BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IV)

[warriorz]

Re: Budget High-Performance LED DX/KD Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IV)

i have been playing with my newly arrived wf-800 and it is one heck of a monster! throws really far, in excess of 100-150m easily. it also has a very tight beam which makes it easier to see. it feels so nice to hold.

well worth it and i am very happy with it

 

[Erasmus]

Re: Budget High-Performance LED DX/KD Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IV)

Bessiebenny, thanks for the excellent roundup. I sometimes buy cheap LED flashlights to give to my friends, just now you made me make a good decision, I bought 2x Romisen RC-N3. Also I sent you a gift by Paypal

 

[guiri]

Re: Budget High-Performance LED DX/KD Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IV)

Bessie, if you want to test my lights, I'll be happy to send them to you.

I just got this one today
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12060

That's two and I have a little one from them that takes one CR and it's very bright and very cheap and I love it. I can send that one too because it is a cool light. Short runtime but great to have around if you have rechargeables as it won't cost you anything to run. Here it is
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2097

Like the price?

 

[guiri]

Re: Budget High-Performance LED DX/KD Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IV)

Hmm, I just saw that you are in Australia, maybe not then. Damn. Wonder how much it would cost but prolly not worth it

 

[bessiebenny]

Re: Budget High-Performance LED DX/KD Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IV)

Just having a flat out day today.. Won't be able to respond properly until maybe tomorrow. =(
(It'll be like this for next 2-3 weeks due to the early-July house move. Also, I won't have internet in when I move for a while! eeeek!)

QUICK UPDATE
- KD's package did not arrive yet. The package that arrived was something my wife bought not mine. =(
- So I don't have the three 18650 Q5 lights yet. I hope they do arrive soon.

Erasmus - Thank you heaps!!! I'm sur eyou'll like the RC-N3 and so will your friends. =)

 

[guiri]

Re: Budget High-Performance LED DX/KD Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IV)

A week? Ouch! That's gonna hurt..

 

[alfreddajero]

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Yes it is, thats one thing that i must have is the internet....i belong to so many forums that i wouldnt know what to do with my time if i didnt have it.

 

[Raymond]

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https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/195712

Added results for grey ultrafires to the charts.
In short: they're not so good. Grey trustfires are a better choice.

 

[guiri]

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Yes it is, thats one thing that i must have is the internet....i belong to so many forums that i wouldnt know what to do with my time if i didnt have it.

You freaks! Addicts!

 

[alfreddajero]

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Yes i have a problem and i totally admit it...lmao.

 

[Wolf359]

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http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13977

UltraFire WF-606A Cree Q2-WC LED Flashlight with Extension Tube (2*AA/1*CR2)

price:$21.50

Model: UltraFire WF-606A
- Features a Cree Q2-WC LED emitter
- Powered by 2 x 1.2V/1.5V AA (with the included extension tube) or 1 x 3.0V CR2 battery
- Maximum voltage input: 3.0V
- Single-mode tailcap clicky switch
- 140~160LM brightness (manufacturer rated)
- Total runtime: 4~5 hours
- Regulated circuitry
- Glass lens with aluminum textured/OP reflector

4-5 hours runtime ? seems optermistic to me but i may take a punt

 

[bessiebenny]

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Wolf359 - thanks for the heads up!
I'm now considering to get one. Also, I'll buy some RCR2's for it.
Would be interesting to see if there were any changes made.

FYI - I'm still awaiting for 4 flashlights to arrive which are:
- Fenix T1 (replacement)
- Eastward YJ-18WF Q5
- KD Tough Tactic V1 Q5
- Aurora 2-mode Q5 18650

I want to review these before ordering even more flashlights. =P

 

[alfreddajero]

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Hey Wolf, it would have been better if it was a Q5.......still not too shabby for being a Q2.

 

[cykoed]

Anyone bought/tested SmartFire A-1 Cree P4 LED Flashlight?

Hi,

Thinking of getting the SmartFire A-1 Cree P4 150-Lumen LED Flashlight with Clip (2*CR123A) [advertising link removed by moderator] but there are no reviews from the dealextreme website.

Wondering if anyone's bought it...and your thoughts?
Any comments on the Cree LED used?

Thanks!

 

[max52]

wolf eyes from Volumerate

Has anyone bought an Led light fromVolumerate.com? Their prices beat Kai, and DX, but Ido not know about reliability.

 

[jirik_cz]

Re: wolf eyes from Volumerate

volumerate is just DX sister designed for large quantity orders.

 

[Wolf359]

Re: Budget High-Performance LED DX/KD Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IV)

cykoed have a look at

DX HF-19 Cree Q2-WC 160-Lumen LED Flashlight with GITD Tailcap and Assault Crown (1*18650/2*CR123A)

$18.90

cheaper with a Q2 led to boot i have ordered one as i like it being rcr123/18650

 

[TONY M]

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Yes Wolf359 sku 13928 looks like an excellent value flashlight with a bezel sharp enough to tear holes in any pocket or holster. Its a tempting buy for me but I think I'll hold off.
I wonder how well it works on 18650s.

 

[Wolf359]

Re: Budget High-Performance LED DX/KD Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IV)

i'll let you know when i get it

 

[bessiebenny]

Re: Budget High-Performance LED DX/KD Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IV)

UNHAPPY UPDATE
- I've received my "replacement" Fenix T1! But....

When I put in fresh new Panasonic primaries, it didn't feel as bright as before. (This was the first time I turned it on since received)
I put in fresh new RCR's also and it's the same. Not as bright as it should even to my eye..... I wish my eyes were lying...
So I put it up to my usual lightbox test and it was about 20% dimmer than my previous Fenix T1 or my friend's TK10.

Fenix TK10 - 195 lux (fyi - TK10 uses identical light engine/reflector to T1)
Fenix T1 old - 195 lux
Fenix T1 new - 160 lux (no~~~~~~)

When I put it on my runtime test setup, I should be getting about 160mA from my light sensor as per previous T1 and Tk10.
But I am getting only 130mA. (This is a very accurate "relative" test setup actually that I use for multiple same lights)

When I look into the Cree emitter, I can see that the clear dome isn't as "clear" as it should.
It's gonna be hard to take a photo of what I'm seeing but I've seen many Cree emitters and this one definitely isn't 100%.
It seems I got a bad one again...... Seems my luck with Fenix is worse than most cheaper lights I buy..... =(

No idea what I'll do about it. Cost me $15 to ship to US last time. Don't want to resend. =(

I've emailed fenix-store so let's see what they say...