Convoy Z1: SST40, CSLPM1, CULPM1 Review, Beamshots, Graphs

[@VandeCristo]

Even though these particular convoys don't suit my needs, I can wholeheartedly appreciate the time and effort that you have put into yet another fine review👍

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

Thank you

[@aanandy6831]

why is it? i think it have flood and throw in 1 flashlight

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

@@aanandy6831 Yes, but with it focused to a spot you have no flood, and in flood there's no throw. I like a reflector better, but zoomies seem to be popular among general users

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

Hey guys, I dismantled the CSLPM1 build and the pill wasn't screwed down tight. This is why it was stepping down at 38°C since the heat transfer to the body was poor

[@punggowoalid5994]

Best focus CULPM1... Mantab

[@clementkooza]

Yet again a great comparison! Please keep up the good work bruv.

[@AverageReviewsYT]

My green z1 throws 951 or something like that. It’s amazing what a small package can do.

[@bigpop1996]

Very informative video m'ate. Thanks

[@JohnJames0204]

Great content as always, thanks.

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

Cheers :)

[@herulcoy2260]

Thanks for review 👍👍👍

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

Convoy Z1 SST40: www.banggood.com/custlink/vvKEbkCb97 Other versions available at the AliExpress Convoy store

[@MasterPhury]

Wow, thanks for the hard work! :D I prefer zoomies because of the homogeneous light profile, it helps searching things when directing the light perpendicularly to the medium searched. Been sometime I was looking for further information on the difference of performance for Z1 with each of these chips. But now I wonder, why is CULPM1 the most expensive? Just because of that little extra throw and more focused beam profile? SST40 is both the most powerful AND the cheapest LED ._. Anyway, +1 subscriber! (:

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

The CULPM1 and CULNM1 is more expensive due to the larger LED and better performance, not entirely sure, but it's my guess. The CULPM1 build is using an 8A regulated buck driver which are always more expensive than the cheap linear drivers in both the SST40 and CSLPM1 versions. Turns out the pill wasn't tight on the CSLPM1 version which is why it stepped down at 38°C. I'd far rather the CSLPM1 version personally. Even though the SST40 has more lumens, it's only brighter in flood configuration, but less bright when it's focused into a spot. The CSLPM1 is much more efficient for longer range because it'll reach a longer distance on a lower brightness level, whereas the SST40 version needs to be on Turbo. The CSLPM1 provides an extra 306m which isn't just a little extra range, that's quite a large increase for only $1.17 nzd. By eye I couldn't see any difference in brightness in flood config between all three models. They say the lumens need to be 3-4 times greater for it to appear twice as bright.

[@michaelrowe5896]

@@PiercingTheDarkness how is the 519A led? I ordered culpm1 for myself and sst40 was out of stock, so I got the 519A version for my dad. Nice video. I like zoomies for indoors/around the house but I’ve only ever had that Amazon 1 billion lumens trash 😂🤦‍♂️ This a good zoomie for my needs? Probly take it camping and hiking (bikepacking) Thanks

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

@@michaelrowe5896 I don't have the Z1 with 519A to know.

[@michaelrowe5896]

@@PiercingTheDarkness just got the 519A. It works just fine for what we'll be using it for. But the squealing OMG 😳

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

@@michaelrowe5896 yes, it's on them all. You'll have to disassemble and add a heap of grease to the inner threads and oring. I believe it's actually just the matte anodizing causing friction with the oring.

[@thomas9805]

Nice review and soundtracks.

[@stephenknight6596]

Fantastic comparison video.

[@randovision8418]

Is cslmp=w1 and culmp= w2 ?? Amazing review

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

Thank you :) Not too sure what some call them. I know Hank over at Emisar label the W1 - CSLNM1 and W2 - CULPM1

[@B111CC]

Great test! 👍 By the way, is there any difference between width of light field in flood config?

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

There's not.

[@gonzalez7805]

Would love to see how the sft40 version compares

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

You'll have to find another channel since I hate these Z1 models due that horrible squeaking when adjusting the focus. I used to sell this model in my store, so that is mostly why this video comparison was made. 4 out of 5 units had a mangled oring behind the glass as well which made it so I had to disassemble every unit to check. Great value, but not very well designed.

[@चेतन_महाराष्ट्र]

Can the O ring be lubricated to avoid further issues with it?

[@wall-e576]

Как разобрать фонарь что бы смазать? И чем его смазать что бы зум хорошо,плавно и тихо работал ?

[@zampination]

Hey, can we have maybe a comparison video between these 3 and the newer one sst70 version maybe? Or if not, can you make a rough estimate on how the sst70 will compare in the throw department with the Culpmn1 version? Thanks

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

Sorry, I have no idea. I don't have the Z1 model anymore, I stopped selling it due to the squeaking issue.

[@zampination]

@@PiercingTheDarkness Oh ok. Thanks for the fast response

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

@@zampination I mentioned it again to Simon and he said he'll try to find the cause of the squeak and fix it, but he's known about the issue dince release and it's still an issue so who knows

[@zampination]

@@PiercingTheDarkness he is a busy man for sure, so who knows. I love my z1 cslpm1 but i was wondering if either these newer leds can throw further cause i am a throw-ahollic and he has already released versions with sst70, sft40, B35am and 519A and unfortunately there are no comparison beam shots online anywhere to be found

[@muhammadzakwan4155]

So, which one is more better to get. And very reasonable. Cslpm1 or culpm1. Tq sir. 😄

[@avgrim7729]

They have this now with 4500k 519a. I wonder what the lumen is? Also what's the difference between 4 modes and 12 groups choice?

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

No idea on lumens. Isn't there a description that mentions the difference on AliExpress page? 4 modes is 4 brightness levels only. 12 groups is 12 groups of modes that you can select via a config menu accessible with 20 quick taps.

[@ku9530]

Hello, nice review and comparison. I'm looking at m21c cslpm/culpm. If I want narrow, light saber like beam which one should I choose?

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

Both the cslpm1 and culpm1 are the same size beam, but the culpm1 runs at a little higher lumens. Get the culpm1 since it has a warmer tint as well, I personally prefer it

[@ku9530]

@@PiercingTheDarkness thanks for info. 👍

[@Taras-Nabad]

Can't say I really like it.

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

For the price IF one were to like zoomies with a rotating head, it's decent. I haven't seen anything else that compares price wise. Personally I much prefer a reflector based model. Most of my customers are hunters and an adjustable beam is highly favorable on a rifle.

[@ayokay123]

@@PiercingTheDarkness Ledlenser makes a ton of high quality zoomies with their proprietary lens, but for more than 3X the price, I don't think they're worth it.

[@gonzalez7805]

Nice

[@spyrosterzis3485]

CULPM1 is the best for you?

[@enrikomulawarman7617]

Great

[@aristovalexsandr4202]

На culpm 1 светодиоде вроде ярче светит в даль

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

Yes, it has the most range. CULPM1 = 959m vs CSLPM1 = 896m

[@aristovalexsandr4202]

@@PiercingTheDarkness хочу попробовать manker u22lll sbt 90.2 Интересно как он жгет в даль

[@danielyt9097]

Sst70???

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

SST40. All LEDs are stated in the title, as well as in the video

[@danielyt9097]

@@PiercingTheDarkness The newest one is sst70

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

@@danielyt9097 didn't realize Convoy had it with the SST70. I personally don't like the Z1 since the oring inside the head causes it to squeak terribly when adjusting the focus. This is caused from the matte anodizing. I won't be reviewing it

[@danielyt9097]

@@PiercingTheDarkness ok bro.

[@budgetlightph7814]

Seeing the numbers, I think I might pass on getting a Z1. Huge SMO are still better. But I think in smaller EDC-size hosts is where zoom lens will have an advantage.

[@verynice1192]

sst40 led is the brightest lumens of the three LEDs?

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

That's correct. Highest lumens for a larger area of coverage, but the lowest candela of the 3.

[@verynice1192]

@@PiercingTheDarkness thank you

[@Читать]

I love you

[@Aerox90]

This flashlight WOULD have been the PERFECT light if they only had included a charging port! 😪

[@PiercingTheDarkness]

Then it's harder to have all the different leds, could have remained with only the original SST40 version

[@denisbelov]

Nice review! Thanx! 👍