Ultimate 14500 Pocket Thrower Flashlight?
I review the Convoy T3 Titanium. This is the recently released model with the CSLNM1.TG (Osram W1). I measured 260m throw on 100%. Affiliate links below.
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Convoy T3 Titanium (NM1) Review
General thoughts after a week of usage/size comparison/practicality/interesting things:
• When I started collecting lights again, I never considered getting a 14500-cell light. I just saw the 18650/21700 as a better option for sustained output, and most of the brighter flashlights used them too. So finally I’ve come full circle again and appreciate the versatility of these smaller AA-style lights. The T3 is one of the nicest looking AA lights out there that doesn’t cost a fortune and has excellent construction quality. Convoy was kind enough to send me a free sample of the T3 for me to review it in this video.
• What’s included in the box: the flashlight and a lanyard!
• Comparison with: Pokelit AA, Wurkkos TS10, Acebeam H10, Olight Diffuse
Overall Construction, LED, lens, bezel and reflector
• The machining is flawless, and there are no sharp edges or imperfections on the light. I chose the titanium model, as it’s significantly more durable than the aluminum one… and looks cool! You can opt for the stonewash version too. Bare titanium finish – no coating.
• This is the version with the CSLNM1.TG – released recently. You can also get other LEDs in this light, including the SST-20, and Nichia 519A. Smooth reflector, simple bezel design, glass lens.
• I love the tailswitch and clip you get with this light. They are both made of titanium and are highly rigid.
• Runs on 14500 (1.5A max) and AA (0.5A max)
UI – modes
• 12 mode groupings – I selected the mode with 1, 10, 30, 100%
• Press fully to turn on/off, half press to switch modes
• Mode memory can be switched on/off
Performance – total output, beam profile, longevity, practicality
• CCT, CRI, Ceiling bounce test
• Not a lot of spill until you enter the higher modes. Most of the light is concentrated in the center of the beam.
Considerations
• Threads are a bit scratchy – I’ve noticed this is common with titanium lights. It doesn’t affect the performance of the light in any way, and you never need to worry about stripping threads again.
• Shorter run times on 100% due to 14500 cell.
No onboard charging. I use an Acebeam 14500 cell in this light which has a USB-C charging port.
• Doesn’t come with any accessories besides a lanyard.
Verdict
• This is an awesome little pocket thrower and is probably one of the best value ones out there. It reminds me a little of the titanium Reylights – the quality is just as good! Part of me wishes I got the stone wash version instead as it has a different aesthetic, more low-key.
