I like the looks of this light. Don’t know much about the brand, etc.
It will take a AA or 14500 battery, has a neutral white emitter, gold or black color, side switch as well as a decent looking, deep pocket clip. Supposedly glass lens and Al reflector…all for under $6…pretty affordable (BLFDXDEAL should make it even cheaper!)
Anybody order one yet?
18650 made a thread on that didn’t he?
The one I got, without the branding, was advertised as a Q5 which would work with both 14500 and AA cells. Mine would not light with anything other than a 14500, and I notified the seller. I haven’t seen much info on these yet in order to tell if there really are different versions out there.
It’s on my wishlist… 
I like the gold one.
Pity they printed stuff on it though…
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lol it’s a sticker !
received mine recently
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the sideclicky design makes it feel expensive than the xxxfire but it isnt much expensive either.
How can tell apart whether XP-E R2 or Q5?
Already shipped from DX, hope it gets to me quick.
Here it is without any branding;
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Q5-LED-Portable-Flashlight-Torch-14500-Lamp-3-modes-free-shipping/938524_1700962060.html
I got this one and the 16340 light both from this vendor and he ships very quick.
It does only work on 14500. Nice light, feels more expensive than it is and throws well for a small sucker.
HTH
Keith
Is this really neutral white? Which tint bin?
where are you guys seeing neutral white? the description says 6500k
Look further down on listing under “Specification” & “Color BIN”…
i would think its cool white - only because it says 6500k in the title and do they even make an xre-r2 in neutral? most of the cheapie zoomies like this are cool white usually
I hope my guess is wrong…. if it does turn out to be a actual neutral i do want one for myself lol
maybe just order and hope for the best at this price?
did you get one yet krono?
You are probably right…cool white. I tried to get one, but for some reason the coupon code (BLFDXDEAL) didn’t work. I get the message “The purchased sku is not in our promotion list.” Anybody else have that issue?
Does anyone have a pic of the driver? This would be a no- brainer if I can shove a new driver in it (either direct fit or piggybacked). Can anyone provide atlease the diameter of the driver and how much height is in there?
Is the switch separate on its own board or driver mounted?
I just ordered one…will try to take some measurements/pics when received.
Could you also confirm the compatibility with AA batteries?
I’ve got one shipped from DX, should arrive any day now.
I’ve ordered gold one from ebay and it’s 14500 only.
Just received it. Unfortunately it only works w/14500s.
That’s not really a surprise with that 3mm direct-connect-to-the-battery-interface…
Pity though…
Found a gold one without any print for $4.91 free shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390841620308?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Hoping it indeed has no print on it…
Found it after I ordered the DX one…
Both are on their way now… 