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

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

And 16340s?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

well… after reviewing your post history, I see you have owned HDS Rotary, Haiku, Sinner, and many others, yet you are still searching…

there must be a few criteria (size? weight? beam?) that are causing you to keep looking… at least now you want High CRI

I note you dislike Green Tint, I do too. Hope to hear if you find the SST-20 in the D4 not too green

most of the lights you bought have just 3 or 4 modes

imo the HDS Rotary has the most intuitive and flexible UI… I suggest you get it modded to an N219b 4500k 9080 (or do you find the HDS too large and heavy?)

you are not far from CRX, he is an exceptional modder, the trick is to find an N219b… the 4500k 9080 is the pick of the litter imo. Not sure which host you would prefer for it.

Im carrying an N219b 4500k 9080 in a Jetbeam RRT-01 magnetic rotary. It weights almost half as much as my HDS Rotary. I like the RRT-01 UI better.

you seem to favor expensive lights, and seem to like titanium… the Niteye Eye10 TIC might be your cup of tea, with a Nichia 219b LED mod it would be unbeatable imo… My RRT-01 (same light, but not Titanium) makes over 350 lumens, more than any HDS, and the low is also lower than any HDS… Plus the grip to use the light is imo much more comfortable, and there is no need to push a button before turning the dial…
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?346026

Yes, good points, and i prefer rechargeable high power cells too.
But for example for a woman’s purse, a small CR123A light is great for the rare times that you need it.
The battery will last like 10 years maybe, when you only use it a few times a year.
Or having a CR123A light in the glove compartment of a car can also be good for 10 years when it’s only for emergencies or other rare occasions.

Klarus does make a high-CRI Mi1C with a 5000K 219C if the D4’s form factor ends up not working out. Its UI may leave a bit to be desired though.