XM-L2 versions of Nitecore EA4 and EA8

crunk master j · Sep 26, 2013

Anyone know when the Nitecore will start putting XM-L2 emitters in these lights? I don't have any specific information that an upgrade is in the works, just an assumption on my part. The Eagletac GX25A3 and Sunwayman D40A feature XM-L2s so you would think Nitecore should be stepping up its game soon.

viperxp · Sep 26, 2013

From what I see with other flashlights from Nitecore, that also use out-dated diodes the day you wish for may never come. Just look at their other flashlights and you will understand. Actually I never saw a single flashlight model from Nitecore where the LED was updated by the manufacturer to a more recent version.

kst · Sep 27, 2013

Nitecore EA4 XM-L2 already available exclusively through this vendor since they supplied the L2s. The downside is that you'll get the original EA4 body with the reported ballooning and cracking button. You should check with Illumination Supply to see if the updated EA4 with new button is available with the L2. Nice upside is the additional discount using code on the homepage banner.

https://illuminationsupply.com/explorer-series-eaec-c-28_53_73/nitecore-ea4-l2-xml2-p-324.html#.UkUfLdKsiSo

Timothybil · Sep 27, 2013

IlluminationSupply is selling an EA4 with the XM-L2, but I think that that is something they did on their own with Nitecore's permission.

shelm · Sep 27, 2013

viperxp said:
Actually I never saw a single flashlight model from Nitecore where the LED was updated by the manufacturer to a more recent version.

What about this?

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...ailbox-today&p=4273704&viewfull=1#post4273704

:nana:

viperxp · Sep 27, 2013

shelm said:
What about this?

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...ailbox-today&p=4273704&viewfull=1#post4273704

:nana:

that message does not prove I am wrong. Quote from there : "According to an email I seen from Nitecore, they are now shipping EC1's with XP-G2 LED's since late June. (EDIT-Nitecore says not true) "

kst · Sep 27, 2013

Timothybil said:
IlluminationSupply is selling an EA4 with the XM-L2, but I think that that is something they did on their own with Nitecore's permission.

From bottom of their product page:

"Note: Nitecore did not revise the packaging for this custom run, do not be concerned if the box has the old label."

I think the original EA4 body with problematic button was used for this run.
They did mention new stock of EA4 XM-L U2s have updated buttons ... just info I gathered while comparing issues with EA4 and D40A. Also, they stock D40As with updated spring as does hkequipment and doingoutdoor.com

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