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Convoy S8

Physical Product · Flashlights & headlamps · 12 mentions · 1 subreddit · discussed in r/flashlight

Reddit take

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Pros

  • I'm pretty sure I'm going with an S8 with sft25r and 8amp buck driver. I won't be running it at 100% constantly, so the heat (shouldn't?) be an issue.
  • S6 or S8 (my preference, I have to admit) are great, sft25r is excellent
  • Which makes me think that a Convoy s6/S8 is a better buy than a T6, unless you want to use Eneloop and Ladda rechargeable AAs.
  • OP should get a cheap convoy with a forward clicky (S8 with SFT40 perhaps?) and save the rest of their money for training lol.
  • If you feel you might want to run 50% or 100% more often, you can opt for the slightly better thermal/heat dissipating S8.

Cons

  • Convoy S8 and other models: too big, and no quick strobe light
  • Fins on the S8 are small, I don't think they'd make much of a difference.
  • I looked at Acebeam TAC 2AA, Wurkkos FC12, Convoy S6/8 etc.

Sentiment

9 positive (75%) · 2 mixed (17%) · 1 negative (8%)

Trust + time weighted score: +55% · raw score 67%

What redditors said (10 of 12)

I'm pretty sure I'm going with an S8 with sft25r and 8amp buck driver. I won't be running it at 100% constantly, so the heat (shouldn't?) be an issue.
positive · u/M****0 · r/flashlight · Dec 10, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Convoy S8 and other models: too big, and no quick strobe light
negative · u/a****a · r/flashlight · Dec 1, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
S6 or S8 (my preference, I have to admit) are great, sft25r is excellent
positive · u/_****t · r/flashlight · comment · Nov 20, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Which makes me think that a Convoy s6/S8 is a better buy than a T6, unless you want to use Eneloop and Ladda rechargeable AAs.
positive · u/s****x · r/flashlight · comment · Nov 9, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
OP should get a cheap convoy with a forward clicky (S8 with SFT40 perhaps?) and save the rest of their money for training lol.
positive · u/F****r · r/flashlight · comment · Aug 7, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Fins on the S8 are small, I don't think they'd make much of a difference.
mixed · u/m****2 · r/flashlight · comment · Aug 7, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
If you feel you might want to run 50% or 100% more often, you can opt for the slightly better thermal/heat dissipating S8.
positive · u/F****X · r/flashlight · comment · Feb 22, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I looked at Acebeam TAC 2AA, Wurkkos FC12, Convoy S6/8 etc.
mixed · u/O****h · r/flashlight · Feb 20, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
The S8 is great too. Just depends which body style you prefer. I like the S8 over the S6, but you might not.
positive · u/b****4 · r/flashlight · comment · Feb 12, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Peaks at 1600 lumens, sustains 1100, according to this page from u/PiercingTheDarknesss.
positive · u/s****n · r/flashlight · comment · Nov 21, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗ · attribution unverified

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