Acebeam E70-AL mini-review

[Scallywag]

@pennzy

Is it regulated? Got enough DD lights. Holly molly, Amazon wants 95 bucks. No thanks.

Acebeam wants 75ish and if you poke around BLF there’s 10% codes to be had.

[raccoon]

@stephenk

Quick question - what is the angle of the spill beam?

I'm not sure, but it seems pretty floody.

[netprince]

Nice review, thanks.

For some reason this light seems too big in my opinion.

[raccoon]

@netprince

Nice review, thanks.

For some reason this light seems too big in my opinion.

I think it's a reasonably compact 21700 flashlight.

If that's too big, and maybe it is, then stick to compact 18650 flashlights.

[stephenk]

@Scallywag

@pennzy

Is it regulated? Got enough DD lights. Holly molly, Amazon wants 95 bucks. No thanks.

Acebeam wants 75ish and if you poke around BLF there’s 10% codes to be had.

… and a blatant affiliate link to Acebeam

[stephenk]

@raccoon city

@stephenk

Quick question - what is the angle of the spill beam?

I’m not sure, but it seems pretty floody.

Can you put it up against a wall and measure the angle please?

[raccoon]

@stephenk

Can you put it up against a wall and measure the angle please?

I'm not going to do that, but maybe someone else will.

[pennzy]

@CRC

@pennzy

Is it regulated? Got enough DD lights.

Sorry, newb question here.
Is regulated simply the opposite of direct drive?
Or would regulated refer to a number of different methods that arent direct drive?

Edit: Is regulated synonymous with current controlled?

FET drivers have high initial output, heat and battery drain. Brightness drops steadily as the battery drains. Regulated lights put out a constant brightness until the battery voltage drops to about 3.7 volts on high and then usually steps down to a constant medium level until about 2.8 or 3 volts.

[stephenk]

@pennzy

@CRC

@pennzy

Is it regulated? Got enough DD lights.

Sorry, newb question here.
Is regulated simply the opposite of direct drive?
Or would regulated refer to a number of different methods that arent direct drive?

Edit: Is regulated synonymous with current controlled?

FET drivers have high initial output, heat and battery drain. Brightness drops steadily as the battery drains. Regulated lights put out a constant brightness until the battery voltage drops to about 3.7 volts on high and then usually steps down to a constant medium level until about 2.8 or 3 volts.

Most regulated lights will still have thermal regulation though, so only put out a constant brightness after thermal regulation has balanced.

[zoulas]

This is a nice light. It’s like 20x better than a convoy. Worth the money IMHO.

[stephenk]

@zoulas

This is a nice light. It’s like 20x better than a convoy. Worth the money IMHO.

I think I’ll get one. Similar performance to the Convoy M21C/D, more compact, and looks amazing.

[Rayoui]

@pennzy

Is it regulated? Got enough DD lights. Holly molly, Amazon wants 95 bucks. No thanks.

It’s a boost driver. 6V for XHP70.2; 12V for GT-FC40.

[pennzy]

@Rayoui

@pennzy

Is it regulated? Got enough DD lights. Holly molly, Amazon wants 95 bucks. No thanks.

It’s a boost driver. 6V for XHP70.2; 12V for GT-FC40.

Ah yes, XHP70.2 6volt. How’d I miss that. Thanks.

[LuxWad]

Stephenk, the hotspot is 23.7° and the spill is 84.9°

[raccoon]

@LuxWad

Stephenk, the hotspot is 23.7° and the spill is 84.9°

Thanks, LuxWad!

I'm glad you figured it out.

[stephenk]

@LuxWad

Stephenk, the hotspot is 23.7° and the spill is 84.9°

Thanks for the info. I’ve ordered one. Sustained brightness for size is very impressive.

[ArtieT59]

I love this light!

I really like your review style RC!

Short and to the point and if i didnt own it this would be the review id want to read. I dont need 2,000 words when 200 will do!

I have aluminum gt fc40 3000k and a Stainless Steel xhp70 4000k. and i love them both equally.

[Sillen]

@netprince

Nice review, thanks.

For some reason this light seems too big in my opinion.

There was a post on reddit to the effect that acebeam were working on a smaller form factor of the E70

[pennzy]

@CRC

@Rayoui

@pennzy

Is it regulated? Got enough DD lights. Holly molly, Amazon wants 95 bucks. No thanks.

It’s a boost driver. 6V for XHP70.2; 12V for GT-FC40.

If you see a flashlight with these LED’s, is it safe to assume the light must be using a boost driver?

I am not an expert by any stretch but if it is a single cell light the answer is yes. If it were a 2 series cell light it would be a buck driver. Anyone please correct me if I am wrong.

[Rayoui]

Yes, XHP70.2 can be wired in 6v or 12v configuration. GT-FC40 is always 12v. If it’s a single cell, it has a boost driver.

Two series cells for XHP70.2 could be buck, linear or even direct drive if wired in 6v. Most XHP70.2 lights I’ve seen are set up for 6v operation.