Generic 1xAAA stainless steel(?) NW clicky light from BangGood -- Initial impressions

I just received this from BangGood:

Quite nice. I was looking for a cheaper and more readily available alternative to the DQG lights, with a neutral white emitter and a clicky. This one is a pretty nice size, a bit larger than the twisty DQG but still small. Initial impressions are that it’s a nice, honest light that does what it’s supposed to. Simple reverse clicky (metal), very nice neutral white LED tint, and 3 well spaced modes without mode memory and no strobes. The lowest mode is not moonlight, but it’s usable. The highest mode on an Eneloop is nice and bright, I’d place it somewhere right around the advertised 140 lumens. It’s advertised as stainless steel (304) but I kind of have my doubts; it feels fairly light.

That’s about it. The price at $19 about $17 could be a tad lower, but I’m happy with the purchase.

It still is a DQG light though, right? Or am I misreading?

I’ve grown really fond of AA/AAA flashlights, and this one keeps popping up. Might have to pick one up. :slight_smile:

Maybe a nexus version of dqg? ( without dqg marking)

if theres a code or GB this might be my 2nd AAA light

Cool review sb56637, nice and simple…. Looks like a nice light…

Right up my alley- my favorite size format, keychain attachable, multi modes, good output, and a choice of cool or neutral white emitters. Oh, and a pretty good price too.

I’d jump but Santa has put finances in a holding pattern, but I’ll land this light as soon as I can!

Phil

it’s about the same as a ThorFire TS07:

Oops, my apologies, I linked to the wrong light. My original post showed this one, but I just remembered that it was out of stock and I switched the order to this one. No apparent difference apart from the lack of red O-rings and a slightly lower price.

Might make a nice companion for my Inova XS. Too bad neither has a reversible pocket clip so I could clip it to my hat visor.

Thanks for the review.

I think other clips would fit. Perhaps those who’ve tried that should add their experiences to the “What legos with what” thread” or perhaps we could have a separate thread for just clips. Always nice to have all the info in one place making it easy to find!

Phil

Yes, the barrel diameter on many of these AAA LED lights is around 15mm. I’ve taken to purchasing throwaway/giveaway ones on eBay just so I can harvest the clip. Some can be had for under $2 and who can’t use a spare small form factor backup in case of emergencies?

BTW, the clip off my 2xAA old school Minimag fits nicely on my Inova X1, and surprising isn’t too much weight to clip on a baseball cap.

Mahalo!

Are you organizing a group buy?

Thanks for the review.

What I found interesting is that threaded pill. That could open this to all sorts of possibilities. I can't do anything to the AAA lights I have.