I’ve been using it for about 3 weeks now, and this little beast has the perfect amount of flood and throw for hiking and just general use, it’s built like a tank and it’s beautiful. I’ve taken it out with the l35 2.0 and tbh it’s not far off and that’s a hard act to follow. I love this light and feel like now the ui is fixed and just normal it should get more praise. hope you like beamshots !

I use multiple flashlights from different brands and I really like them all for different reasons, Wurkkos HD02 is my favorite reading/ambient light, Sofirn SR23 is my main flooder for around the house, Convoy S2+ 2700k dedomed is my abused workhorse with the most pleasant tint, Nitecore EDC07 is my work EDC, Olight... I am disgusted by their marketing and I don't have one... back to the list... Fenix... It really feels like the sturdiest and most reliable flashlight that I have is the PD36R Pro, so straight forward that it feels like something Dieter Rams would create for his own survival. They don't jump on every hype train, they slowly release new models when they consider a new one or a replacement is needed, they keep a consistent design language, they have the shittiest diffusers on the market for some reason.

First snow brought a power outage. Luckily I was able quickly to deploy six lanterns and lights around the house so we could all get ready for our days.

I need a good headlamp for doing fieldwork in forestry. Counting and measuring plants and trees, analysing damages/vitality during winter season in scandinavia. I work in 3-4 hour bursts, with 30-60 min downtime. Flood+throw combo would be necessary. Decent CRI is mandatory, at least for the flood emitter. Batterypack on the back of the headband would be nice.

Do you have any recommendations?

Lights in the picture: Wurkkos hd10 and Ulefone flash.

Budget is 200€

Just a few impressions:

It's chonkier than I was expecting. (I usually carry an 18350 Sofirn SC13.)

UI: The rotary selector is easy enough, though I was button mashing until I got the basics down. (It makes more sense in the hand than in the instructions.)

The right angle flood is stepless while the spot isn't, which takes a moment to get used to.

Ambient RGB and Dynamic RGB modes are cute. I would have liked the ability to pulse on a single color like my GloToob, or have stepless dimming (only works for white), but Dynamic looks pretty cool.

Now I just need to figure out the 1.5 second fuse.

Just picked up this Armytek C2 pro Nichia to go along with my SC65c. Great combo.👍🏼👍🏼

This is a fit in your hand flashlight. It is nice and bright. Its a simple design but performed nicely. I think this is the brightest fit in your pocket flashlight that I own so far. Im really starting to like the 5000k It is definitely easier on the eyes. I got the Molicel P30B in it and seems like a good fit.

1. FENIX PD36R PRO

2. FENIX TK11R

3. KLARUS XT2CR PRO

4. SKILHUNTMIX-7

This is the Convoy T6 TiCu, a 14500/AA flashlight with the Nichia 519A 5700K LED, fully made of Stonewashed Titanium and Copper, featuring Buck/Boost regulated constant current drivers and more!

• Where to get it and Price

The Convoy T6 TiCu with the 519A 5700K LED is currently priced at $44.05 on Convoy Official Website.

• My opinion

Another great flashlight from Convoy, the TiCu is amazing! I was a fanboy of the polished version, but after getting the stonewashed I think I changed my mind, it's so much nicer and feels very premium, with a very stone-like feel! The copper helps to dissipate heat faster and is beautiful. The driver is pretty efficient and regulated, accepting both 14500 and AAs for a more versatile use. You can choose the LED but the 519A is one of the best choices IMO the 5700K wasn't my favorite, but I will dedome it later and see how it goes.

Comparing to the Convoy T3 the beam has a tighter hotspot, but less spill, a little throwier option for a 14500 flashlight, I think the T6 beam is more balanced.

The only major thing I really disliked on this flashlight is that it doesn't feature a proper moonlight mode, the 1% mode is too bright! I think around 10 to 20 Lumens.

• Box contents [7th picture]

- T6 TiCu

- Stainless Steel clip

- Lanyard

• Body and build quality

Anodizing Colors/Material Options: The T6 is available in a wide variety of colors and material options. In Aluminum it is available in Black, Red, Purple, Orange, Green, Dark Green, Blue, Cyan, Gray, Black Camo, Blue Camo and Green Camo.
It's also available in Brass and Titanium/Copper with Smooth finish and Stonewashed (Featured on this Review)

Main body/Grip: The main body is not compact for a 14500, as it's a thrower, the reflector part is a little bigger than tge T3 for example. It has knurling on the battery tube and tail cap to improve grip, it's very smooth with no sharp edges due to the Stonewashed finish, that gives it a stone-like texture that also improves grip.

Material: This setup has the TiCu Stonewashed version, so the bezel, battery tube and tail cap are all made of Titanium with the Stonewashed finish, while the head is made of pure copper polished with a clear coat to prevent oxidation.

Threads: All threads are trapezoidal with no anodizing, just raw Titanium or Copper.

Clip: A polished stainless steel clip pressure fit clip is included together with the flashlight. The clip is strong, it doesn't come attached to the flashlight.

Tail stand and rolling: The T6 can tail/head stand with stability. It has grooves to prevent rolling, but it still can fall from a desk easily if no clip is installed.

Magnet: No magnet is present on this flashlight by default.

AUX lights: This flashlight doesn't have AUX by default, but I recommend installing a tail switch with light that Convoy sells on their website, it helps to find the flashlight in the dark - and is pretty cool too.

Buttons: The T6 has a mechanical reverse click tail switch, this means that giving a half click while the flashlight is OFF will do nothing, but when it's ON it will cycle between brightness levels, SOS, battery check and other depending on the selected mode. The button is made of Stonewashed Titanium exactly the same as the main body, with a little plastic ring around the button itself that makes this flashlight able to use a tail switch with LED.

Battery contact: Contact is made with the battery by a gold-plated button contact on the driver and a phosphor-bronze gold-plated spring on the tail cap. I usually prefer springs on both ends to reduce the impact on the battery when the flashlight is dropped, but this button contact seems large enough to not dent the battery easily. [8th picture]

Bezel: A crenelated Stonewashed Titanium bezel is present on this flashlight, it has a lot of smooth trapezoidal shapes, it's high quality and well made as the rest of the body.

Water Resistance: Convoy flashlights usually don't have the IP rating, but all Convoy flashlights I already tested were decently protected to water ingress; The T6 follows the same pattern, it's probably better sealed than some IP68 flashlights I own. I belive the T6 to be at least IP67 with all threads greased and fully tightened - if not IP68, as all water ingress points have o-rings.

Size comparison: From left to right:
Convoy T3 TiCu (14500) - Convoy T6 TiCu (14500) - FireFlies Z1 Artemis (21700) [9th picture]

• Weight and size

Weight:

- With battery (Vapcell K10): 125.0g

- Without battery: 104.9g

- Battery (Vapcell K10): 20.0g

Size: 105.8mm x 25.0mm x 20.9mm - (Height x Head diamter x Tail diameter)

• Battery, runtime, and charging

Battery: The T6 can use both 14500 Li-ion cells and AA batteries, this makes this flashlight very versatile and useful on emergency situations, as you can use almost any type of cell that fits inside it. For Li-ion cells, a 5A CDR minimum is recommended, so you can use the flashlight at full power. I used a Vapcell K10 1000mAh to test it, the battery can be bought separately. [10th picture]

Battery Indicator: The T6 only has the battery check feature by selecting a mode group on the driver that has this feature on the cycle, for example suboptions 1.2, 1.4 and 1.7. The main light will blink an amount of times corresponding to the battery level on the table below:

Powerbank/Reverse charging: No powerbank feature is present on this flashlight.

Charging: No charging on body is present on the T6, though a 14500 cell with USB-C can be used in the flashlight to make charging more convenient.

