AA 2000mAh capacity = High 1 hour + , Medium 3 to 4 Hours or more , Low 40 hours +
14500 600mAh capacity = High 1 hour + . medium 3 hours + , low 60hours +
these are guess-ti-mates as there was no time [ folks wanted a review ] to check run behavior [ regulation etc ] , so room for some one else to explore and report .
Nice review! The outdoor shots seem to reflect it has a pretty decent tint.
Sounds like this one needs a 14500 to make a good EDC, besides saving weight.
I wonder if IMR’s will give the same results? Based on the results, it seems well regulated in both ranges.
After such a positive reveiw I can't wait for mine to come in the mail. I didn't pay the $2 extra and that may or may not have something to do with its delay. I have a uniquefire aa-s1 and I like the emitter in it so this light should even be nicer.
Looks like that LOW is a really nice low, and it's 2 lm with both NiMh and 14500 :O (but brighter in MED and HI). Interesting, LOW with 14500 should be a little bit brighter too, don't you think? :|
Itp has to be way more efficent lumen for lumen , But with an edc it’s almost always a question of which light I like better physically .runtime isn’t much of a concern for me on an edc since it’s always catching a fresh battery …oops I jus noticed you’re asking about a AAA vs a AA… I’m changing my vote to the tank light …AAA’s just don’t cut it
Dont have a 14500 IMR , but have a few 14500 , will test some more ..
PWM with 14500 = still slow
Lumens = Light box and light meter ...
I did the calculations a long time ago , and verified several times .. But still , to be used as a general guide ... Not Gospel ! [ To many variables ]
Could we fix the PWM on the next batch? I think getting that fast would be something everyone could agree on... except for people who want to throw strobe action dance parties with dark-adjusted eyes on moonless nights away from city light pollution for really long times without needing to change batteries... to each his (or her) own :)
Very nice, Ian! It looks like the switch is a hair thicker on the new one as well as the pill being substantially thicker. I like it.
Does your old one have the Osram emitter? the new one looks like cool white at least in comparison to the old one's neutral to warm emitter. I was hoping the new one would be the same color as your old one.
How are the modes on the new one, especially the low?