Arbitrary List of Popular Flashlights - Summer Solstice 2024 Edition : flashlight

[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Changelog:

Wurkkos FC11 replaced with FC11C

Acebeam E70 Mini removed

Skilhunt EC200 and EC200S added

Sofirn SP40A removed

Acebeam L35 updated to 2.0

Thrunite TC20 v2 removed

Emisar D3AA added

Convoy C8+ updated

Convoy M21F replaces M21C

Convoy M3C removed

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[–] carter2077@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Why remove acebeam e70 mini?

[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 4 points 4 months ago

More changes:

Replaced Sofirn IF22A with Wurkkos TD01C. The regulated buck driver is much more efficient and doesn't dim as the battery drains in medium modes. It also has more throw.

Added Zebralight SC700d HI.

Re-added Reylight Pineapple Mini.

Added Skilhunt EC200S Mini.

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[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Out of curiosity, are Olight flashlights just not good/popular, or is there another reason why they aren't on this list? I own several, and they seem solid and reliable.

[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

@Showroom7561 @flashlight There have been Olight models on this list before. There aren't any currently due to the company's heavy use of proprietary batteries. Their LED selections in many models also leave something to be desired.

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 months ago

@potatopotato@sh.itjust.works @zakreviews@social.goodanser.com Thanks for the info. That's pretty disappointing to hear.

The only issue I had with one of my Olights was a known firmware issue, and they replaced it without hesitation.

I'm not a fan of propriety chargers/batteries, so I do agree that it's a good reason to leave them off the list.

[–] potatopotato@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 months ago

They're very overpriced for what they are. Also they've had some pretty stunning QC/design failures in the past involving lights exploding which have given them a bit of a reputation in some circles.

[+] carter2077@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

@carter2077 @flashlight it doesn't have a sub-lumen low and the UI is a little weird. As more competing options became available, I think it's less compelling.

It's still a good flashlight, and if those traits don't bother you, may be the right light for your.

[–] carter2077@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

👍 makes sense, ty for quick response

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm not a flashlight hobbyist, but I think I'd like a better light. I've only ever bought $20 2x or 3x AA lights from the hardware store.

The Big Table™ means very little to me. Can I get an opinion on the Sofirn SP36 (BLF) 🔦 $67 as a general purpose light to take camping?

I'm expecting that any light that hobbyists like would be brighter and longer reaching than the cheap ones I've bought, but I'm a bit worried about a flashlight having a "user interface".

[–] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 3 points 2 months ago

@clay_pidgin @flashlight

The SP36 is a fairly large light, larger than I think most people really need for general use and camping. The FC11C is adequate, simpler to operate, and a more convenient size. Pick up a couple spare batteries if you're concerned about runtime.