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!! 
EDIT: Now you DELETED post #58,and it became mine because I was next in line!!! lol!
Typing on fone & had a cupl… 
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.
So.... I have received many of my orders.
I still have a M11r sirius Ti and M11r sirius triple XPG2 in transit from overseas though
full size http://www.imagebam.com/image/ca4f08324349763
from L to R
Xtar wk42, sunwayman v10r xml cw, fenix pd12 xml2 nw, solarforce z1 xpg2 cw, spark sf3 xml2 nw, nitecore ex10 r2 cw, sunwayman m11r xml t6 4c special edition (hid canada), sunwayman v11r xml2 nw, fenix e15 r2 cw, olight s10 modded to xml2 t5 5c1 4000k, ultrafire wf-c6s modded to xml2-t6 cw with 3 amp KD v2 driver
how many are enough?
answer:
Don't forget the Xtar WK 21 ....
I have two and the uniquefire uf-k21 clone my favorite 16340 light :D
I ordered one of those in the 5 mode format from Fast Tech today!
I need to take another photo… lol my m11r siruis just go there
Here is my meager collection, though I did just get the EX10 from Boaz in the mail today—thanks Boaz!
Next on the list for CR lights for me are the group buy Spark SF3 NW and maybe the Ti S10 or D25C.
i got mine from boaz too
The EX10 looks interesting, primarily because nobody makes piston switches any more. It’s kind of a fascinating design.
He still has a few more for sale I think. HKE has both the DX11 and EX11 for sale I noticed the other day.
if you are interested in one - shoot boaz a pm - he will hook you up
they are easy to mod to something like a nice xpg2 neutral and they scream on a 16340 imr
addicted to 16340
I can quit any time I want to…
HDS, Novatac
RRT-01, HDS
Eye10, RRT-01
Ti SMini, HDS
Novatac, Novatac, HDS
sw45 9080, sw45k 9080, XPG 6200k 72CRI
PT-16, Utorch S1 Mini, HDS
triple, aspheric, reflector
PT-16, Utorch S1 Mini, HDS
sw40 9050, sw45k 9080, 6200k 72CRI XPG
Utorch S1 Mini, Utorch S1 Mini, RRT-01
E21a 2000k 9050, sw45k 9080, sw45 9080
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Grail Goals:
1. High CRI is more important than Tint
2. Tint is more important than Color Temperature,
3. Color Temperature is more important than Battery size.
4. Rotary is more intuitive than Clicky
5. Noble Metal is higher priority than low weight.
6. Bling is more important than price.
7. Pocket clip is more important than lanyard ring.
8. NoFlicker is more important than max lumens.
High CRI, Tint Below the BBL, Neutral White, Rotary, Titanium, Tritium, Pocket Clip, NoPWM = Win, Win, Win, Win, Win, Win, Win, Win: