Asking for a multi AA thrower for my dad.

Yeah, the IKEA LADDAs are equivalent to the Eneloops of the same capacity - they are both made by FDK in Japan. That’s your best bet. Don’t even bother with Alkalines for lights like these.

hmmm
I much prefer the form factor of the Nitecore ES45S
sits in my hand and back pocket so much better
the unibody seems structurally sound also
rides in my truck daily

Only need to find out if I give him the XM-L2(U2) 1000 lumens or the XP-L HI 920 lumens.
He likes cold white light the best, any help on this?

It does not give the binning on the Leds, but they are probably a similar cool white light. The XP-L HI just has a bit more throw compared to the XM which is a flooder light.

No problem with alkalines but with Eneloop works better

I have both versions and I can confirm this behavior
The XP-L version is my favorite

this would be nice light for modding but don’t recognize name

Nobody mention Zanflare F2(s) yet?
This is fairly cheap and surprisingly good. The reflector is deep and resulting a good throw.

I’m currently looking for a multi-AA light as a Christmas gift for someone who is not a flashaholic, so this thread gave me some good ideas. Right now I’m leaning toward Nitecore EA45S because of its form factor, but still researching…

Yup. My only hang-up with it is that blinky mode cannot be bypassed.

Thorfire TK4A? Had a coupon on Amazon for 15bux, might still work, dunno.

the thorfire is sold out …
but the Sofirn version is on sale for $5 more .20$

https://www.amazon.com/Sofirn-Flashlight-Searchlight-Resistant-Batteries/dp/B073ZCMM97/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1512187068&sr=8-8&keywords=sofirn+flashlight

Were the bugs ironed out as far as it turning itself on, etc.?

no idea …I assume they are the same light as the thorfire … I like sofirn lights and they have always been very responsive in the past when contacted . Under 20$ is as cheap as I’ve ever seen these lights

Ended up ordering Manker MK41.

Ugh… so the MK41 that GoingGear sent me has a badly scratched up lens glass - can’t give this to someone as a gift. Unfortunately, they don’t have any more in stock to send me a replacement. So, back to the drawing board…

NItecore EA45S is in the same ballpark as the MK41.

MK41 HI 43,400cd (410m)
EA45S 40,500 (402m)
MK41 HD 38,000cd (389m)

I am a big fan of mine. Much nicer in the hand than the mini-soda can 4xaa lights.

Thanks.
Actually, the MK41 feels great in the hand. It’s much smaller than what I had expected. Kind of cool/cute actually.

I don’t have the Manker but I do have the Thrunite & the Thorfire.

你好 小伙子。哈哈

Another vote for the Superb- and tougher to find now -
Nitecore EA45S
beuatiful throwy beam— but more importantly— the tapered body is a pleasure to
hold or slide into a pocket.
My 80 year old Mom did not like the larger diameter of the TK4 I gave her, so I swapped it for the EA45S which she Loves!

Try this list. See if anything fits the bill.