Very interesting flashlights, (non budget) apparently these have been out quite a while but I just came upon them and immediately was very impressed.
Now I wonder has anyone noticed any comparable (XHP) lights with a lower price tag?
EagTac DX3B Mini and Mini Pro
- 18350 battery size
- Emitters choices: XHP50.2 or XHP35 HI/HD both CW or NW
- Up to 2480 lm max output
- Built in USB charging
- Stainless bezels
- Side switch
Pro version adds:
- Magnetic tail cap
- Black Titanium clip
- 18650 extension tube
- wall charger & holster
Dimensions:
- Length: 3.2 inches (82 mm)
- Head Dia. 0.9 inches (22.5 mm)
- Body Dia. 0.85 inches (22 mm)
The Mini Pro is a tad longer:
- Length (Mini Pro): 3.4 inches (86 mm)
Prices:
- $70.90 for the std. mini
- $94.99 for the mini pro
Emitter Choices:
*CREE XHP50.2 K2 – Cool White
*CREE XHP50.2 J4 – Neutral White
*CREE XHP35 HD E4 – Cool White
*CREE XHP35 HI E2 – Cool White
*CREE XHP35 HD – Neutral White
*CREE XHP35 HI – Neutral White
Illumination Gear’s product page has a great explanation of the emitter choices:
https://illuminationgear.com/products/eagtac-dx30b-mr-rechargeable-clicky
Manufactures pages:
www.eagtac.com DX3B Mini
Technical specifications Mini
www.eagtac.com DX3B Mini Pro
Technical specifications Mini Pro
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I’d love to see a manufacture such as Convoy or Astrolux bring out an affordable mini XHP with similar emitter choices, they already have the 18350/18650 tubes, I don’t really need (or want) built in charging or side switch. Anyone know of anything like these I’ve missed seeing?
i wonder will it be brighter than 18350 convoy s2+ triple xpl-hd and fet driver
/jk, this is decent brand, and their build quality is also good
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It’s excellent quality and elegant looking.
I’m running it on a Keeppower ICR 2500mAh 16650. Not sure why this battery format never became popular in flashlights, it’s the perfect size for EDC, slimmer than 18650 and about 3 times the capacity of 14500.
anyone has this flashlight?or is it too expensive for us:))
EDC- Wurkkos TS22 XHP70 nw, Sofirn SC32 XHP50 nw, WildTrail WT3M
Headlamp- Thrunite TH30
https://www.fasttech.com/product/5707401-btu-pk26-led-flashlight (Out of stock here)
in stock at Banggood
Don't really care at all. Mini-pocket rocket for 30s of light before your pants are on fire. Well, not really
but you know what I mean.
I also care about light quality, I'm a CRI and tint snob.
Expensive toys without a doubt, on the other hand. The BTU PK26
is lovely, even the picture says “Compact Pocket Rocket” LMAO:
I have a spare H1-A driver on the way and some high-CRI XHP50 emitters over the table right now. I'm right now tempted to put such engine inside
this classic, and maybe inside this other one too. What do you think about thermals? 
Cheers
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My conclusion: The Eagtac DX3b mini is an amazingly good pocket EDC light. Highly recommended.
I always liked Eagletac’s build quality and emitter options in the D series but I never could get over the silly UI. Two different head positions, but you can still get to strobe in either one? Why not put all the normal modes in one group and quarantine the blinkies in the other? So close to being good and yet so far away.
So much this. SIGH