SUper Compact 18650 light - Lumapower Encore!

I just came across this thread in the MFG section about a new Lumapower compact 18650 light that will be out this week. This looks like a light I have been waiting for. The dimensions indicate that is is just about as small as can be and barely larger than the Fenix P3D. 21.5mm diameter and 115mm length. I have been pleased with my Incendio.

I was initially very interested in the Jetbeam ST since it looks to be a fantastic light but I have read concerns about efficiency at medium and lower output levels. It is also a bit wider and longer than the new Encore. I just might have to try one of these Encores.

Wow, people have been asking for this for a while.
Only problem i see is the reflector. Its the same size head as the incendio. I upgraded from an LM33 to an incendio however the increase in brightness wasnt that extraordinary. I think this is because to make it a small flashlight they shrunk the reflector. The LM33 was slightly wider but significantly deeper. I would have preferred a slightly deeper reflector over just trying to make the flashlight a few mm shorter.

I'm looking forward to some reviews on this one.

An Encore has been sent to selfbuilt so a review will be along relatively soon.

If you like the Incendio you'll love it's bigger, brighter 18650 using brother.

Looks interesting very much like what we've been wanting. Lumapower continues to listen.
But now I have to ask the killer question... how well is it regulated on 18650?
I'm interested in seeing some reviews as well.

.. I sure do hope they make the battery tube large enough .........
to insert ALL 18650's ........

including the PROTECTED variety !!!


I'm also hoping for a very low-low ..... and no strobes or S.O.S.

And it needs a hole for lanyard / plus a removable pocket clip !

I hope they do it right .
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finally mini 18650 w/o strobe and SOS and other "tactical" crap :thumbsup:

I looking forward a review!!!!

will this take the place of my yet to be ordered EagleTacT10L?

Some quick answers:

Low is pretty darn low.

Pocket clip is removable.

No room for a lanyard 'hole' a lanyard would be attached to the clip.

Fits Ultrafire 18650 with PCB - that's how I'm powering the one on my desk. Will check some others later. Might have issues with flat top cells because of reverse polarity protection -will test that also.

No SOS, no STROBE. Can Activate on HIGH or on LOW - your choice.

:mecry:
More $$ out the window!
I'm Sold

Ordered last night and this morning already got the email that the encore and batteries shipped. Way to go BatteryJunction. thanks peter

Thanks guys - enjoy!