It’s a mixed bag. Turbo with the 26800 slightly better than the Samsung 40T, so it draws more than the better 26650’s do. On high and lower it’s got a bit better runtime.
It’s a budget light, slivers in the threads. But it works. XP-L emitter, built in charger, a few modes, good beam, all for $17 with battery. Honestly it sit empty in the desk as an extra charger. Budget lights have moved beyond this level.
I would like a Vapcell style padded zipper case holding 2 cells. Maybe this Page Not Found - Aliexpress.com It’s built for a standard deck of cards 3.5”x2.5” or 89mm x 64mm. Should hold 2 cells and an Olight Universal Magnetic USB Charger.
Here are my lowly (3) 26800 lights. All Astrolux/mateminco. I keep forgetting Convoy has them too! I need to finally try the M3c-u with this battery. I notice what seems like much better battery life, and no visual decrease of power at all. I love this format.
Astrolux FT03 (xhp50 5700k)
Mateminco TK04 (xhp50 5700k)
Astrolux EA01s (xhp50 6500k)
For what its worth, i have also sold (3) 26800 lights which were - (1) Astrolux EA01 xhp50 5700k, (1) Astrolux EA01 sst40 5000k, and (1) Astrolux EA01s sst40 5000k. All three of those had the 26800 tubes and i sold them with the QB26800 to sweeten the deal.
So far i actually think my favorite form factor / feel in hand is the EA01 series. that light feels great with the extra 15mm of handle length. The FT03 also feels great and like it should have been made with this tube. I have another one of those coming in with the tube and the SFN55.2 LED. that should be cool!