

These are quite decent. These are 10A and are what I bundle with the Astrolux FT03 in my online store. You don’t want to have a higher drain cell with the SST40

Did you just shoot Mateminco a message on AliExpress? I really need another centering ring (or two) and hopefully they can provide them…

My favorite part is where every one calls me a liar for saying the XHP50.2 can’t do 4k lumens lol.

I will upload another beam shots only video in a few days. The beam profile on this setup is perfect even better than the L6 and S70. But i do prefer the L6/S70 because of the extra run time given on that format.

I want to buy another FT03 but i have to chose between buying a new set of pliers Channellocks made in the USA or one of these lights. Sigh!

Buy a Set of knipex cresent pliers

I have a set of NWS pliers but i wanted one for electronics only so i don’t get grease every where. I found these Channellocks for a good price they seem decent? The Channellocks are also VDE rated.

The Knipex have dropped price a bit.

Why don’t you want a high drain cell? Will it damage the led in some way? I’m currently running a 35a 26650.

She’ll be right the SST40 is okay in this setup. I use the same Littokala cells as i do with the XHP50.2. Either that or my Samsung 25r.

I’m using an efest 50a continuous discharge 35a.this shouldn’t hurt the stock ft03 SST40? I love my ft03 and wouldn’t want to kill it to soon

I stick to 10A max 26650 cells for the SST40 version. Some have reported 9+ Amps on Turbo which is too high the the SST40. There’s a chance you’ll shorten it’s life

I don’t see the availability of ordering a driver on their store site on aliexpress.

Do you know what is the bin on the SST40, N4 or N5? And what is the bin of the 5700K XHP50.2 they use, J4 or K2?

Nah it will be fine! My Littokala cells are just as high drain i think. So far no one has killed a SST40 by over amperage unless it was on the test bench. A bunch of us have killed many by trying to dedome them or even slicing the domes far more dangerous.

This is a beam shot only video. I am surprised how bright the S70 is with a resistor mod.

I bought some 3v XHP50.2 from Aliexpress any one used this seller before? Seems legit the MCPCBs looks like the ones used at Fasttech?
XHP50.2

I’ve been looking into them myself, probably from Cutter. Shame about the cold white on AE though. Planning on converting S11 to eswitch, just need to find appropriate driver….

Hello guys, I am new to this forum. I am into flashlights for some time, so I decided to join this forum to learn something new, and to share my experiences with you…

Speaking of astrolux ft03,I have a question. I bought ft03 with sst40 and decided to dedome it using slicing method. I am not quite satisfied, I liked it more with the dome on. I want to reflow new led. I am in dilemma between sst40 and xhp50.2 . What do you suggest based on your experiences with these leds in this flashlight ?? Thanks in advance

I got the xhp50 yesterday. It rocks. I can not believe the output and the throw.
Better throw than the Convoy L6 or the S70S
More PERCEIVED light than the Q8 or SP36