New Cree + light OP reflector version: Energizer 1W 1AA @ Target

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I read this thread and couldn't help but run out and buy one. My local Target in Hillsboro, OR only had this one in stock. So far I am very happy with it as build quality seems good and it is decently bright with better throw then expected. My only complaint at this point was brought up by another poster - the switch is a "hair trigger" and protrudes from the end cap. It would be very easy for it to come on temporarily when in pocket, etc. I got a little crazy and took some pictures, beamshots and meter readings. Here is what I've done:

A size comparison with Nitecore D10, Energizer, Ultrafire C3 (DX), Ese LZ2
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From the front, same order
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I forgot to include my Rock River 1xAA but did include it for beamshots. All flashlights using fresh Eneloops. Here they are:

Argh, I forgot to lock the white balance on my beamshots - very sorry. Exposure is the same though.

Energizer left, Rock River 1xAA right (sorry, white balance different on this shot then others)
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Energizer left, Nitecore D10 right
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Energizer left, Ultrafire C3 right
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Energizer left, Ese LZ2 right
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Last but not least I measured peak throw from 1 meter using my cheapo LX1010B:

Energizer 1W 1460 lux
Nitecore D10 (max) 1398 lux
Ultrafire C3 585 lux
Ese LZ2 (max) 1075 lux
Rock River 1xAA 656 lux

These readings were taken from the brightest point of the beam. I find my meter to be very consistent but readings are often slightly lower then I find from other forum members using the same flashlight. In overall brightness the D10 and Ese are clearly a notch over the others. The Energizer is out-throwing all of them though. It puts out quite a tight hotspot.

Last thing I would mention is that I found current readings to be the same between the Energizer and Rock River. Both read .73A at the tailcap with a fresh Eneloop. I think they are probably putting out about the same amount of light but the tints are very different. My Rock River is downright violet in color while the Energizer is quite nice. Kind of a yellow hue with a slight blue tinge.

Hope this helps!
 
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Is the Energizer regulated? I looked at the two of them earlier & the River Rock was the only one that said regulated with DC-DC boost circuit.
 
I knew i forgot to check something out when the wife and i was out for the day......might check the light out sometime tomorrow.
 
mikekoz said:
1. You can return it if you do not like it
2. Dont have to wait weeks for it to arrive
3. The light actually had a bit of quality control before it was put up for sale!!:crackup:(Sorry, I owned a few lights like what DX sells (Ultrafires) and they were not made very well).
4. You will help our slumping economy :thinking: :D

Mike
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Well said, Mike!
Another point is that it does carry a limited lifetime warranty backed by Energizer.

OK--so I had to get one of these today! I compared its beam with my JetBeam C-LE 2.0 on high. The Energizer flashlight has a smaller but somewhat brighter spot.
I'm very pleased with it, and consider it to be a very good value for the money.

Regarding point #4 about helping our slumping economy--actually you are helping the global economy when you buy one of these. According to the info on the package the flashlight is made in China and the battery in Singapore!

Speaking of batteries, I remember reading a post on CPF that someone used a 14500 rechargeable lithium ion battery in one of these flashlights and it supposedly did not toast it.
I doubt that the driver is designed for the higher voltage range of the rechargeable battery, though--and would be hesitant to try it myself. It would definitely void the warranty.
 
If you do try it out and then the driver fries you can still return it too Target.....they will have no problems taking it back.
 
mikekoz said:
.... I think I have also figured out an easy way to distinguish the new ones from the old. The packaging on the new ones has a perforation in the back where you can actually remove the light without cutting it up. I was just in my local Target here in Raleigh, NC, and they had three of the new versions, and one of the old. The old one does not have this perforation on the packaging and to get the light out you have to cut it open with scissors or a knife...
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My local Target has only the old version in stock. Some of the packages have perforations on the back and others do not.
 
Well, you guys made me go out and get one. Very nice little cree! I compared it to a few other cheapos I had. I've got the MTE Seoul single mode and the 5 mode along with the River 1w. The Energizer is built like a tank compared to the others and has a much tighter hotspot. The Luxeon River falls pretty far behind in lumens but the MTE's are about the same brightness. I think I might like the much tighter hotspot of this Energizer compared to both the MTE's. It's a KEEPER!
 
Marduke said:
The easiest way is to check the emitter, or the reflector. The XR-C looks like this, where the older Lux-I looks like this. The newer model has a textured reflector, where the old one is smooth.
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Thank you next time I am in Target I will check them out
 
Just returned from Target with one. Very bright but it does have a touchy button! They had 3 more and 2 of the older ones. I paid $18
 
parnass said:
Do these Energizer 3 watt 2AA lights have a forward clicky with momentary feature?
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My examples are a couple of months old, and the Energizer 2AA has a reverse clickie. The Lux 1AA I've been carrying lately has a forward clickie.

Paladin
 
I was finally able to hit up two targets yesterday with no luck........guess VA is kind of slow getting stuff in.
 
I started noticed some flickering with this light, when I would push down a little harder on the switch to go into constant on. Noticed the switch was a bit loose, so I screwed the switch in until it was tight, and that fixed it, as well as improved the waterproofing a little because it now presses harder on the rubber inside.
 
after reading this thread, i went to my local target and found that they have the new version of this and another one that use 2 AA on sale for $12.97 instead of $18 bucks, but the 1AA still same price.

But i found this instead for $18 buck on sale instead of $27
here is the info: http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/mlt3w2aal.pdf
I haven't open it yet, it's seem that it not cree but luxeon, wondering is this a good deal, or i should return it and get the 1AA $18 or 2AA $13 cree?

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j4j said:
after reading this thread, i went to my local target and found that they have the new version of this and another one that use 2 AA on sale for $12.97 instead of $18 bucks, but the 1AA still same price.

But i found this instead for $18 buck on sale instead of $27
here is the info: http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/mlt3w2aal.pdf
I haven't open it yet, it's seem that it not cree but luxeon, wondering is this a good deal, or i should return it and get the 1AA $18 or 2AA $13 cree?
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Normally I would recommend waiting to see if they upgrade that model soon, espcially since that "3 watt" model is the most likely to get a Cree XR-E instead of an XR-C. But even for the old Lux III version, I guess $13 is a pretty good price.
 
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droeun said:
Is the Energizer regulated? I looked at the two of them earlier & the River Rock was the only one that said regulated with DC-DC boost circuit.
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It's probably the same circuit, since they're both based on Nuwai/Favourlight designs. I'm not sure if it's true regulation, but it does have pretty steady output for an hour or two (varies depending on Alkaline or NiMH), but after that it's an instant shut off, with NO moonmode, much like the 2xAA MagLED. Not bad with NiMH's though as long as you bring extra cells, and a backup light, of course.
 
darknessemitter said:
Normally I would recommend waiting to see if they upgrade that model soon, espcially since that "3 watt" model is the most likely to get a Cree XR-E instead of an XR-C. But even for the old Lux III version, I guess $13 is a pretty good price.
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actually it's $18 dollars
I think it's ok for the price, i tested it with my 2AA maglite LED, and it's brighter than the Maglite.
 
just picked this light up it a nice little light comparable to my fenix L1d i think this will be my backup 1AA light :twothumbs
 
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