KiwiMark
Flashlight Enthusiast
I have recently bought 3 Convoy lights, all in neutral tint (5000K). I thought I'd share my thoughts on them.
Convoy LD04 - Convoy's little zoomie
This is a fairly compact 18650 light, noticeably smaller than the C8 and also quite a bit smaller than the Meco zoomie.
Side by side output comparison with the Meco makes the Meco light look almost purple, the 5000K output of the Convoy is MUCH more pleasant to look at, but the brightness isn't all that much different (kind of hard to be sure with the different tint).
I tried out the LD04 alongside the C8, at full zoom the LD04 did NOT match the C8 for throw, in many ways this is a fail but the throw is still decent on the LD04 and it is a smaller light.
Where the LD04 really stands out is on full wide, you get a nice broad beam with no hot spot - this is quite useful in many situations.
This cost less than US$25, so it is a pretty affordable light.
Convoy C8 - compact thrower
Though bigger than some 18650 lights this is not a huge light and it really does throw very well. It has a decent sized smooth reflector with the LED very deep in there, great light for throw while still having a very usable spill. The output at around 1,000 Lumens doesn't set any records, but I paid under US$25 which included shipping to New Zealand and for that money this is a VERY good performing light! Overall the quality of build, output of light and the options offered by the UI make this an impressive light for the money it costs.
Convoy L6 - WOW!
This light costs around sixty bucks, is very well made and outputs more than 3,000 Lumens, what's not to like?
This isn't a thrower, but on maximum output the light will certainly throw to a decent distance.
Powered by two 26650 cells you can get a really good run time, especially on low or medium output.
If you liked the form factor of a 2C or 3C Maglite then here is a modern light you might enjoy!
What is a competitor for this light? What can you buy for similar money with genuine >3,000 Lumens?
I think this would have to be one of my favourite lights, if I grab this to check out a noise in my back yard I'll be able to light up that area real good!
This is just a stunning light at a really good price!
In all three lights I'm seeing really good value for the very reasonable price.
There are cheaper brands - but they aren't so good.
There are brands that make lights which are better in many ways - but they are quite a lot more expensive.
Convoy LD04 - Convoy's little zoomie
This is a fairly compact 18650 light, noticeably smaller than the C8 and also quite a bit smaller than the Meco zoomie.
Side by side output comparison with the Meco makes the Meco light look almost purple, the 5000K output of the Convoy is MUCH more pleasant to look at, but the brightness isn't all that much different (kind of hard to be sure with the different tint).
I tried out the LD04 alongside the C8, at full zoom the LD04 did NOT match the C8 for throw, in many ways this is a fail but the throw is still decent on the LD04 and it is a smaller light.
Where the LD04 really stands out is on full wide, you get a nice broad beam with no hot spot - this is quite useful in many situations.
This cost less than US$25, so it is a pretty affordable light.
Convoy C8 - compact thrower
Though bigger than some 18650 lights this is not a huge light and it really does throw very well. It has a decent sized smooth reflector with the LED very deep in there, great light for throw while still having a very usable spill. The output at around 1,000 Lumens doesn't set any records, but I paid under US$25 which included shipping to New Zealand and for that money this is a VERY good performing light! Overall the quality of build, output of light and the options offered by the UI make this an impressive light for the money it costs.
Convoy L6 - WOW!
This light costs around sixty bucks, is very well made and outputs more than 3,000 Lumens, what's not to like?
This isn't a thrower, but on maximum output the light will certainly throw to a decent distance.
Powered by two 26650 cells you can get a really good run time, especially on low or medium output.
If you liked the form factor of a 2C or 3C Maglite then here is a modern light you might enjoy!
What is a competitor for this light? What can you buy for similar money with genuine >3,000 Lumens?
I think this would have to be one of my favourite lights, if I grab this to check out a noise in my back yard I'll be able to light up that area real good!
This is just a stunning light at a really good price!
In all three lights I'm seeing really good value for the very reasonable price.
There are cheaper brands - but they aren't so good.
There are brands that make lights which are better in many ways - but they are quite a lot more expensive.