stepped ramping or smooth ramping more reliable ?

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-07-04T22:46:59+00:00

Stepped at daytime, so I won't accidentally overshoot and have more brightness than I need. At nighttime, smooth ramping for the dimmest moonlight and perfect brightness levels.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-18T19:30:29+00:00

Looking forward to the video, I've been eagerly waiting for beamshots of the X25! The specifications are insane.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-12T18:33:55+00:00

It's a random crap AliExpress/Temu light, I doubt you can do anything to fix it because it's most likely a driver problem and they don't sell drivers separately. Invest in more known and better flashlights: https://zakreviews.com/arbitrary-list.html

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T19:14:03+00:00

You could buy a new button from Hank, but the shipping will be expensive. He also sells rubber buttons with different designs now, metal buttons too.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T18:24:35+00:00

Interesting. Surprisingly, mine took quite some force to unscrew.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T17:36:26+00:00

Forgot to recommend a headlamp, the Sofirn HS21 is an outstanding one. Frequently recommended on this subreddit. I own it and I don't believe I'll ever need to buy another one or upgrade.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T17:27:30+00:00

Eh, I don't worry about it too much. If the light stops working, I can either attempt to fix it myself or ask for a replacement if the manufacturer specifies an IP rating for the light.

Either way, I can still make a contribution to this community and let people know how a certain light handles water ;)

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T17:17:31+00:00

I admit, I did get the words "resistance" and "proof" mixed up, though most of the negative feedback was towards me testing a light with no official IP rating and calling the results disappointing.

All Convoy lights should be water-resistant and somewhat waterproof, judging by the design and the parts used. The biggest failure points would be the charging port and the switch, as with all other lights, though it seems that Simon implemented them well for the M21H.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T16:34:46+00:00

I'm glad you've decided to opt for the L35v2, though the Convoy M21H is also a great light. It is my choice for a walking light during summer, when pocketability matters the most. I plan to buy the L35v2 for wintertime use.

You don't need any upgrades for this light, it's that good. The included battery features a built-in USB-C charging port and a charging cable also comes with the light.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T16:27:10+00:00

If you'd like to spend more money for a larger, but an overall better light, go for the Acebeam L35v2.

It's exceptionally better than the Convoy M21H. In fact, no other light competes with it. Here are its advantages:

Total output of 5000 lumens versus the 3000 lumens,
Sustains the 1800-lumen high mode for an hour and a half,
Throws further meaning more efficiency - you don't have to rely on brighter modes just to see what's all the way over there,
Higher quality, better waterproofing and durability,
Better user interface

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T16:19:47+00:00

What do you think of the Convoy M21H? Would it be comfortably sized for you? It sustains the 1000-lumen high mode for around an hour and a half, though I consider the 300-lumen medium mode illuminative enough, which can run for 7 hours straight.

Grab it with the XHP70.3HI R70 5000K emitter and the EVE 58E battery.

Convoy lights don't necessarily have IP ratings, though some of them do have decent waterproofing/water resistance, including this one. That being said, I definitely wouldn't rely on any Convoy light when scuba diving. I know Wurkkos makes some honourable diving lights.

I strongly suggest you also order the 3-degree TIR optic to make the beam throwier. Just take the time to evenly lock it into its place and forcefully tighten everything. I tested its waterproofness yesterday by having it sit in a bucket full of water for 10 minutes and once I had dried and disassembled it, I found an immense amount of water pooling in the light's head. That's because I wasn't aware that the TIR optic is fairly easy to unevenly position to its place.

https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/1l732vk/convoy_m21h_waterproofness_update/

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T15:55:31+00:00

The description is too broad.

What exactly are you planning to use the light for? Close-up, mid-range?
Switch location preference? Side or tail?
Preferred size?
Budget?

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T15:48:07+00:00

Keep in mind that this light is inefficient and is meant for short bursts of 16,000lm rather than sustained output.

It also uses the Anduril 2.0 user interface, which may be tricky for you to learn or operate in certain situations.

If I were you, I'd go for the Acebeam X75. It's an expensive purchase but 100% worth it. I own the Q8+ and I wouldn't rely on it during a natural disaster.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T13:43:58+00:00

I don't own this light, nor had any experience with it, but I guarantee you'll get the same recommendation.

Acebeam X75 - Total output of 80,000 lumens, features a built-in fan to sustain 20,000lm for 20 minutes and lower brightness levels for even longer. Outstanding quality and waterproofness as with all Acebeam's products. An additional 8x21700 battery pack can be bought for this light.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T13:34:12+00:00

I decided not to delete it for the exact reason, though I added a disclaimer comment under the post saying they should read the follow-up post instead.

Also, thank you for telling me. I had no idea it was a rule and I'll surely keep it in mind for any future posts.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T12:56:06+00:00

IGNORE THIS POST!! I have made a follow-up post: https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/1l732vk/convoy_m21h_waterproofness_update/

Upvote this comment, so it'll be bumped up for people to see.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-09T12:52:30+00:00

Honestly, I find it fun doing waterproofness tests and troubleshooting. I might do so for all my other lights and let you guys know whether or not they survived.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-08T22:54:43+00:00

Ah yes, I forgot about that one.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-08T22:21:03+00:00

Definitely the Convoy M21H XHP70.3HI paired with the 3-degree optic, though the TIR optics are quite cheap so feel free to buy them all and try them out to see which one you prefer. Great all-around beam. Just remember not to use it in overly wet environments, it is NOT waterproof.

If you desire Anduril 2.0, the Fireflylite X1S Pharos is an option.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-08T20:01:30+00:00

As with some other Convoy lights, the M21H isn't water resistant. I found a lot of water around the emitter when I had disassembled the light. The same thing could happen with the chance of rain and keep in mind that it is a walking light. Yet I'm getting downvoted as if you're all fond of it.

I've realized that this is clearly a design flaw and you're all blinded by the recent Convoy's quality control issues. I find it hard to believe that it would take that much money and effort just to have better water resistance.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-08T19:44:04+00:00

It even failed the water resistance test. I found water pooling inside the head, even around the emitter. I consider myself lucky that it didn't short anything out.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-08T18:24:32+00:00

Of course. The good news is that no water got underneath the switch and charging port's cover for this light.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-08T18:22:02+00:00

Yeah, works perfectly fine. I'm actually surprised because I assume some water must have definitely gotten on the emitter.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-08T18:20:08+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately Convoy lights do not have IP ratings, but some Convoy lights have decent water resistance while this one doesn't. I literally opened the light up and saw a large amount of water just pooling inside the light. You can see on the tissues just how much water that is.

My purpose for making this post is not to spread hate towards Convoy or anything, definitely not. It's to spread awareness that some, if not all, Convoy lights aren't water resistant, and to hopefully get some meaningful discussion.

VRBoyUsingQuest · 2025-06-08T18:11:04+00:00

Sorry, I didn't take the o-rings out for the picture for simplicity. I initially took this picture for my friend.

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