Convoy S6 NM1: The Hidden Gem of Budget Throwers!
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- čas přidán 22. 10. 2023
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I review the Convoy S6 with CSLNM1.TG - this is a hidden gem that I can't believe I missed out on. It's the perfect budget tactical thrower, and anyone can get one! It's basically a better-looking, throwier version of the S2+. Find out why this is my new favorite budget thrower in my video.
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Convoy S6 NM1 Transcript
General thoughts after a week of usage/size comparison/practicality/interesting things:
• I've been searching for the 'best' budget tactical thrower with high candela, and I think I may have found the one! This is the S6 - it's a little-known Convoy host that has a deep reflector and clean design that costs less than your lunch. After trying out many different flashlights, I find that I prefer carrying around ones like this that are the same diameter all the way through. More comfortable.
• What comes in the box: lanyard, battery (if purchased with the light), the light
• Size comparison with S2+, FC12, PD35R, Warrior Mini 3
Overall Construction, LED, lens, bezel and reflector
• I love the clean and minimalistic design. High-quality machining and electronics, especially at this price point. Checkered knurling increases grip, as the actual anodizing is quite smooth. Some small cutouts on the battery tube, and areas to attach a clip. Single switch on tailcap (reverse clicky).
• This one comes with an NM1. You should get this one if you're looking for maximum candela. You can also get one with an SFT40. LED is perfectly centered. The reflector is almost twice as long as the one in the S2+. Simple bezel, smooth, no crenulation. You can access the LED easily by unscrewing the pill. As usual with Convoy, you can mod your lights easily.
• There are two beefy-looking springs under the head and on the tailcap - great for absorbing impact.
UI - modes
• 12 groups. I have the 5-mode grouping (0.1, 1, 10, 35, 100%). You can set it to 100% mode only and use this as a 'tactical' mode. You can also deactivate memory mode too. This is handy if you want the light to always start in the first mode. Reverse clicky - press completely to switch on. Half-press to cycle between modes.
Performance - total output, beam profile, longevity, practicality
• CCT, CRI, Ceiling bounce test
• Intense hotspot with usable spill. Up close on a white wall, there are some small artefacts but the hotspot is still round and powerful - you don't notice this at all after 20-50m.
Considerations
• No onboard charging. Would be nice if Convoy included a clip (preferably deep carry).
• Reduced output due to the NM1 emitter.
• Gets hot after prolonged use at 100%.
• Other than that, I can't think of any other considerations - you get so much value at this price point.
Verdict
• This is hands down my favorite budget pocket thrower. It's so affordable, that almost anyone can have one. I love the clean design and the wow factor you get when using this light long distance. It's hard to believe a light of this size can throw nearly 500m. In terms of candela, it outperforms all of my other tactical throwers of this size, even ones that are 10x more expensive. I'll leave the link to Simon's store below in the description if you want to get one. You can get this light for the lowest price there. - Věda a technologie
i bought this as soon as it got hype on r/flashlight this past month or two
S6 w/purple 18350 toob gang LETS GOOO
It's almost perfect.. squeezing every bit of throw out of a smaller tube light. I wouldn't mind if Simon made a 21700 version with a larger version of this reflector.
I would suggest asking Convoy for the 5A Buck driver now instead of the 5A Linear driver that's over-driving the NM1 to 5.7A. The Buck driver sustains a higher output which is nice. Using the Buck driver in a C8+ with SFT40 it holds at roughly 950 lumens which is amazing.
Yeah I noticed this light gets pretty hot. We talked about this driver issue once awhile back. Man, I reckon a green PM1 could throw well over 500m in this host.
@@DarrenYeoYT I measured the NM1 at 5.7A to only 395m and ended up eventually turning purple, I sell my stock with 3A drivers now to play it safe. Maybe pair the PM1 with the 8A Buck driver to see some decent numbers. A PM1 Green at 8A would be impressive too.
Just testing the Wurkkos TD03 and man it's super disappointing on output. Uses stepdown timers at 30 sec and 2 min down to around 350 lumens where it remains. I feel like flying over there and giving the engineers a good kick! lol. Go review the Aplos T02 🙂
@@PiercingTheDarknessyou sell the S6 as well? Would be. Good for your hunting demographic with that extra throw. Think there's also a green W1.
Oh damn, I see some manufacturers are cutting costs lately. Wuben decreased the 30% off code I had to 20%. Those timer drivers could be catastrophic with higher powered emitters in hot climates. Continued reactivation of turbo..
Awesome.Thank you👍💯.
No problem 👍
Thanks for the awesome channel bro! Where is the best explained breakdown of the mode selection for the s6?
Thanks bro, ok so you can check the bottom of the page here: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005919131469.html
The 12 mode groupings are listed.
Thanks for the review. Will you be reviewing the S6 SFT40 soon?
Glad you liked it. Yes mate I will release that video too and a few comparisons.
@@DarrenYeoYTsft40 3000k 😂
Very nice... Would it be possible to have some day time photos of the locations posted on screen?.. along with something for size reference , maybe a person standing by the tree?
That's a good idea. I'll go and take some photos during the day sometime.
Great overview man. I usually stick with 14500 for EDC, but for work/tactical/wow factor purposes it’s a top contender for sure.
Thanks mate, 18650 form factor is at the limit of what I find comfortable to carry.. these tube lights. But something like a reylight pineapple mini is also awesome.
@@DarrenYeoYTgood thing is, the S2+ 18350 barrel fits this light if you want it a bit shorter
@@maggi98mwyou can also swap the S6 head to the S2+ body
@@DarrenYeoYT cool cool. I want a S6 SFT40 3000K 5A buck driver shorty :)
No on-board charging is a selling point for me! Less water and dirt ingress points.
True. A good compromise is an 'under the bezel' unscrewable design too.
Hello sir! Do you have info about how much lumens on 100%? I was ordered same, but different, S8+ with same CSNLM from mister Simon, and i was wondered how much lumen can provide.
Thank you sir 🙏🏻
Sorry I don't test for output yet, need to build a lumen tube.
This one looks promising...I just might
Well worth it man. Or look at the S8 as someone else mentioned it has the same reflector but comes with a clip, crenulated bezel, cooling fins.
Salut à toi , belle vidéo comme d'habitude , dit moi , entre la version osram que tu présentes et la version en sft40 , sais-tu la portée des deux modèles ? pour la osram si je me trompes pas c'est 480 mètres environ à ce que j'ai vu dans ta vidéo , mais pour la sft40 pourrais tu me dire sa portée ? est ce moins que la version osram ? approximativement si tu peux me dire pour la version sft40 je t'en serais reconnaissant . Merci 👍
Hi, the SFT40 version throws 381m, so less than the NM1 version.
@@DarrenYeoYT Je te remercie 👍
That title needs some work
Hmm, how could I improve it?
@DarrenYeoYT For me neither the title or thumbnail showed me this was a torch. I had absolutely no idea. Now I know, a word like thower makes sense but even then I expect many people won't understand that. Just something to make it clearer what the actual object is :)
@@lewiskelly14Understandable. But I'm sure these videos are targeted towards flashlight hobbyists who already know all the terms/brand names and are looking for a very specific light.