Smaller emitters such as XP-E2 are ideal for 2xAA lights intended for outdoor use, IMO. A 2xAA light won’t ever be a lumen powerhouse so I’ll take some extra reach over flood when outside the house.
11klux/1m from thin 2xAA light, I’m impressed. I don’t like the sequence of modes with head loosened - it should be low-med-high instead of high-hed-low. Hidden strobe and SOS would be nice as well.
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who couldn’t get the tailcap apart. I was trying to install a new GITD tail button and I said the same thing in the other thread about this light. Why do they even include an extra tailcap button when the tailcap is just about impossible to get apart? GR-R-R-R!
Thank you for the review, I use the earlier version, a Nitecore MT2A as my EDC and like you suggested I use the Turbo and Strobe modes by loosening and tightening the head, not a security guard though, just self defence.
I find mine to be easy to use and carry, I would buy another, or the MT21A, if mine got lost.
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Thank you for taking the time to review the light for us, very much appreciated!
I just got mine in (actually two ) and I noticed the strobe mode alternates in frequency every two seconds; a rapid strobe at 21.85Hz and a slower strobe at 12.14Hz. Might be useful to include this info in your review.
The two I got do differ slighly in output (there will always be sample variance) and the step-down timer is different as well. Here are some LBL numbers (lightbox lumens) with my two samples.
Overall in the end I’m pleasantly suprised by this light. Good output and great throw for the 2 X AA format. I wish there was a stainless steel bezel to protect the lens, but for the price I paid I really can’t complain at all.
Bought one, too...impressive throw for a 2xAA. Very well built as well. The Nitecore MT21A and the Klarus P2A are the top of the heap in the buget 2xAA category.
Thanks again for a very informative and enjoyable review.
…once he posts some outdoor shots the effect will disappear. The beam on mine is not ringy at all. As was said, if you like the format, this light is an extraordinary bargain.