:) Many prices are very good on Taobao. But.... there's to add : Shipping inside China and Shipping from China to you. And if the dealer cannot speak English add extra cost for the "speaker"
I've got one... As far as I know they are identical (never handled a true blue EZ AA). Tint is very very white, I like very much. I've modded mine with a QTC, it had two modes originally. Very nice light!
They look to be genuine Nitecore flashlights, only without company markings. I don't have my sister's EZ AAw right now, but I compared them to EZ123, I own. The ano quality is exactly the same, the knurling pattern and grippiness are also the same. Overall fit and finish indicate Nitecore factory origin.
One light came with very light OP reflector, the second came with normal OP. The LED used in these flashlights is based on EZ900 die (more throw) and it's on the cool side of color temperature. Same in both cases.
Twist action is typical for EZAA, however, these particular lights require well over a full turn to go from low to high mode. Original EZ series flashlights had a tiny solder drop on the circuit where the spring touches it (thus, the distance between spring end and circuit was shorter). Apart from that, all looks to be the same as in retail Nitecore EZAA.
No PWM (lights are current controlled in both modes). Four lanyard holes in the tail and 1/4'' photo thread. Just like retail EZAA. The flashlights came in carton boxes, but the boxes were squashed during transit so not good for gift. No scratches, no dents, no ano missing. Definitely they're not factory rejects. Apart from flashlights, there were also lanyards added, but no spare o-rings or anything other.
Overall, I'm happy with this purchase. Probably will buy a few more. :)
The shipping to Poland took almost two weeks. But we had a holiday on 1st November. Otherwise, it would arrive 2 days faster. The time, mistertao needed to buy them from Taobao seller and arrange everything to ship to me was about a week. I got some pictures of items prior to shipping, tracking number, etc.
They have sent it via China Post which is a bit slower than HK Post. Usually China Post requires 8-10 days to arrive. HK Post is faster and I get parcels within 6-7 days. The package was registered, so I had to sign for it.
By the way, Hank from intl-outdoor, also sends with China Post. I hope to receive Crelant 7G5 very soon. If it arrives safe and sound, proving that Hank takes a good care of products&shipment, I will buy another one from him.
The light isn't any brighter on a 14500... the nitecore isn't ..if this light is brighter on a 14500 then you know something is different ...
When i got the EZAA's I wasn't really impressed and I liked the EX-10 1000% better .I was actually very happy that they sold so well ...Since then..after using them for months I like it more and more ..i still like the other nitecores better but this is a great light for many reasons ..I hope these turn out to be as nice .
Oh... 14500 work. The flashlight is brighter, so as original EZ AA.
I've got a couple of EZ AAs, EZ123 and all of them worked on 14500/RCR and were brighter than on primaries / NiMH. You can check the specs and values in selfbuilts review: