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Mechforce Mechtorch Ti: In-Depth Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2024
- I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: The Mechforce Mechtorch is a flashlight that punches well beyond its price point.
No, the base components aren’t anything new, and it’s just another flashlight in a sea of triples. But the price point ($180 and $200 for the Lite and Turbo versions, respectively) is out of the ballpark. Especially for titanium, you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck.
The quality isn’t quite up there with true custom flashlights, but you’re getting equal performance and comparable quality with some of the best the upper-echelon of the flashlight world has to offer. And all at a ridiculously good price.
Where I purchased mine: urbanedcsupply...
I highly recommend purchasing from this site. Their generous reward program and customer service are amongst the best out there. If you're outside of CA, this is the best price too.
What I use to make these videos:
iPad Pro 10.5''
- Lumafusion
- Procreate
- Affinity Photo
iPhone X
Mechforce Mechtorch Specs
LEDs: 3X Nichia Warm White 219CT LEDs (Made in Japan) mounted on copper PCB
Lens: Carclo 10507 LED Optic
Glass: Hardened dual AR coated, 99% transmittance Japanese glass
Green GID Shim included (Glow in the dark)
Waterproof IPX7 rated
Battery: Single 18350 (included)
Dual QLITE springs, shockproof suspension design
Material: Full Titanium alloy including, front cap, radiator body, battery tube, and clip.
3D CNC machined titanium pocket clip
16 Tritium Vial slots (Tritium Vials NOT included)
Weight: 4.0 OZ with battery inside
Turbo Version Driver Specifications:
H17Fx Driver w/ lucidrv2 - 7135 + FET
Designed by DrJones, this driver is one of the most advanced flashlight driver currently exist
Triple-channel output (2 X 7135 channels, 1 X FET chancel)
Temperature sensor with full thermal control and protection
Full user programmable
Off-Time Memory
Mode locking
Bump-proof
Battery monitoring
Voltage indicator
Capable of power three LEDs to 1,300 Lumens
Lite Version Driver Specifications:
Fixed modes including, low, mid, high, turbo, strobe and battery low warning
Capable of power three LEDs to 1,000 Lumens
Thank you for making this video and pointing out these issues! This is our first flashlight products and we are still learning about flashlight designs. We will improve the design on the next flashlight.
I got one of the turbo models and really like it. My only problem has been that my daughter kidnapped it and I haven't gotten it back yet! Great overview. Spot on with the strengths and weaknesses. I can add that the customer service has been really easy to work with. I also appreciate how the folks at Mechforce seem responsive to the community and want to make improvements to their first run. I don't think the Mechtorch can be beaten for the money.
It's great they addressed the rubber boot with a recessed boot👍
Bought both finish versions, agree it's well above its pay class in results. Upcoming copper should be cool. Nice review.
Thank you! Looking forward to other metals too.
Great review, really considering getting this as a back up to my DC1
Thanks! DC1 is a great light for sure.
can you make a video of modding the lite version with a cwf dragon driver???
Very nice flashlight. I like the fully customizable turbo version!
What's that other flashlight you used in the video?
Dude you got a thumbs up just because of your name Precovision .
Thanks Theo. Another great review. If you end up doing a dragon mod on a lite version, I would love to see a video tutorial of that.
Thanksir! I don’t have the know-how unfortunately, and would have to send it off to someone. I’ll certainly make a video if I do have it done though!
@@Precogvision Received my Mechtorch today. I confirm that the glow is quite intense. The threads did not feel too gritty compared to my 4Sevens MkII Ti or Maratac AA Ti. Just out of curiosity, if you would do the dragon mod, which secondary color would you pick and why. I read you Lux-RC minion review where you picked amber since your boss had red. Is there a color you preferred or it's kinda moot. Any thoughts on blue or green?
@@loriskim Sorry I didn't see your comment, been busy this whole week! Glad to see you got one of your own! Threading isn't bad for titanium, but still isn't comparable to the higher-end customs I've handled. I would probably go Red/Amber, I don't have a preference between the two in all honesty. I don't have a practical use for Blue/Green and never really understood the allure of the colors unless you're a hunter (blue for tracking blood, green to conceal your presence from animals).
@@Precogvision No problem Theo. Thank you for your reply. Your reviews are very thorough and informative - top quality !. Keep up the good work!
What is the name of the flashlight @3:24?
Hanko Tesseract
@@Precogvision Wow thanks for the quick response!
How would you put tritium in the bezel ? I just picked one of these up and that would be cool.
Norland 61 and cure it with UV or sunlight is the best way to put tritium in there.
They like 260 now for same Ole 150 dollar light
Corn on the cob pattern
18350 is annoying. Yet another battery type and less popular. They should go with CR123, or move up to 18650.
Well, there are a myriad advantages to 18350 which is why they’re so prevalent in this format. Keep in mind that this is an enthusiast flashlight. At a slightly larger size than CR123a you’re getting:
- greater capacity
- rechargeable (cost + environmental implications)
- can supply greater amperage for much greater output
The main advantage of CR123 is reliability and mass consumer appeal. Advantage of 18650 is aforementioned points sans portability. Hope this helps explains a bit :)
There is an option comparable to the Mechforce Mechtorch Ti size. It is the BLF/Luminitop FW3A which came out recently and is very small at only 3.64" long x 1" diameter using an 18650. It uses an electronic tube type switch to save some space over a typical clicky switch which allows very high current and the flashlight produces 2800 lumens. It uses the same Carclo 10mm optics but the 10511 version but you could order the Carclo 10507 or other versions of the optics if you want a different beam. Also comes in Nichia 219, SST20 or Cree LED versions and one of the most popular firmware called Anduril which allows steppless dimming or stepped modes and a bunch of other functions. It's worth a look for a super compact 18650 flashlight if you want small with a common battery size and very high performance output.
no tail stand is a minor issue? I would consider that pretty major. To each their own i suppose. Cool light, nice review.
Yeah, I scarcely use tail standing on my flashlights. I can definitely see its merits though. Thanks for watching!
Reverse clicky switch...wtf... once I heard that instant trash light to me, expensive flashlight yet they put the worse type of switch on the light.
The light I got can tail stand with no problem. Because the rubber switch is not sticking out like the one you have. So I'm not sure which is the norm.
U have a gen 2 or its has the upgraded switch ? Is the clip screws side by side or on top of each other ?
@@dewroc66 I have the gen1 exactly same as this but in copper.
@@MrBosst09 interesting , maybe upgraded to the new switch ….. was it new or did you get it from someone.
@@dewroc66 it's new when I bought it.
@@MrBosst09 cool , they must have changed them ! thank you 🙏
Brand new Gen 2 MechTorch. Tail stands, brighter, programmable, new clip. Found it here: www.ebay.com/itm/313220504023
Yeah, I'm happy they took some of my advice. Don't think I need another unless they're sending out review samples though, haha.