Review / Comparison: P60 Drop-In Round-Up and XM-L Shootout

Gosh Foy, what an EPIC thread!! I can only imagine how long this took. Thx so much for the time and effort!

Thanks for taking the time to do this shootout, that’s a lot of drop ins to sample. At one point I think I have owned every one of those drop ins you tested, most were sold or stripped for parts. With the exception of Vinz masterpiece, that thing is in a whole different league than anything else in this test.I am really glad you like the customs I made for you. Now that the U3s and the XPG-2s are out I am going to have to send you a couple more to play with.

Thanks for doing this shoot out.Perfect timing since i just received two L2M

host and a complete L2N with a U2. My first P60's.

Thanks for the shootout Foy. Bookmarked for future reference. One thing I’ll mention about P60 dropins is I love the floody beam profile especially with OP reflectors. Excellent for cycling and with small hosts they’re good for helmet mounting. I was using my 3A Int-outdoor 3C dropins x2 the other night and the beam profile was fantastic and really nice on the eyes with the 3C tint, probably my new favourite combination. They’re more than just versatile and convenient, they’re downright practical depending on your requirements.

Very nice compilation, Foy! Thanks for sharing this. I rarely cary a P60 anymore, but I still have a softspot for one. One of these days I'll get around to making a worthy drop-in for it.

nice thread! i might have to try out the manafont modules when i get a L2, E1320 sounds like good stuff too

Thank you very much for sharing Foy!

Awesome thread, Foy!

It must have taken you forever to do this shootout. Keep up the good work. :)

Foy,

Fantastic review, thanks for all your hard work. I must say that the Vinz drop-in is as you say “state-of-the-art” today in drop-ins. It would seem that it can match the reveared MalKoff M60/61 for durability and push the outer limits of lumens. Yeah the price isn’t budget but its good to know that it exists. BTW, I have one of the very early MF XM-L 3 speed drop-ins, that batch came w/ a very sweet neutral white emitter that is still my #2 go-to light. Keep those updates coming.

As always, Foy, that was great. Thanks so much for taking the time.

Wow Foy, what an absolutely wonderful reviews this one is. Love it. Thanks for the hard works!

That Vinz Foy edition P60... whooaaaaa.

Fantastic thread Foy,this is the ultimate reference thread for p60 modules,thanks for taking the time to do it.The vinz module is an incredible piece and I would love one,little pricey but you get what you pay for.This is the go-to thread for noobs and seasoned flashaholics alike.

Very comprehensive Roundup, thanks for that 8)

I love my “Vinz MD26E”.
Mine is driven at 2.8 Amp but still brighter than my Manfont XM-L Drop-In with nearly 3.5 Amp, an indicator for the awesome heat management.
Here’s just a bit eye candy

Most fun read. Well done :bigsmile:

Thanks for the P60 information and excellent reviews. I can see some of my P60 UV modules getting some bright light companions.

Can we perhaps get some outdoor shots showing the difference beam pattern, flood, throw between a normal P60 (lets say the Manafont) and the Vinz?

So you run the Vinz without the lens in the head? What about water getting in?

+1

Like Match, I’m not often doing EDC with a P60.

But, P60 lights are still great for the day bag due to their flexibility. LOTs of good backup potential with several different LEDs, lenses, and batteries in the pack.

+2 on all accounts! 8)