What was the last LED light you purchased and why?

I also just received an Acebeam L19 2.0. I'm really looking forward to packing all that throw in a smaller package for when I need it! I'll have to try it out tonight. Happily all my 21700 batteries are compatible with all of my 21700 lights so I'm good to go.

Now I have two Acebeam 21700s, but they are the model AB21CP50, and it's unclear to me whether that model will work as a powerbank by itself. I don't really want to try it out and fry something, either, so I might strictly use the Klarus G15 for that purpose.
 
I have two Acebeam 21700s, but they are the model AB21CP50, and it's unclear to me whether that model will work as a powerbank by itself. I don't really want to try it out and fry something
Try it and share your results ;-)

I dont think you can fry anything, the battery is protected.
Charging is controlled by the phone, not by the 21700 power supply.

Power either will or will not come out of the battery when you plug your phone in (assuming you have a cable that fits).

here is a post from Reddit:
"The Acebeam 21700 that came with my light in December works fine as a powerbank

Just plugged my phone in to make sure, and it's charging."
 
Ok, you convinced me to try. The Acebeam AB21CP50 does not charge my phone when plugged in.
thank you for testing
glad nothing bad happened (y)

My most recent purchase are a Copper TS10 and a TiCu TS10.. the two on the left.. intended for future LED swaps:
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because I recently sold two with LED swaps:
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I dont have a problem, I can stop any time I want:

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Denial Is a River in Egypt? LOL
 
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It seems I got lucky .... Las Vegas -> Oslo in 48h I think is outstanding!

Everything seems to be centered perfectly, no (unexpected) beam artifacts. The LED/reflector selector is quite smooth.

Also, I can see no PWM on any modes (ok, this might just be my not-20s-anymore sight).

As a (quite expensive) alternative to "nice emitter chinese lights" in 2025 I think it is still a good light.
 
Loop Gear SK05 Pro with Nichia 519a emitters in the flood portion of the light. It doesn't have a moonlight mode out the front, but the side light takes care of that range nicely. Since the sidelight is an RGB strip, I can even choose the temperature of white light to my liking.
 

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In December, I bought a Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA to give to my son as a Christmas gift. He put in the AA battery and likes the light a lot.
Excellent choice. That's still my top pick for almost anyone needing a very high quality, general purpose, all-around flashlight, and mine is a personal favorite for me as well. If I lost mine today, I'd order a replacement tomorrow.

Note: I routinely use LFP123 cells similar to these for general use for their much higher available output on 'Hi' (vs 'AA') when needed (which is somewhat often), and rechargeability w/ Hi cycle life. The run time is significantly lower than w/ CR123A primary, but is typically adequate in my use, and the ability to always change to a freshly charged cell with known run time when I head out is usually preferred to a relatively expensive (operating cost) CR123A with (typically) unknown remaining charge, so it's an easy choice for me. That said, I also consider the (patented) ability to use highly available AA when needed / desired to be a major asset to me as well.

 
Zebralight H53Fc N, for the emergency kit in my skiing pack.

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I wanted a light that can use AA Lithium Primaries, at Below Freezing temperatures. And I wanted it Not to have any magnets, that could interfere with a Compass.

You get the idea, just the consumate consumer, creating pre-purchase justifications.. ;-)
 

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