New Convoy C8 – Clearly better

[WalkIntoTheLight]

@Hunter

I received Convoy C8 from Aliexpress store and when I disassembled it because I wanted to replace the driver with FET version

Somewhat related, Banggood recently released a Astrolux C8 light with a FET + 1 driver. I review the light here:

[Review] Astrolux C8 Flashlight - Compact Thrower

This is a review of the Astrolux C8 flashlight. Basically, this is a Convoy C8 flashlight host, using a FET driver for 60% more output and intensity than the Convoy C8. Specifically, the Astrolux C8 uses a FET+1 driver. The FET driver is used on high modes for maximum output, and the 7135 driver is used on low and medium modes for efficient and regulated output. The LED is a Cree XP-L HI, available in neutral or cool white. A single 18650 battery is used to power the light, and a high-drain cel…

From what I can tell, it appears identical in external construction to the Convoy C8, but it uses a FET driver for 60% more output (and throw). So, it doesn’t appear that mods are necessary to get a FET driver in a C8 host, anymore.