I have the S70 (with clear button voltage indicator) and it’s been very impressive and trouble-free for the last few months. That said, I’m still watching this thread to see how the final product performs. I doubt such a small difference in reflector size (especially OP) will show a difference. I do like the full, un-tapered fins on the S70, and the “blocky” head, which subjectively may not be as attractive to some - but it definitely manages the XHP70 heat well.
My thoughts on all of the things brought up here and what I know…
Does the Thorfire come with more extras?
Yes, the S70 does come with a few more extras. Are those extras useful to me? Not so far…maybe someday, but not likely and if the need ever does arise they can be had for a dollar or two.
The S70 comes with a sturdy strap if you want to carry over your shoulder. I’ve tried using it and found it completely impractical, bordering on ridiculous and it just clinks around and gets in the way if you’re actually trying to use the flashlight. That said, if someone wants to carry a honkin huge flashlight like a purse more power to ’em. The L6 does not have an attachment point for a sling.
The L6 doesn’t come with 18650 adapters for good reason. It is not wise to use 18650 cells in a setup like this. It would drain them far too quickly. The L6 does not have SOS. This was intentional. It was my idea not to have it actually so if you’re not happy about that you can blame me. Personally I’ve never found it to be anything but a nuisance but that’s just my opinion.
Thorfire is a marketing company. I’m not saying extras aren’t cool but I prefer extras like stock spring bypasses, better mode spacing and the inclusion of both a tactical ring and hidden ring.
Excuse me Miguel but you comparing capacity with light output. And this numbers are in mA at the L6 correctly but also not comparable to lumens.
J-Dub can you correct in the OP? there is also mAh written not mA
I created this thread for the L6 five months ago. Your first post in this thread was today and you open with “I do not understand the much excitement with this flashlight. In my opinion the Thorfire S70 is better”. You are welcome to your opinion of course but there are better ways to start a friendly conversation.
The S70 is a solid light. No doubt about it. However, I am still very excited about the L6 and can’t wait to have one in my hands. There is no way to do a side-by-side until a few of us actually have both lights. I don’t wish to get into a debate about this. Let’s just wait and see what the L6 has to offer. This is after all the L6 thread…
Ok, I think it’s perfect. It is the thread of the Convoy L6 and perhaps it is not fair to talk about other flashlight. Only say that this has become a debate because all of you responded to my message. A greeting.
LOL. Nobody is claiming perfection. Lights should be compared and I have no problem with comparing the S70 to the L6 as they are similar in several ways. It’s a big part of what BLF does so well but you can’t truly compare two lights when one has been on the market for several months and the other is just being released. A true comparison is not yet possible but within a few weeks we’ll have a better idea how these lights stack up against each other. Aside from performance and output most of the rest just falls down to preference. I think both lights will have their fans and some fans will prefer one over the other but even now I think it’s safe to say both will offer a very good value and a lot of lumens per dollar.
The number one reason why I don’t buy a light, is all the irritating blinky and flashy modes. I own the S 70 and all of the extras in the box didn’t do much for me. I will never use the shoulder strap. I don’t like colored buttons. If I need to replace an O-ring I will use something better than what came with the light. I have never needed to replace a glass lens but have replaced a few scratched up plastic ones. Other than that the S 70 is one of my favorites. The L6 is clearly a better looking light though. Won’t have much else to say about it till I have one.
L6 wins beauty contest hands down! :heart_eyes: Naked (clear anodized) will be hotter than :smiling_imp: (the suns surface!) :innocent: “J-Dub” you da !!!
The L6 does not have an attachment point for a sling.
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