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…
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.
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.
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.