If you copy an URL and then type a word like
Flashlight 1
Then highlight that word and click on the little icon that says insert link (fifth from the left)
There you paste the link to get a result lke this: Flashlight 1
hmmm that does not seem to work
agian a try flashlight 1
Ah yes now it works, when copy your links BLF adds “%20(link%20is%20external)” this should be removed in the field where you paste the link
This way other only have to click instead of selecting the whole link and the right click and select go to link
They’re all basically the same flashlight. The differences are:
Link 1: The color tint is selected as 3D 5000K. This is also a bundle that includes a Nitecore charger and 2 18650 batteries.
Link 2: This is the BLF A6 flashlight. You get to pick which color tint you want: 1A, 3D, 5A
Link 3: This is the non-anodized version of the same light. I think this means the outer aluminum body hasn’t been treated with an oxidizing layer or something like that.
Link 4: This seems to be the same link as link 2.
Link 5: The BLF A6 is made by Manker. The brand Astrolux is Manker’s brand for bangood. The Astrolux S1 is the same light as the BLF A6, but it also includes the shorter body tube if you wish to use the shorter 18350 batteries instead of the longer 18650.
The first one is a set: BLF A6 (3D tint) with charger and batteries
The second one is just the flashlight. BLF A6 with options for source (China Warehouse of U.S. Warehouse) and choice of tints (1A, 3D, 5A).
The third one is the same flashlight, but without any finish coating, bare aluminum.
Bare aluminum advantages: Bling factor, looks nice.
Black anodized finish advantages: Hard coating resists staining and scuffing, allows for tail lock out (power cutoff).
The fourth one is identical to the second one.
The fifth one is the Astrolux version (different brand) of the BLF A6. For most intents and purposes, you can consider the two flashlights to be identical. This particular deal comes with both an 18650 tube and a 18350 tube, which means the user has a choice of powering the flashlight with either the longer 18650 battery or the shorter 18350 battery. So, it’s a better value (if you don’t care about the name).
In all cases, I cannot recommend this flashlight to you. If you have difficulty comprehending these differences, I’m concerned for your safety.
They are the same so it is up to you to choose a tint.
But I think the last model the astrolux has a different user intetface to the original Blf lights
Regarding the BLF A6/Astrolux S1: Toykeeper modified the UI by changing the turbo stepdown from 30 seconds to 45 seconds in October. The October revision was the firmware installed in the final production models. No changes to the stepdown have been discussed since then. (Other than some members wishing that it was longer.) The turbo stepdown is triggered by fixed-timing.
Regarding the BLF Kronos X5 & X6: There were many discussions about the turbo stepdown feature. (As I recall, the X5’s default setting was okay. The X6’s default setting was too low, prematurely stepping down from turbo before the flashlight got hot.) The turbo stepdown level is user-customizable for the Kronos X5 & X6, the user can choose how hot to set it, or can choose to disable the function. The turbo stepdown is triggered by temperature sensing.
I thank you for your prompt replies and the wealth of information you all provided. One flash light cost $59.00 and the other was $29.00. The difference was due to custom firmware, or so I thought.
In the end, I found the Astrolux S2 CREE XPL-HI 1400LM EDC LED Flashlight 18650, in the post referral by 1dash1. Apparently, this is the latest and the greatest and is the one that I will order.
The Miller… Thank you for having corrected my links.
5A is my favorite tint. When you look at it on a white wall next to a 3D and 1A you will think it is a little “pinkish” But when using it on its own I don’t notice it, I just find it renders colors really nicely.
