Good review, thank you!! 
Nice review! No more pwm issues with the new one, nice.
I like the comparison pic with the other lights.
Tool AA is Best in its class in my opinion.
And as a bonus very easy to mod.
As you said, the strobe isn’t include in the main mode sequence which of course is a good thing.
The sample I was given needs 6 fast half clicks in order to activate strobe.
(To be honest I haven’t heard anything related to firmware upgrade for the 2.0 version)
@peg matite mentioned that the feature might not be reliable.
I went ahead and tested strobe activation for 7 consecutive times and actually got no misbehaviors at all.
User Interface
The Tool AA comes with a nice and simple firmware.
Here’s all the supported actions:
Turn on/off: Full press
Mode Change: Half press (Low > Mid > High > Turbo > Low > …)
Strobe: 6 continues half presses.”
Instant on in Turbo mode through memory? Thanks for the review.
I do not think Amazon has been mentioned in yet. I just do not always trust them. So many people even if it is a low percentage receive counterfeit or not the latest version of a product. I would buy a Lumintop Tool AA V2.0 from Amazon if I would know for sure I would get the flashlight described in this review.
You’re going to have a better chance of trying to figure out what is gong on in terms of resale issues through Amazon or anyone listing each party’s involvement (In the following case; Acebeam, Nitebeam US, Amazon Fulfilment).
‘Acebeam’ might not even be the actual ‘AceBeam’ but at least I can seem them trying to be.
Not perfect but better than figuring out a single aftermarket source in my opinion.
I’ve never ever had a problem with Amazon. In fact, I order a couple of Tool AA V2.0’s from Amazon a few weeks ago & they were just what they were supposed to be.
If they had not been I would just have returned them.
That’s correct.
Turbo gets memorized just like any other regular mode.
Ordered,
I am not successful every time with the button, but head twist works pretty well. I might lack some thumb coordination. 
Overall, I really like the light. Use it on my cap quite often to schlup the garbage bin down to the road.
So far Amazon has been a trustworthy shop, at least for me.
If you receive a fake, Amazon will honor their originality guarantee and return you the money.
If Amazon is your mean of buying certain flashlights then you I wouldn’t hesitate to use it. 
This is correct also for me. Recently wasn’t sure whether I want Sofirn SF14 or Tool AA 2.0. So I took both.
As soon as I had both I fell in love with Tool 2.0. They give more or less similar amount of light, but Lumintop looks way better, has beter UI, reversible clip and (in my opinion) gives better feeling.
But I found out Tool 2.0 is not working with purple Efest 14500 650mAh. I suspect it may not be making contact on “+” side. I wonder if it can be overcome somehow (except soldering up something onto the positive end of battery).
You could solder a blob on the driver contact.
Obviously right. Probably will do that after making sure regular AA would still fit.
Went to Amazon and found that the latest images and info were posted for the flashlight. I ordered one. Wednesday is the day I will find out if I indeed will receive the latest version.
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What’s most disapointing, is that it’s very unstable standing upright as a candle with the diffuser.
Perhaps my button isn’t as recessed as yours. But even then I won’t be good because ring isn’t a full circle.
Not in this review, but the AAA version is a total failure in that respect. The button sticks out a lot
Got mine for work about 3 weeks ago, does it all just great, love the output and clear color, no rings just clean light, with a mix of throw and flood. Love the 14500 and AA flip ability. The AAA Lumintop is a JOKE, only can use AAA’s, no lion, output is WAAAY too low for any serious work use. I tried many side button, clicky, and twisty style. The clicky AA beats them all in every way IMHO.
Thank you. It may not have the moonlight mode that most of us desire yet the feature set/price point/compromises are somewhat similar to the Acebeam H40 versus Thrunite TH20 headlamp debate:
AA compatibility (all types).
500-600 lumens (more than enough for just about any occasion including self defense).
Turbo availability on the first click.
Previously unheard of runtimes at higher lumens.
For less than $20-$30 we’re receiving unthinkable features as compared to not that long ago.
I remember that the Tool AAA was the first really nice small flashlight that used triple A’s. It is a classic and super bright for what it is.