The only questions I can think of that wasn’t answered in the other thread or from the Manker E01 amazon.com page:
Do you have any other 1xAAA flashlights to compare its shape and size to, such as the Olight i3s, Thrunite Ti3, or a Maglite Solitaire? What about brightness comparisons?
Not twisties like this one, but to compare side by side is a pain, which is the standard to compare by? Does it beat light x, yes, but light x only has one mode, light Y has three modes like this one, but costs twice as much….
I try and give impressions in a non technical format for a review, enough light to do a tire change with, or can you leave this on all night to give your kids a nightlight in a strange hotel… The variety of people and their needs here is staggering. We have numbers from the manufacturer, now we need impressions, and many of them, to give a better idea to those looking for a light…
I always look at the five star and one star ratings with skepticism, happy or pissed are biases in a review, the more objective reviews are the 2-4 star ones in my opinion. We all have biases, the more reviewers, the more level the biases become…
I’m another one who likes beamshot comparisons against well-known lights. I can get an idea from words, I can see something from solo pics and vids, but when I can compare it directly to a known factor (especially if I own that light) then I know exactly what I’m seeing.
For me, flashlights are more about the light itself- the other stuff like modes and UI is less important though it does matter too.
Agreed. I’d probably have a Manker Boney by now were it not for me spending on the GB’s, and with the Nichia this one looks nice. Besides, “Astrolux” sounds better for a light name!
Excellent review and a wonderful sounding light and modes, now let’s get them to let us have our bright, emergency rescue ORANGE colored ones.
This would make a great bright orange kit light, and a brightest high of more like 50 or 70 lumens instead of the ( I think overly extravagant)100, would be even better.
The hidden flashing mode is a cool thing to put in. Now that I have finally found purposes for the strobe, I like having it available, as long as it is hidden, hidden, hidden.
I’m glad I didn’t buy another dozen BLF-348s yet (it’s a long time til next Christmas, but plan ahead …)
This could be my gift flashlight for 2016 if buy-by-the-handful becomes affordable by next fall.