New Nitecore EZ CR123 and CR2 lights

[richardcpf]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

It makes very little sense by adding a protection circuit to a CR2.

First it will take lot of space and reduce the capacity by a great percentage.

Second, these protection circuit doesn't actually protect the cell from over discharging, because they are supossed to work only when the draw is very high. If you can't draw enough current from a 18650 to activate the protection, there is no way you can with a CR2. This is confirmed by many cpfers including myself.

If you don't take good care of your li-ion batteries, you will end up damaging the cells no matter if it has protection or not.

I've been using unprotected li-ion for over a year with my fenix L0D/LD01 and Raw and they still working great.




Now back to topic, the EZCR2 looks nice, i wish they increase the lumens to 180 like the EZCR123, would be a perfect deal and replacement to my actual keychain rocker 200 lumens raw.

 

[IceRat]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

IN case anyone is interested in lengths:

Nitecore EZ CR2 63mm
Ultrafire wf-606b1 58mm (el cheapo P4 I've had for EDC on my keychain for 18mos)
Muyshondt Aeon 55mm

63mm seems too long for a CR2 light, but maybe that's just me. Nitecore and Aeon measurements are from websites, the cheapo I measured myself.

I just (today) bought a Ti Aeon to replace my cheapo, which absolutely refuses to die. I couldn't see going to something larger than what I already have in the same form factor.

I think the extra length is the threaded end Nitecore is putting on the EZ series. I haven't used it on my EZaa. I think it's kinda silly putting the little light on a tripod:thinking: Still I really like the beam of the EZaa and will get a EZcr2.

 

[lolzertank]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

I agree. LIke the EZAA, would love an EZAA, even more compact than current offerings.

Small and bombproof...

Wha? I don't get it.


I think a EZAAA or possibly even an EZ10180 will be awesome. Sure, the 10180 would be limited to about 70 lumens with an XP-G, but that would be sooooooooo small...

 

[gunga]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

Wha? I don't get it.


I think a EZAAA or possibly even an EZ10180 will be awesome. Sure, the 10180 would be limited to about 70 lumens with an XP-G, but that would be sooooooooo small...

Sorry, typo, I meant EZAAA would be great.

:wave:

 

[dagored]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

My EZ 123 arrived this morning. Like the low and high. Perfect clean beam. My only complaint - from low to high is three quarters of a turn.

My EXAA goes from low to high with a quarter turn.

Do I need to shorten the spring in the head?

 

[regulator]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

My EZ 123 arrived this morning. Like the low and high. Perfect clean beam. My only complaint - from low to high is three quarters of a turn.

My EXAA goes from low to high with a quarter turn.

Do I need to shorten the spring in the head?

Hi dagored. How much brighter is the low on the CR123 compared to the EZAA? Thanks.

 

[strinq]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

And does it have the heating issues of the EZAA?

 

[StandardBattery]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

Hi dagored. How much brighter is the low on the CR123 compared to the EZAA? Thanks.

And does it have the heating issues of the EZAA?

Two questions I'm very interested in also. EZ-CR123 on High for 10mins tail standing...

 

[dagored]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

To answer the above questions. This is just MY OPINION.

LOW: The 123 is a little brighter and I mean a little. Pointed at a white wall, the same distance, the 123 is just a little brighter, and of course, the beam is bigger.

HIGH: I see very little difference. The 123 is not that much brighter to me.

I like the beam of the 123: smoother-cleaner. My EZAA has a slight ring around the hotspot, the 123 does not.

HEAT: I did a tail stand on both, on a formica counter top. I would not want to hold the 123 after 10 minutes. Not even on a cold day. Don't get me wrong. It can be held, but the EZAA would be my choice to pick up.

 

[StandardBattery]

dagored, Thanks very much for the test!

 

[Tixx]

Would have liked to see the lumens for the 2 both at the 123 ratings.

 

[Tixx]

Want to see an EZ AAA 2.5Lx.45D. 100-110 lumens for 20-25 minutes and 10-15 lumens for 8 hours. That is with a primary.

 

[AFAustin]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

My EZ 123 arrived this morning..... My only complaint - from low to high is three quarters of a turn.

