Thanks, Mike, for giving us a clear picture of a perfect flashlight! As expected, it's a perfect rational output and runtime. Thank you, Weltool, for making this flashlight possible in the absurdity of the lumens war.
I love lights like this that have a practical and useful output with solid runtimes. I'm sick of the lumen wars and lights that put out 3000 lumens.....for 35 second then step down to 800 lumens for 5 mins then down to 300 lumens. The other light that shocked me was that topgun light you reviewed. 500 lumens for 6 hours is insane. Even for a night shift police officer the sun will be up before the topgun flashlight dies. 🔦
Totally agree bro. Too many marketing tactics in lights these days. Weltool never really got bogged down with those lumen wars. This light is perfect mate. TopGun torches also make a bloody great utility light.
I have it. Absolutely beast. I like it more than my Elzetta Bravo. For 600 lumens lights especially the ones that are fully potted electronics, can't beat T17's efficiency, the runtime's sick.
After a ton of research and ending with quite a few of your videos over the last year I pulled the trigger on a T2 Tac and T17 with the 3S Hat Clip and a Thyrm Switchback 2.0 + Thyrm Low-Profile. I'm a big believer in buy once cry once and believe these will last. Edit: thinking about it, I got all this for the a few dollars over a Modlite PLHv2
Thanks for the info i just got mine and cant wait for it to come in. I working in the oilfield and batterylife means a lot to me it was a no brainer for me on this
The website say it maintains the 600 lumens for two hours. I suppose there is a step down after that. I just ordered one and am excited because the electronics are potted. Probably with epoxy like the Elzetta lights? This will be my fourth Weltool light thanks to this channel. I am also flashlight crazy. I went for the 6500? Rendition. I like the brightest white light for the city.
I do see how practical it is. It fits what it was made to do. That being said, for my needs. I need high candela at times. Again, I do understand why that light is so practical for most. Weltools are well made.
great review again, any chance you could do a video for us noobs in a bit more detail on the different types of LED's and LEP, lenses and reflectors etc and how they all work together to make a great light?
Looking to buy this because of your review. Can’t decide between the 5000k or the 6500k. I do like cool white light though. Really like how it can also accept the thyrm ring out of the box. Really do appreciate you demonstrating how to install the thyrm ring. Do you think I can also use this for home defense if I had too? Or do you recommend another weltool for me?
How does the low mode feel om the T17? Tempted to buy this as a potential replacement for the T19 cuz when both have sufficient reach for me on high mode, the T17 has double the runtime for same throw once the T19 steps down to 1100lm (but T17 will have less peripheral illumination due to difference in raw output). But the low mode of the T17 seems like I'd be better off whipping out a secondary EDC instead for both indoors and outdoors. BUT it's so well made. Been on the fence for months but I can't decide lol, don't wanna get another light that will get retired to the shelf cuz there's enough there already.
Question, I just got the T17 and put in a Keypower button top protected 18650 and now I get nothing. It came on high and when I went to put it in low mode, nothing happened. Now, even with the included INR battery I get nothing. Is there any kind of lockout or anything that needs to be done or do you know of any issues using protected cells?
Just ordered mine today … is the charger it comes with usb c ? Do you know if the Weltool chargers “smart chargers” ? Don’t want want this battery blowing up since it’s unprotected
The charger is USB-C The charger has a cut-off voltage limit of 4.2V But i strongly suggest to NOT leave ANY unprotected cell on charge if you are not home to remember to check it.
Hey Flashlight Crazy, did you have issues with the switchback tearing O-rings on the T 17? I've only had it about two hours and noticed it's ripped up the first O-ring, which was replaced and it's also ripped another one. It compliments this light well, but it seems to rip up the O-ring lowest and closest to the head.
Not at the moment, but I will speak to Danny (the owner) and see if he can give me a coupon code for my viewers. Stay tuned to the description of this video and I will put it in there if he says yes.
If price and output are your only concerns maybe Wurkkos or Sofirn will be more in line with your values. The runtime and regulation and UI is what makes this light worth the money.
Thanks, Mike, for giving us a clear picture of a perfect flashlight! As expected, it's a perfect rational output and runtime. Thank you, Weltool, for making this flashlight possible in the absurdity of the lumens war.
Absolutely agree bro.
I love lights like this that have a practical and useful output with solid runtimes. I'm sick of the lumen wars and lights that put out 3000 lumens.....for 35 second then step down to 800 lumens for 5 mins then down to 300 lumens. The other light that shocked me was that topgun light you reviewed. 500 lumens for 6 hours is insane. Even for a night shift police officer the sun will be up before the topgun flashlight dies. 🔦
Totally agree bro. Too many marketing tactics in lights these days. Weltool never really got bogged down with those lumen wars. This light is perfect mate. TopGun torches also make a bloody great utility light.
I have it. Absolutely beast. I like it more than my Elzetta Bravo. For 600 lumens lights especially the ones that are fully potted electronics, can't beat T17's efficiency, the runtime's sick.
Another Weltool for the win. Awesome review as always!
Thanks brother! This one is a ripper light
After a ton of research and ending with quite a few of your videos over the last year I pulled the trigger on a T2 Tac and T17 with the 3S Hat Clip and a Thyrm Switchback 2.0 + Thyrm Low-Profile. I'm a big believer in buy once cry once and believe these will last.
