New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray ]

[old4570]

Yes , this is the one advertised as a Nkoray 106 .

Brand: Nkoray = Its Akoray
Model: K-106
Emitter Brand/Type: Cree
Emitter BIN: Q5-WC
Color BIN: White
Total Emitters: 1
Battery Configurations: 1 x AA/1 x 14500 Ii-on battery
Voltage Input: 0.8~4.5V, 4.5V max
Switch Type: Clicky (Clickie); Glow-in-the-Dark
Switch Location: Tailcap (Tail-cap)
Modes: 5
Mode Memory: Circuitry Features Mode Memory
Mode Arrangement: Hi 230LM > Mid 150LM > Lo 80LM > Fast Strobe 200LM > SOS 200LM
Circuitry: Digital Regulated 1300mA Current Output
Brightness: 230 lumens maximum brightness (manufactuer rated)
Runtime: 60 minutes (manufactuer rated)
Lens: Coated Glass Lens
Reflector: Aluminum Textured/OP Reflector
Carrying Clip: Clip Included
Carrying Strap:

Some pictures for you , as Im about to do some performance figures after my lunch settles ..













Enjoy the pictures while I compile some performance figures .
Performance figures

Current draw + Lightbox
Safeway Alkaline AA - Hi 1.9A /4200Lux - Med 0.8A / 1960Lux - Lo 0.2A / 430Lux
Varta AA - Hi 1.77 / 4140Lux - Med 0.8A / 1780Lux - Lo 0.2A / 410Lux
Eveready General Purpose - Hi 0.9A / 2000Lux - Med 0.43A / 870Lux - Lo 0.12A / 210Lux
Super Cheap AA - Hi 1A / 1800Lux - Med 0.49A / 820Lux - Lo 0.14A / 190Lux
Sony AA 2000mAh RC - Hi 1.7A / 4000Lux - Med 0.8A / 1800Lux - Lo 0.2A / 410Lux
MP AA 2800mAh RC - Hi 1.8A / 4000Lux - Med 0.81A / 1700Lux - Lo 0.2A / 370Lux
14500 Li-ion - Hi 0.93A / 9500Lux - Med 0.39A / 4100Lux - Lo 0.09A / 930Lux

Check out the Maratac review here
And compare :

Im happy with the build quality , the only thing that fails to impress is output with a single AA , I know some [ a lot ] folk like the AA form factor , only thing is you still need that Li-ion batt for high output .
80 or so lumen on a quality AA battery , close to 190 lumen on the 14500 . Cheap AA's will deliver less than half of that 80 Lumen .

Double O rings in the body joint , single O ring at lens [ glows ] , nice threads , exc build quality for price , nice clip , glow in the dark tail cap , 5 modes with memory , NO PROGRAMING ! , and under $14USD Shipped , and best of all , I found nothing to complain about

Matt :wave:

 

[nsx]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

Nice pics! I'm waiting to get mine (SKU 28546), as well as the original version (SKU 16607). Looking forward to your performance figures. :twothumbs

 

[Jay611j]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

Does this Akoray K-106 have the programmable strobe feature? Variable hertz settings? :thinking:

 

[old4570]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

Sorry basic 5 mode ... :thumbsup:

 

[TooManyGizmos]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

Nkorey says :

Mode Arrangement:Hi 230LM > Mid 150LM > Lo 80LM > Fast Strobe 200LM > SOS 200LM
.
Akoray says :

6-mode clicky tailcap switch with mode memory: Hi > Mid > Lo > Strobe > SOS > Slow Strobe
.

Some .... I think >..... have been getting 3 mode only Akorays ??


I need to go read some threads for details .....................


.

 

[apontes]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

Some .... I think >..... have been getting 3 mode only Akorays ??
I need to go read some threads for details .....................
.

There are 2 versions (from DX): the new one, which sells for ~US$ 13, has 5 non-programmable modes. The old (for ~US$ 19) is the programmable one. The new has green GITD tailcap, the old is orange.

If in doubt, KD has the programmable one only. Its ~US$19 too.

 

[Yucca Patrol]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

The programmable version is so nice and so easy to program. So nice NOT to have strobe and other blinky modes. . . .

 

[matrixshaman]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

Is the tail switch as hard to press on this as the $19 version? That was about my only complaint on these - recessed a bit too much and hard to press but at these prices it's still a sweet deal.

 

[superpila]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

14500 Li-ion - Hi 0.93A / 9500Lux - Med 0.39A / 4100Lux - Lo 0.09A / 930Lux

Matt :wave:

What Li-ion brand are you using?
With both my Trustfires I measure 1.35A on high, 0.60A on medium and 0.12A on low (the flashlight is really really bright!)
Overall I like this flashlight more than the programmable version (don't kill me!). It's much brighter both on Li-Ion and NiMh and it seems better regulated.

 

[romteb]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

Overall I like this flashlight more than the programmable version (don't kill me!). It's much brighter both on Li-Ion and NiMh and it seems better regulated.

That is very variable, all my 3 programmable are 1.9A on high with li-ion and thus VERY bright, i guess it's like the lotery.

 

[slipe]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

That is very variable, all my 3 programmable are 1.9A on high with li-ion and thus VERY bright, i guess it's like the lotery.

My 3 mode programmable K106 gets only 0.68A on high with LiIon rechargeables and isn't very bright. Like you say – it's a lottery.

 

[tty5150]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

5 modes with memory , NO PROGRAMING ! ,

Hi old4570,

Thanks for review. How does this memory works? It will stay on last mode or you have to wait 2-3 sec to memorize mode (like in Rexlight 2.0)?

Thanks!

 

[old4570]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

It was remembering the last mode ok , I dont recall a time limit . I showed it to a friend and he nabbed the light , so its gone now , so unfortunately I cant recheck anything .

Battery is protected Trustfire .

Tail switch is recessed just a little too deep , its not a deal breaker for me , but you need to hold the light correctly so as to get the thumb in there .

6 Modes = I think the CR123A version is 6 mode / AA was replaced with programmable light .

Ive tried 3 of these AA lights , and I would give the nod to the Akoray .
But if I was to recommend a EDC , it would be for a 1xCR123A light .
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/2875539&postcount=272

Anyhow , I hope this info helps , for me trying out 3 AA's lights has confirmed my own light choices ..
:candle:

 

[vali]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

You need to wait for about 5 seconds with the light off to get the mode memorized. If you turn on again in less time, it changes to next mode.

EDIT: Oops, I was talking about the programmable one. I dont know if it applies too to the new.

 

[tty5150]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

Thanks for info! I'm on the market for couple cheap multimode AA's for gifts. Looks like new K-106 is the winner. Mode memory should be sufficient, no need for programming

 

[LED Cool]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

i tried 4 freshly charged eneloop (1.42V - 1.45V) and the light will start to flicker slowly after turning on high in 1 to 2 minutes. the flickering gets faster and faster. i switched to medium mode and the flickering stops. switch to high mode again and the flickering comes back in 10 seconds!

anyone has got this problem? what is happening to my light?

thanks.
khoo

 

[old4570]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

Sorry , nope !

 

[sb56637]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

Well, the description of the "Nkoray" has now been updated to "Akoray" on DX. It looks like this light is really suffering from some quality control problems though...

 

[speedsix]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

I just got one of these two days ago from DX and it has five modes but no memory. Kind of irritating.

 

[speedsix]

Re: New- Akoray K-106 [ Nkoray @ DX ]

This light came highly recommended but I can not recommend it to anyone. It has some flicker issues and there is no memory.

The Romisen RC-G2 was a much better light and it was only $11