I am addicted to CR123 size lights now.

Personally, I think the RRT-01 is far too big for keychain use. Even my smallest AA light - the Thrunite Saber - is too big. Only AAA will do for me.

Agreed.

I even find AAA too big for keychain use actually. Button cell lights are more comfortable.

The RRT-01 is a nice size to carry in your pocket next to your keychain though.

The Saber is a little bit wider in diameter than say an L10 or D25A mini. I owned all three at one time, but gave the D25A mini away, and now I think I want the D25A clicky instead. It looks like the XM-L2 version of the Ti is obtainable, so I’ll probably just go with that. Someday if the 219 version is obtainable, then I’ll probably buy it too :slight_smile:

I wouldn’t want to put a RRT01 on a keychain. It’s way too big, too easy to accidentally rotate the control ring, and too easy to scratch with keys.

I use a DQG Tiny AAA IV instead. It and the Preon P0 are probably the smallest commercially-available AAA lights on the market, it doesn’t get noticeably scratched by keys thanks to being stainless steel, it comes in neutral white, it has a nice wide beam for up-close use, it has no PWM, and its two modes seem just about right. I don’t think I’ve even had to charge the battery since I got it ~6 months ago, and I use it almost every time I go outside at night. Quite a nice upgrade from the iTP A3 EOS I used before.

However, it’s a little pricey and the threads could be better.

The I3S is a nice upgrade from the previous incarnations. It also has no PWM, moonlight mode and a build quality on par with more expensive lights. Though all my keychains have an E01 on them, mainly for the fact that they are indestructible. The first time I saw one of the kids accidentally drop my keychain on concrete, I took the nicer lights like the LD01 off and put on the bomb-proof lights, which have worked out very well. In an emergency, any friends and family who borrow my vehicles (and it’s a long list) will have light, guaranteed. Even my mother in law who lives with us is clumsy.

Thanks guys, will consider your suggestions :slight_smile:

I think your addicted to ALL of them!!! I see you buying a lot of Vinhs throw monsters and the Flood monster “Noah”!!! :wink:

I concur with the Olight i3/s! Perfect for keychains, and 200+ lumens with an efest 10440! Looks good too! $15 at IS before they sold out!

hi capo :wink:

I picked up a pair of Thrunite Ti2 when Amazon had them BOGO so $5.50 each was a nice deal. My son was eyeing mine so I gave it to him and I’m now looking for a new EDC. So to tie this into the original topic what are the advantages and disadvantages of the CR123? I’m already managing 18650s, AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt. Why would I want to add another form factor?

i just picked up a pd 12 for $10 after visa reward points on amazon :)

still looking for a decently priced xtar wk42 - if you have one and want to sell let me know!

I know it’s most likely discussed in other threads, but since this one is specifically for CR123 lights, what GOOD 16340 cells are you guys using, if there are any? I have a recommendation on ‘white Trustfires’.

thanks!

after comparing several cells myself - and also comparing hjks reviews - i find that efest imr v2s, aw imr, and kinoko imr work best for me

eagletac, trustfire flame, xtar and nitecore 16430 all do ok, but have much more voltage drop and less capacity if used on the higher modes that demand 1-2 amps and sometimes more

the best of the best as far as holding voltage appears to be efest 16340 per hjks tests, with aw and kinoko right behind

they are all +/- 500mah

richard sells efest v2s for a good price Efest 16340 V2 IMR 700mAh - Button Top

here is a comparator hjk did for 16430 if you want to take a look at different cells vs each other Battery test-review 18650 comparator

I have 3 that work well,Kinoko IMR 700mAh, Nitecore NL186 Protected 650mAh and an AW IMR 550 mAh.

Not to bust your shoes!!,I have never known ANY battery ending in “Fire”[Trustfire/Ultrafire] to be a good, authentic and safe battery!

You wrote the EXACT same thing in post #58,except now you added that the Nitecores are not that impressive!! I wonder if my post had anything to do with that? Hint: Trustfire/Ultrafire comment!

lol!! :wink:

EDIT: Now you DELETED post #58,and it became mine because I was next in line!!! lol!

Typing on fone & had a cupl… :slight_smile:

Check this out! this is “typical” of these kinds of batteries. Click on “Blue Highlights”[5000mAh rated battery] to see what kind and a review of this battery!!!

I’ve only tried two CR123-sized cells…

  • Nitecore NL-166 (RCR123A) protected 650mAh
  • KeepPower 900mAh ICR18350 protected button top

The Nitecores go into my JB RRT01, one at a time. It can fit 18350 batteries, but it turns out the KeepPower cells are too long to fit. It doesn’t seem to have low-voltage protection, so I stick with protected cells.

Two KeepPower cells go into my P60 (SF L2m) with UV drop-in, since it works much better at ~8v than at ~4v. They just barely fit though, due to the massive protection boards on the ends. I figured I should use protected cells since the drop-in is basically direct drive with no low-voltage detection, but… wow, these cells are huge. It took a few tries to even get them both in at the same time without crushing anything.

In any case, both seem okay for my purposes. I prefer thinner, longer cells though.

[quote=ToyKeeper]
I’ve only tried two CR123-sized cells…

  • Nitecore NL-166 (RCR123A) protected 650mAh
  • KeepPower 900mAh ICR18350 protected button top

Did some looking around and found that ToyKeeper’s use of the Nitecore is warranted! Read 8 reviews on it at Fasttech and they swear it is the BEST and their search is over. Plus Fasttechs’ price is under $7.