is 18650 the brightest torch I can get?

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Hi I am new to the world of torch.

Hope to get a impressive showoff light bugeted at around 40 buck.

Previously I bought a quark aa x 2 and it was not impressive. Actually I have little use of the show light except to on it for 1-2 mins to admire the power of technology.

Can anyone recommend me one? As I live in asia I prefer dx or ebay or even taobao. Thanks a lot

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I bought the HD 2010 from Tmart for around $32. It takes a 18650 or a 26650.

Beamshot from the HD 2010. Illuminated building is not less than 60 meters away.

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Hmmm...lumens per dollar...I'd say the Trustfire TR-3T6 for around $25 these days is a bargain. If you can get a SkyRay/FandyFire King for $40 on sale somewhere grab it!

For a single cell light a XinTD C8 w/U3 emitter from I-O at around $30 is a fantastic light. Any good C8 style with XM-L will be a blaster. Ultrafire or the KD house brand are super bright and less than $20.

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In addition to the great suggestion of an HD2010, there is also the SS ZY-T13, the SS ZY-T08, the UF-V3...the list could go on and on.

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Thanks JohnnyMac, I never realized there was such a wide range of choices these days.

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Thanks all.

Is 18650 the most powerful battery one can put in torch?

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If by “powerful” you mean highest power density, then yup.

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So far the best stock single 18650 thrower I have seen/own is the eagletac g25c2, Mark 2, but it's kind of pricey... almost as much can be had for half the price.

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26650?

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18650 isnt a torch for starters, and no it is not the brightest :stuck_out_tongue:

but you can get a 120W HID torch now that is the brightest if thats what you mean.

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I guess what he means is: An 18650 isn’t a torch - it’s a cell (or as you mistakenly said, a battery). So probably no need to get up on that high horse :slight_smile:

Cheers

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maybe someone needs to read up on safety of lion cells first before pointing fingers. glad someone knows i am giving good constructive criticism. and no its NOT just another device, gotta treat lions with respect unlike AA akalines … infact any rechargable battery is a hazard.

do your research before purchase a lion type torch be informed.

especially the bright ones that use multiple cells. i only keep certain cells for certain torches and make sure its balanced.