EDC-able, CR123, High CRI, Neutral White, decent distance

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Yup, you’re right! Considering this, please be noted that all my suggestions were in the direction of those lights due to the output on 16340 batteries (I don’t use CR123A batteries on my lights, they are not easy to find, and I prefer to recharge than to buy and then throw them out)!

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I got a nice little one t’other day. Had forgotten all about ordering it.

U’Torch SF 01.
350/800lumens. depending on battery.
Takes a AAA or AA or CR123 recharge. DOES work with all.
Nice beam/range for a pocket torch.
Comfortable size with good price.
Check it out.
I don’t like those little fat ones so never look at ’em.
Probably missing some gudn’s? .

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Manker E04! Also has the “High CRI” problem, but is sold in Neutral White! One of the smallest CR123A/16340 flashlights :wink:

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Thank for you all your suggestions.

That UTorch SF 01 is not high CRI so not a viable option.

Sorry for being picky but a NW / WW is a must, and a High CRI is a must.

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But that light is more of a “non conventional” light. And I’m sure it will have very little throw?

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IMO, I would recommend the Emisar D4 with an 18350 tube and the SST-20 4000k 95CRI option:
https://intl-outdoor.com/emisar-d4-high-power-led-flashlight-p-921.html

It would be your best bet, and is extremely small. And because it has SST-20s, the throw will be very respectable.

It’s about as small as most 16340 lights, but with more power and higher capacity.

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I think this is going to have to be my answer.

Their latest D25C (non Ti version) has the Nichia 219C 4000K CRI92. Sounds about right?

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I love everything about that, except that it doesn’t accept 16340s. I have a load of CR123/16340s which I would prefer to use. Although size was one factor, the battery choice also has a big influence as I would like to make use of my collection of CR123/16340 batteries.

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It does work with 16340s, although with reduced performance.

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Oooohhhh, sorted, that’s what I’ll get then, thanks!!!

Is this the same thing?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Noctigon-D4-Small-Size-Powerful-Flashlight-XP-G2-S4-Nichia-219C-XP-L-HI-max-3300/32849763851.html

I prefer not to buy from US, customs etc (for me at least) is just a nightmare and I can’t be bothered with it.

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You could just buy it from Intl Outdoor, directly from the manufacturer:
https://intl-outdoor.com/emisar-d4-high-power-led-flashlight-p-921.html

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I didn’t realise they ship via China/Singapore - just checked now. Thanks.

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CR123s are fairly low drain batteries, which would rule out a lot of the high powered lights.

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And 16340s?

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Emisar D4 with an 18350 tube and the SST-20 4000k 95CRI option, now ordered.

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I hope it works well for you

here is another temptation, high CRI and 16340:
https://www.batteryjunction.com/klarus-mi1c-high-cri-flashlight.html

Also the HDS Rotary is 16340, and a number of them were built with High CRI LEDs that are warmer than 5000k

there is also Clemence, he has outstanding High CRI LEDs in any color temperature you want, and he puts them into CR123 lights
https://www.virence.com/product-page/Custom-TiaraC1Pro-4xNichiaE21A-R9080

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Better order some 18350s. That D4 will really torture 16340s.

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What about the new S MINI high CRI from Olight ? It has everything you need.

Here’s a review: Olight S1 Mini High CRI Review

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I have a couple of 18350s lying around. Not ideal but let’s see how it is.

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Thank you for your suggestion. I did consider this but it’s not the perfect one for me. With it’s 5500k, it’s too cool (no pun intended) for me.