Review: Trustfire T62 (Tactical, 2-3x18650, XHP70)

Budda

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I received the Trustfire T62 from Trustfire for the review.

The T62 features a XHP70 emitter that can be powered either via 2 18650 or 3 18650.

The T62 comes in this box
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Inside the box: manual, 18650 extender tube (to go from 2x18650 to 3x18650), lanyard, spare o-rings.
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Here's the T62 in the 2x18650 configuration
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And here with the extension for the 3x18650
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Here's the XHP70 in the OP reflector
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The threads are thick and well done, but come dry out of the box.
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The tailcap allows easy access to the mechanical switch, but also tailstands.
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UI
The UI is simple, the light doesn't have memory and each time you press the mechanical forward switch, the light turn on at Turbo mode, then cycle between turbo-high -low-strobe-sos, in loop.
Beamshots at 1 meter
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Outdoor Beamshots
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Output and runtime
All testing was done using 2x18650 2600mAh 18650 cells with PCB.
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If you want to see a video beamshot



My thoughts
The light is well built and finished, although the anodisation looks more shiny than the one of other flashlights I reviewed in the past with HA III.
The output is pretty much consistent with the specs, and the regulation is fine, although I am not impressed with the thermal management: when using a fan there is only a small difference in the runtime plots.
With more than 3000 lumen available, I would like to have more levels to have better spacing between the modes.
I am not crazy about having to go through strobe and SOS each time I cycle through the modes.

I wish this light came with a clip, a sheath and in a NW version.

Thanks to: AntoLed, Won, Zampa.
 
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