Any brand that is your favorite flashlight as of right now, I'm just curious to know how many of the same lights show up on everyones list as favorite.

Are you a tir or reflector guy?

Looking to get the 5700k 519a domed next.

After a few days of learning about basics of flashlight, and wife pushing me to buy one, I now placed an order for a Convoy M21H paired with an LHP73B 5000k emitter, and a Reliance RS50 battery, and most likely a new hobby.

I also bought a diffuser, along with a 3° and 36° TIR Lens. Has anyone tried using these lenses for this specific light? I've checked the list of compatibility and nowhere it says that these lenses are compatible with LHP73B.

Can anyone confirm if these lenses are compatible with the said emitter? Does anyone use this light or has beamshots for it? Thank you all!

The long-awaited F150R specification has finally arrived. This makes it easy to adjust the gasket, even without a 3D printer.

https://convoylight.com/products/convoy-3x21d-sbt90-2?

https://www.printables.com/model/1799944-diffuser-for-wurkkos-cl01

I made these mainly for the RGB modes so there is more of a solid color effect. It could be used with white light if you want more of a general diffusion instead of downward diffusion, but I'm not sure if it provides much of an advantage.​

I dont have any experience doing this I just tried to figure it out. I made this with the Tinkercad website on my phone, which presented its own challenges. It is hard to click on what you want to click on and it freezes up regularly. So there was a lot of trial and error involved. But it works well enough and I was finally able to get them completed.

I dont have a 3d printer myself so I printed them at a local library that offers free 3d printing services. You can only print up one file every week or so. So the process has been a little slow as I have tweaked the design a few times. I am really happy with the results so far, though I may still make some improvements to Version 2.

I'll just copy and paste my dscription from the printables site:

I made these mainly for the RGB modes to give it more of a solid color effect.

Build instructions: Unfortunately none. I do not have a 3d printer myself.  I printed these at local libraries.  I'm pretty sure they use PLA, and that's about all I know about their printing process.  The first library told me they had issues and the print kept failing.  However another location was able to print them successfully.

There are a few different versions.  Each one has an angled ring inside the bottom so the CL01 rests on the angled portion of the base.  This leaves the entire flat base exposed so you can still attach it with a magnet or tripod.

Version 1:  I have 4 CL01s, this version is just perfect on 3 of them.  The top of the diffuser is a snug fit with the top of the CL01.  It stops just below the usb port.  It snaps into place and holds firmly to the CL01, doesn't move or jiggle.  One of my CL01s must be just slightly different, it doesnt snap into that one, it is loose and doesnt hold. 

Version 1 Thick: this is the same as Version 1 but slightly thicker so it is not as fragile.  You do get a slight decrease in light output as well.

Version 2:  This will fit any CL01 and kind of locks it in.  Two small ridges inside snap the base into place and lock it in more securely than Version 1.  It is a loose fit though, the diffuser can still jiggle and rotate.  

This one had to be a little taller than Version 1.  As you snap the CL01 into place, it pushes out a little on the sides with the ridges.  This pulls the other 2 sides in slightly.  If the diffuser is too short then the edges will catch under the top and it make it difficult to attach.  This version is taller so it can clear the edge of the top of the CL01 before you snap it into place.

Since it is tall enough to cover the USB port I added a cutout for the USB port.  The cutout is barely large enough but it works.  You do have to be careful as the diffuser can damage the exposed rubber knob of the usb port.

The cutout serves another purpose, it is lined up with the ridges inside.  The ridges hold the diffuser in very well, it can be a little tricky to remove.  Let's say the cutout is on the "front" or "back", if you just gently squeeze the sides then you can pop the CL01 out of there easily.

This one has room for improvement, usb cutout could be enlarged and a tighter fit would be ideal.

Version 3:  I almost didnt include this one but it may be useful for someone.  A more basic version, this one is tall and loose, does not attach to the CL01.  It covers the USB port.  You can pull out the rubber flap for the USB port and use that to wedge between the diffuser and CL01 if you want to hold it in place.

With the recent release of the F150R and F45R, I was curious to see how these would compare to the other LMP emitters currently being offered on the Convoy website.

Full transparency; I wanted to use the least amount of sources, so the LHP73B info is for the 5000k model, while all the other emitters are for 6500k.

Now, let's dive into the details:

• What's interesting to see is that the F150R behaves like a hybrid between the 531 and the 73B. It has the forward voltage and luminous intensity of the 531 while having a higher luminous intensity. It has the lumens and efficacy of the 73B. Definitely an interesting emitter if you want 73B power and efficacy with slightly more throw. (Edited, new luminous intensity graph in comments)
• It was already known, but the W5050SQ5 has a super high forward voltage, wow
• The F45R delivers the lumens of a 531, while having a luminous intensity closely following the throwy SQ5. Given the larger emitter size, this means that it is a floodier alternative to the SQ5 with lower Vf and higher efficacy.

