PD68 Review: Thorfire S70 - XHP70 Monster

Review is up. Click on pics for full-size.

I meant to have a few physical measurements included, but my digital calipers are missing at the moment…

Thanks for the review I like the driver output settings. It’s got nice throw with flood.

Thank you Pilotdog68 for this review. It looks like a well built light with easy accessible components. I’ll definitely consider this one in my future builds.

I’d definitely be in for a group buy!

Nice review, thanks

Nice review! Thank you.
Really interesting light, and not too expensive either.

So it looks like the XHP series is becoming more popular by the big brands.

The color temp is definitely a cool white, but it’s not too bad. The typical Cree “rainbow” is present, with the spill light being much more blue than the hotspot. The AR lens may be contributing to this too.

Yes, it is a forward clicky.

Btw guys, for more/better pictures take a look at this review on CPF. He clearly has a better camera than me and beautiful lighting conditions.

My own pictures are courtesy of my cell phone, taken on a throw blanket spread across my living-room floor. Lighting is provided by my SP03 in ceiling bounce.

Very professional :slight_smile:

It is going to happen soon. :slight_smile: >>” https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/35973”:https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/35973

Very nice review…looks like it’s pretty moddable.

Need to know Reflector size, driver and mcpcb diameter’s? Also where is the shelf depth in relation to the outside of the head? Something like this…

Yeah I wanted to include that info. Hopefully I can find my calipers today

Great review still hoping to get to use mine this weekend. :frowning:

PD, can you run the 26700’s in this? I can run the Imren 26700’s in the Jax X6 and L2 with the new 2x26650 tube with out those copper washer’s. They pull .8 of an amp more then the Efest 3500 and 4200 in the L2 XHP50 4300k for 8amps, according to the Fluke 36. Get rid of the inner lead holes, around the mcpcb and have a full shelf. It would be nice to know if the reflector is the same size as the Jax X6, I have a couple extra mint smooth reflector’s. :slight_smile: Thanks PD! :beer:

I’m thinking XHP50 (shaved?) and FET driver.

Ok, I found my calipers.

Reflector OD: 67.42mm
Reflector ID: 62mm
Reflector Height: 49mm
Lens: 67.8mm x 3mm
Mcpcb: 31.5mm
Driver: 29.5mm
Driver bay height: 17mm

The internal shelf is right where the head starts to narrow down to meet the section that holds the button. There are 1 or 2 deep fins there, the deepest fins on the light.

Two KK 26700’s are just a tiny bit too long.

Thanks. I don’t have anything on my radar at the moment, so I think I will get into that group buy if it happens. I haven’t gotten involved in one of those in a few years.

Thanks PD, the reflectors are really close, very cool!!! It’ll work!!!

Cool.

I must say, when I saw it I immediately thought the head design looked a lot like the X6.

Does any here have experience with the Olight M3XS‑UT Javelot? If yes… how does the Thorfire compare in these categories:

Throw
Spill
Form Factor

Thx!

LONG LIVE BUDGETLIGHTFORUM!!!