• Modes, Runtimes, Throw, Candela

Modes: The T6 has the 12 groups driver, it comes pre-configured on group 1, which has 1%, 10%, 30% and 100% brightness levels. Other brightness levels - like 20%, 35% and 50% and blinkies - are available on the other brightness groups that can be configured on the flashlight UI.

Specs:

Turbo: The T6 has the 100% brightness level, which is essentially Turbo. With the Nichia 519A this mode should be about 1000 to 1200 Lumens, which is pretty bright for a 14500 flashlight. Sincerely, 30% mode already should do pretty good for almost all uses, as it uses a 14500 with 1000mAh and it's pretty bright, the runtumes are not very long on the higher modes.

Moonlight: Sadly, the T6 doesn't have a proper moonlight mode, the 1% mode is way to bright, sitting between 10 to 20 Lumens easily.

Blinkies: Tactical Strobe, SOS and battery check are featured on some group modes.

Lockout: This light doesn't feature any type of lockout, as the UI doesn't have electronic lockout, and the threads aren't anodized. The mechanical button is the "lockout" of this flashlight.

Throw: It's advertised to throw about 100m on 100%, it has a fairly floody beam, so it isn't suitable for long distances, but it can get around 150m if needed.

• Emitter, reflector and CRI

Emitter: This T6 has the 519A 5700K LED, a high CRI emitter made by Nichia. The LED is powerful while also having high CRI over 90. [11th picture]

Lens: It comes with a clear AR (Anti-reflixive) coated glass lens in front of the reflector.

Reflector/TIR: The reflector depends on the LED, it can be smooth or OP (Orange Peel), it has 20mm of height and 21mm of width.

Beam profile: The beam is very balanced, with a lot of spill but with a slightly defined hotspot on the center, not much throwy, not much floody. The beam is not perfect and some small artifacts are noticeable when "wall-hunting", there is a little tint shift between the hotspot and spill. [12th picture]

PWM: No PWM was detected with Opple LM4 on any mode.

CCT-CRI-DUV: The measured CCT is pretty closed to the advertised one, I measured about 5600K, compared to the advertised 5700K. The CRI is amazing, I measured about 94 CRI total, and only R9 got me a little disappointed as it scored only 72. Duv was negative, so no major green/yellow tint, measured about -0.0030 [13th, 14th and 15th pictures]

*All measurements were taken with an Opple Light Master 4 using the Opple app for Windows made by Steve Chang, the tests were performed in a dark enviroment with only the flashlight as light source.

• Driver and UI

Driver: The T6 with 519A LED uses a regulated Buck constant current driver for 14500 Li-ion cells and a Boost driver for AA batteries. The driver itself is pretty efficient and uses high quality components, the only thing I disliked about it is there's no moonlight mode.

UI: The T6 uses the standard Convoy tail switch UI.

Low Voltage Protection/Warning: The main light will start blinking and dimming down when the battery voltage is low, until the light automatically turns OFF when the battery voltage is too low.

Reverse Polarity Protection: The reverse polarity protection is physical and only works with button top batteries, so be careful when using flat tops.

Temperature Control: The T6 has standard Convoy Temperature control, so when the driver reaches about 55°C the flashlight will begin to step down. The step down seems to only be down to 30%, so the flashlight can still heat up, even after the step down, under certain conditions.

Thank you for reading my review <3

A special thanks to Simon and Convoy for sending this flashlight for me to review!

*I am not being paid to do this review, everything here is my honest opinion.

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I’ve been a fan of Sofirn for a while now. Their price-to-quality ratio is consistently excellent. They may not be chasing the bleeding edge of innovation, but they make lights that work. They lean hard into the “tactical” genre, and while my profession doesn’t call for that, I can appreciate a bright, reliable, affordable light. I’ve had the SK30 for years and it has been a reliable favorite of mine. Naturally the SK31 was worth a try. What I appreciate even more is a two-for-one, and that’s exactly what the SK31 is.

Full disclosure up top. Sofirn sent me this light in exchange for my opinion. At the bottom is my affiliate link and a 10% off coupon. I appreciate any support.

