YLP Gryphon G180 review with measurements (9*XP-G2, 3*18650)

g_damian · 2018-06-05T04:04:15.000Z

When G180 with nichia leds will be available?

Lux-Perpetua · 2018-06-05T04:14:02.000Z

I hope this flashlight becomes available on more sales platforms soon. I’m really interested in buying one.

contactcr · 2018-06-05T04:15:26.000Z

SKV89:

Those are very professional comparison shots. Very helpful! I always thought the LH351D driven the same would be brighter than the 219C. Do you have a way to test the lumens?

It is brighter overall but the light is less concentrated in the middle.

RaVeN · 2018-06-05T08:00:38.000Z

Looks like a pretty decent light! I’m kind of avoiding 3x18650s now through, prefer the 4*18650 as I have a few sets i can re-use on several lights.

@Maukka: Have a question about your effifacy - you mentioned Acebeam and Olights are pretty good, do you have a website or some spreadsheet where I can see a summary of all your efficacy values? Interested in knowing between Acebeam, Olight and Zebralight, which are the best ones.

Lux-Perpetua · 2018-08-14T11:53:48.000Z

Has anyone tried to order this flashlight recently? The webshop of YLP is available in Russian language and currency only and I don't see any contact e-mail address on their webpage. I know they offered their flashlights on their website in US dollars and English language some weeks ago.

If anyone has a direct contact address I can write to, I'd be more than happy.

Lumeniac · 2018-08-14T13:16:48.000Z

excelltn review

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they have to sell this light outside Russland
ask them direclty here info@YarkiyLuch.ru

Hemionline · 2018-08-15T17:53:13.000Z

I love this torch=) My is running on Samsung LH351D HICRI now :P

and this is how it shines

maukka · 2018-08-15T17:55:26.000Z

Ooh, that’s very nice!

steel_1024 · 2018-08-16T17:49:51.000Z

I have already ordered one
Shipped from Russia today
Have some discounts

goshdogit · 2018-09-19T14:43:47.000Z

I really like the look of this light. :+1:

Could someone provide some photos of the driver?

PBWilson · 2018-09-19T15:33:02.000Z

I’ve been secretly hoping for more 3x18650 lights. I love my MF01 and my pair of Q8 but they’re hefty.

3x18650 won’t be small compared to most edc lights but if you’re looking for a long runtime and sustained power they look great. With the variety of emitters that you could use, there’s bound to be a design that would fit most applications if the designers get creative. More mass than a single 18650 light would help with heat and the battery capacity is just a bit shy of twice what a 26650 can provide. A great combination in my book.

Thanks for the review!

steel_1024 · 2018-09-19T15:57:57.000Z

Aviationtech · 2018-10-04T19:42:13.000Z

After reading this thread, I couldn’t resist so I contacted them directly about sale to the US. Same day they sent an invoice, it arrived on my door yesterday. Whole transaction took 9 days. Really like this light and the holster is unique and functional.

blueb8llz · 2018-10-05T06:02:10.000Z

steel_1024:

It’s great that you have both of these to compare. Which light throws farther and brighter?
Can we please see beam shots?

clemence · 2019-07-30T10:43:57.000Z

I’m sold! Ordering one (or two)!
Thanks for the review Maukka =))

[Clemence]

bmengineer · 2019-07-30T12:34:14.000Z

clemence:

I’m sold! Ordering one (or two)!
Thanks for the review Maukka =))

[Clemence]

If you do something fun with the MPCB, let me know!

clemence · 2019-07-30T13:17:47.000Z

bmengineer:

clemence:

I’m sold! Ordering one (or two)!
Thanks for the review Maukka =))

[Clemence]

If you do something fun with the MPCB, let me know!

You know what I will do to it, what else? The Sherp 15 also too cute to be left alone

[Clemence]

SKV89 · 2019-07-30T15:22:34.000Z

36x Optisolis mule?

clemence · 2019-07-30T16:23:28.000Z

SKV89:

36x Optisolis mule?

Tally-ho · 2020-09-26T08:52:45.000Z

I bought the XP-G2 version that was on sale in august for 29€ (shipping included) that is about 34$
I was really tempted by a Meteor or a G180 back then when they were first released but the Meteor 219B version was to expensive and the G180 was to low in CRI, I’m very pernickety with CRI since long (it has to be at least CRI95), but this deal was impossible to pass.
I like the external design, the matt finish, the size, the grippy knurling, the included pouch, and above all the UI (fixed modes with direct access to lowest and highest modes from OFF with optional memory).
I’m not a big fan of the carrier but it’s fine since batteries have to be in series. The batteries tube wall is pretty thin though.
I don’t like the CRI at all but at least the tint is OK but with tint shift in the beam (the big neutral hotspot makes this more bearable).

Very nice flashlight overall and a steal at 29€.
It calls for an emitters swap though.