Best single-AA lights.... your nominations please

[Bluehinder]

I have the D10, LD10, L1T v2.0, and the Jetbeam I Pro IBS. To me it's no contest, the Jetbeam hands down. No brainer.

I think the D10 is very nice, but the Jetbeam is better in every catagory.

I'll give the D10 the nod on size.

 

[turboBB]

Don't have the others but I do have a LD10, so +1 for that.

P.S. Anybody knows if the LD10 can be used with 14500 batteries?

Thx!,
Tim

 

[n4zov]

Jetbeam Jet I Pro I.B.S. both used with 14500s.

+1

 

[regulator]

I think I'll vote for the D10. It is a well built light and is not too big. It has great flexibility with a wide output range. It is also pretty efficient at the lower output levels and offers long runtime options.

However, depending on how well the new EZAA tests, I think I may carry that more often due to the smaller size.

 

[DHart]

I have the D10, LD10, L1T v2.0, and the Jetbeam I Pro IBS. To me it's no contest, the Jetbeam hands down. No brainer.

I think the D10 is very nice, but the Jetbeam is better in every catagory.

I'll give the D10 the nod on size.

I think I need to take a good close look at the JetBeam I Pro IBS! oo:

 

[Flying Turtle]

Guess I'll have to go against the grain, maybe because I don't have a D10, and vote for my beloved Proton Pro. Things I like about it are the variable output, additional red LED, great clip, side clickie, and its different look. Not the brightest and the beam's a little funky, but still quite adequate. Price ain't bad, too.

The best looking and smallest is still the Arc AA (maybe not as slim as the EZAA, but I think it's shorter).

Geoff

 

[f22shift]

connexion

 

[Linger]

Zebra H501
disclaimer - this is the only 1aa light I have, however, that doesn't make it less awesome.

Yes, Zebra isn't a thrower, but its the first light i've forgotten about when I was using it. It's beam is perfect. I'm new to cpf, but i've never noticed artifacts in other lights like I have since using the zebra. The form factor is excellent.

 

[Burgess]

LiteFlux LF5XT


Truly a sweet little gem. :kiss:


Probably my overall favorite flashlight.



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[obriencr]

Proton Pro for overall size and versatility. White light, red light, variable light settings.

 

[travelinman]

I love the UI on the ITP C7, it's got variable brightness + strobe, it's shape makes it very EDC and it's very affordable. Plus the service at shiningbeam is top notch.

 

[StandardBattery]

Sorry can't pick one favorite, the world is just not black and white.

Fenix L1D,L1T
Zebra H50, H501
LRI Photon Proton Pro
LiteFlux LF5-XT (it's programmable)
RiverRock 1W (economical, easy access choice)
Fenix (discontinued models at clearance price e.g. L1S, L1P)

(really looking forward to seeing the EZAA with Q3-5B)

 

[popcornpicker]

The Proton Pro is hard to beat.

My favorite has to be the AKOray K-106, though.

 

[Burgess]

(really looking forward to seeing the EZAA with Q3-5A)

BTW,

4Sevens stated the "warm-neutral" EZAA will have Q3-5B


Just FYI

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[StandardBattery]

I love the UI on the ITP C7, it's got variable brightness + strobe, it's shape makes it very EDC and it's very affordable. Plus the service at shiningbeam is top notch.

I only recently got an iTP C7R so I did not list it. I'm evaluating it though and I agree it's a very nice light. I'm still amazed at how ergonomic it feels. I have a NiteCore Extreme and a Olight Infinitum with very similar variable light UI (Infinitum is identical).

I'm undecided about the UI, it sort of makes it both a clicky and a twisty under normal use. On the other hand, it implements a memory that is not automatic (I don't care for automatic mode memory lights). I've used the infinitum quite a bit, and shown it to people. I'm surprised sometimes that non-flashaholics don't seem to care for the twisty level UI either. It could be they need to live with it for a while longer. I have an Infinitum I was going to gift, but now it might end up on B/S/T, non-flashaholics seem to prefer the simple clicky.

I'm pretty sure I would have prefered the T version of the iTP C7. I'm probably going to list mine on B/S/T and try the T version.

I do think anyone that is thinking about this light should give it a try. Nice light at a nice price.

 

[StandardBattery]

BTW,

4Sevens stated the "warm-neutral" EZAA will have Q3-5B
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Ya I knew that, just use to typing 5A. post corrected.

 

[WadeF]

Generally not a big fan of AA lights, but out of what I have I'd say the Nitecore D10. At least I can run a 14500 in it. I also love my Zebralight H50.

 

[SureAddicted]

Even though I don't have one, I'm going to say the Olight i15.

• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Uses the very latest Cree 7090 XR-E R2 LED[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Uses 1XAA battery / 1.2v NiMH / 4.2V 14500[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Dimensions: Length: 109.5mm , Diameter: 23.6mm[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Color: Black[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Weight:: 53g without batteries[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Modes: Illumination (Digital infinite beam adjustment) 205lm/1h 6lm/50h—— Strobe——SOS[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Linear functional adjustment for easy change of functions[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Max 150 meters / 492 feet long throw[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Output: 205 lumens output[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Runtime: 50 hours long runtime (on low level with NiMH)[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Tactical protruding momentary-on forward switch, with click to lock on[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The light Auto-Remembers your last used setting, when turned off [/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Superior heat sink design that disperses heat to protect the LED and electrical components[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Ergonomic, solid structure design allowing easy operation[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Partial smooth / orange peel reflector for flawless beam and increased throw.[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Strong / quick to release lanyard to prevent loss and maintain safety[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Designed to Mil-spec: MIL-STD-810F[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Highly Water resistant[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Anti-shattering ultra clear lens, anti-scratching and anti-slip[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Lock-out function to prevent accidental light activation[/FONT]
• [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Engineered anti-slip body texture that gives you a firm tight grip[/FONT]

 

[hyperloop]

I own 3 AA lights

Ultrafire C3 (my 1st LED light): with the 2xAA extension tube, its bright (though not as bright as some others) and also tough and reliable, i bring it fishing and am not afraid of bashing it around and dropping it on rocks, sand and occasional puddles of sea water. It's more or less retired now but i cannot bring myself to give it away, it's now a loaner light. Runtime on 2xAA was close to 4 hours and that was good enough for me.

Jetbeam Jet I MkIIx: this was my first 'high end' light and running it on 14500 was a real joy, i enjoyed the versatility of the 4 modes and loved the fact that it had a 'hidden' mode with many different levels of brightness and strobe/SOS. The size is also extremely pocketable and if i could find a way to mod it to IBS and switch the LED to either an R2 or Q5 or Q3 (warm) i would definitely be carrying that every day.

Jetbeam Jet I Pro IBS v2.0: I love this light to bits, its either in my pocket or in my work bag along with 3 spare 14500s. The IBS makes it my most versatile light, coupled with waterproofness (tested by submerging in a mug of water while on max) and a reasonable runtime of an hour plus on max, it's a great little light. My only gripe is that the clip i have on mine only allows it to be clipped bezel up with the bezel protruding out of the pocket.

 

[Phaselock]

Nitecore D10 is my favorite. But I also use my LD10 alot on hiking trips with diffuser to light up my tent. They should make a diffusertip for Nitecore D10!