I ordered the CW version now, hoping I will like it better. Just keeping my fingers crossed that the switch is not broken.
I mentioned the 4000K two weeks ago in the other UT01 thread. I like it too, but it is way off the 3D tint that the site and the package claims.
Last night I was comparing some lights.
I have some 5A tints in other 1xAA lights (emitters that I got from Intl-Outdoors), and these ‘alleged’ 3D UT01’s are remarkably close - which is fine by me. :+1:
I have Astrolux S1 3D (neutral white), the tint of which I like.
Comparing the UT01 neutral white (supposedly “3D” tint), this is a much warmer — in fact I compared it with a Convoy S2+ (XM-L2 T6-4C tint), and the two tints are closer to each other, or the UT01 “3D” could even be very slightly warmer…
Decided to do some more pics while I’m at it…
Lighting under fluorescent tube
Astrolux S41S Nichia 219B (90CRI — based on product description when I bought this)
(This is the closest to what the floor looks like in actual)
Astrolux S1 XP-L (3D tint)
Convoy S2+ XM-L2 T6-4C
UTorch UT01 neutral white ‘3D’
using a budget digital camera with setting “Daylight” white balance
Not a fan of this NW tint on UT01. I’m hoping I like the CW version better.
Any idea about the current draw or lumen output for those three options on the firefly mode?
How did you know yours were off-center?
Here are some Lumen output numbers with NiMH…
Not sure what it is with a 14500.
Thanks, I only use eneloops so I don’t want to know 14500. I’ve been reading a lot about UT01 in this forum and it seems there are problems when using NiMh so I guess I won’t be buying this and go for Sorfirn SP10B instead.
That would probably be wise.
I am not sure what the current draw is. FWIW I leave my UT01 on candle mode overnight all the time… many nights in succession. I use it as a nightlight with a 2000mah eneloop.
I got my CW UT01 finally. For walking outside, I think I do like the CW tint better.
CW and NW optional?
Welcome to BLF LTVictor.
The light is available in Neutral white or Cool white.
I have the NW and it is warmer tint than the described 5000K. I would say closer to 4000K.
Closer to 4000k? Nice. I ordered both tints. Maybe the CW will be decent.
Latest lights are reported with 4000K Emitter
I just got a “NW 5000K” that I ordered around 11/11. Yes, the tint is definitely more like 4000K.
It’s an okay tint, but I think it has a tiny bit of green in it. I don’t hate it but I would have preferred a genuine neutral white.
I am tempted to order a 6500K if there is another deal for 10 bucks. Normally I don’t like cool white but this light is a bargain.
Interesting. My NW UT01 is really rosy and not green at all.
I guess they changed emitters recently, here’s a (shortened) quote from the Lumintop EDC05 thread
I hope the UT01 I have arriving from GB doesn’t have ugly green tint, I could deal with the Convoy 4C comparative but not the green. Also hope I get a good switch.
I’ll be looking for feedback to see how this Lumintop version pans out, I really like the tail magnet.
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I ordered the UT01 as an alternative to an 18650 light that’s about the same size with about the same output “(DQG Tiny 4th)”:https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_271697.html
DQG Tiny 4th: 86mm x 22mm (850lm)
U-torch UT01: 84mm x 19mm (800lm)
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I was afraid of the smallish size, non recessed button on the DQG, I’ll be sacrificing a lot of battery capacity but the UT01 appears to have a larger button, plus it has a reflector and the nice programmable UI. Although I’m really impressed by the size of the DQG, being it’s about the same size as a 14500 light.
I have the DQG 18650 Tiny 1st version (Twisty) and like it, and unlike many others have reported, I’ve had absolutely no problems with mine whatsoever.
Maybe I mistake the green tint for the warmer light (I don’t have any light warmer then 5000K) so I opened the box and checked it again.
Externally the only difference is that the new UT01 have smaller text on the tailcap.
The new UT01 to the RIGHT.
Did some beamshots with my crappy Chinese phone camera just to see the difference.
The new UT01 to the LEFT.
Hard to see with bad pictures but you clearly see a difference.
I can’t do single beamshots of each flashlight to shine at a white cealing since the camera autofocus would ruin them.
Decide for yourself but that new UT01 went back in the box.
waiting for mine to arrive from Gearbest, $9.99 What are the chances of getting one with a good switch? From all I read I’m a bit paranoid. But I love programmable lights.