Convoy L8 Flashlight Review in 2022: The ULTIMATE Thrower? 1.5km beam + 26800 cell + USB-C charging

In this video, I review the Convoy L8 flashlight. I've included various high-quality beam shots. If you're looking for the perfect long-distance flashlight that won't break the bank, this is the one to get! What do you think of this light? Let me know in the comments.

Beamshots: 12:09

Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PJ2xve (Paid link)

AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003778939470.html

Official Convoy Store:
https://convoy.aliexpress.com/store/330416

This light was provided by Convoy for review. I was not paid for this review. All opinions are my own.

The L8 is a monster 6400-lumen thrower featuring an SBT90.2 emitter. The construction and anodising are among the best I've seen in any high-quality flashlight.

Convoy L8
Length: 191mm
Head diameter: 81mm
Body diameter: 35.5mm
Weight with 26800 battery: 583 grams

The L8 throws up to 1.5km on turbo and does so with ZERO noise - due to the intricately cut cooling fins that maximise surface area. The light features temperature regulation which lowers the output over time to protect the electronics from damage. I took this light around to the outskirts of the city and it was lighting up the apartment blocks over 1km away.

Impressively, the L8 is budget-friendly and is priced between $80-90 in Convoy's AliExpress store. Simon Mao from Convoy has been running his company for over 10 years and has a legendary status in the flashlight community.

One thing I found amazing is that the Convoy L8 throws further than my Imalent MR90 (also contains the SBT90.2 LED). The MR90 is noisy on turbo due to its active cooling fans. It's also twice as heavy! I paid over $500 for the MR90 (5x the price of the L8).

My flashlight kit came with an included 26800 cell and USB-C charging cable. You can purchase this light with or without the battery, but I suggest you get it with the battery as there are shortages of the 26800 battery in the market currently.

The L8 comes with a few interesting functions including a mode that measures battery voltage, as well as a turbo tactical mode (unusual for a side switch flashlight). You have the option to switch from smooth to stepped ramping. Thankfully, the L8 also comes with a lockout mode - important for high-powered flashlights. You can also mechanically lock out the light by unscrewing the tail cap a 1/8th turn.

I'm glad that this light came with a 'low' mode of 30 lumens. Normally, these high-powered flashlights are too bright to use even in low mode. So it's nice to know you won't blind yourself if you need to use this light around the house or in the backyard.

This is the best value SBT90.2 thrower out there and you'll won't be able to find anything around this price range with the same features and build quality.

If you have any questions about this light or feedback, let me know in the comments below and I'll get back to you.

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Pros

Throws 1.5km - an incredibly bright hotspot. It throws significantly further than my Imalent MR90 - which switches on its noisy fans in turbo mode. It also throws further than the Convoy 4x21A and 4x18A.

The L8 has effective passive cooling. That's due to the unique and complex fin design which maximizes surface area. Simon and his team put in the effort to make sure this light was designed to ensure effective cooling. The temperature regulation works well while giving the SBT 90.2 ample time to throw at maximum specs.

Value for money - most SBT 90.2 lights of this size and range are significantly more expensive and on some occasions don't even match the output specs of this one. The emitter itself is about half the price of this light when purchased separately! You can't beat that. It even comes with a 26800 battery. At the moment, these batteries are not so common but you can find them online in a few places, and I bought a spare QB26800 from a store in Australia for $15. I really like this cell, and I predict it will become more popular in time.

With the high capacity and output of 26800 cells, you can have a shorter light that also has good runtimes.

Low mode of 30 lumens - usable for indoor and general use. No moonlight mode - common with larger lights.

5-clicks allow you to check the battery voltage. Ramp switching from smooth to stepped. Tactical mode.

Trusted seller - Simon has been running Convoy for 10+ years to my knowledge and has a legendary reputation in the flashlight community. If you have any issues, you can contact him directly and he'll work with you quickly to resolve things.

Cons

No shortcut to low mode.

I wish there was a stronger tactile response from the switch, i.e. a solid click. It's very quiet and works well but you need to press it right in the centre to activate.

Delay on tactical mode - 0.5-second delay before the light activates on tactical. But I do realize that most larger lights like this don’t even come with tactical mode.