New Sunwayman D40A - 4xAA Compact Thrower Light

LED Flashlights – General Info Multiple AA / 14500 Flashlights
1

This looks interesting, and probably expensive.

XM-L2 emitter. High of 980 lumens - for 3 minutes - and low of 30 lumens. Interesting switch.

From their spec:

Features
● CREE XM-L2 LED, with a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours;
● Brand-new Dual-button Side Switch System, slightly depress the side switch buttons for output ranging from 30 to 980 lumens, Police Strobe, Aviation Signal, SOS, Strobe and Moon Mode:
Turbo: 980 Lumens (To avoid overheating, the light will enter High mode automatically after 3mins continuous use)
High: 550 Lumens (1.7hrs)
Mid: 220 Lumens (1.8hrs)
Low: 30 Lumens (31hrs)
● Constant current circuit, constant output;
● Effective range of 315 meters;
● Intensity: 24800cd;
● Uses 4* AA (alkaline, NI-MH, nickel-cadmium) batteries;
● High quality reflector with soft beam pattern;
● Working voltage: 3~6V;
● Optimized Deep Reflector, great throw distance as well as perfect beam pattern;
● Dimension: 120.6mm (length) x 40mm (head diameter) x 42mm (body diameter)
● Weight: 165.4g (battery excluded);
● High quality aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, Stainless steel head retaining ring;
● Military specification Type III- hard anodized body;
● Waterproof, in accordance with IPX-8 standard;
● Ultra-clear tempered glass lens resists scratches and impacts;
● Tail stand capable- can be used as a candle
● Accessories: Lanyard, O-ring, Holster

2

It was bound to happen (4AA). Looks nice. After looking at it again, I don't think it looks that nice.

3

I need about nine of those cell holders...the rest of the light doesn't do much for me, aesthetically.

I'm sure it will be a quality piece, coming from SWM.

4

Looks good but wonder how it will stack up against the ea4 price wise. Don’t really like all the disco modes.

5

It’s a cute flash light to me. Since it’s waterproof, it’ll be useful.

6

right you are … I’ll take the Nitecore EA4 for $45, and sacrifice a couple of lumens.

7

And I am sure that it will be expensive, coming from SWM :)…

8

The EA4 looks to have a few more modes and does pretty much everything this light does, except max lumens. I’ll stick with that.

9

Looks nicer than my EA4, but will prob cost at least double…

10

Just noticed that it does have a moonlight mode (long click from off). Missed that - it’s among the details of SOS, strobe, Aviation signal, police strobe, which has a tendency to send me to sleep when I read about them. :slight_smile:

11

wow. four strobes.

exciting.

But more seriously… The EA4 was missing a moonlight, so it’s got that on it.

12

They seem to have made an error in listing brightness/runtime figures.

They list 550 lumes for 1.7 hours and 220 lumens for 1.8 hours. :quest:

13

$79.50 at Battery Junction…It will probably be much less a Fasttech

14

I hope I can get one at the same price I got my ea4

15

Sunwayman D40A LED Flashlight with CREE XM-L2 LED - 980 Lumens - Uses 4 x AA Batteries Regular Price $89.95 at batteryjunction tad overprice imho

16

I would rather have a smooth reflector. As far as lumens, my EA4 is the XM L2 version with 950+ lumens so that is pretty much a push. I like the way the EA4 holds it’s batteries without a battery holder. Probably a better button on this light than the somewhat flimsy button on the EA4.
I do like this style and shape lights that use AA batteries. Probably buy one soon.

17

Wallbuys has the D40A for $77.58. I asked them to lower the price closer to BatteryJunction, and they delivered. I think the May 15% off code will work too.
I have a review sample inbound (not free, just discounted), but I doubt it will get here before the May sale ends…

18

i dont know why these 4xAA lights have caught my attention

19

Ever since I got the EA4W, I have a thing for them too. They are pocketable (EA4 is a little shorter), good run time, and look nice too. This D40A really looks nice, better than EA4. The button should be more durable too. It’s flush with the host.
I have a primal fear of shearing that EA4 button off when putting it in a pocket or brushing it against something. Looks impossible to replace.

20

Looking at the way you purchase lights, your “buy less light” plans doesn’t work well ya… I find 4 AA lights very attractive also.

I think Bill has a good price too.

Doingoutdoor