Brightest 14500 flashlight?

C7N3M T&T · Jan 18, 2017

Hey guys quick question.

I'm in search of the brightest 14500 powered light. It needs to have a slim head, no larger than the body.. and a pocket clip..
I like the Nightcore ec11 brightness but I don't like the head size.
It would also be nice if it is short.. I don't mind if it is a twist style switch like the jet beam mk 1.

Thanks
C7N3M

Swedpat · Jan 18, 2017

Wrong post. Please admin delete it.

C7N3M T&T · Jan 18, 2017

Swedpat said:
Wrong post. Please admin delete it.

Swedpat
Sorry I am new here. How is my post wrong?
Thanks

Swedpat · Jan 18, 2017

C7N3M T&T said:
Swedpat
Sorry I am new here. How is my post wrong?
Thanks

Sorry my misleading words. I meant that MY post was wrong. I answered you but didn't read carefully, that you asked for a light with slim head no larger than the body. My proposal didn't correspond to that so I deleted what I wrote. But can't delete the post.

/Patric

By the way: :welcome:

novarider · Jan 18, 2017

Eagletac d25a is a great little edc light. Its about the size of a chapstick. It can run on AA or a 14500.

C7N3M T&T · Jan 18, 2017

Swedpat said:
Sorry my misleading words. I meant that MY post was wrong. I answered you but didn't read carefully, that you asked for a light with slim head no larger than the body. My proposal didn't correspond to that so I deleted what I wrote. But can't delete the post.

/Patric

By the way: :welcome:

Oh I see.. thank you for the explanation.. a shame you can't delete posts!

C7N3M T&T · Jan 18, 2017

novarider said:
Eagletac d25a is a great little edc light. Its about the size of a chapstick. It can run on AA or a 14500.

Novarider

That does look like a nice light. I was looking for something a little bit closer to the 900 lumens of the Nightcore ec11. In a smaller size.. The jetbeam mk I is 480 so preferably more than that..

Thanks for the suggestion it is much appreciated!!

iamlucky13 · Jan 18, 2017

I don't own one to give feedback on, but the Manker E11 is supposed to be capable of 800 lumens on a unprotected 14500. Available in cool white or neutral white. Very reasonably priced, too. KJ75 has a good review up of it:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-XP-L-800-lumens-AA-14500-(beam)shots-compare

*Edit
I remembered after I posted that Klarus also has a pretty comparable light, the MI7. The main functional differences compared to the Manker are the mode spacing, and the use of the High Intensity version of the XP-L emitter, which trades slightly reduced output for a more focused beam.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?421164-Review-Klarus-Mi7-(1xAA-14500)

Note that neither of these lights has a real moonlight mode:

C7N3M T&T · Jan 18, 2017

iamlucky13 said:
I don't own one to give feedback on, but the Manker E11 is supposed to be capable of 800 lumens on a unprotected 14500. Available in cool white or neutral white. Very reasonably priced, too. KJ75 has a good review up of it:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-XP-L-800-lumens-AA-14500-(beam)shots-compare

*Edit
I remembered after I posted that Klarus also has a pretty comparable light, the MI7. The main functional differences compared to the Manker are the mode spacing, and the use of the High Intensity version of the XP-L emitter, which trades slightly reduced output for a more focused beam.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?421164-Review-Klarus-Mi7-(1xAA-14500)

Note that neither of these lights has a real moonlight mode:

Iamlucky13
Wow thanks alot that looks like a fantastic little light with well spaced and usable modes..
Very nice. I appreciate your suggestion it fills all of my criteria👍

vadimax · Jan 18, 2017

C7N3M T&T said:
Iamlucky13
Wow thanks alot that looks like a fantastic little light with well spaced and usable modes..
Very nice. I appreciate your suggestion it fills all of my criteria

There is a nuisance by the way: small lights with high output warm up nearly instantly. They have insufficient mass and surface to handle heat adequately.

