OLIGHT T25 - 2xAA model - efficiency question

Did somebody do a test with ENELOOPS - 2,000 or 2,450mAh - for this flashlight ?

This light seems to be very inefficient if it only runs for 50 min with rechargeables.

NITECORE MT21a and the new FENIX E20 - using XP-E2 emitter which I am assuming isn't more efficient than XP-G2 - are putting 250-260 lumens for over 1:30hr, so twice the runtime of OLIGHT T25.
As well I did a runtime test for my ARMYTEK PARTNER A2 XP-G2 version - 2xAA - and I got 2:15hr runtime with 2,450mAh ENELOOPS and 1:45hr with 2,000mAh ENELOOPS. This light is putting around 300 lumens, so it seems to be way more efficient than OLIGHT T25.

Or maybe the 50min runtime stated by OLIGHT is when using alkalines ? It must be
FENIX E20 XP-E2 is supposed to run 35min with alkalines

I do have a few 2xAA lights - INOVA X2s, MT21A, FENIX E20, ARMYTEK PARTNER A2, SHININGBEAM CAVEMAN - but the tactical look of T25 attracts me a lot .
Any input would be much appreciated.

Check Selfbuilt Review >> www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?389526

Is the E20 a very new light? Rather, when was it released?

Dr.444 said:

Check Selfbuilt Review >> www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?389526

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I believe OP is talking about the discontinued T25, and not the ST25.

tobrien said:

Is the E20 a very new light? Rather, when was it released?

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There's a newer 2014 E20 and the older E20.

Ryp said:

I believe OP is talking about the discontinued T25, and not the ST25.

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Oh , i didn't notice this . Sorry

Yes, I was considering the older T25 - tactical model -
A guy who did a review on youtube confirmed me that the runtime of T25 - XP-G2 so latest model - was about 1hr using 2,000mAh ENELOOPs.
No surprise, first version of T25 - using XR-E - acquired the same runtime, so they didn't change the circuit, amp. draw being the same.
One word : inefficiency, it's a pity as that light really looks good AFAIK.

But ARMYTEK A2 offers a much better efficiency with the same L.E.D., almost the same throw and 2-modes UI which is enough. All those in cheaper flashlight !

Olight T25 was in SB's round up review 2008. 1hour 17m on eneloops. I remember liking the UI of the T15 but not the output or runtimes.

I have not heard of XP-G2 version