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Just arrived, review will come in a few weeks.

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Also, in an attempt to provide some comparison data, and to find out what is too heavy to comfortably carry, I have weighed an arbitrary selection of common lights to compare it to the E07X.

Based on these results, the weight is good, the flashlight is balanced well, and it feels good in the hand. I'd say the E07X fits nicely in the large coat/hoodie pocket carry category. It's fat head and thick tube make it uncomfortable in a pants pocket however, so you'll want to make use of the clip and clip it to a belt/webbing/pouch etc. Overall I'm impressed with it, it's a solid addition to my lineup, the new FFL emitters are spectacular, and I appreciate the improvements over the old E07.

All weights are with a full complement of batteries

Lights: Acebeam X45: 710g BLF LT1: 626g Emisar D18: 480g Sofirn SP36: 432g Noctigon K1: 378g E07 TiCu: 310g Emisar D4SV2 (26800): 260g Sofirn SP33S: 238g -> E07X Canon: 200g <- Emisar D4k (Mule): 136g Sofirn IF19: 94g Sofirn SC21: 58g

Batteries: 26800: 116g 26650: 96g 21700: 66g 18650: 44g

First impression: It's nice, I really like the new switch that Sofirn used here. It's like the large switch from Wurkkos, just smaller and far better than the hard, wobbly switch they used in the past.

The tint is mediocre and the Fresnel lens creates some rings. Unfortunately also some tint variation from spot to spill. Overall pretty soft beam, but not too floody.

It appears like the bezel is press fit, but it has a small gap and it might be possible to open it.

Interesting place to attach the clip. There's this large groove at the front. Looks little weird without a clip, though.

A magnet is included as well, but it can only be used when no lanyard is attached (D'oh!).

I will write a full review, but it will take some weeks because I have quite a lot other flashlights in the queue.

My first anduril light, and first small light. Really happy with it. Thanks to you wonderful people, and the ones we left behind on Reddit, I ditched the cheap supermarket zoomies and got my first decent light from Zak’s list, a wowtac a2s. Good recommendation, great light but angled lights aren’t my favourite. Next one was an fc11. Also from zak’s list and another solid recommendation. Love it, just wish it had better runtime and lower moonlight. I use it mainly for dog walking in woods and fields, and it is good for that purpose. This TS10 fixes my moonlight issue for indoor use and is easily bright enough on full to be my backup if the FC11 ever fails me while out.

Sort of a cross-post from reddit, but more like an effort for me to try get more active on lemmy :)

This is not a review. This is first thoughts.

I saw a couple of threads by Aplos on BLF but I didn't pay it much mind because it was an unknown brand to me and the designs looked a bit basic if I'm being honest. Then I saw Flashlight Enthusiast's video on it and I was very intrigued by the runtime graphs he posted. I ran the tests myself after getting the light in and it corroborated.

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Turbo runtime, stepdown around 1.5 minutes at which point it holds at around 800-ish lumens for over an hour.

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High runtime, holds at around 800 lumens for 80 minutes before a gradual decline until empty, cutting off at 2.89v.

I must say the regulation performance at this price point is really quite amazing. Bought from GeForest on AliEx, original price is $22, I paid $16.50 shipped by using discount coupons. That's with a cell included (generic rewrap without even a brand on it, but still). It's a bit unbelievable of a deal even at $22. MSRP on Aplos's website is USD29.99, $39.99 on Amazon (I wouldn't buy it at that price when you can get it basically half-off on AliEx. You wait a couple weeks, so what?).

Now, some more thoughts on the light itself.

According to u/Funtastic28 on reddit (I'm not sure if he's on here or how to tag him if he is), Aplos are another Jinba Tech brand. If you're unaware, Jinba Tech is the OEM of Sofirn, Wurkkos, and a number of other flashlight brands. And it definitely feels/looks like it.

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Build-quality-wise it's right there in the same ballpark as offerings from Sofirn/Wurkkos. It's pretty much exactly the kind of build you expect from them. That is to say - good for the money. No sharp edges, everything's rounded off where it's supposed to be (no hotspots), no play/creaks/flex. Satin finish will probably last a good while. The rear forward clicky has nice tactility, works well.

The included two way clip is the same one Sofirn/Wurkkos use on some of their lights. Curiously, however, the tubes and tail-cap do not lego with parts from Sofirn/Wurkkos.

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I find this surprising. I would have assumed they'd have used the same threads etc, but I guess not. I'm a little disappointed that lego-ing isn't a possibility, but it's by no means a dealbreaker.

The aesthetics of a flashlight will always be a subjective thing. I'm a fan of the Sofirn/Wurkkos aesthetic, and the T02 is obviously cut from the same cloth. The branding is a little basic. Nothing wrong with that. Even Sofirn with their lowercase font logo had a certain charm to it I guess, but then they updated it. Not much else to say about it.