Do I need to shorten the spring in the head?

Man, I love my EZAA, but I had to resort to a DIY fix for the "too much twisting" issue. So, I have to admit this is disappointing---with all the complaints about this issue, NiteCore really should've addressed it before adding to the model line-up. 🙁

I love the form factor, so much so that I was looking at perhaps adding an EZ CR2 or EZ 123, but this really gives me pause.....😕

 

[kaichu dento]

I think a EZAAA or possibly even an EZ10180 will be awesome. Sure, the 10180 would be limited to about 70 lumens with an XP-G, but that would be sooooooooo small...

Yes, and I would buy several of both for presents, especially the 10180, which is an excellent necklace light!

 

[Vox Clamatis in Deserto]

Man, I love my EZAA, but I had to resort to a DIY fix for the "too much twisting" issue. So, I have to admit this is disappointing---with all the complaints about this issue, NiteCore really should've addressed it before adding to the model line-up. 🙁

Yeah, it does seem like a beta test series of lights. My EZAA failed after a day. I found the little spring on the emitter end loose. I returned the light to 4Sevens, Heather said she was sending me a new light. Unfortunately, I somehow got the same light back with the spring still loose inside. Maybe a new light ended up in their parts bin, I don't know. I documented the return with pictures but decided not to try the mail drill again since I live in the country and it's several miles to a post office. I took a blob of solder and converted the light to single mode high and gave it to my daughter for her purse.

 

[JJV]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

Man, I love my EZAA, but I had to resort to a DIY fix for the "too much twisting" issue. So, I have to admit this is disappointing---with all the complaints about this issue, NiteCore really should've addressed it before adding to the model line-up. 🙁

I love the form factor, so much so that I was looking at perhaps adding an EZ CR2 or EZ 123, but this really gives me pause.....😕

Pause not. On my EZ123 it's a quarter-turn from low to high. The threads are much smoother and feel more solid. My EZAA from the first batch has gritty-feeling threads, feels a little loose, and requires a turn and a quarter to get from low to high. My understanding is that the retooled EZAAs fixed that issue, and it seems that this batch of EZ123s tdo not have it at all. I'm running mine on an IMR16340 and, while I have not had it on for more than a couple of minutes, have not had any problems with it.

I am really liking this new light and I think I will add an EZCR2 to compare with my Aeon. I have really been impressed with the Nitecore product line, and in fact have at least one version of all of their lights except the D20 (which I will not get because I do not like 2xAA lights).

 

[AFAustin]

JJV, thanks for the post. Well, dagored's EZ 123 is 3/4 turn from low to high, yours is 1/4 turn---so, I hope we hear from a few more owners to get a better idea if this is still an issue, a crap shoot, or is pretty much resolved.

 

[stinky]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

Paying $77 or 2.6 times the price of an EZCR2 seems extreme for a .49 cubic inch reduction in size.

Also 2.6x is for the "wow" factor of titanium. Regular Aeon is only $125 now vs.$77 for EZCR2.

Cheapo WF-606b1 was $20
+$57= $77 for EXCR2
+$48=$125 for Aeon

Not a big diff in my book given the size/runtime/build quality diff for the Aeon. Paying extra for the Ti is much harder to justify (for me at least).

 

[leon2245]

Re: New Nitecore EZ CR123 CR2 lights

The CR2 one looks like a Muyshondt Aeon knockoff, brass ring at all. They definitely don't get points for originality. And the runtime isn't as good either.

Why did you take the comparison photos out jonesy? For some reason it didn't seem as bad when it was AA vs. CR2, but this is a little more blatant. Well at least they didn't call it the MUCHOshondt. FOr only 2x the price now instead of 4x that of an E.Z., for higher quality, U.S. made, & nice touches like sapphire window etc. would be hard to pass up. Still trying to resist the E.Z. in AA though.

 

[JJV]

JJV, thanks for the post. Well, dagored's EZ 123 is 3/4 turn from low to high, yours is 1/4 turn---so, I hope we hear from a few more owners to get a better idea if this is still an issue, a crap shoot, or is pretty much resolved.

Wonder if the difference is the battery type? Maybe 16340s are a hair longer than primaries.