A new take on an EDC sized flashlight the utilises 4x LEDs and a TIR optical lens to provide an outstandingly versatile beam pattern that is available in 2 different models to suit a variety of users. Adding to the versatility is the option to use 21700, 18650 or CR123A batteries.
CREE - 4x XHP35 HI LEDs and a smooth TIR lens. Ranging from 20 to 4000 lumens with a 258 metre beam distance.
NICHIA - 4x 90+ CRI LEDs with an orange peel TIR lens. Ranging from 20 to 2500 lumens with a 206 metre beam distance.
The Side switch ensures quick and easy access to all available lighting modes and the USB-C charging system means you can charge up to 3x faster than older Micro USB models. A Li-ion 21700 battery rated at 5100mAh capacity is included to provide optimal runtimes.
Iāve always had interest in Acebeam, but I donāt own one yet. This is definitely a light Iām interested in. And Iām also willing to spend $136.90 on a light.
But I would never ever spend $136.90 on this light. Emisar D4 is $40 you knowā¦
Generally looking good, but the MSRP seems to be off. Astrolux has S41/S41S/S42/S42S, which (i know) is not accepting 21700, but can do a proper firefly mode, and is available almost every time in the range of $30-50 (depending exact version, and including 18650 tube price, too).
Lacking a proper firefly mode, and accepting the 21700 (ok, it is rechargeable too) battery bumps the price with additional $85+? LOL
Iād suggest $80-90, and it could be called a fair deal - but first, please add a proper firefly mode (and/or ramping) - and please support custom emitter choices by selling heads separately for DIY.
(Also, specs are missing that the XPL version is XPL or XPL-HI or XP-L2 or XP-L2 HI.)
This is true. The 21700 format gives this light a ānext genā status, with of course the added performance. However, from a manufacturerās point of view this cell requires only the battery tube to have slightly different dimensions; there is absolutely no increase in production or development cost. The USB-C charger is also very nice and next gen, but I donāt think this feature should increase cost too much.
It is true that a flashlight is more than the sum of its components making this light far more superior than the D4 for many people, and hence the asking price can certainly be justified.
Its a nice light, but pricing should be $70-$80 tops imho, certainly not over near or over $100.
21700 tube wont cost anything more than an 18650(ok maybe a few cents more).
I will run 18650 and USB does not bother me, if anything its just something extra to fail anyway. Also adds an ingress risk/point. So for $40-$60 the D4 still makes more sense imo.