brightest AA/14500

vulcan · January 12, 2019, 12:20pm

EDCba:

WalkIntoTheLight:

samyy:

Zebra SC5 II is NOT brighter than 500lm. Ok ,on the paper 550lm, in reality about 430lm.
So the brightest single AA flashlight I know is Armytek Prime A1 PRO - 465 real lumens (warm tint version).

My first version Zebralight SC5w measures 450 lumens. I think the newer SC5 II, especially in cool white, has to be over 500 lumens.

You’re claiming the Armytek Prime A1 Pro is 465 lumens? I have the A2 warm, and it measures 450 lumens. I don’t see how the 1xAA version could be 465, if the 2xAA version is only 450. Granted, mine is the XML2 version, and I think the newer XPL version is brighter, but I don’t believe Armytek has made as bright a 1xAA light as Zebralight.

Generally the 1xAA can use 14500, but 2xAA only take Ni-MH. So they end up very similar in output. See Olight S1A and S2A.

This means 2*AA can not use 14500? Could you tell me the reason plz?

EDCba · January 12, 2019, 12:46pm

vulcan:

EDCba:

WalkIntoTheLight:

samyy:

Zebra SC5 II is NOT brighter than 500lm. Ok ,on the paper 550lm, in reality about 430lm.
So the brightest single AA flashlight I know is Armytek Prime A1 PRO - 465 real lumens (warm tint version).

My first version Zebralight SC5w measures 450 lumens. I think the newer SC5 II, especially in cool white, has to be over 500 lumens.

You’re claiming the Armytek Prime A1 Pro is 465 lumens? I have the A2 warm, and it measures 450 lumens. I don’t see how the 1xAA version could be 465, if the 2xAA version is only 450. Granted, mine is the XML2 version, and I think the newer XPL version is brighter, but I don’t believe Armytek has made as bright a 1xAA light as Zebralight.

Generally the 1xAA can use 14500, but 2xAA only take Ni-MH. So they end up very similar in output. See Olight S1A and S2A.

This means 2*AA can not use 14500? Could you tell me the reason plz?

I think not many drivers can handle up to 9 V. Fenix has one but lumens isn’t impressive. Another problem is safely discharging 14500 in series.

teacher · January 12, 2019, 3:16pm

Another vote for the Wuben E05… I am really liking mine.

wolfdog1226 · January 12, 2019, 3:27pm

Impressive output ,BUT who is willing to pay $219 for a AA light whose battery can NOT maintain that output for long! Not me!! I would take the Wuben E05 and then buy another modded EDC and still have enough money to buy a $65 bag of Merrick Buffalo and sweet Potato for CAPO!!! :+1:

MascaratumB · January 12, 2019, 3:31pm

wolfdog1226:

MascaratumB:

I don’t know if this will be considered a “custom” or a “production” flashlight (maybe the 1st, I guess), but is probably one of the brightest lights on 14500.
It is made by our fellow member vestureofblood, a.k.a. Matt, a.k.a. AdventureSportFlashlights!
“Everyday Carry Brass” - 1536 lumen (on XPL-HI V3-1B and using a high-drain 14500 battery)!

https://asflashlights.com/home/105-everyday-carry-brass-3x-xp-l-hi.html

It can also be seen here, on his channel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlvfbx8wEwk

BTW, the main reason why I mention this is due to the “Unlimited bugdet?” part in the OP :money_mouth_face:

Impressive output ,BUT who is willing to pay $219 for a AA light whose battery can NOT maintain that output for long! Not me!! I would take the Wuben E05 and then buy another modded EDC!

Sure, I’m with you too Still, in what concerns being “the brightest”, this surely reaches a place into the top ranking!! (I wish I could have it, though :money_mouth_face: )

The more I know this flashlight world, the more I’m inclined to choose better runtime over more output! The Wuben E05 seems to be a very good one or the best in the budget range to be bright and have decent runtime on a 14500 cell!

