[4K Review] NexTool, 2000 lumens and 380m my arse...

Swabs · 2020-01-28T03:03:15.000Z

I ordered one from Banggood, and got lucky to get one of the last three they had available from their USA warehouse. So, it should be arriving by Saturday. That would be this coming Saturday, not the third Saturday in March, LOL.

Anyways. I am excited to be getting my first NexTool torch.

Swabs · 2020-02-01T23:20:15.000Z

The NexTool is a very well made torch. It feels very solid and smooth, and is rather classy looking.

But, I don’t like that it always comes on in the brightest light level every time it is turned on. No memory. And, I think the O.E. NexTool labled 26650 5000 mAh battery is defective, because the run times are not good. I am guessing it is the cell, because I have not heard any complaints online about run times on this light.

I really like it overall. It will give it to my elderly dad, so he can spot coyotes in the canyon behind his house. He won’t use it a lot, so the battery run times shouldn’t be a problem. It is a very simple, straight forward torch to use, perfect for him.

Asian8640 · 2020-02-01T23:31:59.000Z

Colonel Light:

Charles BridgeTec seems to like it. He wrote “Its a fantastic flashlight, the NexTool has grown on me more and more that I ordered a second one on black Friday.”

It’s Charles BridgeTec. He likes everything…

Greener · 2020-02-02T11:19:46.000Z

Thanks everybody!

What would be the best battery available from:

https://www.nkon.nl/rechargeable/li-ion/26650.html

Thanks in advance for the input

fluke · 2020-02-02T11:33:07.000Z

Asian8640:

Colonel Light:

Charles BridgeTec seems to like it. He wrote “Its a fantastic flashlight, the NexTool has grown on me more and more that I ordered a second one on black Friday.”

It’s Charles BridgeTec. He likes everything…

$$$

Anthon · 2020-03-24T08:15:30.000Z

I measured mine over 500m throw and 3300lm at start

it has a timed stepdown, it starts with 1:30 min over 3100lm, then starts to throttle down to 1000lm but it takes like 6 min to get to 1000lm. (At 4 min is over 2000lm)

Mode spacing: 33lm/254lm/768lm/3300lm

It has USB C charging and includes a great quality 26650 cell (I have good blue liitokala and the performance and runtimes are the same

the Only drawback is that the lens is plastic instead of glass

The UI is very simple and I really like the switch, it’s like a mix between mechanic and electronic switch

From OFF:
-Half press= momentary on (turbo)
-Full press= constant on (turbo)

From ON:
-Half press = change mode
-Long half press= SOS

I think it’s a great muggle light!

Anthon · 2020-03-24T08:10:20.000Z

Beware that Charles BridgeTec’s review points out that the battery is protected and IT’S NOT.

I bought the light because I thought that I could use 21700 cells (same length as a protected 26650) but this light cannot accomodate cells longer than 65mm

Arcmanov · 2020-06-14T05:28:48.000Z

Just got mine from Drop yesterday. Totally impressed with it so far.
This one is definitely going in the car’s centre-console compartment.

cyclops · 2020-08-04T21:49:14.000Z

How does this compare to the C8+?

d_t_a · 2020-08-05T02:00:53.000Z

cyclops:

How does this compare to the C8+?

Compared to which C8+ ? (there are various LED options for Convoy C8+, and also other C8 from Astrolux & Sofirn)

Nextool XHP50.2 beamshot

Astrolux C8 (XHP50.2) beamshot

Convoy C8+ (SST40) “ramp driver” variant

Astrolux C8 (XPL-Hi) beamshot

Wainlight C8+ (Osram NM1) beamshot

Amutorch XT45 (SBT90.2) beamshot (not “C8” but head-size is similar to “C8” flashlights)

rogue2020 · 2020-08-07T14:30:20.000Z

Hi there,

I need to ask you a question.

Just recently, I received a brand new Nextool 2000 lumens flashlight but when I put my own 26650 battery (Xtar 5200mAh, 3.6V, I think it’s protected cell), screw back in the tailcap, but it would not turn on.

Here’s the twist, just as I was unscrewing the tailcap to remove the battery, towards the end of the thread, the thing would light up.

I wonder why… Have you tried other brands of protected and unprotected 26650 cells?

What do you think? Or the spring at tail cap is the culprit? I hope to hear more from you soon.

Thanks!

d_t_a · 2020-08-08T13:44:47.000Z

rogue2020:

Hi there,

I need to ask you a question.

Just recently, I received a brand new Nextool 2000 lumens flashlight but when I put my own 26650 battery (Xtar 5200mAh, 3.6V, I think it’s protected cell), screw back in the tailcap, but it would not turn on.

Here’s the twist, just as I was unscrewing the tailcap to remove the battery, towards the end of the thread, the thing would light up.

I wonder why… Have you tried other brands of protected and unprotected 26650 cells?

What do you think? Or the spring at tail cap is the culprit? I hope to hear more from you soon.

Thanks!

I can’t be sure why, but my guess is that the longer protected 26650 may be preventing the tailcap from touching the body tube (the tailcap portion needs to connect with the body tube to connect power to the flashlight.

Have you checked if the tailcap is fully screwing in properly when using the longer protected 26650, compared to using the included unprotected 26650 battery?

rogue2020 · 2020-08-12T13:30:30.000Z

Hi everyone,

Does anyone here know what’s the measurements for the rubber O-ring used by this NexTool 2000 lumens flashlight? It seems that NexTool doesn’t sell replacement O-ring for this flashlight, which is very strange as these things can wear out quickly.

Many Thanks!

d_t_a · 2020-08-12T14:13:29.000Z

rogue2020:

Hi everyone,

Does anyone here know what’s the measurements for the rubber O-ring used by this NexTool 2000 lumens flashlight? It seems that NexTool doesn’t sell replacement O-ring for this flashlight, which is very strange as these things can wear out quickly.

Many Thanks!

I measure around 31mm for the screw thread (tailcap portion), so I suppose the o-ring size should be 30mm or 31mm in diameter?

rogue2020 · 2020-08-14T09:50:19.000Z

Ok, thanks for the information. I can try 31mm since rubber is stretchable.

GeorgeJoel · 2021-08-16T02:25:31.000Z

Hi guys, i have a few question,

i just bought 26650 trustfire protected battery, it hasn’t arrive yet,

26650 trustfire protected battery is 67MM in length , will it fit in this flashlight ?

Thanks a lot.

Fruityfrog · 2021-09-09T07:59:00.000Z

It could be because of the price. I recently bought this great torch from Aliexpress for approximately £21. I personally don’t think that for the price it can really be bettered.

zoulas · 2021-09-09T08:21:21.000Z

Purchased a year ago. $22 with battery. I like it.

Fruityfrog · 2021-09-09T10:29:21.000Z

Yep. Me too. I have approximately 45 to 50 flashlights.
Sad I know. However, because of my collection it does, I think, mean that I can tell a bargain when I see it.
Just for a throw into a car glove box or stick it on a shelf at home, I think that it’s really a very good torch.

Lumeniac · 2021-12-20T15:51:33.000Z

thanx for review and comments!

does anyone know if Nextool really has anything to do with Xiaomi or this is a separate brand?