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UI is nothing wildly different from a 'standard' UI we might expect from a dual-switch light like this.

• From off, half-press tailswitch for momentary on. Momentary level is memorized.
• Double half press tailswitch shortcuts to turbo.
• 1C tailswitch for on/off.
• While on, 1C side-switch to cycle modes ~ 'eco'/low/medium/high
• While on, 2C for turbo, 1C to return
• While on, 3C for strobe, 3C again for SOS. 1C to return
• No shortcut to moonlight
• Clicking sideswitch from off does nothing.

Totally acceptable UI for me. Some may want quicker access to strobe but I don't find a problem with it.

The 'eco' mode really isn't a proper moonlight, but it's not a dealbreaker to me for this sort of light.

Aplos advised me not to attempt to remove the bezel but I usually pay no heed to warnings like that and used wrenches and inner tube (my usual nitrile dipped gloves were not sufficient in this instance).

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Here is the reflector side-by-side with a Convoy S6 'deep' reflector. The Aplos is 3mm wider but depth seems to be identical. So, a good throw for the size.

Apologies for sub-par beamshots. My phone camera doesn't do well in low-light.

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At 100m,

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...and at 50m. Quite a good beamshape for mid-range duty-type applications, like on a large property.

This is already even longer then the reddit post so I'll cut it off here.

I was looking for a very budget but well-regulated 18650 'tactical' light for duty around the property. Previously the options I boiled down to were either the Sofirn SP31 V2.0 (regulated but unimpressive emitter options for my use-case), or the Wurkkos FC12 (better emitter but unregulated driver). In my eyes this is the better option compared to the other two. For $22, with those flat runtimes, it's a bargain.

Thanks for reading if you've reached the end. Let me know if y'all have any questions.

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Just some random facts about this light:

• Forward clicky tail switch
• Illuminated side button
• SFT-40
• Pretty good regulation
• Magnetic charging
• Integrated "cigar grip" ring

This is a cool light. It's shape and feel in hand is unique and dense. It feels solid and small. Love it so far!

I just got these lights yesterday! They all came with 519a 5700k DD. Perhaps quite boring, but the tint and CRI are just beautiful!

I never fully understood the hype with Zebralights. I get it now, this light is so awesome!

Plastic body, but seems quite durable. Has a pocket clip, not deep carry, but I think I like that better on this light, easier to grab. Nice mix of throw and spill (those artifacts). Also sleeps 1.

I did notice the weight difference compared to alu version, but I don't mind since copper is supposed to be anti-bacterial. Noticed that the orange aux lights are dimmer than the red aux ones, which is good.

Glad to see the switch looks like it's also made of copper. For now I prefer it to be clip-free, and just pocket it.

I understand why people are requesting a Titanium version of the TS10. Not really a fan of Ti though, unless it's for my bicycle.

I didn't have a right-angle torch, so I ordered a Sofirn HS10 2700K. I like it very much. Will put this in my EDC rotation.

BTW, won't the tail magnet mess up my debit / credit cards if I keep them in the same pocket?

Just got this copper beauty in. Came with free diffusor, bought the better clip extra. EDC Perfection.

Those folks at Wurkkos don’t hang around. 7 days after ordering and 6 from dispatch, to the UK. I also got the free holster as part of the Father’s Day promo, although it’s too large for the TS10 - I’ll find a use for it! The longer, black clip came too.

Red AUX 3000k Orange, 4000k I think the red looks superb against the copper. !

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The LED Lenser lanyard lasted for many years of daily wear and outlived the light it came with. RIP

I got it with the 21700, and I also bought a Vapcell m11 18350. I was looking for a small and very bright light, and that’s what I got!

This small thing has no problem lighting up the entire street. It’s like having car headlights in the palm of your hand.

With the 21700, the battery life is very good, and with the 18350, it’s a quarter of that, at 30 minutes on high (2000lm for 5 minutes then 1300lm) and 1h30 on medium (550lm). The light output appears to be the same with either battery, at least when fully charged. With the 18350, the light does dim at around 30% of battery.

I 3D printed caps for the 21700 tube so that I can store the 21700 battery inside its tube. It also works with the 18350 in its tube when I use the 21700.

The beam and tint are not too bad for me, it’s mostly white except for a greenish donut, but it’s uniform, so unless you are lighting white wall it’s not noticeable. Now it does have a low CRI, but that’s fine because it’s so bright!

But I may have to get another light for CRI… maybe a D4K MAO or an Anodized Ti Midnight Echo Mini Pineapple or a Maeerxu XT3 Anodized Sandblasted Ti… So many options!

Thank you all for your help in choosing a light.

Beamshot at the end. https://imgur.com/a/QxZImVA