Romisen RC-T601 vs. XinTD C8

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.

Here read this, I hope this will take care of your problems. Welcome to BLF!!!

Ya i searched and found him. Just sent him a PM few minutes ago.
Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.

Your welcome, glad to help.

wow - have heard alot of good things bout them

Hi rikr, I see you compare the output and touch on heat management but could you comment on other aspects? Build quality/feel/grip/size/Runtime/PWM/modes/UI etc, I know it’s a lot to ask but it would be interesting

Thanks for the input. Still not sure which you like better between the XinTD and RC-T601. Sounds like from your post KE-5 > RC-T601 > XinTD… but that they are all VERY close. Plus KE-5 can be kind of a lottery.

Well I’ve just mailed off my LED pill to Erik. Gonna get the Led realigned and the 5 mode no strobe 3.5 amp driver installed as i’ve already noticed flickering in low mode and sometimes it goes down to almost moonlight then back to full power lol. might as well get it swapped out to