Trustfire Mini-05

Just saw it on dx, it is the same twisty light as the mini-01 and the mini-02, I guess even the same (but ok) 3-mode boost driver, it is on the expensive side still (20+ dollars), but I like the design way better and it tailstands.

That looks a bit like the CQG Bullet except that the Trustfire is XM-L2 instead of XP-G2 and twisty instead of clicky. I think the Bullet looks nicer with better build quality for roughly the same price.

http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1983

I also like the design of the Bullet better but there are a few major differences that makes this light a different one: the Trustfire is bulkier and way heavier (stronger?), and the main claim to fame of its driver has always been that on 16340 batteries it drives a XM-L at over 2A (I guess the XM-L2 at a bit lower current).

If it was the price of the mini-01 (no reason why it shouldn't be, $12.88 from Fasttech) I would consider buying one.

I wish it was a clicks instead. I might still consider it. Will this version be brighter than v1’s 500 lumens?

Nice find.

Brighter? 400lm for a 16340 keychain light is bright enough and still gives enough runtime…and of cause it gets hot very fast.
I wear my mini01 everyday on my keys and I am very happy with it. It’s very sturdy and reliable.
Never got warm with the 02, unsure about this…looks like there is just knurling on the back…? Also unsure about the reflector, looks like a smooth one which I would prefer if it is not ringy…
I like the key attachment dimple from the mini 01 because it works perfect, it’s centered and i never had any problems with it.
The price is of course DX like :wink:

But what I am wondering about is what is a mini 04? Have I missed something…?

If I don’t already have the Mini-01 I would consider this. $21 is expensive but I believe it will drop in the future.

...aaand there's the price drop: $12.86 at Gearbest:

http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_148882.html

I ordered one :-)

That’s a nice looking little light. I can’t wait to hear your opinion when it arrives. At $20 I wasn’t so sure but at less than $13 I’m defnitely interested.

Ditto, where is the mini-04? no info is found.

oh I got it. "4" sounds very close to "dead" in Chinese. “四” VS. “死”.

so they just pass it by.

BTY, how about a BLF GB on this? Since we already had BLF 01 and 02.