Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

[Nestor]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

that lux reading sure isnt alot to get excited about ?

I think it is. The new G25C2 MkII has ~22k lux and I find it to be quite good for a single 18650 light (I own one). If the SX25L3 can indeed put 25k lux AND a wall of light, it will be quite impresive. Add the fact that is has a compact body and you will end up with a remarcable flashlight.

 

[Mr. Tone]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

that lux reading sure isnt alot to get excited about ?

The lux reading's of "throwers" such as the Dereelight were close to this figure. So to have 100-200 yards of useful illumination plus over 2000 lumens OTF is quite useful, both close up and at a slight distance, IMHO. I have a Dereelight DBS with a one mode XM-L2 driven at 3 amps and it throws nicely. My neutral white Thrunite Catapult is 40,000ish CP but that is not a huge improvement over the DBS in terms of useful throw distance. Now, my TN31mb from OSTS with 407,000 CP makes them both seem like flood lights in comparison!

 

[Mr. Tone]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

I just looked over all the specs and literature on Eagletac's website. I have to say, that if it lives up to Eagletac's claims it will be amazing. I just realized that the overall diameter is about the size of a DBS head and the length is about the same as a typical 1x18650 light. 2300ish lumens OTF and 25,000 CP in such a small package is incredible. I like the idea of the side switch and turning the head for modes. This is quite appealing to me, hurry up reviews!

 

[Glenn7]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

Gotta agree I think it's a winner.
If your willing to put up with a fatter body, comparing this to a triple/quad dropin then to me it's a no brainier to buy because its cheaper for the whole light than a quad/triple dropin alone, let alone having to buy a host then a finned fatter head for better heat management and a switch to handle the amps making it the best part of $400 (if you want a light that can run for more than 3min on high safely) but with this you get way better throw/output/heat sinking/runtime and you can have a tail switch too if you want.

 

[hivoltage]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

This is a Must Have!!!

 

[PANGES]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

Maybe someone can chime in, but how long can it possibly run on the 2750lm before stepping down? Just looking at the light, it doesn't seem like it'd handle heat very well.

 

[Bumble]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

Maybe someone can chime in, but how long can it possibly run on the 2750lm before stepping down? Just looking at the light, it doesn't seem like it'd handle heat very well.

from eagletac website...

Output is measured with energy saving feature disabled. With this feature disabled (enabled), maximum output current will be reduced from 100% to 90% (75%) after 200 seconds at turbo output. This feature is enabled by default

 

[GordoJones88]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

Maybe someone can chime in, but how long can it possibly run on the 2750lm before stepping down? Just looking at the light, it doesn't seem like it'd handle heat very well.

I have the Eagletac TX25C2. After 200 seconds of Turbo, when it steps down, if you even manage to notice it, you simply depress the button and the light bumps right back into Turbo for another 200 seconds. The light heats up pretty good, but when you turn off the light from Turbo, it cools down pretty fast, so I think that's a good sign. More importantly, the specs say it runs 1.5 hours at 2750 lumens. That is amazing for a light that fits down inside your pocket.

 

[regulation]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

How can they suck 2750lm out from a single XM-L2? Did I miss anything?

 

[Glenn7]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

I have the Eagletac TX25C2. After 200 seconds of Turbo, when it steps down, if you even manage to notice it, you simply depress the button and the light bumps right back into Turbo for another 200 seconds. The light heats up pretty good, but when you turn off the light from Turbo, it cools down pretty fast, so I think that's a good sign. More importantly, the specs say it runs 1.5 hours at 2750 lumens. That is amazing for a light that fits down inside your pocket.

I have a TX25C2 as well and though its not perfect I have had some of the most expensive custom lights from CPF and must admit its a real impressive light little light, nearly 1000lm OTF and it throws better than any other light in its class (at nearly half the size of most 18650 lights, you have to hold it in your hand to see how small it is for that much punch!) making it great bang for your buck - so if Eagletac makes the SX25L3 like the TX25C2 it will be a class leader as well IMO.

 

[Glenn7]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

How can they suck 2750lm out from a single XM-L2? Did I miss anything?

There are 2 models, one has the XM-L and the other has the MT-G led and that's the one the does 2750lm.

 

[regulation]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

There are 2 models, one has the XM-L and the other has the MT-G led and that's the one the does 2750lm.

Thanks for it. Guess need to find more info about the MT-G now

 

[AFireInside]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

Is there anywhere to order Eagletac lights that don't charge over $50 for international shipping??

 

[CarpentryHero]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

I'm sure there is, where are you located?

 

[AFireInside]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

I'm sure there is, where are you located?

I'm in Australia, I've found one site that has a few older Eagletac models and have emailed them asking if they're getting it in. Might just wait for Amazon to get it.

 

[CarpentryHero]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

Yeah, Australia gets hit pretty hard for shipping. Keep an eye on cpfmp, some people catch and release after trying a light out for a day or two.

 

[__philippe]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

Is there anywhere to order Eagletac lights that don't charge over $50 for international shipping??

How about Free Tracked shipping worldwide for large EagTac lights?

For non-EU countries destinations, try http://ru.nkon.nl/ (no VAT charge)
For destinations within EU, check http://eu.nkon.nl/ (includes VAT)

Cheers,

__philippe

 

[easilyled]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

Nice to find a must-have non-custom light again. Thanks for starting this thread.

 

[rickypanecatyl]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

Eagletac has really been dropping the ball on quality. I had a couple of the T20C2 lights several years ago that took lots of abuse and lasted quite a while.

A week ago or so I vented that 2 of my 3 current eagetacs (A G25C2 and a D series) were on the fritz... jumping into strobe from low, randomly changing modes and just not coming on sometimes. Well now the 3rd light is doing the jump into strobe randomly from low mode. The G25C2 lasted a year of use mostly trouble free. My latest Eagletac just lasted a 3 weeks or so.

Nothing wrong with being excited about the numbers and new emitors but the reality is I can get piece of crap lights with those same kind of numbers lumens/lux for $20ish at the Malaysian night markets (even add a stun gun that might possibly work for another $5 added to the light ).

Just wanted to post this up as a reminder to Eagletac that many of us care about reliability and quality and we are watching and do notice when things slide.

 

[GordoJones88]

Re: **NEW** Eagtac SX25L3 (3x18650, 2750lm)

A week ago or so I vented that 2 of my 3 current eagetacs (A G25C2 and a D series) were on the fritz...

1 light is a fluke, 2 lights is bad luck, 3 lights you are doing something wrong.