[Review] Astrolux C8 Flashlight - Compact Thrower

[hodor]

Great review, I bought the Astrolux based on this review

Anyone know where I can get an OP reflector for this? I thought all C8 parts were interchangeable but I got a C8 reflector from KD that doesn’t fit properly; height is too short.

[A_M_K]

In terms of brightness, between Astrolux C8 and GT Mini, which one is more powerful and efficient?

[WalkIntoTheLight]

@A_M_K

In terms of brightness, between Astrolux C8 and GT Mini, which one is more powerful and efficient?

I don’t have the GT Mini, but from what I’ve read about it, I think you’ll find it’s pretty similar to the Astrolux. Same LED, similar output, and efficiency should be the same (i.e., not great). But the GT should throw a bit further, due to its larger reflector. The GT also looks a little cooler. But, it costs more.

In real-world use, you probably won’t notice much difference, but the GT should have a slightly tighter hot-spot. If money isn’t a concern, get the GT. Otherwise, the Astrolux probably offers better value.

[d_t_a]

@A_M_K

In terms of brightness, between Astrolux C8 and GT Mini, which one is more powerful and efficient?

(ground distance of flashlight to opposite building is around 120 meters or 400 feet, but since it's a diagonal distance, my estimate is the distance could be up to 150 meters or so)

Maybe these videos can help show differences between Astrolux C8 (cool-white & neutral-white) vs GT Mini (cool-white & neutral-white)

Astrolux C8 "1A" cool-white

Astrolux C8 (XPL-Hi 1A CW, 1300 lumens)

GT Mini cool-white version:

Lumintop GT Mini (XPL-Hi CW, 1200 lumens)

Astrolux C8 "3B" (neutral-white)

Astrolux C8 (XP-L Hi, 3B neutral-white, max 1300 lumens)

GT Mini neutral-white

Lumintop GT Mini (XPL-Hi NW, 1200 lumens, ~750 meters throw) beamshot

[A_M_K]

Thank you very much for those replies, guys! Really appreciating the video comparison, d_t_a! Cheers!

[cabfrank]

Great beamshot videos, thanks for posting!

[BillyBobJoe]

Ordered an Astrolux C8 based on what I read here. Now just waiting for it and my L6 to arrive. I won’t buy anything for a while…

[xristos]

hi
you are welcome
need manual
to adjust
the mode
can somebody have it
thanks.
Astrolux C8 Silver XP-L HI Long Shot 1300Lumens 7 / 4modes A6 Driver Tactical

[hujoiko8]

Hi, am a knoob.
How will this flashlight behave with a Sofirn 3000mAh?
Will the throw be significantly compromised?

[d_t_a]

@hujoiko8

Hi, am a knoob.
How will this flashlight behave with a Sofirn 3000mAh?
Will the throw be significantly compromised?

The difference in max brightness would likely not be noticeable with the eyes. Just fairly minimal.

Astrolux C8 (XPL-Hi) just uses around somewhere between 5-6 Amps on Turbo mode.

Sofirn’s 3000mAh 18650 used to be rewrapped DLG 18650, but recently Sofirn’s 3000mAh 18650 appears to be using BAK 18650 batteries.These are acceptably good enough for 5-6 Amp drain.

[hujoiko8]

@d_t_a

@hujoiko8

Hi, am a knoob.
How will this flashlight behave with a Sofirn 3000mAh?
Will the throw be significantly compromised?

The difference in max brightness would likely not be noticeable with the eyes. Just fairly minimal.

Astrolux C8 (XPL-Hi) just uses around somewhere between 5-6 Amps on Turbo mode.

Sofirn’s 3000mAh 18650 used to be rewrapped DLG 18650, but recently Sofirn’s 3000mAh 18650 appears to be using BAK 18650 batteries.These are acceptably good enough for 5-6 Amp drain.

thanks