What's the best AA light under 25$ ?

[LightWalker]

Seems to me to be the Ultrafire C3. Would anyone disagree?


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[zipplet]

Jetbeam C-LE, $24.50 shipped is a pretty good deal.

 

[mmmflashlights]

Depends what you're looking for. For a single-mode light with good build quality and high output, that's one of the best options. For multi-modes with the option of longer runtimes, these two would be good options - http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2944
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4896

 

[mmmflashlights]

Jetbeam C-LE, $24.50 shipped is a pretty good deal.

I forgot about it being cheaper, at that price that would be better than either of the lights I mentioned (though the first one I linked is very similar, it doesn't perform quite as well).

 

[Magichunter]

At $24.50 US, the Jetbeam CL-E is an excellent choice. I have one and it's great; just ordered a second one directly from Jetbeam. It's reasonably bright with an AA lithium and it lasts for a long, long time. It also feels very comfortable in the hand and is small enough to become an EDC should you choose to do so.

 

[LightWalker]

Jetbeam C-LE, $24.50 shipped is a pretty good deal.

Sure is, thanks for your reply. The C3 is brighter according to this webpage:
http://www.lightreviews.info/cle/review.html
but I guess it comes down to wether you want a single level clickle or a multie level twistie when deciding between those two.

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[LightWalker]

One advantage of the C3 over the CLE is the ability to use UNPROTECTED 14500 LION lithium batt. Another is no batt. rattle but some batt. don't fit. Can the CLE be operated with one hand?

Cody,

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[Pumaman]

c-le is very nice for the price. compact for AA as well.

 

[gunga]

PLease note that the sale of the Jetbeams is over.

I don't know the new non-sale price, probably in the $30 range...

 

[LightWalker]

PLease note that the sale of the Jetbeams is over.

I don't know the new non-sale price, probably in the $30 range...

26$ here: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2095

Cody,

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[gunga]

Actually, that's the old model and it's currently sold out. But yeah, I forgot about that one...

 

[LightWalker]

Actually, that's the old model and it's currently sold out. But yeah, I forgot about that one...

Hmm, it wasn't when I posted it.

 

[LED_Thrift]

.... Can the CLE be operated with one hand?

Cody,

Yes, the JetBeam can be used one handed easily - but you must clean & lube the threads first, they tend to come dirty. It is a great value.

 

[lightbug]

C3 came with 2AA extention, that's a big plus too.
Run time for C3 with 2 AA akalines is almost 4 hours.

I would definitely choose C3 over C-LE due to its ability of supporting 14500 and 2 x AA.

 

[gerry45]

Hmm, it wasn't when I posted it.

The Jetbeam at DX are sold out and from a long time ago.

From differents users, the UF C3 is just barely brighter with a 14500. Same thing with the 2xAA tube, it just lasts longer.

The second problem of the C3 is the narrow battery tube. Many new NiMh won't fit.

If you prefer a clicky, not overlook the MTE 1xAA models.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1995
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4896

 

[RebelXTNC]

If you need a light immediately and a single-level clickie will suffice, the River Rock 1AA 1W Luxeon with reflector (not any of the RR lights with an optic) is a good option for about $24 at Target. Mine has been totally satisfactory.