I subscribe that one as well as a good choice!!!

wolfdog1226 · January 12, 2019, 3:40pm

MascaratumB:

wolfdog1226:

MascaratumB:

I don’t know if this will be considered a “custom” or a “production” flashlight (maybe the 1st, I guess), but is probably one of the brightest lights on 14500.
It is made by our fellow member vestureofblood, a.k.a. Matt, a.k.a. AdventureSportFlashlights!
“Everyday Carry Brass” - 1536 lumen (on XPL-HI V3-1B and using a high-drain 14500 battery)!

https://asflashlights.com/home/105-everyday-carry-brass-3x-xp-l-hi.html

It can also be seen here, on his channel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlvfbx8wEwk

BTW, the main reason why I mention this is due to the “Unlimited bugdet?” part in the OP :money_mouth_face:

Impressive output ,BUT who is willing to pay $219 for a AA light whose battery can NOT maintain that output for long! Not me!! I would take the Wuben E05 and then buy another modded EDC!

Sure, I’m with you too Still, in what concerns being “the brightest”, this surely reaches a place into the top ranking!! (I wish I could have it, though :money_mouth_face: )

The more I know this flashlight world, the more I’m inclined to choose better runtime over more output! The Wuben E05 seems to be a very good one or the best in the budget range to be bright and have decent runtime on a 14500 cell!

I subscribe that one as well as a good choice!!!

You are right,it qualifies for the brightest! :+1: I was just looking at it from a practical point of view.

OT- I see you are from Portugal. I hope you bring me good luck!!!

I have a date at noon[6pm Roma time] w/ a woman whose blood is from Portugal but she was born in France. Her mom and dad moved there after her 2 siblings were born. She speaks French, Portuguese and of course English! She is Pretty and seems like a sweetheart,I must be on my best behavior!

teacher · January 12, 2019, 4:08pm

You want a bright 14500, get you one of these bad boys!!

They have practical use at lower power & a SUPER DUPER ‘W.O.W Factor’ when you open it up!!!

Kyfishguy Micro Mags

…“around 2800 lumens at start up and 2400 lumens at 30 seconds based on emitter testing by Texas Ace”……
.

WalkIntoTheLight · January 12, 2019, 4:17pm

EDCba:

WalkIntoTheLight:

samyy:

Zebra SC5 II is NOT brighter than 500lm. Ok ,on the paper 550lm, in reality about 430lm.
So the brightest single AA flashlight I know is Armytek Prime A1 PRO - 465 real lumens (warm tint version).

My first version Zebralight SC5w measures 450 lumens. I think the newer SC5 II, especially in cool white, has to be over 500 lumens.

You’re claiming the Armytek Prime A1 Pro is 465 lumens? I have the A2 warm, and it measures 450 lumens. I don’t see how the 1xAA version could be 465, if the 2xAA version is only 450. Granted, mine is the XML2 version, and I think the newer XPL version is brighter, but I don’t believe Armytek has made as bright a 1xAA light as Zebralight.

Generally the 1xAA can use 14500, but 2xAA only take Ni-MH. So they end up very similar in output. See Olight S1A and S2A.

Okay, I thought we were comparing apples to apples, not oranges.

AKAIK, the Zebralight SC5 is the brightest single AA light on the market, that uses a NiMH cell. Yes, there are plenty of 14500 lights that are brighter, possibly including the Armytek on a 14500.

chadvone · January 12, 2019, 5:05pm

The Armyek Prime Pro 1AA is brighter then the Zebralight SC5.

zak.wilson · January 12, 2019, 5:11pm

Advertised, or independently tested? Issues with the Prime’s optics are well documented by now, and I do not believe the advertised OTF output for any model.

chadvone · January 12, 2019, 5:13pm

Read post 17. Armytek Prime Pro 1AA on a good IMR cell will do 800 lemons

teacher · January 12, 2019, 5:22pm

Cool, how many oranges or apples will it do??

Just kidding around, couldn’t resist. …. :person_facepalming: …

chadvone · January 12, 2019, 5:25pm

LOL. Lemons is my un-official lumen guess

teacher · January 12, 2019, 5:27pm

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Ventsi · January 12, 2019, 8:32pm

I’m surprised nobody mentioned the Klarus XT1A. I’ve been using it for a few months and I’m very impressed.

Specs state 1000 lumen, I guess it’s a bit exaggerated but still pretty strong.

BOO5TED · May 2, 2019, 4:15am

I saw the XT1A and kinda want to add it to the collection lol.