Romisen RC-T601 vs. XinTD C8

SHININGBEAM.COM HAS IT.

I don't have any U2 XM-L's yet. For that price I would have grabbed that Romisen, but I was hoping it would have been available in a NW tint. I'll keep it on the list for now.

http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-113/***NEW***-Romisen-RC-dsh-T601-II/Detail

I've ordered the new Romisen model from Shiningbeam (already shipped!). The only cells I have are 18650 TF Protected 2400, which I've had for a couple of years and I'm fairly sure they aren't fakes. Is it worth going for a different cell - lots of good reviews on here for Panasonic and XTAR - recommendations welcomed.

So which of these is the better bird? I'm considering both.

I just ordered the XinTD... mainly because I hate the cigar grip rings on the Romisen and I want a NW emitter without strobes, high PWM and 3 modes.

And how do these stack up against the c108 Fandy from DX?

Sorry to bother, Jeansy, but which one has better tint, invisible PWM... Xin or Romi?

Just got the Romisen RC-T602, definitely the brightest light I have. Makes my Klarus XT11 look like it’s run on AA. Mine has five modes and rated at 1000 lumens. Still runs on one 18650.

Wow, but how does it throw? And is the beam profile significantly different than standard C8s? Do you have the T601? How does it fair against that? Also, what about the 980L, Trustfire X8, or TK35? I'm told the T601 can smoke them.

Had a bad experience with the romisen RC-T601 U2. Got one with a way off centre LED, almost touches the reflector. Asked the seller for a replacement
and he told me “it’s a budget light what do you expect, return it and take the refund to buy something better” lol Great way to stand behind your product Shiningbeam.

Guess i will go for a XinTD 8

Rick has both of these lights. Maybe he will give his thoughts.

Only just saw this mate, I meant the XinTD. As ILF has pointed out that his friend owns both of these I’d see what he has to say, I only own the XinTD so maybe accused of biased but judging by info I believe what I said is correct

No prob, Jeansy. Thanks :wink:

Brian told you that? :open_mouth:

I just got my XinTD... what a perfect light... butter smooth tailcap threads... even un-lubed... can tailstand perfectly... very clear lens and reflector... perfectly centered emitter... very,very nice tint (NW).... it just screams quality all over... very throwy for a C8, but still usable spill... nice high PWM (undetectable)... landslides better than my cheapo KD C8(XM-L) and my Ebay C8 (XR-E)... it gets the "Vectrex Seal of Approval" overall.

Would love to hear his thoughts. Trying to decide between the two, and it seems owners of each stand behind what they have. Really would love to hear from someone who has both.

Welcome to the club, toade!

Unfortunately yes.
I’ve decided to keep it and take the star off and realign it. Was cheaper to buy new thermal paste then it was to ship back cause i’m in Canada.

Wow, I am surprised to hear that out of Brian. I’ve never had a problem from them, sorry to hear that. You could send it to E1320 another guy on here just sent his to Erik and is very pleased.

Ok to the lights I just got the XinTD C8 V3 XM-L I chose the 2 mode CW which says 910 Lumen
It does throw good and is a nice bright white color. I got my last KE-5 out to compare it to last night which pulls 3.55 amps and they are pretty close, the tight hot spot of the KE-5 edged out for the win up close but the KE-5 get’s alot hotter to hold when the XinTD stayed cool/warm
Here’s a link where I got my KE-5 for $19.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1300-Lumens-CREE-XM-L-XML-T6-LED-Flashlight-Torch-KE5-/400294678074?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item5d336c0e3a
I hope I was some help, My new KE-5 and RC-T601 II is very close to call…

That does sound like a good idea, i’ve just never heard of E1320. I’m pretty new to this site.
But i am interested in getting it centre. I think i might destroy it trying to get that paste off.