Cheap headlamp for rare use, around 20usd, 18650 or 21700

Other Types of Lights LED Headlamps
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I am looking for upgrade from cheap 3xAAA zoomie headlamps from local store

-I do not request USB charging, but would be nice
-Warmer color, around 5000k, definitely not 6500k
-It should use one 18650 or 21700 battery
-I am not interested about any mods, I just want to use light as it arive

just for the rare use, like few times per year

I was looking on convoy h1, as I had great experience with s2+ and s21a… but reviews on h1 werent very good…

Any suggestions?

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Sofirn makes a great one that would fit the bill

https://sofirnlight.com/collections/flashlights/products/sofirn-sp40-led-headlamp

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Sofirn SP40.

The flashlight is good quality and cheap. I have the 3000K version.

Sofirn specifications:

- Cree XPL 1200lm

- Emitting Color 3000K / 4000K / 5300K

- USB Rechargeable
18650 / 18350 Battery

- Power Indicator

  • Magnet Tail

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33014058575.html

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Smaller the battery, more comfort when wearing tbh. If you do not need long runtimes and can carry a spare battery, get something with 18350. Eagle Eye X1R is the most unpretentious light in that segment in my opinion. If you can grab it with a coupon (if you are not in a hurry) it can drop to 12$. But in any case i would not recommend a 21700 headlamp, it will be too heavy.

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I would say that for occasional use a D10 would be perfect.
Though it would need a LED swap.

Note that it doesn’t include a headband.

And X1R is a hefty light, even with 18350 it’s not very lightweight…

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thanks, I am going to check that sofrin sp40

I do not have any 18350 batteries, and they are very expensive with shipping to slovakia…. Thats why I want 18650
Cheapest way is nkon.nl

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Another vote for SP40 - I bought kit direct from Sofirns site $20.79 shipped to my door (after 10% coupon) but in the 4000K version and came with Sofirn 18650 battery. If Banggood would get it in stock, coupons from various sellers here brings it to $17.xx + shipping (without battery). Its a lot of light for the money. Only draw backs I see, no moonlight mode, not regulated circuit so light gradually dims as voltage reduces, however in real world usage you don’t notice it because the drop is gradual and smooth. Not a hard drop. So not too concerned. Keeps work area lit for a long time.

In addition to specs mentioned above.

  • Nice even beam with decent spill - no weird rings or offensive corona. - probably due to OP reflector.
  • Also it comes with a 18350 Tube if you want to make it even smaller.
  • It also works to run at 250 lumen with an external battery bank if needed for way extended run times and with 18350 tube with no batteries, is a small and light weight if mounted on head with external power supply.
  • Does come with a headband
  • Also comes with pocket clip
  • built in USB charging @0.92A - charges battery to 4.2A as measured after light turned green.

I received an SP40 4000K from Sofirn Direct web site about 2 weeks ago.

I’ve measured on Texas Ace Lumen Tube calibrated with Maukka lights:
Low = 7 Lumens
Med = 65 Lumens
High = 358 Lumens
Turbo = 988 Lumens start up 963 @ 30 sec on freshly charged 30Q

Some others to look at are the D10/D20/D25 - or Sofirns D25S with upgraded emmiters. I just like the SP40 because it can also be used EDC without headband.

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I am finally going to order SP40

4000k or 5300k?

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4000K.

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Ok, ordered from ali

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Im just about sold on getting a sp40 too.
which tint would be best for looking down into water from above? (aquarium cleaning)

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SIL has a decent Aquarium. Salt water fish.
He uses a divers torch. shines from inside tank and says it better.
IE No reflections from glass. you can see any mould etc forming.

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It finally arrived, aaand it works

USB, 4000k, magnet, can be used as EDC

Everything I wanted for 20usd

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Sounds good, I am waiting patiently for an Amazon code from Sofirn. Otherwise should I just buy it direct from Sofirn?

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