What's a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

Could anyone please suggest any good alternatives to the Nuwai QIII in terms of price and light output? Thanks!

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

I think not. That is why the Q III is such a great product these days. It is cheap, affordable, and reasonably bright. I dont own one, but I think I will try to get one soon.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

Take a look at the Vortex KC-1.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

The KC-1's not bad. It's a dead ringer for the first run Arc LS twisty. It runs on a CR2 instead of a CR123, which is a slight negative factor IMO because of the lack of availability of cheap CR2s. FlashlightReviews.Com actually rated the KC-1 as slightly brighter than an Arc LSH-P. Hmmm, now that you mention it, I've been eyeing all of those Arc LSs posted on B/S/T, and it would be a heck of a lot cheaper just to get a KC-1...

The KC-1 is currently being offered for $48.95 at AdvancedMart.Com

It's worth browsing at Advanced Mart, because they have an assortment of inexpensive Chinese "Luxeon" lights.

The UK 4AA eLED isn't nearly as bright as a Q-III, and is significantly larger. However, it's waterproof, tough, has excellent runtime, can run on rechargeable AA batteries, and costs about $20 (at Brightguy.Com).

You might as well give in and check out the Q-III. It's $38.50 at CountyComm.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

the Q1???

i dunno, i thought the Q3 @ $40-$50, WAS the alternative.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

The Q3 is pretty nice and neat, all in 1 small compact package. Is there any reason you are looking for an alternative for the Q3, Prego? Just wondering, thats all...

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

The Inova T1 is in the ballpark, but its a little longer.

The Sharper Image 1x123 is also similar although it doesn't look as "serious" and it has a little less output, but it is also cheaper.

Except for length, the best alternatives to the QIII are actually 2x123, such as the Streamlight TL-2 LED.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

Soon you will have a better option....!

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

costco 1 watt luxeon 2 for $28. I got one pair. I'm satisfied.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

I really like the QIII but I live all the way here in the Philippines and County Comm won't accept my credit card. Still not sure why? Still waiting for feedback from them.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

prego - try ViKi in Korea, via this thread among others.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

TW4.

Surefire E1e body mated to L4 head. Same size, greater output, but at a higher price.

Of course with Surefire you are supporting a US company and will get greater warrantly support that from Nuwai/China.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

Thanks Haesslich. I'll make sure I do that.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

The only problem with that, AR15Fan, is that it completely blows the whole 'price' part of the requirement above. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Otherwise, it's a decent light, though I don't know what SF's policy is concerning a Frankenstein like that - they'll support the parts, but I wonder what their RMA department makes of such things.

But for $40, the Q-III's hard to beat in price and performance. The T1 throws farther, the Micra has a better finish... but for the dollars, the Q-III (at least, a good one) is hard to beat at that price-point. You're trying to compare a Gulfstream V to a small Cessna two-engine plane here - the Gulfstream's better, but it's in a far different price bracket ($200 versus $40). /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

I tried to order the QIII through Countycomm but the system doesn't seem to accept my credit card. Advancedmart is selling it for $55 including shipping. Is this a reasonable price? If not, please suggest where I can get it for a cheaper price. Thanks!

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

prego: Try ViKi. Ask him if he still has the 'one Q-III for $48 USD, two for $80' offer still open. That's including EMS shipping, which means you'll see it in a day or so. Otherwise, there's AdvancedMart. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

I just sent him a message inquiring about the QIII. The problem is Paypal won't accept my credit card because it has been issued in a country that's not listed by them. Thanks though for the info.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

where are you located Prego?

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

In the Philippines. I don't necessarily have to have it shipped here. My plan was to order it from here and have it shipped to a friend of mine in Pasadena then have it brought back sometime next month.

Re: What\'s a good alternative to the Nuwai QIII?

Prego, Countycomm does not ship international, that's why. You could try Viki as many have suggested, else get Ksbman to help you out... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif