I broke down and ordered the E03H XPL too. I really wanted the Nichia but that sold out quickly.
Still, an AA angle light with magnetic tail, unique built-in diffuser, and regulated output is just so practical for close-up work and too tempting to pass up at clearance price.
Mine just came today. Really nice quality little light. Good clip, good headband, strong magnet, so lots of attachment options. Got the nichia 219c and comparing it to the Tool AAA nichia 219bt I think I really like the Tool better. Maybe the tints are just different but to my eye the B is a little whiter and cleaner.
It is very common for users to find the tint of the 219b preferable to the 219c, mainly due to a lower duv value. Differing color temperatures may also play a role in your preference.
No doubt a Manker E02 body with a 219b emitter would have been really well liked by many users.
I just ordered the Cree E03H - would’ve preferred the Nichia, but they were gone at the clearance price. Other vendors have the E03H with Nichia at the normal price.
I already have a Nichia E02 - got it when they first came out.
The red Manker E02 with 50% clearance discount plus free shipping arrived 19 days after ordering it.
I was already eying it, but this review + 50% off + free shipping made me pull the trigger.
This is a very nice petite light, without being flimsy in any way. And it has an adequate strong magnet in the …… eh, tail. Comes in handy for those of us who only have two hands.
I ordered the E02H on Jan 21st. Still says “awaiting fulfillment” and not shipped yet. Also no replies from them via email, inquiring about their batteries. I would love to know what is going on.
I purchased two from the AliExpress store, and one from Mankers direct website. It’s been 2 months and the original order from bankers website has still been in the mail, I believe it to be lost they say it is fine