I really like lights with clicky switches and I really like lights that run on a single AAA, and there way too few flashlights with both. I have been eyeing the Lumintop Tool AAA for quite a while, and when I saw a good price on Banggood (I payed $15.08 shipped with coupon BLF), I went for one. I like it, and thought you would like to read a bit about this light too, so here's a quick review .
I got it in today (ordered june 4, took just 8 days to arrive 
) and it looks and feels like a decent quality light, nice matt black anodising, firm clicky, purple AR-coated lens, good output, three modes med-low-high-no memory, PWM-controlled modes, frequency between 500 and 1000Hz, nice beam with distinct hotspot, clip can be reversed, etc. etc. Really nice! And unlike what's on the package and the Banggood website, the led is XP-G2 
. (Selfbuilt over at CPF did a review of this light last december, his version had the old XP-G, two modes, no PWM, different OP-reflector, no AR-coating was mentioned. So my unit is a new version, even the Lumintop website is not updated with the new specs). Oh, and this one runs fine on an Efest 10440 li-ion battery.
This is what you get, specs are on the package, I did not measure the output or anything, the claims sound very plausable so I'm pretty sure it is about correct, perhaps even a bit better with updated led and AR-coating. I will measure some output numbers on AA and 10440 later, and add it to this post. EDIT: lumen measurements are in post #2
It is not the tiniest of the AAA flashlights, but a clicky switch just takes up some length:
It comes apart effortlessly, no glue or anything, it is completely moddable, the driver board is 11mm diameter.
Eventually it will be modded, but I'm happy with it sofar , hope you like it too.
Looks like great quality components in the disassembly pic.
It is dark now so I did some lumen measurements (ceiling bounce method). On a Duracell alkaline I get med28lm-low5lm-high96lm, on an Efest 10440 I get med116lm-low41lm-high287lm. So the output seems to have improved compared to the old specs (high on an alkaline 96lm compared to 70lm), and the Tool has nice numbers on a li-ion too
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link to djozz tests
A very nice AAA clicky.
Thank you for valuable update!
Ordered.
nice offering! Me want one! 287 lumen AAA light (li-ion), wow! You did not know u would get the updated version, extra mode and upgraded emitter? Nice bonus!
This is competition for my Tank 007 EO9.
thanks for posting.
Anybody know anywhere else I can get one? Banggood is sold out.
I got one from wallbuys about 2 months ago but i beleive its the old emitter. Still a great little light though
287 lumen on an Efest 10440 IMR is what you usually get with these drivers: when they do not have to boost, it goes direct drive (with lower modes by PWM) and if the resistances in the electrical path from battery to emitter are not too bad the output gets towards 300 lumen. The cheap Ultrafire M5 does 300 lumens as well on the 10440 IMR (but is just 1 mode).
I did not know that I would get the updated version, that was nice, but what I liked about the old version is that the low mode was current-controlled with no PWM.
link to djozz tests
That is a pity. (I like to think it has something to do with this review of course, finally gives me the idea that I have an influence somewhere in the world, if only the stock supply of Banggood
)
link to djozz tests
If you are still interested in this flashlight, the only place where you can find it is here: G2 version 19,50 $ + 2,00$ shipping/insurance
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The XP-G version seems to be on Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lumintop-Tool-AAA-Mini-CREE-XP-G-R5-LED-70-lumen...
I don't know if this is the same one, but BG still seems to have this in stock got $17.89:
http://www.banggood.com/Lumintop-Tool-M-Cree-XPG-R5-AAA-Magnet-Portable-...
Tool M is a m mini tape trailer strong magnet 's keychain type tools flashlight , suitable for daily use carry . It has weight light , highlight high brightness , bright low endurance long balancedness .
Specification:
High:70 Lumens,1h
Low:1.5Lumens,60h
Operation mode : will battery anodal headwaiters , enclosable battery , tighten the tube body . tighten the head , amplifys flashlight . unscrewed head , closed flashlight . unscrewed quick and tighten the head , in the low light and mode switching highlight the . default low bright , without memory . flashlight don't anti reverse polarity , please don't fitted reversely battery .
Package included:
1 x Lumintop Tool M Cree XP-G R5 LED Flashlight
2 x Spare O-ring
1 x Packaging
EDIT: 'BLF' code still seems to work, for 8%
Jim, the banggood one you linked seems to be the twisty version with tail magnet.
link to djozz tests
Oh, you’re right, even though the “specs” say:
“Clicky”
Sorry :(!!
Thanks for the suggestions gentlemen! The one from HKEquipment is not the older version. I was about to buy it, but wanted some confirmation, so I sent a e-mail to them and as far as I understood the Lumintop Tool they have is the newer 3 mode version.
ohaya
I’ll try the e-bay store you suggested, I’ll report back.
Thanks again!!
You’re welcome
I knew because some weeks ago I also wanted to buy it. Ok, we will wait your impressions, thank you
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I like shapes with smooth curves.
Flashlight designers should look at lighthouses and pottery.
这些谁设计的手电筒应该看灯塔，以及在陶器。
Seems good and my tank is starting to act up with the beating it had got from my toddler. I’ll wait till it dies tho
Never ever forget and forgive. Niwal**er new kid on the block trying to act tough.
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/24847
Do not support this brand.
DINODIRECT – SCAM COMPANY. DO NOT BUY
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nice review.
i thought about getting one of these before. But now Banggood is sold out.
That Canadian flashlight guy & Lantern Guru -Den / DBSARlight
I PM’ed Banggood about this light, and they said that they are expecting to have them back again by about 9/24.
Jim
Very nice
But, it’s the XP-G2 version?
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Hi,
The light at the link in the OP now (for the clicky version) is available. The BG page says:
The page still says “XP-G R5” though….
Jim
The page said XP-G R5 when i bought the light from the OP, but still it was XP-G2. It would be sneeky of BG if they subsequently would sell an old batch.
link to djozz tests
I PM’d Neal. The special he advertised on our BLF today with coupon code is for the older 2 mode version. From Selfbuilts review on it, it can be used as a clicky, or a twisty from the head or tailcap
Also, another user said if u do half presses on the clicky you can toggle the modes! Hoo-Yah!
IMO that is sneaky, he did not say that and it is a relevant thing with a new version available and already sold by BG! The new version has XP-G2, more output and a nice AR-coating on the lens, I think it is the better one. The only thing that is nicer about the old one is that it does not seem to use PWM on the low mode.
link to djozz tests
May I ask you where is the coupon? I looked over here but couldn’t find it. I need to buy it whether from a person (not a store or company) or really cheap because of customs. Whenever I think I’ve found the 2 mode version it ends up being the newer 3 mode one.
Yep, that is sneaky if it indeed is the old model. I already bought one, hoping to get the new 3-mode version.
They also link to this review in their product description of the light – which leads people to believe that they might be getting the same light that is in the review.
Howdy sir. Yes, I would prefer the new one also but I want the moonlight from the old one! Yours still doing ok on the 10440, hasn’t gone POOF yet?
I think that all of this stuff about old version vs. new version, and which one BG was “on sale” is the main reason I haven’t jumped on this. I am so confused at this point about this “deal”…
I agree, it’s confusing. Maybe this will make it simpler?
If you want the old version (2 mode), use this: http://budgetlightforum.com/node/33282#comment-655508
If u want the newer 3 mode, try this: http://www.hkequipment.net/index.php?sp=&p=6&cat2=174&cat1=64&cat0=1&id=...
or maybe someone is sure of a Banggood link for the newer version?
What is the tint/runtimes?
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