Edit: thinking about it, I got all this for the a few dollars over a Modlite PLHv2
Thanks for the info i just got mine and cant wait for it to come in. I working in the oilfield and batterylife means a lot to me it was a no brainer for me on this
The website say it maintains the 600 lumens for two hours. I suppose there is a step down after that.
I just ordered one and am excited because the electronics are potted. Probably with epoxy like the Elzetta lights? This will be my fourth Weltool light thanks to this channel. I am also flashlight crazy. I went for the 6500? Rendition. I like the brightest white light for the city.
I do see how practical it is. It fits what it was made to do. That being said, for my needs. I need high candela at times. Again, I do understand why that light is so practical for most. Weltools are well made.
You are all salesman...still luv u bro. Keep it up. Good vids.
feels like the kind of light you could skullcrush zombies with and still be functional in an apocalypse scenario.
Totally !!
hello hello brother kep on keepin on ill see you in the next one
Excellent review! Thank you!
Thanks for watching mate
Ah man can’t wait to get this and the new T1 pro tac imma have to retire my original t1 pro, perfect to pair with my sig now
Sounds like a great combo
Please do a video of the Nitecore SRT7I.....compare it to all your comparable lights.
Ok these specs are pretty impressive
Can this be used with a protected button top Weltool battery I really don’t trust unprotected ones like the one it comes with would it fit ?
I think it will be fine with the button top from weltool. Just lower runtime
I love how every weltool is your new favorite weltool. I gotta get one because they do seem pretty amazing. I just can't decide which one.
Oh mate, go with the T17. You can't lose getting this one
great review again, any chance you could do a video for us noobs in a bit more detail on the different types of LED's and LEP, lenses and reflectors etc and how they all work together to make a great light?
Sure mate. I will choose some lights and get onto it!
@@flashlightcrazy awesome dude, thanks
What is better this or T19?
Great review my friend. Keep up the great work. 😀 🔦 ❤
Thank you, mate! Appreciate the support. Much Love
Looking to buy this because of your review. Can’t decide between the 5000k or the 6500k. I do like cool white light though. Really like how it can also accept the thyrm ring out of the box. Really do appreciate you demonstrating how to install the thyrm ring. Do you think I can also use this for home defense if I had too? Or do you recommend another weltool for me?
Home defence will be fine with this one. But If I were you, I would buy the T17 for outdoors and the T2 tac for home defence
Thank you
How does the low mode feel om the T17? Tempted to buy this as a potential replacement for the T19 cuz when both have sufficient reach for me on high mode, the T17 has double the runtime for same throw once the T19 steps down to 1100lm (but T17 will have less peripheral illumination due to difference in raw output). But the low mode of the T17 seems like I'd be better off whipping out a secondary EDC instead for both indoors and outdoors. BUT it's so well made. Been on the fence for months but I can't decide lol, don't wanna get another light that will get retired to the shelf cuz there's enough there already.
Low mode is fantastic on the T17
Which model of the Thyrm switchback 2.0 works with this light?
Regular Thyrm 2.0 - NOT THE DF
Hi Mike dyou know if this is the toughest Weltool made?
Question, I just got the T17 and put in a Keypower button top protected 18650 and now I get nothing. It came on high and when I went to put it in low mode, nothing happened. Now, even with the included INR battery I get nothing. Is there any kind of lockout or anything that needs to be done or do you know of any issues using protected cells?
Awesome review man! Does high drop at some point or is it 600L steady for 3 plus hours?
Oh no…not sure if I should watch. Afraid I may buy another Weltool.
Hahaha they are addictive
Just ordered mine today … is the charger it comes with usb c ? Do you know if the Weltool chargers “smart chargers” ? Don’t want want this battery blowing up since it’s unprotected
The charger is USB-C
The charger has a cut-off voltage limit of 4.2V
But i strongly suggest to NOT leave ANY unprotected cell on charge if you are not home to remember to check it.
Is the 5000k more of a cool white color then the 6500k?
No, the 6500k is cool white
Is this a high CRI light?
By any chance, do you know the run time for the 6500k version?
Same as the 5000k
Link to the ring/clip? :)
I don't have links for the US but I will put a link for Australian Viewers
Just search Thyrm Switchback
Hey Flashlight Crazy, did you have issues with the switchback tearing O-rings on the T 17? I've only had it about two hours and noticed it's ripped up the first O-ring, which was replaced and it's also ripped another one. It compliments this light well, but it seems to rip up the O-ring lowest and closest to the head.
He mentions a tactic in the video to avoid this scenario. I don’t personally have one installed on mine so I can’t help lol
@@edwardrizzorhandsThanks
Are any of the Weltool Tactical lights fully potted.
Only this one is. I hope they'll got towards that direction, similar to Armytek. They do everything else right.
This and the T19
any coupon code ?
Not at the moment, but I will speak to Danny (the owner) and see if he can give me a coupon code for my viewers. Stay tuned to the description of this video and I will put it in there if he says yes.
@@flashlightcrazythank you.
14k candela....those are rookie numbers...need 50k minimum
Just give it up. Next is the srt7i....
I keep saying over and over the light that over produced is the T1....compare it to any 18650. All day.
Three times the price...half the output ...and the tailswitch on the T 1 is instant and incredible.
If price and output are your only concerns maybe Wurkkos or Sofirn will be more in line with your values.
The runtime and regulation and UI is what makes this light worth the money.
@jacobphilip3977 not interested in wurkos...sofirn..or convoy