UC 15 vs nitecore TUP

[mamadbarghi]

hi everyone,its my first question here and i will be very thankful if get an answer.
i want a keychain light(maybe a little larger than usual keychain) ,between those 2 lights which one is better? or is there anything brighter in this size?

[AlexGT]

Welcome to BLF

I don’t have either of those lights you mention but do know some threads about small lights that might interest you

List of 18350 flashlights (currently available)

After "reconnecting" with my DQG Tiny 18650 (1st version) last night, and marveling that it's still one of the smallest 18650 flashlights ever made, I began thinking about smaller lights and that I've recently noticed a few more entrants in the 18350 format. Thinking about the latest higher capacity cells such as the Vapcell 1100 (Aspire) I began a search to see how many 18350 lights I could find, and decided to make a thread listing currently available models priced under $100. I'm not listing…

and

Smallest 18350 light?

Dec 2021 bump - have any new (small) 18350 lights been released? Super small 16340-based lights like the Olight S-mini or new Klarus Mi1C are nice to have sometimes. But the (edit: no longer new) Aspire 1100mAh 18350 really makes me want an 18350 mini-light, to take advantage of the Aspire battery’s excellent capacity and high-drain capability. Yes, I’m aware you can put an 18350 tube on an S2 or a D4, but those lights still aren’t designed around being the smallest light possible. Options me…

HTH
AlexGT

[Venice]

I have the UC 15 and really like it. Well summed up by Adhara. Acebeam is a high quality light. It is so bright that you will need to keep the 10440s topped off to get the full benefit.
The red will light a room.
Sorry but can’t comment on the TUP.

Forget to mention that if you go with AceBeam, maken sure it is a current version with a full lockout.

[saypat]

I have the UC15 as well. It is nice, runs fine on 10440s or NiMH. And YES the red is very bright!

[Gebe]

Who has the cheapest price now for the UC15?

[Venice]

I think around $50 is the lowest I have seen. As I mentioned above, you need to be sure you are getting the current version. It has lockout and 5 modes (very low, low, med, high and turbo).

[Gebe]

@Venice

I think around $50 is the lowest I have seen. As I mentioned above, you need to be sure you are getting the current version. It has lockout and 5 modes (very low, low, med, high and turbo).

Do you have a link Venice for the $50.00 price? The UC15 has always peaked my interest plus I have a bunch of spare 10440’s. Thanks for the tip on the current version.

[Venice]

Not good posting links but Google will bring up several. Got mine at FastTech. I know they have the newest.
Sent you a PM.

[Gebe]

Thanks for all the info gents!

[mamadbarghi]

i think the Angel Eyes E300S is new winner and most bright “keychain” flashlight today. isn’t it?

[avservice]

@mamadbarghi

i think the Angel Eyes E300S is new winner and most bright “keychain” flashlight today. isn’t it?

I would love to see that light on any Keychain at all?
The 300 is pretty much way out of Keychain territory in my experience.

[bmengineer]

I’ve had and reviewed both on my site, but I’d recommend neither - the Nitecore TIP2 is what lives on my keys, though I did swap the LEDs. If you’re set on those two, the TUP has a nicer beam shape and UI, but no high CRI option and it’s chunky.

[mamadbarghi]

@bmengineer

I’ve had and reviewed both on my site, but I’d recommend neither - the Nitecore TIP2 is what lives on my keys, though I did swap the LEDs. If you’re set on those two, the TUP has a nicer beam shape and UI, but no high CRI option and it’s chunky.

tnx, what about this Angel Eyes E300S?

[bmengineer]

@mamadbarghi

@bmengineer

I’ve had and reviewed both on my site, but I’d recommend neither - the Nitecore TIP2 is what lives on my keys, though I did swap the LEDs. If you’re set on those two, the TUP has a nicer beam shape and UI, but no high CRI option and it’s chunky.

tnx, what about this Angel Eyes E300S?

I don’t have one, but it also looks far to large for my keychain. YMMV.

[MascaratumB]

The RovyVon E300s is quite big for a keychain light!
See the comparison between the E300s and its siblings Aurora A2 and A5R, “true” keychain lights:

For more information, see the thread:

“REVIEW”: RovyVon E300S – 2000 lumens – (Rect)Angle Light – 3*XPG3 [PIC HEAVY] - ***MODED WITH XP-L LED ***

[image] Hi BLF! This is my review of the RovyVon E300S, also called “Angel Eyes”! The flashlight was bought directly on RovyVon website, after a GrouBuy here on BLF with 20% discount: https://www.rovyvon.com/collections/flashlight/products/angel-eyes-e300s Apart from some videos from RovyVon (1 ; 2 ) I couldn’t find much more video reviews, at least not in English. I do advise you to read the excellent review from BLF member zeroair, here! (He has “looked at the entrails” of the light, whic…

A nice alternative can be the new RovyVon A23 (XP-L [6500K-7000K] / Nichia Version [4500K-5000K], 1000 lumens [probably less on the Nichia), 600mAh, USB rechargeable): https://www.rovyvon.com/products/a23?variant=29510580273255

[Scallywag]

I'm gifting a Rovyvon to a muggle this week. Strange UI, but he doesn't know better and will be amazed anyway

I didn't realize the UC15 could run on 10440s. Or rather, seems designed to. I just saw "2xAAA" and stopped reading... Will have to reconsider it.

[MascaratumB]

@Scallywag

I’m gifting a Rovyvon to a muggle this week. Strange UI, but he doesn’t know better and will be amazed anyway 

I didn’t realize the UC15 could run on 10440s. Or rather, seems designed to. I just saw “2xAAA” and stopped reading… Will have to reconsider it.

Hum, which one will you give? The ones with side lights have a more strange operation. The others, have stranger UI (L-M-H-Strobe).
My favourite till this day is the A8U!

[Scallywag]

@MascaratumB

Hum, which one will you give? The ones with side lights have a more strange operation. The others, have stranger UI (L-M-H-Strobe). My favourite till this day is the A8U!

The A1. It seemed to have L-H-M-Strobe when I tried it briefly (took it out to pre-charge it for the recipient).