New Convoy C8 – Clearly better

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@JasonWW

I’m curious how a C8 with xpl hi and fet driver would do against that Klarus. Probably very close in lumens and throw.

I recently did a review of the Astrolux C8, which is exactly a C8 with an XPL HI and FET driver.

[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…

Basically, it’s 1300 lumens and 100,000 candella.