EagleTac P10A2 Comparison Review

[UnknownVT]

Through the kind courtesy of 4sevens I have on loan this EagleTac P10A2 - 2x AA flashlight based on the Cree Q5 with forward/tactical clicky and two light levels obtained by tightening/losening the head.

Size -

The EagleTac P10A2 is noticably bigger than the other popular 2AA lights

Head -

its head is bigger/wider too - which could result in more efficient throw or better beam shape.

This EagleTac P10A2 is rated at 220 lumens at the LED - this is brighter than most other Q5 based 2x AA (or 1x CR123) lights.

vs. Fenix L2D-Q5 both on max and NiMH -

side-by-side one can see that the EagleTac P10A2 is perceptibly brighter than the Fenix L2D-Q5 rated at 180 lumens.

vs. Fenix LD20 both on max and NiMH -

The Fenix LD20 is an updated L2D-Q5 and is more or less similar - rated at the same 180 lumens - it is still perceptible that the EagleTac is brighter.

How about a flashlight that is closer in (rated) brightness level?

vs. Fenix PD30 Turbo on 2x primary CR123

yep, about the same - considering the Fenix PD30 is a 2x lithium CR123 light rated at 220 lumens -
this is quite an achievement by EagleTac P10A2 for a 2AA light.

How about the "Lo" level? It is rated by EagleTac at 60 lumens (this is about the same as those once regarded as ultra bright 2x lithium CR123 xenon lights like the SureFire 6P or G2 and the Streamlight Scorpion)

vs. Fenix LD20 Medium NiMH

the EagleTac P10A2 "Lo" is actually brighter than the Medium on the Fenix LD20 (rated at 47 lumens).

All in all the EagleTac P10A2 is remarkably bright for a "mere" 2x AA light -
probably one of the brightest in its class for now.

The Lo mode is not exactly Low - as it is as bright as once regarded "ultra bright" 2x lithium CR123 xenon lights....

I guess it won't be too long before we have a flashlight with output bright enough to toast marshmallows?

Index to follow up parts -

Ad-hoc (look-see) comparison for throw with Fenix LD20 - Post #11

Standardized Stairway beamshot - Post #15

 

[AardvarkSagus]

Excellent little photo-journey. I personally love the little P10A2 that I reviewed. That "Lo" mode is an excellent general use that gets insane long battery life on a pair of AA's. Perfect for those times when the full tilt 220 is a little to much for closeup work.

 

[Swedpat]

UnknownVT,

Thanks for the review and pictures. Recently I ordered the little brother P10A with a single AA cell and stated max 130 lumens. I hope I will receive it before christmas. Then I will send a review and beamshots with a comparison to Fenix L1D Q5 and Nitecore D10.

Regards, Patric

 

[roymail]

Vincent, awesome review as usual. Beamshots are great! EagleTac makes several lights than makes it hard for me to choose. I like the design of their bezels, too.

So many lights, so little money!

 

[roymail]

UnknownVT,
Thanks for the review and pictures. Recently I ordered the little brother P10A with a single AA cell and stated max 130 lumens. I hope I will receive it before christmas. Then I will send a review and beamshots with a comparison to Fenix L1D Q5 and Nitecore D10.
Regards, Patric

EagleTac P10A, Fenix L1D Q5, Nitecore D10 comparison review. I look forward to reading your review. Please include lithium primary and NiMH LSD runtimes. Thanks! :thumbsup:

 

[Magnus1959]

Nice review and good pics. Great to have so many lights to choose from.

 

[UnknownVT]

Then I will send a review and beamshots with a comparison to Fenix L1D Q5 and Nitecore D10.

EagleTac P10A, Fenix L1D Q5, Nitecore D10 comparison review. I look forward to reading your review.

You guys may have missed this?

EagleTac P10A Comparison Review

Patric/Swedpat - I encourage you to please post your review -
I look forward to reading it.

 

[roymail]

Yep, I missed that one for sure. Thanks! :wave:

 

[Federal LG]

Great thread, mr. VT.

Please, just some doubts...

Between Fenix LD20 and EagleTac P10A2, which one have more throw ?

And what about it´s construction ?

I looking for some of this 2 lights, for my next buy...

Thanks in advance! :wave:

 

[Swedpat]

You guys may have missed this?

EagleTac P10A Comparison Review

Patric/Swedpat - I encourage you to please post your review -
I look forward to reading it.

UnknownVT,

Surely, I missed it! Interesting to read your report!
I am surprised that the D10 seems to be brighter than L1D on your pictures. My measuring with lightmeter shows that it's lower, though the stated lumens is higher. My D10 also have a 3-parted beam, which isn't visible at your pictures.

I will send my review when I receive the light.

Regards, Patric

 

[UnknownVT]

Between Fenix LD20 and EagleTac P10A2, which one have more throw ?
And what about it´s construction ?

Just took the lights outside and over an estimated 140 feet at tree tops (now bare) the two lights looked about the same - there is probably a measurable difference - but on my purely ad-hoc, look-see basis they looked about the same.

This was repeated several times and shone side-by-side as well as reverse the sides to make sure I was not biassed to one side.

However according to selfbuilt's excellent 2xAA Round-up Review: Fenix, Nitecore, Olight, ITP, Eagletac, Jetbeam, Mag ... - the EagleTac's throw was measured by him at 68 vs. the Fenix LD20 at 65.

Construction quality - liked them both - the EagleTac P10A2 is quite a bit heavier.

 

[UnknownVT]

I am surprised that the D10 seems to be brighter than L1D on your pictures. My measuring with lightmeter shows that it's lower, though the stated lumens is higher. My D10 also have a 3-parted beam, which isn't visible at your pictures.

Patric,

Thank you for your input -
my sample (of one) of the NiteCore D10 has quite a smooth beam - for a Cree, that is - although I still can see the dark halo.

As for output - I believe the NiteCore D10 may vary in brightness due to differences in the LED emitter Vf.

eg: I have a sample of one of the NiteCore EX10 that is very much an over-achiever - being about as bright as the NiteCore Extreme - this kicked up a mini-storm in a teacup in - NiteCore Lumens Rating

The comparison between my NiteCore D10 and Fenix L1D-Q5 seems to agree with selfbuilt's results in his excellent - NiteCore D10 & EX10 Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOTS, COMPARISONS & more!

ref: NiteCore D10 Comparison Review

 

[Swedpat]

UnknownVT,

My D10 is the Osram Golden Dragon model, maybe it's difference between the beams of them?

According to my lightmeter tests of my Fenix E20s Link the different examples provide different outputs. I suppose that concerns the most lights, to such a level.

Regards, Patric

 

[UnknownVT]

My D10 is the Osram Golden Dragon model, maybe it's difference between the beams of them?

They had different beam characteristics -
although I thought they were about the same brightness (look-see only) -
please see -

NiteCore D10 Golden Dragon Plus Review

 

[UnknownVT]

Standardized Stairway beamshot -

for grins I also included the Fenix TK10 (rated 225 lumens) stairway shot for comparison.