nice review.
i thought about getting one of these before. But now Banggood is sold out.
I PM’ed Banggood about this light, and they said that they are expecting to have them back again by about 9/24.
Jim
Very nice 
But, it’s the XP-G2 version?
Hi,
The light at the link in the OP now (for the clicky version) is available. The BG page says:
The page still says “XP-G R5” though….
Jim
The page said XP-G R5 when i bought the light from the OP, but still it was XP-G2. It would be sneeky of BG if they subsequently would sell an old batch.
I PM’d Neal. The special he advertised on our BLF today with coupon code is for the older 2 mode version. From Selfbuilts review on it, it can be used as a clicky, or a twisty from the head or tailcap Also, another user said if u do half presses on the clicky you can toggle the modes! Hoo-Yah!
IMO that is sneaky, he did not say that and it is a relevant thing with a new version available and already sold by BG! The new version has XP-G2, more output and a nice AR-coating on the lens, I think it is the better one. The only thing that is nicer about the old one is that it does not seem to use PWM on the low mode.
May I ask you where is the coupon? I looked over here but couldn’t find it.
I need to buy it whether from a person (not a store or company) or really cheap because of customs. Whenever I think I’ve found the 2 mode version it ends up being the newer 3 mode one.
Yep, that is sneaky if it indeed is the old model. I already bought one, hoping to get the new 3-mode version.
They also link to this review in their product description of the light - which leads people to believe that they might be getting the same light that is in the review.
Howdy sir. Yes, I would prefer the new one also but I want the moonlight from the old one! Yours still doing ok on the 10440, hasn’t gone POOF yet?
I think that all of this stuff about old version vs. new version, and which one BG was “on sale” is the main reason I haven’t jumped on this. I am so confused at this point about this “deal”…
I agree, it’s confusing. Maybe this will make it simpler?
If you want the old version (2 mode), use this: Banggood's Daily Deals -2.6th Updated, Astrolux® EA04 37.99$+Convoy C8+ SST40 25.99$+ Astrolux® VC04S 20.99$ +Astrolux® C8 24.99$ and so on
If u want the newer 3 mode, try this: HKEQUIPMENT - 照明及戶外用品
or maybe someone is sure of a Banggood link for the newer version?
What is the tint/runtimes?
Wait a minute ...i bought one too because it was the three mode version since thats what the description said .
I read Djozz's review and was excuted to see neal put it up for sale ..I wanted 3 mode Ar/ lens and xpg-2 not and older emitter and two modes . Thats unfair to bait and switch . Damn I was excited about this light too ..Now depression is setting in .:(
I'd say if you want a certain version you'd better contact them first .
I‘m very interested in this one. MARATAC COPPER AAA.
Seems it's very similar with Lumintop Tool AAA.
very nice light! They want $54 including tax and shipping! Ain’t gunna happen.
I see they have a new version, rev3 with med-low-high :sick: (btw I don't believe the 138lumen on a Duracell AAA). I have had rev2 on my keychain for two years now, with a Nichia219A 92CRI and a 10440. It is still one of my favorite lights, although I prefer a clicky over a twisty light.
Good news.
I just received Lumintop Tool AAA from the BG’s “daily deals” (sku 142686) and it is the new version with XP-G2 and 3 modes (same light that is reviewed in this thread).
If someone is interested of legoing, the parts of this light seem to be compatible with Olight i3 and 4sevens Preon parts.
The Lumintop parts have slightly bigger outer diameter than the Olight and Preon, but it is hardly noticeable unless you look really closely. Lumintop head on Preon body needed tiny bit of tightening before it got electrical contact, so if tolerances change to the wrong way that combination might or might not work. Also Preon and Lumintop switches are not interchangeable.
Thank you!