ARC AAA Premium or Aunoc AAAA?

KevlarSix · Aug 3, 2006

Hi,

I'm planning to buy a keychain light and I narrowed my choices into 2 very good LED lights. One is the ARC AAA Premium and the other is a AUNOC AAAA light? Would appreciate any feedbacks from anybody here..

Regards,
Ted

TigerhawkT3 · Aug 3, 2006

No contest here. Get the ARC.

Haz · Aug 3, 2006

Aunoc AAAA
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/aunoc_aaaa.htm

ARC AAA-P
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/arc_aaa-p.htm

based on size alone, i will choose the Aunoc AAAA,

however if you factor in good regulation, runtime, water resistant, common battery, durability, I will choose the ARC-AAA anyday.

Virgo · Aug 3, 2006

Another vote for the Arc AAA-P

tygger · Aug 3, 2006

my original Arc AAA-P with roll-crimp fix and no O-ring (from 3+ years ago) is still going strong even though the knurling has literally worn completely smooth and it looks almost completely silver. my new Arc AAA-P is doing great after being on my keychain for about 5 months now. i even removed the O-ring (easier to clean) and it works like a champ. i'd say, go with the ARC. when you need it, it will always be there.

Lite_me · Aug 3, 2006

Is this a joke? Get the ARC-P.... No joke! :whoopin:

Pixel · Aug 3, 2006

buy a Photon Freedom MAX!
It is brighter, smaller, cheaper than ARC AAA. Has better color tint and in addition has many levels and strobe functions.

chesterqw · Aug 3, 2006

the photon freedom has really sucky full brightness runtime...

buy the arc, it will be good.

Isak Hawk · Aug 3, 2006

Citroen 2CV or Toyota Hilux? :laughing:

Seriously though, the Arc is so much better and more practical that these lights don't even compete in the same class. The Aunoc is small and cute but uses uncommon batteries and is nowhere near as reliable as the Arc (wich is really not THAT much bigger).

Get the Arc.

monkeyboy · Aug 3, 2006

If runtime and the use of common batteries is important then get the Arc. If you don't intend to use the light for extended lengths of time and you are prepared to order batteries online, then get the Aunoc.

The runtime of the Arc makes it much more useful e.g. as an emergency / backup light or for reading at night but the Aunoc has more of a WOW factor since its smaller and as bright as the arc. Plus stainless steel looks cool.

TigerhawkT3 · Aug 3, 2006

You might not like its wider (though shorter) dimensions and lithium cell, but the Fenix P1 is very bright, and easily moddable to have two brightness levels (or so I've heard). It's proving quite a popular light.

Archangel · Aug 3, 2006

I have the Aunoc and am a big fan. AAAAs can be harvested from certain 9v, but can be bought through ebay easily enough (i think i bought a lot of 50). The Aunoc is smaller and dive-worthy and will naturally have less run-time. I'm not as positive as everyone else who posted that the Aunoc isn't as sturdy, but because the Arc is larger and has knurling, it will to some degree be easier to operate.

mcmc · Aug 3, 2006

archangel - how is the finish on the aunoc holding up, after ___ months of usage?

Archangel · Aug 3, 2006

I've only had it for a month or so, but being stainless steel it's tough, and you can always shine it up if you're so inclined.

mcmc · Aug 4, 2006

Good point. Thanks for the feedback...

Casual Flashlight User · Aug 4, 2006

Arcs are built to last...mine looks pretty damn good after several years of keychain carry/use and abuse...never once let me down.

Don't know anything about the Aunoc.

CFU

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