Under $10, 1x AA/ AAA/ 10440/ 14500 flashlight reference

Me too!

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antiparanoico wrote:

Lancman wrote:
”… I’m a Hugsbyholic.”

Me too!

Me three! There all kinds of new Hugsby's C8, S3, P3, etc. I don't need another single light but had to order the AA, 2AA, and the 18650 that is tube light style with side switch and power port.

EDIT: Opps, the 18650 is not a Hugsby. Oh well, only $4.72.

I don’t know what to think about the XP-11/XP-12… AA lights with only a CREE XP-E and 120 (China-?) lumen and one mode? But the XP-11 I’ve found seems to have a XP-G2/more lumen for a higher price:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HUGSBY-XP-11-CREE-R5-LED-200-Lumens-AA-Pocket-Portable-Handy-Flashlight-Torch-/311228822361?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4876aef359

But are there really different versions of Hugsbys?
I like my Hugsby P31, I had to replace the XR-E Emitter for a better beam (put in a XM-L2) but it has modes and more lumen in the end, and it takes 14500, too.
http://de.aliexpress.com/store/product/diving-flashlight-CREE-Q5-LED-300LM-Torch-strong-weak-strobe-White-Light-with-Clip-Handy-Durable/633860_32237551485.html
(Mine came from the tomtop ebay store)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/321618059953?\_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And e.g. the Brinyte M15/Ultrafire C3 has more flexibility than a XP-12, it can take 1 or 2 cells, AA or 14500 and the Brinyte M15 has a XP-G2 and 5 modes with memory, too. The C3 comes with only XP-E and 3 Modes so it seems:
http://de.aliexpress.com/store/product/Portable-Mini-Led-Torch-Light-Aluminum-Alloy-14-7cm-AA-300LM-3-Mode-CREE-Led-Pocket/633860_32214003756.html
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Tragbare-CREE-XR-E-R2-LED-Taschenlampe-Pocket-Torch-Licht-Lampe-3-Modes-14-7cm-/231422693863?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item35e1de11e7

What speaks for the XP-11/12, is only the reasonable price. Please let me know (if you have one) the type of emitter installed.

I like the XPs because they are just superb value for money. Simple, honest, well-made lights at a bargain price. If you covered up the name on the XP-1 and told people it was a new model from, say, Tank 007 and cost $15, nobody would bat an eyelid. Hopefully the XP-11/12 will continue that trend. They certainly look just as well made.

Personally I prefer 1 mode in small lights for everyday work use. Nothing more annoying than faffing around with different modes when all you want is some quick light to see what you’re doing. But that’s just me.
I also applaud Hugsby for being far more realistic in their output claims.

There does seem to be a couple of different versions of the XP-11 but I wouldn’t pay twice as much for the XP-G/G2 one. More satisfying and cheaper to swap the LED out yourself if you want to (if you can get the head apart, that is). :slight_smile:
It goes without saying that whoever gets one first will have to do a quick review for us. :wink:

My Hugby XP-11 and XP-12 arrived. Quality is on par with the XP-1/2 lights. Nice anodized finish on body and OP finish on the reflector and apparently AR coated lens. Threads are decent, have a decent fit, and are smooth enough to be considered acceptable. There were aluminum shavings in the threads that I brushed out with an old tooth brush. O-rings fit very nice and give the feel that light may be water tight. Emitter appears to by XP-E2, but I couldn't open the head by hand to verify.

Compared to the XP-1/2, the XP-11/12 have:

  • a much brighter beams across the board. Smaller, more intense hot spot. Much brighter spill. Beam diameter is the same diameter. The AA XP-11 is much brighter than the 2AAA XP-2. The 2AA XP-12 is much brighter than the AA XP-11.
  • a more neutral tint. XP-1/2 beam is slightly purple tinted in a side by side comparison to both the XP-11/12. The XP-11/12's have a very slight yellow tint in the corona.
  • single mode too.
  • No clip.

Two more great Hugsby bargains. No beam shots, been raining for days here. I just noticed the tail caps appear glossier in the below pics. In real life the cap caps are slightly more glossy, but not as much as the below pics indicate. The difference may be due to handling as I recall having some lube residue from the threads on my fingers.

13mm driver.

I was half hoping they would turn out to be rubbish so I had a good excuse not to get them. Oh well…… :slight_smile:

So the heads are glued like the XP-1/2?
It’s a shame they dropped the clip.

XP-11 a bit cheaper for the next few hours at Aliexpress!
GBP 3.74; USD 5.49.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/CREE-XPE-R3-120-Lumen-Bright-Mini-AA-ZOOMABLE-Zoom-In-Out-LED-Flashlight-Torch-Torches/32308121752.html

Lanceman wrote:

So the heads are glued like the XP-1/2?

Yes, I think so. I haven't opened to confirm.

I hate that aliexpress doesn’t take PayPal…

Shocked by the quality of this light. It’s not the tiniest but the machining and in hand feel are awesome. AR lens and deep SMO reflector. Only downside is the reflector is limits LED selection to XP-E, XP-G, and 219.

XP-12 eBay @$5.98 / XP-11@$5.60 for those who prefer PP.

Hum…How did I miss that thread!? Was looking for some cheapos giveaway lights and alternatives to the legendary sk-68/clones :smiley:

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I’m really disappointed they don’t have a clip… I would’ve bought a half dozen of the 1xAA version if they had clips.

OK, thanks.

What LED does it come with? KD listing says XR-E.

Me too. The clip from a #3 zoomie works quite well with similar size lights but I don’t know anywhere to get them separately.


I was interested to these flashlight.
NEVER realized that the price is for 4 torches!

Now I really wanna buy these little stuffs :smiley:

JaredM wrote:
Shocked by the quality of this light. It’s not the tiniest but the machining and in hand feel are awesome. AR lens and deep SMO reflector. Only downside is the reflector is limits LED selection to XP-E, XP-G, and 219.

Excellent news. Thanks for the report. They look like Trunite Tis' which have awesome knurling and are the brightest AAA I have. Do you have a Tis's to compare the output to?

Is KD Buckle V6 easy for emitter swap? Any review so far?

freeme wrote:

Is KD Buckle V6 easy for emitter swap? Any review so far?

Sounds like jerm03 has one based on this thread. Maybe he will chime in.