The Astrolux C8 is a compact budget thrower that uses XP-L HI emitter with FET +1 driver producing a max output of 1300 lumens. It uses one 18650 battery to power it up and it recommends to use with Samsung 30Q. There are three available tints to choose from, 2 neutral white, 3A (5500K) and 3B(5000K-5500K) and a cool white 1A(6500K).

It has 2 mode group, group 1 has 7 modes and group 2 has 4 modes. You can program it whatever your preference is.

The user interface of this is similar to the BLF A6. A short press about half a second or less to change it to the next higher mode level and medium press about one second to 1,5s to go back to the previous lower mode level. There is direct access to moonlight and turbo mode, if the mode memory is turned off, first turn it on from moonlight a medium press to go to turbo mode, another medium press to access the strobe and another medium press for battery check, another medium press for bike flash mode.

This Astrolux C8 is one of the best budget thrower flashlight around the market with high output of 1300 lumens and a deep reflector makes a throwing distance of approximately 639m. This flashlight is for those are into throwers and wants to light up object from a distance like checking out your backyard at night. The user interface is a bit fine and can easily use by anyone. The battery check is useful for you to manage when you will replace and or charge your battery, four flashes tells you that between 100% to 76%, three flashes 75% to 51%, two flashes 50% to 26% and a flash 25% below. This flashlight is recommended for anyone loves to light up at  distance or just want a focus beam.