NiteCore EA8 & EA8W

LED Flashlights – General Info Multiple AA / 14500 Flashlights
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I would ignore German price of this light, EU=inflated prices.

Why XML and not XML2, wouldnt that give more like 1000lm?

Hard to believe that 590lm will be for 3h45min while 900lm which is almost twice the lumens will be full 2h?
And as I read at CPF it will most likely switch back to high from turbo after couple of minutes, thus making it impossible to neither run it on high non-stop nor achieve 2h runtime on max.

All of a sudden EA4 seems better light than EA8, comparable output, less batteries to use.

Or Im missing something here :D?
EDIT: Looks like I am - 3 times the cd output=much more throw, right?

I do hope Im missing, because EA8 was supposed to be everything EA4 users wanted it to be, right :D?!

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I thought the modes were perfectly spaced when I first got the EA4W. Then I started using it as a bedside light and realized it’s missing one thing; a lower low. The moonlight mode is not a killer for me; I still really like the light and find myself reaching for it a lot.
I’m with you on the 8xAA’s; The way I do things, I would need 16 AA NiMH just for that one light. $145 is steep too; maybe 50% more than an EA4, tops.

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Guys read my post :wink: German prices are way overpriced… the EA4 is here 80€ - I bought it for 35€ at fasttech :wink:

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So, is there any US sites listing this light yet?What about any of the HK sellers?

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Check out battery junction… $99.95!

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It looks like BatteryJunction dosen’t actually have them yet.The price isn’t bad, but I am sure other US sellers will have it for less.Still, it’s already less than the TK41!

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Crap. Another IMO must have light. Looks like it would be a pretty good thrower too.

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You may have a hard time putting 8xAAs in the Crelant.

This is a serious competitor for the TK41.

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It looks like FastTech have the EA8 / EA8W for sale. Use PRICECONTROL as coupon code to reduce the price (advertised price is $99.90)…

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10001842/1281601

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10001842/1281600

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[edit]
thanks :smiley: nitecore sucks, but make some nice lights

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pulled the trigger on this one!

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I got one of these from Illumination Supply. I have to say I’m very impressed with the amount of flashlight you get for the price (in terms of features and performance). The UI’s a little tricky to get used to, but it’s workable.

edit: correct a typo

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I already have a tk41. So why do I still want this one so bad? :~

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you got to feed the addiction. dont try to fight it >)

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It could be because of (in no particular order):

- no plastic battery holder

- lower low

- great UI

  • neutral tint availability

I only wonder about reliability, for which I trust Fenix a more than Nitecore. We’ll see.

I think I’m going to sell my TK41 to get an EA8W.

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I JUST ORDERED THIS LIGHT FROM http://www.predatoredc.com/nitecore-ea8-caveman/
AWSOME LIGHT….HERE IS A VIDEO ON THE NITECORE EA8 COMPARED TO THE NITECORE EA4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OfSN34m3eE

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Hi greg, could you edit out the price paid please nitecore is a pain in the arse for price fixing. One reason I will never buy another nitecore product.

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i ordered this light should get it tomm :slight_smile:

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an interesting light

too expensive for me right now though… i dont have 8x eneloops so at best im looking at $100 even with the cheapest price out there

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Very nice body style. Not crazy about 8 AAs, but for someone it will be great. But for me, yet another overpriced toy. I’ll pass.