matrixshaman
Flashlight Enthusiast
I just got the A1 EOS from iTP and it is another fantastically bright tiny light utilizing Cree's XP-E Q5. This light is basically identical in size to the new Quark Mini 123 with the exception of the small nub on the tail for the short chain and clip. It also has a body clip that is a nice addition. To my eyes the hot spots of these two are very close in brightness but the A1 is smaller by far. Overall the Mini 123 may have more total brightness - i.e. on a ceiling bounce you'll probably have a bit more light with the Mini. The A1 is does not have the greenish tint that the Mini's seem prone to have in many cases. The A1 also has a smaller hot spot than the Mini. Both the tint and hot spot size are primarily due to the different emitter (XP-E vs XP-G). The A1 has 3 brightness levels and no strobe, SOS or other functions. It always starts on Low and goes to Medium and then High. Levels listed by iTP are:
Low 1.8 lumens (150 Hrs)
Med 35 lumens (8 Hrs)
High 190 lumens (1.6 Hrs)
The A1 is very smooth in it's twist action and appears to have very fine threads. I thought initially the lack of knurling like the Mini 123 has might make the A1 more difficult to twist one handed but I was gladly wrong as it's buttery smooth to twist even one handed. I'll post some pics soon of the light and will also do some beam shot comparisons between these two excellent tiny pocket rockets.
Low 1.8 lumens (150 Hrs)
Med 35 lumens (8 Hrs)
High 190 lumens (1.6 Hrs)
The A1 is very smooth in it's twist action and appears to have very fine threads. I thought initially the lack of knurling like the Mini 123 has might make the A1 more difficult to twist one handed but I was gladly wrong as it's buttery smooth to twist even one handed. I'll post some pics soon of the light and will also do some beam shot comparisons between these two excellent tiny pocket rockets.
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