Asking for a multi AA thrower for my dad.

This x1000

in 60$, i think this is one of the best choice now
can run on 4*AA(or 4*14500), pocket, throw far
outperform almost all 4*AA flashlight at the current

I also like the Convoy X3/Xintd X3. If you dedome it you’ll get that throw even higher.
I know it’s not AA format, but you mentioned LiIon with internal charger so the Manker U21/Utorch UT02 came to mind. Super throw and a micro USB charging port on the side.

What about that new 2*AA Jaxman, fairly large head….
I love my little Thorfire TK4A soda can light but 4 AA might be a bit much

To bad he wants a small light, the Nitecore EA81 is cheap on GB with a code.

2100+ lumens.

I am surprised the Thrunite TN4A HI was only recommended a few times when the topic is multi AA thrower, would have thought at least 50% of replies would be TN4A HI. They should be. The quality and performance for the price is just incredible. It is my favorite light.

Have a look at PD68’s review: PD68 Review: Thrunite TN4A HI - 4*AA Light

It is 1.7 inch in diameter. You’re not going to get a multi (more than 2) AA thrower in 1 inch in diameter. But it is still a very compact light and feels just right in the hand, once he sees the performance I have no doubt he will love it. These 4x AA lights are not “Soda Can” in my opinion, I think people see pics of them and without a size reference they think they are like the 4x 18650 just because the shape, but in fact they are much, much smaller, no where near soda can.

Here it is in PD’s hand:

Also very simple and intuitive UI that any non light person can use.

Buy some L91 batteries for him and he’s set.

It comes in cool white, and is USD $49.95

http://www.thrunite.com/thrunite-tn4a-xp-l-hi-max-1050-lumen-flashlight/

Buy it and don’t think twice.

It is interesting Jaxman brought us that dual AA with larger head.
And now Gearbest has a new light in pre sale that looks pretty promising
http://m.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_613216.html

It is almost like they read what we want :smiley:

Gonna start a topic on this one.

This is not a ready-to-sell light yet , but it’s going to be good :wink:

yeah looks nice
not those small headed pen lights.
Topic here: New Zanflare dual AA light

Both the Jaxman and the new GB light have anemic lumen outputs that are no better than some single AA lights, and neither are throwers. And, will be no more easily carried than a 4xAA IMO.

I don’t see either meeting the OP’s intentions, and I don’t see what purpose they serve in general given their size and underwhelming performance for that size.

/end party pooping

Agree with this one…….very nice light and I have the size comparison with Convoy M1 , a C8 , the BLF D80 in the review I did on this light. The comparison with all the lights is at 8:27 in the timeline of the video if interested.

robo819- Nice review, good tunes :wink:

Thx Nord

Did you find anything in the end? Having read through the replies, few seem to be suggesting anything appropriate.

But I think there are some issues with your request. A thrower means a bigger reflector, which if he is wanting a 1” tube light, you simply aren’t going to get.

And most tube lights of 1” will be a rear clicky, as a side clicky will make a light wider a lot of times.

And most AA lights are narrower than 1” because the battery is narrower.

I think it comes down to:

-how much throw
-how pocket friendly

The most obvious multi AA light is probably the Mini Maglite LED. The Pro/Pro + versions offer pretty good performance these days.

There are a few other 2AA lights out there, but choices are limited and most will have a tail switch. I think Shadow used to make one and there is the new Jaxman that looks nice. Not really sure they are better than the Mini Mag though.

I would seriously consider some 3xAAA lights too, nothing wrong with this power source. The Maglite XL50 or XL200 or the Led Lenser P7.2 for instance. Both will give good comparable performance to the Mini Maglite or exceed it.

Out of interest, Led Lenser do offer a 2xAA light as well, slimmer but longer than the p7.2 and slightly less output. Called the P6.2, might be worth considering. As it’ll probably perform well, has a zooming function and is easy to use.
http://www.ledlenser-store.co.uk/torches-c70/p6-2-led-torch-p957

If more throw is needed, then sticking with the Mag theme, there is their new C cell lights, obviously bigger, but bigger means more throw….

And you can run AA to C cell adapters easily in them. But far less pocket friendly than smaller lights.

The mentioned Convoy/XinTD X3 is a nice light and runs on 3xAA, but it’s quite chunky, head about the size of a Mag D cell almost. Or probably similar to the new C cell Mags.

Personally I think 18650 is not the way to go here. Even in built chargers are still charging an 18650, the risks are exactly the same, even if they on first glance don’t appear as obvious.

That said, I did review a nice 18650 compact pocket thrower recently in the form of the Rofis KR20. If you did go 18650, it’d probably do what you are wanting.

Here is also a review of the Maglite XL200, which as a non 18650 pocket friendly tube light, is quite frankly a brilliant light.

CD bringing some interesting options and great insight as always.

Speaking of 3xAA, there’s the Eagletac GX25A3. Even smaller diameter than the TN4A at 1.4 inches, available in cool white XP-L HI. Would be a great thrower. Though, over your specified price.

Now I have Thrunite TN4A HI and Nitecore EA81W. Bought them on almost same price.
I like both of them. Thrunite is more compact but Nitecore EA81W giving double lumens and has much larger hotspot.
At the moment there is good offer for Nitecore EA8W.

I agree with you. I love mine, it’s superb!

It throws far. Both the hot spot and spill are very nicely defined. The spill is actually a bit wider than my TN12 and perfectly even. If I wanted a wider hot spot I’d get the non-Hi model (less throw).

The build quality seems exceptional and the UI is spot on for a single button light. It’s also a very stable tail stander.

It’s $50 and goes on sale regularly. Don’t think twice about this one. Thrunite nailed it. Get one.

This is very good flashlight and with great price.

This thread is now about 3 months old, so not sure if the birthday already passed.

Either way, my recommendations for people in this category are:
Thorfire TK4A (4xAA)
Nitecore EA81W (8xAA, I prefer the NW version)

Personally, I would not give a lithium light in this situation.

Nitecore EA45S …… would be my recommendation. 4 x AA in a nicely sized light. I personally use Eneloops in mine. It makes for a great combination.