[Review] Lumintop Tool AA ver 2

[this_is_nascar]

Well I pulled the trigger and found this to be lighter and smaller than I had imagined (previously EDC'd an Energizer TAC 1AA), nice output but I don't really see a difference between the Alkaline and 14500 Li-ion on turbo, I do note the turbo step down but only using the 14500, I suspect I need a higher discharge rated cell?

Given the parasitic drain (illuminated tail light), I will likely stick to Alkalines 😉

Something is wrong if you don't notice a difference.

 

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Something is wrong if you don't notice a difference.

Perhaps... the 14500's are old protected Ultrafire 900mAh cells, new batteries rated for higher discharge rates may perform differently, the light gets quite warm in turbo but only visibly steps down running on the 14500.

For it's size it is still a very useful and bright light, I just wanted to check out the claimed maximum output 👍

 

[Toulouse42]

Hi. I agree with Nascar. To my eyes the 14500 is considerably brighter. This applies to both the Lumintop branded batteries and the Fenix branded ones that I bought as spares.

 

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Hi. I agree with Nascar. To my eyes the 14500 is considerably brighter. This applies to both the Lumintop branded batteries and the Fenix branded ones that I bought as spares.

I checked a amperage at the tailcap whilst cycling modes on both the Alkaline AA & 14500 cells, the Alkaline was hovering around 2A (Turbo) but the 14500 couldn't match this and almost immediately backed off, I can only surmise the 14500 I have to be insufficient.

Low mode is substantially brighter on the 14500 cell.