Trustfire mini 01 - CR 123 vs 16340 Runtimes

LED Flashlights – General Info CR123A Flashlights
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I have been running my Trustfire Mini 01 on lo for 7 1/2 hours. It still puts out a good light equal to the med mode on my Fenix LD01. I am impressed with the small size and long run time.

I am wondering which battery will give the longest run time; CR 123 or 16340.
EDIT I am using CR 123 since I have no 16340s.
Also how about run times compared with an Eneloop AA?

Thanks,
Jerry

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hey jerm03: yours is the Trustfire Mini or the forum’s Trustfire BLF Mini?

What CR123a are you running?

Thanks in advance!

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Primaries will run much longer because with the lower voltage they supply a lower current and compounding this they have a higher Ahr rating.

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Many thanks for the help.
My light is the Trustfire Mini, and the battery is Trustfire.

I turned it off when I went to bed last night after 9 1/2 hours on lo. It still had plenty of light, and not in a moon mode. I will continue it today and see how long it lasts. The hi mode is still very bright, and I am favorably impressed.

There are several budget lights that seem comparable, but I am not sure about them. The Small Sun looks very similar.

Akoray K-109 Cree Q5-WC 5-Mode 230-Lumenhttp://dx.com/p/akoray-k-109-cree-q5-wc-5-mode-230-lumen-memory-led-flashlight-1-cr123a-1-16340-28545?rt=1&p=2&m=2&r=3&k=1&t=1&s=3273&u=28545

UltraFire A1 Cree Q5 5-Mode 230-Lumen LED Flashlight
http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-a1-cree-q5-5mode-230lumen-led-flashlight-grey-p-1170

SMALL SUN ZY-C1 Stainless Steel Cree Q5 3-Mode LED Flashlight (16340)
http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/small-sun-zyc1-stainless-steel-cree-q5-3mode-led-flashlight-16340-p-11028

Any thoughts on those lights, and a comparison with the Trustfire mini?

Thanks,
Jerry

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So far my mini has run on lo 16 hrs and still has a very good light. The battery is down to 2.5 V. I am not sure how low the voltage will go until the light goes to a moon mode level.
Jerry

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Hi Jerry
The Small Sun ZY-C1 is a bit larger than the mini-01.
I leave a mini-01 on my keychain, the ZY-C1 is too big for that, but it’s a good light.
Heres a picture with the DQG AAA

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Hi Suncoaster,

Thanks for the photo. I thought I might be interested in the Small Sun ZY-C1. However, I prefer small lights so I bought another mini 01. I am not sure I see much use for li-ons. I have the impression that the run time of 16340 is less than the CR 123. Of course if you need, or want a WOW the 16340 would be the way to go.

The mini ran in lo mode for 18.5 hours before it became a “moon mode” level. To compare with the Quark Mini AA, that light ran for 6 hours on med using an eneloop. Not bad, but not comparable with the mini 01 with the CR 123. I realize this is not necessarily a fair comparison, but was wondering how each would in an outdoor situation where you might need long run times at a reasonable light level.

Regards,
Jerry