Sens Mini is below what I’ve got. The tip is only a tad brighter than what I’ve got. I really want something that’ll do 1000+ lumens for a short period of time and have a bit of range in brightness.
I’ve just ordered a D4 because of all the talk and I like shiny toys but I really want a proper keychain light.
I’m thinking the Astrolux is the best bet at the moment but I’m sure there is better.
Heavy keychains wear out the contact barrel a lot faster than normal,unless you’ve got a Saab!I only have a small garage key and pocket clip on mine.ymmv.
Big lumens and small cells equals drained batteries fast.I’d look first at micro usb rechargable torches (removable battery preferably) first.Perfect in a car with lighter socket.
You want Dale’s Texas Poker? I think it’s less than that now, but at one time, he had it running at close to 1000 lumens off the Efest IMR10440. It’s his neck light, and used to be featured in his avatar, but another light is there now.
The LED he had in it is old tech nowadays, so if you’re up to some modding, you could make yourself a tiny AAA-size light that gets well over 1000+ lumens from a 10440 cell!
Different definitions for different folks.
I wouldnt consider the Emisar a keychain light.
( maybe a burn-a-hole-in-your-leg light LOL)
For me- perfect combo of tiny light, with great size-to-output ratio
would be the Reylight AAA copper with 10440.
300+ lumens in a beautiful copper body
Astrolux M01 a TRUE keychain flashlight. It’s a stainless steel has a built in charging port, comes in two tints and puts out a little over 100 lumens, impresive for the really small size.
100 lumens really doesnt cut it for a keychain light for me.
If its too dim I might aswell just grab my phone out.
I think 500-1000 lumens is ideal.
I’ve just purchased a S2 shorty tube, a BLF A6 and shorty tube and a couple of other lights. I might find something that suits my needs. If not, I’ll keep buying toys
i vote for s41, cant go wrong with that for the price? even with 18350 its bright as hell and not taking up much space, i mean how much lumens do u actually need? or buy a nitecore tini keychain, 380 lumens… also more then enough and very small… also u dont say what u gonna use for, if just for flood and throw alot of light then s41 will get the job done and in winter will serve as hand warmer also lol…
I’ve got both the UT01 (scrap that, I have the manker E11) and the MI7 and neither wow me. I suppose I should just carry one of those on my keychain for now as my Sens CR seems knackered. It doesnt ramp up or down in brightness anymore and it’s had a hard life on my keys.
The only lights smaller then 18650s and larger then the AA/14500s are the 18350s where we’ve had new 1100mAh cells lately.
A BLF A6 shorty should be right on the spot.
S41 is great but heavy.
D4 is on top IMO but with a side switch… which i actually like better. Not mentioning 3K+ lumen burst capability. Twice the A6 cost though.