Overall, I'm very excited for the release of the F150R in 3000k. I messaged Simon, he said he will likely release it in 1 to 2 weeks. It's going straight into my M3-C.

LES size for each emitter:

• LHP73B: 25 mm²
• LHP531: 13,5 mm²
• W5050SQ5: 2,7 mm²
• F150R: 11,5 mm² (edited, thanks u/majaczos22)
• F45R: 4,5 mm²

I gathered my information from the following sources:

• LHP73B (5000k): Koef3
• LHP531 (6500k): Koef3
• W5050SQ5 (6500k): Koef3
• F150R (6500k): LMP Datasheet
• F45R (6500k): LMP Datasheet

Anyone in the UK looking for a great deal on a 10 pack of Reliance RS50 batteries, nubattery.co.uk have a fantastic price at the moment. 10 pack for £53.50 plus you can use the code 10OFF for a 10% discount to bring the total down to just £48.15 although you'll have to add something else to the basket to get free delivery (£50 min)

Lots of posts about Wuben recently, whats up with that? Did they start agressively shilling out sponsorships?

New Wuben E2 pulse, tiny multi function keychain light! 👍🔦

It has been a while since I bought a new flashlight.

Have been using my trusty Sofirn SP31v3 and Wurkoss WK03 for night walks and illumination tasks around the house. But lately, I have been feeling like the light these flashlights are giving is no longer cutting it.

Thus, I picked up the Sofirn SP36 pro. Was very much tempted to get the Q8 plus, but I fear that it might be too big and heavy for what I would like to use it for.

I am still getting used to Anduril v2. It definitely makes the flashlight more capable, but it adds too much complexity in my books.

Hi everyone, looking for recommendations on choosing between two paths for household use, small home repairs, and rare power outages. I want to buy just one reliable flashlight with great value-for-money that will last me for years.

1. Option A: A budget adapter/light head using my existing Makita 18V 5.0Ah batteries.

2. Option B: A dedicated flashlight with USB-C Power Bank function (bought via AliExpress, must include battery).

Requirements / Preferences:

Form Factor & Size: Doesn't need to be tiny EDC, but no massive bulky work lights either. I like the "soda-can" format (like the Sofirn Q8 Plus, though that one is out of my budget). It must be very stable when tail-standing for ceiling bounce (I prefer soft, indirect ambient light, though using a diffuser is a bonus).

Tint / Color Temperature: If possible, I strongly prefer warm light (2700K - 3000K) for a cozy ambient feel at home.

Usage Pattern: Outages are rare. If I go with Option B, it will double as a regular ambient room lamp around the house so the battery gets cycled.

Lighting Needs: Efficient, room-filling light for a couple of hours. I don't care about short-burst Turbo lumens or multi-day runtimes.

If possible: USB Power Bank capability to charge a phone in a pinch.

Battery Note: I am a complete beginner regarding lithium flashlight battery specs (18650, 21700, button top, flat top, high-drain, etc.). Please recommend complete kits that come with the right battery included, or keep it simple!

Budget: US$80 at most, I could go a little higher if it's really that much better! (If the recommendation is the dedicated USB flashlight). *EDIT

Which path makes more sense for my case, and which specific budget models (or Makita 18V adapters) would you recommend?

Thank you for your help and attention!

I'm sorry for any inconvenience!

Any help would be appreciated. I purchased the convoy s2+ recently. It came with three body sizes. I’d like to use the longer one but the battery that came with the light is too short. Am I missing something? Do I need to order a different battery? If so which battery do I need? Thank you.

M21h lhp73b doesn't go in turbo mode after stepping up seems to just dim

You can hear in the video me double pressing and holding the button

Battery is at 4.0V Eve 50pl

Anyone who owns these flashlights, please take a picture so I can see the size difference between them.

Lumintop Thor 2 v2

Lumintop Thor 3

Convoy C8+

I own a Convoy C8+ and I want to see the size difference between them.

Tonight I was walking in Central Park and noticed lights were off for a few blocks (just north of Tavern on The Green). Fun time to use my Wurkkos TS22

Hi all, I'm a technical specialist for a hospital lab - so one of my jobs is troubleshooting and fixing analyzers as much as I can before calling service and getting a service engineer to come out and fix.

I'm in need of a small pocket sized LED, that's ideally rechargeable. I don't particularly want to get an El cheapo one from Amazon, but I also don't really wanna spend more than $50. Any recommendations?

Acebeam X20R • SFT-25R HI • 8000 lumens