I’m finding it harder to keep track of my review threads. This thread will serve as an index.
List is chronological, with newest at the top.
YLP F15 Falcon – TIR optic zoomy with an XP-L HI – better than a Led Lenser?
Convoy S2+ Triple SST-20 4000K 95CRI
Convoy L21A CULPM1.TG (Osram W2 HX) 300,000cd+
AA Mini Mag is it worth a look in 2021?
Astrolux FT03 – that isn’t a thrower!!!
Bloody Brilliant! Mini Mag AAA LED – 100 Lumens
Astrolux A02 – SST-20 (4000k) – Li-ion 10440
Throwers!! – Maglite, Astrolux, Noctigon, Olight & others
10,000 Lumens!!! – Lumintop FW21 Pro
Maglite ML25LT – is it any good?
Multi LED or single LED – which is better?
Convoy vs Astrolux C8 comparison – XP-G3 vs Nichia vs XHP50.2
Noctigon KR1 pocket thrower with Osram W2 LED
Astrolux MF01 MINI vs FourSevens MMU – Review
Teekland Glare Headlight 1825A
TEEKLAND 5W XML T6 + COB 850LM
Square beam light – Bushnell T300L HD
Rofis G01 Weaponlight Series XP-G2 CR123a
Rofis TR10 XP-L HI mini angle and tube flashlight
Rofis TR18 XP-L HI angle and tube flashlight
H4 (HB2/9003) Car headlight XM-L2 – quick review inc 7 inch round lamp
Convoy S2+ 18650 – XM-L2 T6-3B 7135*8
Zeusray FL05518 Domed & De-Domed Comparison
Convoy S4 Nichia219B & 3amp Qlite
Lumintop SD20 XM-L2 side switch EDC
XB-D Trustfire Z8 vs a SK68 XR-E
Tank007 PA01 and PA02 1xAAA clicky
DQG Tiny 18650 XM-L2 Review & Comparison
POP lite T33 (BEAM shots added) a Led Lenser clone/copy/alternative
A8 BLF Edition – 1×26650 – XM-L T6 NW
Updated, two reviews of Teekland products from Tmart.
My Torch & Flashlight Reviews
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Notable Reviews:
Convoy S2+ | Zeusray Domed & De-Domed Comparison | Maglite XL200 | Rofis TR18 XP-L HI angle and tube flashlight | H4 (HB2/9003) Car headlight XM-L2 | A8 BLF Edition
So I’ve spent some time with the Ceilingbounce App and have measured the Lux/throw of many of my torches. Obviously please don’t take these figures as absolute, although I did try to calibrate against some known ANSI FL1 lights. And a few have been pretty close to the claimed specs.
However the below should serve as a relative reference between different setups as they have all been tested as consistently as I could make it. It has helped me understand some of my mods and torch models better. And likely to influence me in my future mods and purchases.
My Torch & Flashlight Reviews
My YouTube channel
Notable Reviews:
Convoy S2+ | Zeusray Domed & De-Domed Comparison | Maglite XL200 | Rofis TR18 XP-L HI angle and tube flashlight | H4 (HB2/9003) Car headlight XM-L2 | A8 BLF Edition
Thanks for sharing Chicken-D
thumbs up!!
I’m really enjoying my UF-1504 build its not a candela-retina scorcher like yours. I’m FET driving an XPL-HI with Efest purple 26650 IMR.
How well does the 1504 handle the added length from the 21700? Is it close to crushing it?
This is the cell correct? I didn’t realize 21700 cells are 1/2~1/4 the price of 26650. My cells are 2-3 years old, and I’m thinking this is the way to go. I dont mind DIY-ing an adapter sleeve or using O-rings.
https://www.batteryjunction.com/samsung-40t-21700-battery.html?gclid=Cjw...
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The cap screwed on fine, didn’t notice any crushing. Yeah I couldn’t believe the 21700’s where cheaper than the 26650’s.
My Torch & Flashlight Reviews
My YouTube channel
Notable Reviews:
Convoy S2+ | Zeusray Domed & De-Domed Comparison | Maglite XL200 | Rofis TR18 XP-L HI angle and tube flashlight | H4 (HB2/9003) Car headlight XM-L2 | A8 BLF Edition
What distance did you measure the UF-1504 at?
Light Reviews
Cheap Flashlight Durability Test
Ekoras R7 review
Multiband radio review
YouTube Reviews
Astrolux FT03 Luminus SFT40 Beamshots
Luminus SFT-40 test output + candela tested
Ekoras S21 Review
Scratch builds
6th Annual Old Lumens Scratch build entry
7th annual Old Lumens scratch build entry
So, I’ve built a Mk 1 lightbox to estimate Lumen output. I’m using the Ceilingbounce App for all readings. I’ve used some ANSI FL1 lights to calibrate the app. These lights also made very close matches on the Lux/Cd readings above.
Obviously these lumen ratings should not be used to compare directly with manufacture claims, although I’m please to see quite a few lights seem to align very nicely in terms of output and throw.
Low output lights (sub 100 lumen) and especially AAA seem to record lower than expected numbers. I found the same with the throw cd readings on these lights also. However their ‘relative’ brightness can still be compared to other lights on the list.
My Torch & Flashlight Reviews
My YouTube channel
Notable Reviews:
Convoy S2+ | Zeusray Domed & De-Domed Comparison | Maglite XL200 | Rofis TR18 XP-L HI angle and tube flashlight | H4 (HB2/9003) Car headlight XM-L2 | A8 BLF Edition
The Osram W1 in your UF-1504 is the CSLNM1.TG (1mm X 1mm) correct?
Are you FET direct driving it with the samsung 40T cell? In this scenario you can only leave it on for short bursts… correct? Any issues with cooking the LED?
thanks again
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