KronoReview of the UltraFire AT-008.
One AT-008 was provided by GearBest , and another AT-008 by GeekBuying for review. GearBest has an XP-G, while GeekBuying claims to have an XP-E, but in actuality also has an XP-G emitter. I thought about doing separate reviews, but the lights are almost identical except for some very minor internal changes.
Manufacturer Specifications (as appear on GearBest website):
General-
- Brand: Ultrafire
- Model: AT-008
- Emitter Type: Cree XP-G R5 *(Note: Listed as XP-E R2 on GeekBuying site)
- Total Emitter: 1 x Cree XP-G R5
- Lumens: 700 Lumens
- Feature: Lanyard
- Function: Household Use, Walking, Hiking, Camping
- Battery Type: 18650
- Battery Quantity: 1 x 18650 Battery (not included)
- Mode: 3 (High > Low > SOS)
- Focus: No
- Rechargeable: No
Specification-
- Power Source: Battery
- Reflector: Plastic Smooth Reflector
- Lens: Glass Lens
- Body Material: Aluminium Alloy
- Available Color: Black
Dimension and Weight-
Product weight: 0.091 kg
Package weight: 0.200 kg
Product size (LxWxH): 12.5 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm / 4.9 x 1.2 x 1.2 inches
Package size (LxWxH): 15.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm
Package Contents
Package Contents: 1 x LED Flashlight
Manufacturer Specifications (as appear on GeekBuying website):
Highlights
- Amazing high Brightness Cree XPE-R2
- Quality aluminium alloy construction
- 3 Modes for different situation
- Support charging directly with the 18650 batteries inside
- Portable size, easy to carry
- Neutral white light see everything the real color
- Magnetic tailcap for muti-function
Specifications
General
- Brand: UltraFire
- Color: Black
- Material: Aluminium alloy
- Quantity: 1
Specification
- Emitter: Brand Cree
- LED Type: XP-E
- Emitter BIN: R2
- Number of Emitters: 1
- Color BIN: Neutral White
- Voltage Input: 3.7~4.2V
- Circuitry: 900~1100 mA
- Battery Configuration: 1 x 18650 (not included)
- Lumens: 270LM
- Runtime: 3 Hours
- Number of Modes: 3
- Mode Arrangement: Hi / Low / Flash
- Mode Memory: No
- Switch Type: Forward clicky
- Lens: Glass
- Reflector: Smooth Aluminum
- Switch: Location Side
- Strap: Included Yes
- Clip Included: No
- Lighting Range: 150m
What’s in the box?
1 x Flashlight
KronoReview:
The UltraFire AT-008 is a single 18650, XP-G R5 light with 3 modes (High, Low & Strobe with hidden SOS). Here are some things I observed in this light:
Pros:
- Feels good in hand, nice size.
- Magnetic tail.
- Side Clicky. NO sub-par rear clicky with next mode memory!
- OK beam with decent spot.
- Square head makes for a nice anti-roll feature.
- Build quality is better than average sub $8 light.
- Throws decently for a cheap light.
- Hidden SOS.
Cons:
- Hard to remove bezel.
- Only a small lip for emitter. Needs a solid shelf for direct thermal transfer.
- Useless charger hole…no charger supplied with unit. Many Chinese lights, unfortunately, come this way.
- Plastic lens (GearBest & GeekBuying specs say it is glass…not so!).
- Plastic reflector (Labeled YK P002, 23mm diameter).
- Won’t take protected cell…tailcap won’t screw down all the way.
- No anodized tail lockout.
- Low output. I don’t have a light meter, but it is nowhere hear the 700 claimed lumens. Probably more like 200-250 lumens (purely an estimate).
- Blinkies.
My Photos:
Head/Driver with wrench. Had to use a Visegrip lined w/electrical tape to remove bezel.
Head/Driver-side view
Head/emitter
Head/showing small lip that emitter sits on.
Underside of board.
Underside of board on GeekBuying version (note different color negative wire, glue reinforcement of clicky switch, and no retainer ring holes for removal).
Bezel and reflector removed
Lens, reflector, LED center piece, bezel and GITD o-ring.
Magnetic tail sticking to metal light fixture on ceiling.
Magnetic tail sticking to kitchen knife.
Beamshots:
Control shot
UltraFire AT-008 on High
UltraFire AT-008 on Low
GearBest and GeekBuying pics:
Here’s an additional picture for the magnetic end, stuck to a knife…lol
And the charge port which GearBest omits from their pics.
Summary:
I like the compact size of this light, however, the internal design is lacking. Not that surprising for a very budget, side clicky. If this had a solid emitter shelf, it would be an awesome budget light. But…since it doesn’t, and it has a plastic lens, un-usable charge port, and older emitter, I only give this a moderate grade. However, since it has a decent quality build, usable side clicky, NO next-mode memory and a magnetic tail, it will be useful to some looking for those features.
Kronological Patented KronoMeter Rating: 3/5.