MOST VERSATILE EDC? - Boruit U6 Flashlight Review

[@gearedforward]

What do you think of the Boruit U6?

[@StratmanII]

Interesting multi role flashlight, but I consider 18350 based torches as novelty items. Makes a great gift, though I wouldn't buy this for myself. My third flashlight is a Wurrkos TS11 and I ordered the 18650 extension tube as well. In its original stunted form the TS11 looks cute and super compact, but becomes impractical if I used it at high output levels for long. Switching to the 18650 tube was the better solution. It was easier to hold when it gets hot and the heat distribution and dissipation was improved with a longer tube. That said, if the flashlight isn't a Wurkkos, Sofirn or Convoy and takes a cell format other than the 18650 or 21700, I wouldn't buy it for my personal use. 🔦☺️

[@gearedforward]

@@StratmanII I like 18350 (and similar sizes) good for back up/secondary lights and 'in case I need one.' For example, for years working in IT support I had an Olight S1R in a belt sheath next to a Swiss Army Knife. I didn't use it most of the time, I used a tail switch AAA for quick spot lighting, but at times where I needed a touch more light or the magnet it was handy. Of course the 18650 light in my bag gave me confidence! If I'm going to grab a light for prolonged holding or use then I gravitate towards an 18650/21700 light, both for runtime at higher brightness and the ease of holding. I'll try out pretty much any brand at least once, but based on your preferences the next video will be of interest! Doing final touches on a Wurkkos HD11 review before filming.

[@StratmanII]

@@gearedforward I guess flashlight makers will try to make lights for all the available lithium ion battery formats, because they can! 🙂 I don't vape, but it seems to me that the most popular battery sizes for vaping devices are the 18650 and 21700. Speaking of which, I've read a YT creator comment that a 21700 cell in a 21700 host (instead of an 18650 and the hollow tube adapter) helps to absorb excess heat from the LED more efficiently than the smaller 18650. I've yet to see whether this theory can be proven or debunked! 🔦😀

[@hallucin0g3n_00]

I have use u6 for couple of month. I bought from AliExpress because i got cheaper price.

[@stevengordon3407]

Nice to see they have binned the flashing "police" lights at last.

[@gearedforward]

Yeah I'm glad that's not included, it's sketchy at best and clutter to the UI at worst.

[@buzonperiodista]

Nice review. However, you can rotate the clip so it’s on the other side of the body for better ergonomics!

[@gearedforward]

Clip on top (button side up) is a bit better, and on the side is a nicer po ket carry. Maybe it's just me, but with such a small weird shape the clip never really feels comfortable along with the rest of it. Still perfectly usable though!

[@Tech-Nobby]

looo=ks like it may be uncomfortable to hold for a length of time I find the v15 / v20 to be so too, maybe i'm not cut out for the flat style of torch

[@gearedforward]

A flat torch is most ergonomic in your pocket, the traditional round body is much better in hand. If I were to use this, or any Boruit I've tested so far, for extended use it'd probably be on a hat or stuck to something with the magnet. I just got the V30 (I think thats the number) to test. Imagine the V20 but like 2-2.5x the size. It has a little flick out USB C for being a power bank, but has the same button press issue I found in the V20. The larger size is a little easier to hold despite being boxy, but it'd still be going on a hat!

[@joannekindler9124]

I realize that a light this small cannot be expected to operate at 1600 lumens for more than short period. My criticism is that it steps down to too low a lumen output a, mere 200 lumens. I have an Acebeam Pokelit that is rated 1,000 lumens and steps down to 600 lumens. It is very small. I think that is a more useful step down. That said, I like this light, and if you mainly need short term high output, this light is a good choice.

[@gearedforward]

Yeah I would rather something more in the 500 range, but I'd probably mostly use this on low or medium in a faux headlamp situation. I haven't tried a Pokelit, how do you like it?

[@Franz-jb1dg]

Hi. After how long does it step down?

[@RazorbackKen]

Did you really just do a flashlight review without turning on the light?

[@gearedforward]

Not at all, there's an entire section of the video demonstrating the UI and a Short dedicated to beamshots linked in a card.

[@modestcody123]

Did you really just comment about something missing from the video without watching the video?

[@razvan974]

Very bad plastic quality. It cracks by itself , like all this kind of flashlights from Boruit. I do not recommend. Does not have 1500 lumens. Maybe at most 1000.

[@gearedforward]

Sorry to hear you've had a bad experience, I encourage you to contact Boruit, if you have spontaneous issues like this then it's up to them to make it right. I haven't had any issues like that on any of the review units I received yet, but I'll keep an eye on them.

[@Tristan-yt4ut]

Mine don’t and I’ve had all kinds for years. also of course it won’t have 1500 that’s it’s Max. and still 1000 is a LOT especially for a flash light with that size if you have like a v10 or v20 it will be a major difference for already bright flashlights