Lumintop calls the side LED's "high CRI", but not sure exactly what - maybe check the datasheet?
It's a real nice light that I'd call high quality, but I consider almost all Lumintops higher quality.
Boy, I didn't check draw on the battery from the side LED's, but they are using a boost driver which should give you decent efficiency across all modes.
I didn't check the charging as well, but Lumintop USB charging in general is done well.
I don’t think there is a single LED especially designed for flashlight use. They are all made for indoor and outdoor lightning, flashlights are a small niche market.
I checked the data sheet (mentioned a few posts above) but 3 leds are listed: 1.7×1.7×0.27 1.7×1.7×0.3 1.7×1.7×0.35 with 4 different Ra listed ranging from 70 to 90 and R9 ranging from not mentionend to 0 to 80. I don’t trust manufactors rating or claims and it’s pretty obvious why not. ( I got high cri nitecore LA 30 that I want to replace with maybe this light. The LA30 cri must be one of the worst lights I have when it comes to color reproduction and color temp, it’s absolutly horrible)
I don’t want to sound like an A-hole but your answer has too many assumptions for me to pull the trigger on a light this expensive, but it is very much apreciated, thank you.
Sorry, I don't have the sort of equipment to measure CRI or analyze the charging circuit.
Well, the XPL HI's look great, and the old XM-L2's and XPL's look wayyyy better than the more modern XP-L2's, for example. Clearly they used to be better in flashlights then they are now.
I think I'll stop answering questions... Thanx! 
I’d forgotten about this light. I find it quite appealing.
I think I’ll have to find funds to purchase one.
Any discount codes available?
Martin ran the original deal on it here on BLF, and here, Neal's listing here is pre-order, but the Banggood listing here says out of stock, so I don't know what's going on with it.
For reference, here's another more comprehensive review: https://zeroair.org/2019/04/03/lumintop-edc05c-flashlight-review/
Lumintop’s website says 14500 is included. The pictures on Banggood also say same.
hm zeroair review says,
Could be fantastic if the cell was included!
so which is it ? also its says sold out on banggood whats up ?
I also thought that a battery came with it.
Edit: Neal’s review says battery not included.
From Lumintop website
The Alli Express ad also says built in battery.
Yes, this is the "official" Lumintop store on Ali, says it's included. I was under the understanding the review samples didn't include it, while in production, it would be included.
It’s too long, the FW3A gets an 18650 in a shorter length.
Why compare an FW3A to an EDC05C?
Two completely different kinds of lights.
You must be thinking of the EDC05.
After seeing the pleasant color of the side LED’s I no longer like cool white LED’s. I think for now on I’m going to only purchase lights in the 4500k - 3300k spectrum. I know the output is usually higher on the CW’s, but colors registers so much better with the warmer light. Are there still a lot out there that like the cool whites?
Good news. The price seemed a bit expensive if no cells were included. Makes more sense now.
I’ve been out of the game for a little while and I’m trying to get back up to speed on the flashlight/battery tech. Based on what it says in the product description, “Built-in 3.7V/750mAh 14500 Li-ion battery with anti-reverse, overcharge and over discharge protection” is it safe to use this light with an unprotected 14500? Appreciate everyone’s help. The Gold VapCell seems to have the most capacity right now, so that’s what I’m thinking about if it can use an unprotected battery.
Do any sellers actually have this in stock?
no this light seems to have been made in a very small limited edition… dont get it … ?
It’s a shame they didn’t make more.
Despite the low output, cool white tint on the main emitter and inability to change the battery in the field, I quite like my EDC05C. It feels great in the hand and the side light is quite useful.