A review of the TrustFire Z1 by Kendall
This was generously donated for review by Aurabuy.
The manufacturer specs;
Specifications:
Brand: TrustFire
Model: Z1
Emitter Brand/Type: Cree
Emitter BIN: XP-E-Q5
Color BIN: White
Total Emitters: 1
Battery Configurations: 1 x CR123A / 1 x 16340 rechargeable battery
Voltage Input: 0.8~4.2V, 4.2V Max.
Switch Type: Clicky/Clickie, Glow-in-the-Dark/GITD
Switch Location: Tail-cap
Modes: 3
Mode Memory: Circuitry Features Mode Memory
Mode Arrangement: Hi 1300mA 280LM > Lo 300mA 100LM > Fast Strobe 1000mA 280LM
Circuitry: Digital Regulated 1300mA Current Output
Brightness: 280 lumens maximum brightness (manufacturer rated)
Runtime: 50 minutes (manufacturer rated)
Lens: Coated Glass Lens
Reflector: Aluminum Smooth/SMO Reflector
Carrying Clip: Clip Included
Carrying Strap: -
Dimensions: 2.64 in x 1.46 in x 0.94 in (6.7 cm x 3.7 cm x 2.4 cm)
Weight: 1.31 oz (37 g)
Some pics from iPhone
Smaller than the competition
My impressions
The TF z1 is a great allround light, it’s got a tighter hotspot than the Cabella’s version, and has mode memory, which the Cabella doesn’t.
I was not expecting that tight a beam on such a small reflector, the benefit is its relatively deep for its size.
Well built, goes toe to toe with a light four times the price and comes out on top.
I should have picked up two of these Z1’s and a case of beer and still had change left over instead of buying the Cabella’s anglehead light. #impulsebuy #oops
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