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… 
Sigh. Don’t want to get into 14500. Thanks for the replies.
I prefer smooth curves, even on things that are not women.
Got mine from DX couple days ago.
Anybody manage to take the bezel off / out ?
Very stuck in its place here… glued…? 
I like sticking an FET driver in em, with reversing 5 level modes (long press to go backward, short press for forward) and when they have 500 lumens or more in em it’s easy to go from off to Turbo or off to Moon and back out back to off. Great for instant use, whether on the low side or hi side.
I know, little lights aren’t supposed to make big light power output, but if you don’t tell em that they seem to coast along just fine…