What’s in the Box
SK31 flashlight
21700 5000 mAh battery
Lanyard
Pocket clip
Spare O-rings
USB-C charging cable
Belt holster
User manual

Build Quality
Like most Sofirn lights I’ve tried, the SK31 feels great for the money. The body is solid, and the fine knurling gives a surprisingly confident grip. The pocket clip is strong. The threaded charge port cover turns smoothly and stays put once it’s snug. The manual lock switch beside the main E-switch slides easily, though I wish it clicked into place for some tactile feedback. The E-switch itself works well, but it’s a bit long, and I occasionally caught myself landing a half press when I meant a full one. Up front, the crenelated bezel looks formidable. Tungsten beads are meant to shatter glass, which gives it a properly tactical attitude, though I’ve never had the chance to test that on any light.

Design
The look is classic tactical understatement. It isn’t flashy (pun intended), but it’s built for function. The manual lock is a welcome addition, though I’d love to see moonlight mode accessible while locked. I’m also a big fan of the threaded collar charge port cover. Opposite the port sits a small backlit mode button that doubles as a charging indicator. One press toggles between the light’s two personalities: tactical mode (blue) and outdoor mode (orange). I’ll break down what each does in the next section. The pocket clip holds the light low and snug in my pocket. One small complaint is the light can’t tail-stand, since the rubber switch extends past tail cap.

UI
The interface is simple, but it changes depending on which mode you’re in. In tactical mode (blue), a half press gives momentary turbo and a full press fires the strobe. Hold either for five seconds and it locks on until your next full press. In outdoor mode (orange), a full press brings the light on at your last-used brightness. Once it’s on, a half press steps through moonlight, eco, low, medium, high, and turbo. The mode button also serves as a battery level indicator, but you have to unthread the charge port cover to read it. That exposes the port to the elements and takes more effort than a quick glance.

Usability
The SK31 is aimed at someone who wants a self-defense or professional light, or a long-range thrower for night hikes. With no tail magnet, no tail standing, and its size and output, it’s not what I’d grab to check under the sink. On a night hike, though, it excels. Picking out a deer across a field or sweeping a distant tree line is effortless, and outdoor mode makes it easy to dial in the right brightness for the job.

Performance
The beam is impressive. The claimed 6,800 lumens is more than enough to flood my entire backyard. Compared to the SK30, it’s brighter, with a smoother, more pleasing beam up close, though it gives up some of the SK30’s defined hotspot at distance. On turbo, it holds its brightness for a good while without stepping down or getting too hot. It’s powerful, and it performs like a real tactical light.

Summary
All in all, the SK31 is a very good tactical light. It’s a bit bulky for my pocket, which is where I usually prefer to carry, but that same size and bulk, combined with the aggressive bezel, make it a confident defensive companion. I’ve taken it on a few late-night walks and felt well prepared. The threaded charge port cover adds welcome protection, and the beam is much cleaner than the SK30’s. The manual lock is a great feature that could use a little more polish but useful nonetheless.

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My work light needs include occasionally monkeying with cables under desks, looking in big duffel bags full of different things, having a fun light stuck to my laptop stand for…fun. Stocky heavy form factor and the magnet tailcap give it a good fidget factor for zoom meetings too…just have to make sure it’s not obvious i’m playing with a flashlight!

I want to purchase one or two Convoy lights. I'm thinking something along the lines of an M1K and an M1H, but I'd be open to other suggestions. I'm primarily interested in the 21700 form factor but could be swayed elsewhere. My current light roster consists of primarily very floody lights: a couple of D4V2s, one of which is a mule, an Army Tech C2 Pro, a Wurrkos HD05 along with a few others. I use these day to day while working on machinery and around the shop/house.

I don't have any real practical usage drive for these new lights and they're mainly just a fun purchase. What I'm really interested in is a good mix between throw and flood (or one really nice throw and one really good mix between flood and throw) with a really nice beam, something that looks like daylight (I tend to prefer 4000-5000K), high CRI with good sustained output. USB charging would be nice to have but not strictly necessary.

