Looks good! Though I think Iāll prefer function over form and get a Zanflare F2, unless a review shows that comparatively speaking, it is a bad idea because this one is AMAZING
I donāt know for sure about the F2, but the F2S has a XP-G2 not XP-G3 as this light has. It is also a 2AA light, whereas this one uses single AA. And, this light is steel, compared to the anodized Aluminum F2S. The Zanflare F2S seems to me to be a very well-made light, but it isnāt directly comparable to this one in any way. What is it that youāre going for?
Well, in that case, the Zanflare is probably a better light for you. It takes 2xAA, so it will have better run time than this light. And itās cheaper than this one by a couple USD. More-for-less! :money_mouth_face:
I was going to say something a couple days ago regarding the use of a 14500 cell, but I forgot. If you want a little more output without burning up the driver, you should try a LiFePO4 14500. Most of these boost drivers are actually rated for either 1S or 2S alkaline. So, the LiFePO4 max charge voltage of ~3.6V is close enough. Most of these boost drivers do happen to survive the 4.2V Li-Ion max charge as well, but thatās way outside the range and could cause problems.
Yep, getting to that conclusion Shouldāve tried to compare it to the Thrunite T10 as well (more fitting, as itās the exact same 1xAA platform), but all is good in the hood.
Not yet, I fear that it would be more slippery but OTOH I prefer a reflector rather than a TIRā¦
But it doesnāt have a clipā¦although maybe the convoy clip would screw in the lanyard holesā¦ could you check that ?
Eheh, same reasons I ordered it Using it with a 14500 can be a plus, but 1AA (Ni-MH) will be enough
The quality seems really good! :+1:
Hum, arenāt those a bit harder to find? Never had one of thoseā¦ And normally I donāt seem them when searching for the 14500! Or maybe I just overlook them
The āfunnyā thing about this model (i donāt know if it is exactly this light) is that on the Amazon store where I found them, it is mentioned that they can be used with 14500 batteries. Being the Li-Ion the most common, I believe they refer to that type of batteryā¦
Iāll just have to try them when I get them
Thanks for your information about the LiFePO4 14500 :+1:
They are easy enough to find on eBay (at least for me). But, I failed to mention that they donāt hold as much energy, so run-time will suffer, even compared to Alkaline AA. :person_facepalming:
Humā¦despite liking the higher outputs, I guess that a longer runtime will may be a more important aspect for my use! Especially because I use these AA lights for longer periods of time, indoor or in places that donāt need to be light-blasted!
So Ni-MH and eventually the Li-Ion will gain some predominance!
Thanks again :+1:
Btw, CRX, thatās a quite nice one!!
I have a SS 3xAAA / 18650 light on the way, and I guess that the clip tip will be a good one to fit that light