Description From Seller on Ebay
- Output bright can come to above 1300 lumens [lm]
- Model of LED: CREE XM-L T6 LED
- Internal wiring applies the high efficient booster circuit, working voltage is wide and can utilize the batteries in the largest extent.
- Waterproofing design
- Material: High quality 6061T Aluminium.
- Aluminum alloy reflector
- Neon end tail On/Off button
- 5 switch Mode: high / middle / low / strobe / sos
- Power by : 1 x 18650 3.7v
- Colour : Black
- Size(mm):151 x 45(bezel)/23(body)
- Weight : 134g
Now in all fairness the Keygos KE-5 is a nice light , I picked mine up VIA Ebay and payed some $16.50 shipped for it . At this price the Keygos is just a bargain ,
Well anodized and finished
Well cut threads
O rings for all joins
No battery slop
Tailstands
Smooth Reflector
Handles 18700
Clicky feels solid
Glass lens [ Thin so be careful ]
Wrist strap [ Usual cheap stuff ]
Fast Mode Momory
Low Frequency PWM
Mode Order - High - Medium - Low - Strobe - SOS
Well , I wasnt expecting this nice a light for $16.50 , and the usual rate is some $25 , and at $25 I would still say if this sample is the norm , its a good buy .
Now I didnt know quite what to expect in regard to performance , and the results are a little mixed but for me in a good sort of way ,
Performance:
Now I did try several 18650 and most did , High - 2A , Med - 0.95A , Low - 0.1A , the Callies 2250 did a little better with 2.48A - High , 1.05A - Med , 0.11A for Low .
Now when I went to the light box , things did not add up ...
High - 620L , Med - 300L , Low - 30L ,
Now at nearly 2.5A I was expecting more OTF Lumen , so removing the tailcap and just doing a short I got over 800L , so the tailcap is costing us some 200L of output . I expect what is happening is the driver is sensitive to resistance , and the clicky switch offers just enough to lower output , and current draw .
Funny thing was , I tried half a dozen batteries and the output was just over 600 with each [ 620 ish ]
In the last picture you will see the clicky switch , and I added some solder to the contacts to try and improve contact for more current , it only just worked a little as output increased to about 660 - 670 .
Now I did test for throw @ 1Meter :
And the Keygos did some 20,000 Lux @ 1Meter on High , 9400Lux on Medium , and 1000Lux on Low , Comparing that to the Trustfire X9 which did some 33,000Lux @ 1Meter on High .
Conclusion:
I look forward to using the Keygos as much as possible in the next few weeks , and for the money paid , I cant say Im disappointed in any shape or form ATM . Its too bad the driver is so sensitive , as it looks to be not so easy to replace , sure it can be done , but you'l have to work for it .
Personally I can live with it the way it is , 600+ OTF is plenty , 20,000Lux = decent throw and medium and low offer good working levels , in fact Im impressed with low , very sensible . At around 30L and 0.1A current draw , it will run a long time and put out usable light , and if you check out the specifications on size , you will note the Keygos is not overly large , in fact may fit many pockets , drop into the pockets of my Cargo Pants with room to spare .
There is quite a bit of competition in the $25 price range , and the C10 - C8 - C2 lights with various brands printed on them come to mind as well as several others , and I have to say that the Keygos has delivered value for money . But the only question , for me , is how does it directly compare to the other lights in this price range ?