Given all this, what would you recommend?

Hey all, I’m a construction inspector who spends about 3 hours a day in dark locations in residential homes. I need lights that are at least 1.5-2k lumens.

Pretty easy to find but my issue is battery and heat. The cheap ones die quick or just aren’t bright enough. Form factor is also a consideration since I’m usually moving through tight/slightly hazardous areas and need to be able to slip it in and out of my pocket. Heat is an issue because attics I’m in can be upwards of 110F+.

I’ve always the community here as a lurker, thanks in advance for any recommendation!

I like this flashlight but it has one problem. It has a side button that is directly opposite from the charging port cover. More times than not I end up trying to turn the light on but pressing the charging port instead. Anyone running the same problem and have a mod or solution the found that helps distinguish quickly in the dark?

I am looking for a quality thrower to replace my Sofirn IF22a. That light is awesome for the price, but was curious what this communities thoughts are on a better light for under $150. Thanks

As the title say I had a chance to play with a couple S21Es with aforementioned emitters, SFT-42R 4000K (CRI70) was a test run, Simon got limited quantity of them. Sadly it was slightly off center (the chip on the substrate, second picture) and it shows in the beam. SFT-42R and F45R are paired with the new 10A buck drivers. It seems like Simon also uses different switches in this driver as the new ones are quieter, ramping sequence is also faster.

Tint comparison, from left to right: SFT-42R 4000K, F45R 4000K, XHP50.3 R70 4000K from last year (5D tint). WB locked to 4500K, all lights in equalised mid-low brightness. Phone pictures are not perfect but you can see niether of them is particularily rosy (thank god!), F45R is highest in the duv scale, SFT-42R and XHP50.3 are most definitely slightly below duv.

Situation changes in high mode where SFT-42R is the cleanest and XHP50.3 appears ever so slightly above duv when comparing them side by side on a white wall. It's weird that for Luminus duv goes up with current and for Cree it goes down.

Both SFT-42R and F45R have visible donut hole, unless you’re going for maximum throw I recommend OP reflector for both as there are a lot of lines or arifacts in and around the hotspot with SMO. Actually it’s the XHP50.3 that creates the cleanest beam and also the least pronounced donut hole (barely noticeable on a white wall) with smooth reflector.

The new driver goes up to 5A for the main modes (10A is just a momentary turbo), in that case someone may’ve guessed that lower modes or the bottom of the ramp should be slightly dimmer than in the 6V/3A driver. Wrong. Pictures below (SFT-42R left, XHP50.3 right) shows that mode 1 (1%?) is noticeably brighter in the new driver.

Same applies to the lowest setting in the ramping sequence which interestingly is also much brighter than mode 1/4 (same camera settings).

Color rendition. Left SFT-42R, right - XHP50.3 R70 4000K.

At least in the older batches 5D tint was awesome and Cree was often shipping them with 80+ CRI (some people even measured 85) which was a great combination of good colors and high effiency. I don’t have Opple but you can clearly see that the right one is one step above when it comes to juicyness of reds and yellows (look at the colors of the noodles or pieces of paprika), on wooden (or “wooden”) elements the difference is even more stark. Since I do have wooden tiles on the floor lets compare exactly that.

F45R 4000K left, XHP50.3 HI R70 4000K right

SFT-42R 4000K left, XHP50.3 HI R70 4000K right

SFT-42R 4000K left, F45R 4000K right

F45R is by far the greenest, Cree wins by a large margin and that's my main and most important reason why I'm sticking with it altough I can fully recommend the SFT-42R 4000K, it was not far off especially at higher brightness levels and it has much better throw. Much better.

Fair warning - at least two people who got their XHP50.3 HI R70 4000K recently complained it was very green, Simon probably got a different batch. maybe from a different supplier. I hope you enjoyed this chaotic review, showcase or whatever you want to call it.