[Review] Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 - Testing Output, Regulation & PWM for AA and 14500

I think I was the one that mentioned this, but in another review. The tint on this Tool’s XP-L is nothing short of a treat, easily the nicest cool white I have ever seen. You can tell for sure its CCT is high, but it doesn’t wash out reds and yellows like we’ve come to expect; it just looks nice.

Holy crap, you’re not kidding, that is a steal :open_mouth: I’d nab another one if I wasn’t so short on dosh this month.

what’s a Vipon code? and where do you get it for $9?

They are all gone, it was like that for 1 week. vipon.com

darn, wanted to give the AA a try since I like the AAA.

Couldn’t resist anymore. Bought one. Great light! Love the tint.

That is better than the AAA. The AAA’s switch is so rigid, I tend to turn off the light instead of switching modes. Also, the AAA don’t work with 10440, while the AA works with 14500 battery.

It does, even though it doesn’t say so on the specs :slight_smile:

I don’t dear to try it.
Also, I heard that after this it won’t work with AAA batteries.

At least, in 2015, the tester doesn’t mention if a 10440 kills the electronics or not :question:

Edit: I have found the same test here :smiley:

Mine runs mainly on 10440, I got 350 lumens with a 219C.
Though if I want I can still pop an Eneloop in there and got some conservative levels

Does a protected 14500 fit? if so, which one to recommend.

Anyone happen to find a good deep pocket clip for their AA Tool 2.0 these days?

I did this to mine:

It uses an Olight M1T Raider clip!

However, I am using in another version of the Tool AA flashlight:

Not anymore! It had too many accidental activations :zipper_mouth_face:

Oh nice! I like that. Do you find it to be pretty secure? Doesn’t turn or come off easily I imagine. Looks like this is it here for $4

I haven’t been using the Tool AA body just the head with the Nitefox ES10K Stainless steel tube, so I can’t provide a good idea of retention and activation so far! Within some weeks, after changing the led and driver, i will use it with that body and then I’ll be able to provide more info :wink:

:+1: Very nice mod!

I have the same cell in my Tool AA 2.0 and have had no problems with it. It has been in and out at least a dozen times, and recharged 3-4 times.

None of my flat top purple Efest cells work in my AA Tool, but all my purple button top Efest cells do. All my button top 14500 cells do actually.

So, after using the “Tool AA V2.0” under 2 different versions (1 - Tool AA head with the Nitefox ES10K Stainless steel tube, 2 - Tool AA V2.0 with forward clicky swith), I realized that the best version is really what I shown in the photo above.

I am using the M1T Raider pocket clip and it works perfectly. Good retention, doesn’t get out of the place in the jeans pockets, always easily accessible.
I am using it with the OTR M1 rubber cap and a lighted switch from Convoy, so I can locate it well in the dark.

This is my EDC light right now and it couldn’t be much better! This clip works really well :wink:

BTW, the reasons why I abandoned the 2 earlier versions is because the light had too many accidental activations, and almost burned me once (accidental turbo activation :stuck_out_tongue: )

That is a great clip. I’ve already ordered me a few of them to have on hand.

I got my AA 2.0 a few days ago and it left me with the same impression although I don’t have anything similar to compare. It came in a sealed retail box, magnetic tail cap included. Workmanship details are remarkable. The tail button has the logo and it stands just fine. It even has a serial number printed on the head!

When battery voltage drops to some pre-determined level it switches automatically to Medium from High or from Turbo. I changed the battery at this time. I observed no flicker. For me, it wins the best clip design and tension.