Review: Small Sun ZY-T08 2 x 18650 (Parallel)

[agenthex]

@CheapThrills

@agenthex

@BanglaBob

Many thanks for the review. I think you’ve whet a few appetites ’round here :bigsmile:

Just wondering…How do you think this might compare with the SMALL SUN ZY-T16 The head looks to be the exact same one but the batteries (26650) are in series instead.

Good observation. Personally I’m not fan of 26650 since the cells have hardly more capacity, and less compatible with anything else (incl chargers). The shorter design also have some advantages.

Too bad this light doesn’t have the better tint of the T13. Too many really cool white throwers, but still tempting.

Sorry, but where is the ZY-T13 available with neutral tinted emitter?

Not neutral, but slightly better tint. Like 1D vs 1A.

[BanglaBob]

Excuse my noob-ness , but why is this light rated at 7.2 - 9v ?
If the batteries are in parallel, shouldn’t the rating be up to 4.5v ??
Am I missing something here?

[cainn]

You’re not missing anything. The listing has to be in error on this point.

[Silverbolt]

Finally got mine today! I compared it to the lights that I have, and its brighter and out throws my TMART UltraFire HD2010, and T13 (same size hotspot). It almost beats my UF-V6. If I removed the white plastic piece, it would probably have an identical throw to my UF-V6!

[garrybunk]

Yeah! Mine should be delivered later today! I had mine shipped to my work and tracking showed an "attempted delivery - business closed" result. I've got my new protected Panasonic 3100's from KumaBear here at the office charging up beside me so I'm ready! Oh, and I did eventually get my diffusion film order too (although the guy sent it to my home address so I had some explaining to do to the wife!).

BetweenRides - you ever get yours?

-Garry

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

@Silverbolt

Finally got mine today! I compared it to the lights that I have, and its brighter and out throws my TMART UltraFire HD2010, and T13 (same size hotspot). It almost beats my UF-V6. If I removed the white plastic piece, it would probably have an identical throw to my UF-V6!

Now did you 2010 lovers hear that?

[rikr]

@ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS

@Silverbolt

Finally got mine today! I compared it to the lights that I have, and its brighter and out throws my TMART UltraFire HD2010, and T13 (same size hotspot). It almost beats my UF-V6. If I removed the white plastic piece, it would probably have an identical throw to my UF-V6!

Now did you 2010 lovers hear that?

Well that’s not how mine shows it… My TMART UltraFire HD2010 beats my T08

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

@rikr

@ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS

@Silverbolt

Finally got mine today! I compared it to the lights that I have, and its brighter and out throws my TMART UltraFire HD2010, and T13 (same size hotspot). It almost beats my UF-V6. If I removed the white plastic piece, it would probably have an identical throw to my UF-V6!

Now did you 2010 lovers hear that?

Well that’s not how mine shows it… My TMART UltraFire HD2010 beats my T08

You must have got the weaker one.

[cainn]

@ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS

Now did you 2010 lovers hear that?

With all due respect to Silverbolt, all he offered was some casual commentary. There are too many variables that haven’t been defined and addressed. Current readings, lux readings, battery condition, beam shots etc are all absent. Some people have under-performing HD2010’s. At least one other member has said the opposite as well.

I might buy this light at some point and find out for myself, but I’m not exactly eager to double up on throwers in the same performance ballpark. Anything new would have to stand out.

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

@cainn

@ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS

Now did you 2010 lovers hear that?

With all due respect to Silverbolt, all he offered was some casual commentary. There are too many variables that haven’t been defined and addressed. Current readings, lux readings, battery condition, beam shots etc are all absent. Some people have under-performing HD2010’s. At least one other member has said the opposite as well.

I might buy this light at some point and find out for myself, but I’m not exactly eager to double up on throwers in the same performance ballpark. Anything new would have to stand out.

Well at least we have one that has said otherwise and in favor of the T08. That’s all I was pointing out. Nothing more and nothing less.

[BetweenRides]

Garry: My status still says processed through Sort Facility in HK, has since 10/24. Ordered on 10/11. I'm not sure what's going on with HK Post lately, very frustrating. A 10/22 order from FF went through Singapore and was in ISC NY by Saturday. Luck of the draw I guess.

[cainn]

@ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS

Well at least we have one that has said otherwise and in favor of the T08. That’s all I was pointing out. Nothing more and nothing less.

It’s all good ILF. All this “my flashlight could kick your flashlights ass in a fight” stuff is amusing anyway.

As long as you understand that the HD2010 rules so much that it could survive re-entry after being ejected from the ISS, and still be pumping out lumens after subsequently sinking to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, we’ll get along OK.

[garrybunk]

@cainn

With all due respect to Silverbolt, all he offered was some casual commentary. There are too many variables that haven’t been defined and addressed. Current readings, lux readings, battery condition, beam shots etc are all absent. Some people have under-performing HD2010’s. At least one other member has said the opposite as well.

I have an HD2010 I could compare my incoming ZY-T08 to, however it's currently dead and awaiting a U3 and KD V2 3.74A driver (2 extra 350mA AMC's) transplant. Probably won't be a fair comparison. Then again, I could do the resistor mod on the ZY-T08 and then compare them.

-Garry

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

Yea I have swimmed to the bottom of the Mariana Trench a few times just to say I did. LOL!

[raccoon]

@ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS

Yea I have swimmed to the bottom of the Mariana Trench a few times just to say I did. LOL!

ILF, next time you explore the Mariana Trench see if you can find my Enlan EL-01B from DiscoveryBargain that never showed up.

Take my word for it, or follow this link if think I'm kidding: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/1596#comment-33655 :p

[BanglaBob]

I have no doubt that the T08 is one heckuva bargain (just look at the price ! :heart_eyes: ).
But I already have the STL-V2 which kicks out about 48Kcd, I believe. My next thrower will have to double that, at least !
Better yet, something in the region of 130+ Kcd

[Lumatic]

It just may have the fastest strobe on a $30 light out there. On that one I bet no contest!

[Electroman187]

I have received my T08 and I’m definitely impressed with it. It feels solid, well-machined, good finish, etc… I’m very happy with it. It definitely beats my Marsfire STL-V2 wannabe in every aspect imaginable. Very good value for 26 beans.

[garrybunk]

@Lumatic

It just may have the fastest strobe on a $30 light out there. On that one I bet no contest!

You mean what I call "heart attack inducing strobe"? I've wondered why they make the strobe so fast, but I guess it is more "tactical" that way. I actually like a slower strobe or even a beacon, but I'd still prefer it be hidden.

-Garry

[apt323]

@garrybunk

@Lumatic

It just may have the fastest strobe on a $30 light out there. On that one I bet no contest!

You mean what I call “heart attack inducing strobe”? I’ve wondered why they make the strobe so fast, but I guess it is more “tactical” that way. I actually like a slower strobe or even a beacon, but I’d still prefer it be hidden.

-Garry

My vote is for all strobes to be hidden my Fenix TK21 has hidden strobe. You have hold the side button down then it goes to strobe. It strobes for like 3 seconds or so then does a beacon for the same amount of time then rootates between them. I would like it that way if all of them did that! Oh well guess you cant have everything when you get cheap lights.

Edit - did you ever get your light Garry?