There are plenty reviews of this light, and it’s not new anymore. But i thought I wanted to share my observations on this light anyway
I got this in a GAW here on BLF. Thanks again HaikeLite :heart_eyes:
This is my first XHP35 light, so I was excited to see what kind of performance it could offer.
Given the GAW, I had no idea what type of emitter and color I would get.
I was given a XHP35 HD 5000K. It is also offered in HI versions.
I’m not a fan of the HD emitter. Yes it pumps out ALL THE lumens, but at the cost of horrible tint and rainbow :confounded:
Damn, thats bad :person_facepalming:
So I ordered a new emitter for it. A XHP35 HI C2 30G 3000K warm white.
It’s a fairly easy mod. The MCPCB is being held down by the aluminum reflector. Unsoldered, and reflowed the new emitter onto it.
Boom, 3000K goodness :heart_eyes:
Ceiling shot, old vs. new emitter.
Underexposed shot at full turbo. I was expecting a way lower output. But I must say it’s only in this comparison pic I can sport a difference. Sure it’s obviously a tiny bit tighter hotspot. But now it has an actually useable beam. Awesome
Yes, I’m that guy, that stores flashlights in a drawer lined with sandpaper. So of course the SC26 had to have the same treatment, and some blue GITD tape. B-e-a-utiful.
Ohh that turbo afterglow :heart_eyes:
One major flaw this light has, is the button. That design is…. different. It’s very flimsy, and comes off very easily. So it’s not recommended for EDC use.
My guess is also, why the light has no IP rating. After giving a light a sandpaper rub, I clean it under running water in the sink. After that, the light had taken in so much water that it wouldn’t turn on. So this light will stay indoors, away from water :weary:
It has a ramping UI. The poor mans RampingOS. I mean, it works. but having being spoiled by Narsil/Anduril. It could use some improvements.
The ramping curve is’nt very good. It goes 10-15-20-25-30-35-90-100%. Where other UI’s are more linear and smooth.
In summary, I can’t recommend buying this light. The button design and water ingress is a big dealbreaker.
It’s a pity though, because using it outside, it really is impressive. Given it’s fairly “small” size it performs very well.
EDIT Bonus info: The driver has a very low parasitic drain @ 13uA. With it’s 5000mAh 26650, it would take almost 44 years to drain it :student: