I dont have T26C but main visable differences:
C23C: reflector light, integrated charging option, slightly biger,
T26C: optics instead of reflector, probably not zoom so probably pretty floody, no integrated charger, slightly smaller than C23C
Edit: protected cell is ~70mm and this light is 93mm so they had 23mm for tailcap part/thing, bezel, optics, emitter and electronic (electronic and emitter are probably one board solution)…
"High quality metal smooth reflector maintains great throw distance and spread with an ideal beam pattern"
But I can't see one. Is this just a total error? Also they say great throw, but say nothing about the kcd or the throw distance.
I think you are right - probably a one board solution for the driver and LED. I'm only interested if it can be modded with a driver replacement. Hhmm, tough call to take a chance on this one.
2 completely different lights, this Sunwayman is a pure flooder, almost like a “mule” light. No hotspot at all, and basically only good for close up use, indoors for instance.
The DQG Tiny competes with this in size only, it has a TIR optic and a normal beam pattern for all around use. But unfortunately the DQG has a history of side switch failures due to the internal construction/mounting of the switch board.
Although I’ve been sufficiently happy with some 18350 lights lately, as quite a few others I’m also on the eternal quest for a similar sized 18650 budget light. However it currently does not exist to my knowledge. The shortest ones otherwise seem to be around the 100mm-105mm range.