brightest 1xAA

just got a MTE ssc 1xAA and really like it I was thinking of getting a jetbeam but want to know what everyone thinks is this the brightest or would a L1d-ce with li-ion be brighter not really woried about how good any one light is just want to know the brightest one

I would also like to know what the brightest 1 AA flashlight out there for around 20-40 range? And would anyone know how it compares to the Cree Elly because that is the only flashlight I have that I can really compare with.

Depends on battery type.

On regular 1xAA, the Rexlight 2.0 is the brightest I've seen, followed by the Ultrafire C3 and Fenix L1D-CE. See my review of the multi-level lights here:
Rexlight, DX X.1 & X.V, Jetbeam MkIIX & CLE, Fenix L1DCE review: RUNTIMES + BEAMSHOTS

On 14500, the DX X.1 or Jetbeam MkIIX are the most bright, about 70+ on my output scale. Haven't test the L1D-CE since 14500 is not officially supported. Output on the Rex 2.0 or C3 is a lot less. I plan to do a review of the new single output lights soon.

Oh, and the Cree Elly is at it best equivalent to the L1D-CE. I've had or moded 5 of them, and they all wound up between 70-100% of the L1D-CE initial output.

BTW, I'm talking total output above. If you mean throw, the L1D-CE wins hands down due to its smooth reflector.

batteries are not a concern i will get what ever is required the top choices i see are jetbeam,fenix,and DX are there any others or witch one of these are the brightest

anyone

The Rexlight 2.0 and Jetbeam MKIIx are very bright when used with 14500 Li-Ion cells. I couldn't believe the difference compared to NiMH cells . . .

The Jetbeam MkIIx or Dexlight X.1 (same circuit) are the brightest 1AA using 14500 that I have seen. They are about ~35% brighter than the Rexlight 2.0 or Ultrafire C3 on 14500 ... but with only a fraction of the runtime. Haven't tested the Fenix as 14500 is not officially supported.

thankyou thats what i was looking for after getting my MTE i reallize how much i like the 1xAA format looks like i will be puting jetbeam on my list.

14500s might not be officially approved for a L1D-CE but it seems that a lot of people are using them in tandem. Chevofreak's RT graphs has the L1D-CE outputting at ~1575 for 57 minutes using a protected AW 14500. Think what the L1D-CE could do if someone popped a Q4/Q5 in there!

i would go with a cr123 powered flashlight any day, just buy a rechargeable protected cr123 battery and you're set for life

Currently the brightest and most well made 1AA flashlight is Arcmania's Maxlite Extreme:

http://customlightfactory.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=85

i have cr123 lights and plenty of rcr123 batteries just want a single AA because of the size. I tryed to find the maxlite extreme in a search but came up with nothing, is it even out yet it looks very cool

jbosman1013 said:

i have cr123 lights and plenty of rcr123 batteries just want a single AA because of the size. I tryed to find the maxlite extreme in a search but came up with nothing, is it even out yet it looks very cool

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You're probably going to have to PM Arcmania...

ace0001a said:

Currently the brightest and most well made 1AA flashlight is Arcmania's Maxlite Extreme:

http://customlightfactory.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=85

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+1 It's hard to find an AA light with a reflector that size. The custom built circuit is superb. I have the maxlite it's my fav AA light.

A Civictor might be a good choice ive thought about getting one