Hi, can you show a picture of the LED used?
There’s usually no information about what LED is used. But in one online reference, it says “Samsung LED” used, but is it the LH351D?
The Nicron B74 which is a very similar flashlight, uses a Cree XPL-HD LED.
I might have to grab one just to rip it apart. And to justify the 4-pack of Shockli 14500s I've been eyeing
Thanks for the thorough and effective review.
I’ve almost bought these a couple times, but the mode sequence and only two levels stopped me. Some members of my family might get along well with them, though, so I still might order some the next time they’re on sale.
I bought a Rofis R1, instead with a large discount a couple weeks ago and Just ordered a Rofis R2 this morning for $20 with a 50% off Vipon coupon and a Prime sale price of $38.
I also want to add to the review of nydude additional info about Nicron N7. I received mine today.
The boost driver is not the best. When it is on low there is audible noise from it. Also in low mode there is cisible low frequency PWM control. On HIGH there is missing the sound and visible PWM. Also when tried to use flat 14500 there is missing contact with taicap. So if you want to use N7 with 145000 battery just use that with button top or use solder blob.
Wow guys thanks! I didn’t realize anyone responded to this. Sorry for the late reply. Here is a pic of the LED but not sure if this is helpful… and not sure how to disassemble or if I want to try.
Interesting. I didn’t notice any sound or visible PWM until I just read this and held it directly in my ear. The is no sound on high but a medium high pitched buzz on low. Still cant see the PWM. Will edit the review.
I’m using a protected button top JetBeam 14500.
Yes there is very visible PWM on low when you swing fast the flashlight. For battery I managed to work with flat 14500 maybe because the contact with battery was not very good. You are also lucky, my driver is very pitchty and I can hear it from 1m.
one good way to see PWM is to move your fingers in front of the light, quickly.
it is better than moving the light around, imho.
wle
Does this really output 600 lumen or are those internet lumen?
Thanks Wle, will try that. I’m sure it has more to do with me than the light.
It has PWM on low mode.
Well, I’ve got no equipment to measure it, but to my eye I’d say yes or close to it using the 14500 battery. It’s significantly brighter than a couple other lights using AA’s. I did try comparing it to a Jetbeam 1 mk running an identical Jetbeam 14500 battery which says it puts out 480 lumens and they looked pretty similar, with the Nicron maybe having a slightly hotter hot spot, but also maybe the 1 MK had a very slightly brighter flood area.
It’s bright for this size light with the right battery and get’s a thumbs up from average dude, especially if you can get it on sale. Just remember to physically lock it out if you are going to throw it in a bag or something.
My protected KeepPower 14500 has too short a button to contact the positive electrode. Needed just a tiny drop of solder on it.
I like this light a lot. Just enough light in a small package with the selectable L shape and that plenty strong magnet make it my automotive repair light of choice.
I initially didn’t like the magnet for pocket carry, as it attracts things you don’t want it to attract, but almost by accident I have found many uses for the magnet and pocket carry.
For instance, it’s a bit of a hassle to put the keys in my pocket for a short trip from the car to the door, then get the keys back out…. Now I just place them near the magnet sticking out of my pocket for a short trip.
Then one day I was searching for a stud to hang an item on a wall, found that the light will stick to the screw if it isn’t too deep. Now I can stick it to the wall just about anywhere. It’s best to remove the tailcap and use it to find the screw, then put it back together.
It’s definitely in an early lead for this year’s gift list.
I find it a good light though. It has a nice light output and doesn’t heat much. I think it’s around a bit less 5000k color temp. Comfortable light for me. Also have decent throw but the fact that it handles heating well really amazed me. I can use it for around 15mins and still not that hot maybe because it’s samsung LED? IDK. Lol
Got one. Liked it so ordered 2 more. Under $13 on Amazon.
Over here in Singapore, the Nicron N7 is called B74e. During the recent 7.7 Sale, I bought one more and got one free for just S$20 or about US$15 without battery.
Using a 14500 battery, the light is bright, as good as Sofirn SP40; and it doesn’t heat up much. But when using an AA battery, the light is rather dull.
The switch is sometimes difficult to operate. The magnet in the tail-cap is good and strong.
The adjustable head of the flashlight is a nice design, a good selling point.
For just arounds US$10, it is an excellent buy.
I just saw this review. Nice job. 
I’ve got both the B74 and B74e.
B74 uses XPL-HD,
B74e uses Samsung (LH351B?)
B74 has 3 brightness levels (Low-Med-High)
B74e has 2 brightness levels only (Low-High)
One thing noted for this light is that it appears to be designed to be used with longer protected 14500 batteries (when ordering the B74 with 14500 battery included, the included battery is a protected 14500 battery with a built-in micro-USB charging port, and this makes the 14500 battery quite long (it’s one of the longest, if the not the longest 14500 battery I’ve encountered).
Given the above, I’ve tried some shorter button-top 14500 batteries (and even some regular AA batteries) — when using these more regular batteries while the flashlight is ON, then try to stick the (turned-ON) flashlight on a magnetic surface, the light has a tendency to power off or flicker — my guess is that the shorter AA or 14500 battery will get “sucked” by the magnetic tailcap while it’s getting attached to the metal surface, and this makes the positive side of the battery temporarily lose contact with the driver head portion, thus turning off the light or flickering while getting magnetically attached.
I have 5 of these gems. They are very simple but highly utilitarian. Only 2 brightness levels plus a hidden strobe and SOS. These are truly handy to have on hand in a car or motorcycle. The magnetic base and swivel head are great for working under a car hood or changing a tire…plus they are very inexpensive, while not cheap feeling. I highly recommend this light.
I guess a spacer would fix that .