So, the best performer would be Astrolux SC (1400lm at max):

LeanBurn · Jan 18, 2017

Klarus Mi7

Paul6ppca · Jan 18, 2017

How about Klaurus Mi7

• Maximum output 700 Lumens; Maximum runtime 67 hours
Dimension：Bezel19mm (0.75"); Body 17.6mm (0.69");
Overall Length: 87.2mm (3.43")
Small and lightweight for everyday carry (26.4g without battery.)
• Battery Capacity Indication displays remaining power for easy monitoring
• One Touch Access to Moon-light and High output levels
• Unique high efficiency circuitwith broad voltage range to accommodate both AA (Primary/Rechargeable) and Li-ion 14500 batteries

iamlucky13 · Jan 18, 2017

C7N3M T&T said:
Iamlucky13
Wow thanks alot that looks like a fantastic little light with well spaced and usable modes..
Very nice. I appreciate your suggestion it fills all of my criteria

Follow up - I did some more looking because I'm also somewhat interested in these lights, and found the Klarus does not actually hit the specified 700 lumens. Frankly, this is less of a surprise to me than had such a small light actually achieved 700 lumens, but the output of ~550 lumens is still very good in my book. Obviously, your own priorities may be different from mine, so I figured I'd better make sure you're aware of this.

The Manker E11, incredibly, comes closer to the specified performance, measuring instantaneously over 800 lumens, but fading extremely quickly (literally in seconds) to around 700 lumens.

Both lights have step downs to roughly 300 lumens somewhere around 3 minutes due to the heat. Honestly, I doubt you'll find any light in this class that can sustain much more than 300 lumens for long - it's a compromise of the small size.

My sincere compliments to CPF user Budda for the measurements in both these reviews:

Manker E11:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?420275-Review-Manker-E11-AA-14500-XP-L

Klarus Mi7:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-EDC-light-For-Submission-in-the-review-forum

novarider · Jan 18, 2017

Curious what do you need 700 lm for in this size? Runtime has to be terrible on high/turbo.

C7N3M T&T · Jan 18, 2017

novarider said:
Curious what do you need 700 lm for in this size? Runtime has to be terrible on high/turbo.

For 1 to be honest I like to have the best and brightest.. haha
And I think why these lights are designed this way/why I want them, is to have a bright burst for a short time. I think that the medium is sufficient for most things, but I don't like not having the ability to blast some light on a situation or see a little further away for even 30 seconds or a minute.
I also don't mind swapping 14500s every night..
IV got 18650 and 26650 lights if I need longer runtime on higher output

If that makes sense.

C7N3M T&T · Jan 18, 2017

iamlucky13 said:
Follow up - I did some more looking because I'm also somewhat interested in these lights, and found the Klarus does not actually hit the specified 700 lumens. Frankly, this is less of a surprise to me than had such a small light actually achieved 700 lumens, but the output of ~550 lumens is still very good in my book. Obviously, your own priorities may be different from mine, so I figured I'd better make sure you're aware of this.

The Manker E11, incredibly, comes closer to the specified performance, measuring instantaneously over 800 lumens, but fading extremely quickly (literally in seconds) to around 700 lumens.

Both lights have step downs to roughly 300 lumens somewhere around 3 minutes due to the heat. Honestly, I doubt you'll find any light in this class that can sustain much more than 300 lumens for long - it's a compromise of the small size.

My sincere compliments to CPF user Budda for the measurements in both these reviews:

Manker E11:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?420275-Review-Manker-E11-AA-14500-XP-L

Klarus Mi7:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-EDC-light-For-Submission-in-the-review-forum

Hey thanks for bringing all that information to the table. I appreciate your opinion.
Thanks for the links..
I will check out the klarus also[emoji106]

jso902 · Jan 19, 2017

ToolVN

Bdm82 · Jan 19, 2017

jso902 said:
ToolVN

10440. But excellent.

LedTed · Jan 20, 2017

There is still hope for the MBI Zeus.

coffeecup66 · Jan 20, 2017

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Good topic.

Cheers.

NB: am in NO WAY RELATED to links.

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