Is there a real difference or are the two flashlights basically the same thing?
I was searching online…. Looks like for the most part, there’s no one selling the convoy x3 currently?
Would both these lights be considered the best choice for an under $40 near 1000 lumen torch? They look pretty versatile considering they’ll run on three AAA, 18650 or 26650.
Besides my keychain itp a3 was running an efest imr 10440 , this would be my only other light (I know, famous last words. Lol!)
The X3 is a great light if you want to run AA or maybe 26650. If you want to run 18650 I think you’d find a C8 a better bet. The C8 being lighter, slimmer and less bulky.
That said the X3 feels a bit like a cut down Maglite (size wise), which is no bad thing.
As you can choose tint and driver modes. Personally I would also suggest you opt for Neutral White, as it makes things look the proper colour and is much nicer to use than CW if you are in green countryside areas.
I like the fact that is has the LD-25 driver in it now,
they are 5$ alone, HKJ testet it: direct link doesn’t work because of spaces so search it here: Index of led driver tests
So it has no PWM in all modes wich is nice. Means also no driver whine.
Now the question is what brand of 26650. Simon said to get king kongs…
He was current a bit wishy washy on whether the newest x3 will take protected cells. He said max length is 69.5. Protected kk are 69.75. But other protected 26650s are shorter. But they are usually ultrafire, trustfire, etc.
What about efest 26650s ?
I suppose just go for the king kongs?
As long as I don’t over discharge them, they should be fine, right?
I mean it’s not like my nitecore i4 is gonna hurt a 4000+mah battery with 750ma max current, eh?
