NEED a budget single 26650 flooder

Sidney_Stratton · 2019-04-26T20:03:34.000Z

Confusing as there are 3 versions: SP33 w/ XHP-50 (Gearbest) and may be 5300-5700º; Ali Store XHP-50.2 (flipchip, no bonding wires) to which Sofirn made an update to their ‘newer’ version (V.2) which is ~5700º K.
Best you deal directly with Sofirn Store

Sidney_Stratton · 2019-04-26T20:28:58.000Z

I should add; have a JKK03 (same XHP-70.2 emitter - same driver/interface) but driven with 3 x 18650s and used as a power bank. Excellent machining and design. All the detailed nuances. The biggest difference is the Jin Heng does not step down in turbo mode. So much mass to dissipate the heat. The Sofirn has this redundant timed (2 minutes) step down regardless of their ATR (Advanced Temperature Regulation). The detailing and the overall look / feel of the JKK is better (my judgement).

If you plan on using outdoors, a higher CCT will give more ‘punch’. Again, subjective opinion. I tend to take out my 6000º + lights more often than the the 5000º

Lightbringer · 2019-04-26T20:52:00.000Z

Jaxman Z1. Aspheric, wonderfully bright even blanket of light.

Th558 · 2019-04-26T22:32:38.000Z

I’m looking for something more compact though. It has to use a 26650 cause I’m gna have a spare one after I buy a pair for my FT03.

Edit: just had a look at the Nightwatch NS22. It’s a 21700 light but I think I might get it.

argi · 2019-04-26T22:38:23.000Z

Jaxman Z1 comes in 1 cell and 2 cell version.

malkoff_junkie · 2019-04-26T23:09:58.000Z

PM, sent.

LarryLumens · 2019-04-26T23:38:32.000Z

I want to buy both of these lights. I am buying the Convoy 1st because Simon does not use glue and has interesting LED/Driver options. After I build the perfect Convoy, I will still get the Sofirn because of the side switch. Sofirn does a good job and is a must for any collection.

Th558 · 2019-04-27T00:43:40.000Z

Nightwatch NA40SE seems great. Lots of output and much higher regulated than the E07. Tint is quite cool tho.

Di_Joker · 2019-04-27T08:12:12.000Z

Th558:

Nightwatch NA40SE seems great. Lots of output and much higher regulated than the E07. Tint is quite cool tho.

In 1000Lm mode it will quickly heat up.

Sofirn SP33 XHP50.2 color temps: 6000-6500k. This is the official answer Sofirn. And this is confirmed by paired comparisons.

JKK70 It has a deep reflector, so hotspot will be wide but the side illumination is a bit narrower than SP33

S11 has an average mode of about 750Lm, but a rich selection of color temperatures. Perhaps a pill construction removes heat a little worse, but I have not seen direct comparisons.

Sofirn should hurry with the provision of a choice of color temperatures, it is an important competitive advantage.

Th558 · 2019-04-29T11:35:30.000Z

Di_Joker:

Th558:

Nightwatch NA40SE seems great. Lots of output and much higher regulated than the E07. Tint is quite cool tho.

In 1000Lm mode it will quickly heat up.

Really? If my calculations are correct the SP33 and NA40SE should both be using a bit under 6 watts at 1000 lumens.

Di_Joker · 2019-04-29T12:21:54.000Z

Th558:

Di_Joker:

Th558:

Nightwatch NA40SE seems great. Lots of output and much higher regulated than the E07. Tint is quite cool tho.

In 1000Lm mode it will quickly heat up.

Really? If my calculations are correct the SP33 and NA40SE should both be using a bit under 6 watts at 1000 lumens.

I have not had the opportunity to test the Nightwatch NA40SE. I will give other results of tests, maybe they will give data for analysis: 24°C of the medium

Sofirt C8F 3*XP-L(990Lm) – 58°C 20 minutes later. And (650Lm) 50°C 20 minutes later.
Sofirt SP33 1*XHP50.2(1000Lm) – 41°C 20 minutes later and 47°C 60 minutes later.
BLF Q8 4*XP-L(~1100Lm “Group6-Mid2”) – 47°C 20 minutes later.
Acebeam EC65 4*XHP35HI (800Lm) – 52°C 20 minutes later and 65°C 60 minutes later.
YLP G180 9*XP-G2 (800Lm) 45°C 60 minutes later. And (1400Lm) 69°C 60 minutes later.

Th558 · 2019-04-29T14:32:27.000Z

How does the SP33 manage heat so we’ll compared to the other lights? I was thinking maybe it’s bad thermal paste so it doesn’t let the heat out but that would show after 60 minutes. Could it be the driver efficiency?

Di_Joker · 2019-04-29T14:40:41.000Z

Th558:

How does the SP33 manage heat so we’ll compared to the other lights? I was thinking maybe it’s bad thermal paste so it doesn’t let the heat out but that would show after 60 minutes. Could it be the driver efficiency?

XHP50.2
Look also at the lights of the 3*XHP70.2, how much better they cope with heat than multi-emitters 9*XP-G, 18*XP-G or 12*XP-L

Lightbringer · 2019-04-29T15:21:54.000Z

Gotta give it another mention… Jaxman Z1.

Better quality version of the revered Cometa, squeezes 1300 lemons continually without breaking a sweat. Big honkin’ chunk o’ metal…

Newer version (XHPwhatever) squeezes out 2000 or so.

malkoff_junkie · 2019-04-29T20:44:47.000Z

I have a CRX Z1. !.
considering a sale.

Lightbringer:

Gotta give it another mention… Jaxman Z1.

Better quality version of the revered Cometa, squeezes 1300 lemons continually without breaking a sweat. Big honkin’ chunk o’ metal…

Newer version (XHPwhatever) squeezes out 2000 or so.

Th558 · 2019-04-30T00:05:13.000Z

I have a ft03. not really looking for a thrower. jaxman z1 xhp50.2 looks good but its out of my budget and cool white. sofirn sp33 seemed perfect until i realised it doesn’t come in neutral white. Looks like I’ll be sticking with larger LED’s as they seem to manage heat better. Also looking for a 21700 light to replace my L16.

Lightbringer · 2019-04-30T00:57:20.000Z

Ain’t interested in modding? The F13 can be had for cheap, even though it’s quite nice as a host, and easy to mod. 22mm driver, 20mm LED star. Go crazy…

rikr · 2019-07-04T23:19:11.000Z

The Convoy M3 XHP70.2

Lightbringer · 2019-07-01T23:42:35.000Z

Wellp, if he wants floody, right there that means either a wiiiiiide-angle TIR lens or an aspheric. Or a coupla layers of diffusion film.

Spill (to me) doesn’t count as “floody”, nor a wide hotspot.

Gave a Cometa to the gf, and she loves the wide blanket of light. “Perfect” is how she described it.

High praise indeed, from a non-flashy.

I’m sticking with the Cometa/Z1, if we’re constrained to 26650 lights.

scosgt · 2019-07-04T02:54:25.000Z

ROFIS MR-70?