Review

Acebeam P20 Review: The best large tactical light yet?

"Acebeam clearly want to show Convoy that girth isn't everything in the bonk light game"

"Some people on Reddit did not like me calling the E75 tactical. So fine, here's a tailswitch thrower to make up for it."

The Acebeam P20 is a large tactical SBT90 thrower, with a dual switch UI, and designed to use either a unique battery pack, or 2 standard 21700 cells.

Sofirn HS42 review - triple channel 18650 headlamp

"6 LEDs, 3 channels, and only one SST40? Sofirn really did well on this one."

The Sofirn HS42 is a triple channel 18650 headlamp, with flood, throw, and red emitters.

NLightD L2 review - pocket 14500 titanium LEP

"New NLightD Day?"

The NLightD L2 is a small pocket 14500 LEP, available in many materials and finishes.

Acebeam E75 review - high power tactical EDC light

"At what point does a tactical EDC light become large enough to be a strategic one instead?"

The Acebeam E75 is a large high-power tactical EDC light, powered by a 21700 battery and with an output of up to 4500 lm.

Lumintop EDC03 Review - High output twisty keychain light with multiple output modes

"You've heard of forward clickies... This is a forward twisty."

"For those who feel their light could do with a bit more wrist action."

The Lumintop EDC03 is a large keychain light or small EDC light with an Osram P9 and a dual chemistry driver. The EDC03 distinguishes itself by having four different brightness levels in a form factor that most commonly comprises single-mode lights.

Wurkkos HD01 Review - flat EDC with laser, floodlight, and RGB

"The Wurkkos HD01, with precision aimable strobe mode!"

"Arkfeld killer? Maybe."

The Wurkkos HD01 is a small EDC light with a built in battery, white/RGB side LED, and a class 3R green laser.

Sofirn IF24 Review - flood, throw, and RGB work light

"Sofirn made a rotary switch light too? I guess this was inevitable..."

"An exciting new way to turbo yourself in the face, this time with RGB!"

The Sofirn IF24 is a large 18650 EDC/work light, with a white/RGB side LED and a rotary switch. This review also features a discount code.

Sofirn SC13 Review

"Nice optic, less nice LED. I think there's a saying about that..."

The Sofirn SC13 is a small 18350 light rated at 1300lm, using an SST40 and a Fresnel optic.

Sofirn SC29 Review

"Beautiful optic. So, when's the SC29 Pro?"

The Sofirn SC29 is an EDC sized 21700 light rated at 3000 lm, with an XHP50.2 behind a unique TIR optic.

Ripsshine HF1 review

"Time for something more representative of my actual collection, an enthusiast hotrod."

The Ripsshine HF1 is a high lumen flooder with active cooling and a large 46950 battery, with a maximum output spec of 20,000 lm.

JetBeam RRT01 Raptor review

"OK, I really need to do do a few reviews of something else after this, this was not planned to be a theme..."

The Jetbeam RRT01 is a small tactical light with rotary control. After receiving the V11R featured in my previous review, I wanted a similar light for myself and got the RRT01 as the closest comparable light. Compared to the V11R, it is a larger and higher performance light that only uses li-ion batteries.

Sunwayman V11R Revolution review

"The KC1 and M8 arguably count as rotary control, and here I am doing another... Is this going to become a meme here?"

The Sunwayman V11R is a dual-chemistry light with rotary control that takes several different battery sizes; 16340 or CR123A, or using an extension tube for 14500 and AA. This is a discontinued light from the late 2010s being looked at from a 2023 viewpoint.

Weltool M8 review

"An efficient, durable tactical zoomie with a spec under 50,000lm? U WOT M8?"

"So for my second full review, I'm doing another twisty light? Well, kind of..."

The Weltool M8 is a rugged tactical zoomie using a round die LED and a twisty zoom mechanism.

Emisar KC1 (519A 5700k dedome) review

"...so, I guess I'm starting small?"

"Can a keychain light be a hotrod? Let's find out..."

The Emisar KC1 is a 10440/NiMH AAA keychain light with excellent performance for its size.