WHAT FLASHLIGHT AAA SHOULD I BUY ?

The version of the EDE01 I own seems to be a Tool AAA in a different case. They have the same: three modes (L, M, H) with the same outputs, the same OSRAM LED, the same beaded lense, the same CW tint. The only real difference I can see is case style and the switch type. The EDC01 (picture below) is twisty and is thus shorter.

And here is the Tool AAA:

I own them both but don't use either one because of the off-putting (to me) bluish-white color temperature. With different LEDs, they would be great lights IMHO.

ActiveAI thanks for your answer, and nice to meet you. Also, Thanks to everyone for your answers. Thanks for the welcome in blf.
I think that BLF 348 is a great option, but maybe a bit long 8,9 cm, for the keychain. In 8.9 cm also is Sofirn sp10s.

I would say if you can find one get the Fenix E05. Sure it’s not a new model but it’s one of the best aaa flaslight. I have the Fenix E05, Lumintop Tool, Sofirn C01S and i would take the E05 anyday. In fact, it’s my main edc light during the day attached to my keychain. C01S is also a good light but the drawback is it only has 2 modes so either you would get not enough light or you can only use the light for 30 minutes before battery run out.

I own and really enjoy the Sofirn C01S. The tint and high CRI on it might seem like a novelty at first but its something that you start to really appreciate over time. The build quality is really good too.

Depending on whether you’re in a hurry or not, they are planning to release the (IMO superior) low/high mode group in the future. Might be something to keep an eye on.

reylight pineapple mini is also a nice light, its in copper tho.

Just FYI, the current BLF348 doesn’t use 219b anymore. They’ve been 219c with worse tint for almost two years now.

Maukka, what is your preferred small (i.e. AAA) light? Thanks!

I carry the Yuji Sofirn C01. Yeah, that’s not available anymore either :frowning:

2nd choice is 219b Lumintop Tool Cu with Ti electronic tail switch.

Stellar little light, I love mine. For keychain carry I would look at the Thrunite Ti3 or Ti XPL as I prefer twisties there. I like the Lumintop Stainless Worm on my keys but sometimes flip flop to the Ti XPL.

This is a beautiful light with great mode spacing! So I just purchased one in warm tint - with $3.95 flat rate shipping. Love that it is a twisty and only 67.4 mm in length. Thanks!

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The 219c is no worse than the stock emitters; I very much prefer it over the cree rainbow.

As for 6500k Osram it makes blue objects look really good, but not anything else.

My current rotation is Thrunite Ti3 (with 219b SW45k) and C01 3500k; not available to buy.

Thrunite has lowest low mode but the stock emitter is ugly. If tint and cri is a priority than any of the Lumintops that have Nichia or the C01S SST20. The size of C01S is not much bigger than most AAA keychains lights, it has a well thought form factor.

My daughter needed a keyring flashlight and I gave her my long-serving and well-loved Thrunite Ti. I can’t think of anything better anywhere near the price point.

I took the opportunity to upgrade to a Prometheus Beta QR and I love it. It’s spendy but looks and feels great, not to mention having a great beam and tint.

The original NW XPL is a very pleasant tint but a very poor CRI. Luckily, if its your thing, its VERY easy to remove the pill to flow your choice of emitters to the star. Now what is interesting is that the star they use does have holes drilled into it for mounting the optic. I chose to reflow a XPL warm 80cri emitter instead of trimming the optic but you could probably do that as well.

I have and like that model (after an LED swap to High CRI)

The Olight branded version is discontinued, but there is a very similar model available:

The Glaree light at the above link looks interesting. Do you know the approx color temperature? Thanks!

“”Tint is cool white (maybe 6000K) and a bit greenish, so colors can look a little washed out.“”:Amazon.com

What color temperature do you actually want?

Since you realize that cool white low CRI does not work for you (i feel the same), i suggest you ignore all lights without High CRI LEDs.

Or plan to swap the LED to High CRI, and just buy lights whose host and driver you find appealing.

Im a total tint snob, and my favorite LED’s are Nichia 219b and E21a.

I dislike 219c (too green).

E21a are available in Folomov aaa size, though they only work w LiIon, not aaa

Just got a second one as I sent the first one back because it has next mode memory which I disliked. I just assumed it would default to FF. Ended up getting another because I really liked the light itself. What a crazy UI.

Of what? Thanks!

Sorry. Got distracted.
I was referring to the Thrunite Ti.