I did read some threads which some users had issues with your lights and HaikeLite do not prompted to solve in warranty. I did not seem those threads again……
So, mt01 is good, I cannot tell about others lights in your list, only mt01.
After some hours today I realised which this light have a high parasitc drain, I’ve used few times after changes the batery set and the low voltage protection kicks in…… :person_facepalming:
I still think the tc20 is a better chioce and in almost budget if count the point which the light comes ready to work with batteries and not need the charger
Hi Franz, so if I understood you properly, the MT01 has also high parasitic drain? I like its low price and beam profile, but there is nothing special about it. It also seem to have a problem with turning off, when the light is bumped at the tail. This is due to either weak springs or missing spring at the top… so MT01 is currently at the bottom of my interest list.
Hi, the K5S from KD is on my list, too bad I can find almost any reviews :person_facepalming:
What about the Manta Ray? I honestly never heard about that brand, but looks interesting. Would like to know the runtimes there, but 26650 is a big plus. Which one would you go for?
I’ve heard of MantaRay for a while, and they made a mini C8, but I haven’t looked into any reviews on them that I can remember. I’m also wondering if the Manta Ray C8.2 isn’t using the same driver as the K5S, modes look similar.
The low price on these is very attractive, and I believe they’re higher quality than a lot of junk out there priced similar. That’s one reason I posted for you, seems like they would perform similar to the TC20 for less than half the price. EDIT: Max output rating considerably lower than TC20, my mistake sorry. :person_facepalming:
Which one would I go for? I’m still trying to decide…
I like the SS bezel of the K5S, But I like knurling on the Manta Ray C8.2. So I’d like the ManyaRay tube & tail on the KD5S head!
But I like how the K5S is available in NW and WW, I have to check if MantaRay offers different tints, if not then that one’s out….no cool white for me.
Also here’s the C8 “Mini” I mentioned, again not relevant but thought I’d post since I mentioned it. I think there may be a review on it but I didn’t look yet.
Jaxman also makes a mini C8. https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Manta-Ray-C8-Mini
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Also not sure this was suggested:
Turbo output compare with TC20
Although the 650lm lowest mode is kind of ridicules, if that’s what it really is.
Should be good for around house, garden, cabin, if you can do without moonlight.
Beam0, you are the real MVP here! It is getting late here, so i check your suggestions tomorrow. Do you think there would be much difference between the SMO and OP version of these lights?
Haha well that’s about all I got for now… All those lights are interesting to me, but I have to admit, my TC20 is the bomb!
I really like the compact size, it just feels good in hand, and IMO is very pocket-able.
And these features:
Direct access Turbo (Double click from off or any level)
Direct access to a very low moonlight (Long press from off)
Turbo and moonlight aren’t in the regular mode set (L-M-H only)
Click-on/Click-off UI
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For what you’re after OP, smoother beam as you mentioned, the 2nd gen XHP isn’t suppose to show the cross like gen1 so it can use a SMO but I think the OP is preferable with these, I prefer OP for anything I’m not trying to get the best throw from, gives a more even beam with less artifacts.
Whassup, the search goes on! Now that I checked the proposed flashlights, Im leaning more towards XHP70.2 in a one 26650 configuration with reflector not larger than 5 cm (slightly less than 2 inch).
The budget XHP50.2’s seem to be barely above 2000 lumens, so there wont be much difference than my currently owned 1500+ lumen flashlights.
Proposed Jaxman’s were excluded due to their size. Kaidomains K5S and the Manta Ray are still considered, but I find them rather ugly. On the other hand I found the FiTorch P26R which has XHP70.2, 3600 lumens, powerbank function. There is also a coupon which yields massive discount, taking over 50% off the listed price. What do you think about this one?
