brightest 1 AAA led light?

[Miracle]

what is the brightest 1 AAA led light?

Any up coming light to look out for?

 

[scout24]

Head over to the custom builders and modders, look in Vihn's subforum. Two now I believe at or over 1000lm on a 10440... For a few minutes anyhow...

 

[Miracle]

I think I got the subforum

Thanks

 

[Str8stroke]

AAA you say! Brightest is subjective. Look at the TnC Nano-Lux. It is AAA size, but runs a 10440. 750+ lumens. Not to shabby. No it won't work on a standard alki AAA.

For me, regular AAA format using Energizer Lithium AAA's I really really like the Fenix LD02. Probably not the brightest, but for me most useful set up.

 

[kooter]

I would love a TnC Nano, anybody fancy shipping me one ?

 

[MidnightDistortions]

I couldn't imagine getting much battery life out of a single AAA flashlight. Even the LD02 only gets 45 minutes and that's probably with an Eneloop Pro. Been itching to get one of those , but went for a 4AAA light instead.

 

[shelm]

on 1 Enelop AAA the brightest is the Surefire AAA

 

[Fireclaw18]

Head over to the custom builders and modders, look in Vihn's subforum. Two now I believe at or over 1000lm on a 10440... For a few minutes anyhow...

Really? I'm surprised an IMR 10440 could produce enough current to generate 1000 lumen even with direct drive and a fresh cell.

 

[Str8stroke]

on 1 Enelop AAA the brightest is the Surefire AAA

Not true! I saw some on Ebay a while back that put out well over 1500 lumen with a regular AAA! I know its a fact because it read so in the title!! :banned::nana::nana:

lol

 

[scout24]

Fireclaw- I don't own a sphere, and am going by descriptions given. Vinh has a pretty good track record of being straight up with his mods. Even at 750 or so OTF, I think his mods are the brightest AAA sized lights at the moment.

 

[1DaveN]

I couldn't imagine getting much battery life out of a single AAA flashlight. Even the LD02 only gets 45 minutes and that's probably with an Eneloop Pro. Been itching to get one of those , but went for a 4AAA light instead.

The LD02 is rated for 45 minutes on high, but don't you think you'd be likely to use a AAA more often on medium or even low? Medium is rated for over 4 hours and low over 14, which is at least acceptable (in my opinion).

I almost grabbed an E05, but I'm holding out for the LD02 for the same reasons I bought the LD09 over the E12. I like the clicky switch better, and the clip. I find the clip useful when carrying the light in my shirt pocket, and it's not unheard of for a flashlight to roll off my bookcase headboard and hit me in the head. The clip is able to overcome a situation that would probably be better addressed by a little common sense on my part

 

[more_vampires]

Really? I'm surprised an IMR 10440 could produce enough current to generate 1000 lumen even with direct drive and a fresh cell.

Not all 10440 can handle the same draw. Also, Vinh specifies at turn on on a fresh cell. He also says 2 minute bursts max for 6 minutes TOTAL. If that's not hot rod, I don't know what is.

Ultrafire cells need not apply. I use the super high drain eFest in mine. That light is insane for being smaller than a lip balm cylinder.

Word to the wise, that vinh 10440 is so balls-to-the-wall it has no thermal or over discharge protection. Pedal to the metal, no safety net. Not for noobs and children.

 

[MidnightDistortions]

The LD02 is rated for 45 minutes on high, but don't you think you'd be likely to use a AAA more often on medium or even low? Medium is rated for over 4 hours and low over 14, which is at least acceptable (in my opinion).

I almost grabbed an E05, but I'm holding out for the LD02 for the same reasons I bought the LD09 over the E12. I like the clicky switch better, and the clip. I find the clip useful when carrying the light in my shirt pocket, and it's not unheard of for a flashlight to roll off my bookcase headboard and hit me in the head. The clip is able to overcome a situation that would probably be better addressed by a little common sense on my part

True, but the OP is looking for a bright AAA light. If he was looking for a bright AA device that would be a different story.

 

[emp13]

Titanium Innovations Illuminati CA1-AL = 132 Lumen


ThruNite Ti3 = 120 Lumens


FOURSEVENS Preon 1 / P1 = 84 lumens


Surefire Titan-A = 125 lumen


Lighthound Cree XPG R5 LED = 126 lumens


Streamlight MicroStream (66318) = 35 Lumens


Pelican 1910 = 30 lumens


Olight i3S = 80 Lumen


INOVA XS = 57 lumens


MAGLITE Solitaire LED = 37 Lumen


Coast G19 = 54 Lumen


Niteye NE01 = 10 Lumens


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Led Lenser P2 = 11 Lumen


Led Lenser P3 = 14 Lumen


Led Lenser M3R = 220 Lumens


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Fenix E01 = 13 lumens


Fenix E05 = 85 Lumens


Fenix LD01 = 72 Lumen


Fenix LD02 = 100 Lumen


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Nitecore T0 = 12 Lumen


Nitecore T2s = 50 Lumen


Nitecore T5s = 65 Lumen


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Sunwayman R02A R5 = 66 lumens


Sunwayman R01A = 10 Lumens


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Klarus Mi02 = 13 Lumens


Klarus MiX6 Ti Titanium = 85 Lumens


Klarus Mi10 AL = 85 Lumens

 

[mobilerd]

Maratac AAA 138 lumens.

 

[GordoJones88]

Not true! I saw some on Ebay a while back that put out well over 1500 lumen with a regular AAA! I know its a fact because it read so in the title!! :banned::nana::nana:

lol

You are mistaken.
There is no way a regular AAA can produce 1500 lumens.
I think it's foolish to believe any claim like that by an Ebay seller.

 

[Ishango]

You are mistaken.
There is no way a regular AAA can produce 1500 lumens.
I think it's foolish to believe any claim like that by an Ebay seller.

He was obviously being sarcastic, referring to certain chinese factories stating hilarious outputs on eBay.

 

[emp13]

[h=1]Fenix LD02 Flashlight Beamshots (compared to LD01)[/h]

 

[Norm]

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[beastman]

+1 on the Fenix LD series. I want the LD02. I have the LD01. Of all my lights this one gets the most use. It's always hanging on my keychain. My wife even asked for one.

The LDs are not the brightest AAA, but likely among the most useful. Other than the "Wow!" factor, much brighter will be more Roman Candle than torch.

Just my $.02