Budget 2 mode EDC light

LED Flashlights – General Info 1 x AAA Flashlights
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Hi,

I’ve been looking for a cheap (sub 20$) EDC single AAA light that has these 2 modes (L/M and H). For the Low or Medium mode I would like in the range of 10-15 lumens and for the High I would like close to a 100 lumens. Kindly suggest lights that might suit my requirements.

My other requirements are

  • Simple design not intricate looking
  • Twisty operation preferred
  • Only 1 side should open, either head or tail, but not both
  • Must work with Ni-Mh
  • Needs key ring hole
  • Reliable and water resistant for rain
  • Compact and should not be too long (Astrolux A01 size seems ok)
  • Should not be cool white, must be any tint under 5500K
  • If it has more modes then shouldn’t be Next mode memory
  • Exterior should be all of a single material, don’t want combination like rubber + aluminum
  • Should use spring or similar and not foam
  • Color options would be nice

Thanks in advance.

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Although it has 3 modes I really like the Tank 007 e09. The low is useful if you need a greater run time. I have never had one fail. At $13.26 it is a bargain.
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10002363/1173305-tank007-e09-1-led-120lm-3-mode-memory-edc-led
Jerry

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I believe the Tank007 E09 has next mode memory. I could be remembering wrong though. Maybe jerm can confirm?

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Mine has proper memory.

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what the output of each mode for Tank007?

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How about the LuminTop Tool AAA XP-G2 R5 (110 lumens) or Nichia 219BT (80 lumens), though these are 3-modes lights, currently on sale in GearBest for around $9.xx (the XP-G2 cool white is on flash sale, while the Nichia 219 neutral white using discount code to get to $9.xx).

LuminTop Tool AAA Nichia 219BT
(I remember testing a code that worked to bring price down to $9.xx; forgot what code though; saw it in one of the BLF threads, not sure if it still works now)
https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_637197.html?wid=21

LuminTop Copper Tool AAA Nichia 219 neutral white also on flash sale @ $19.99 (80 lumens, 3 modes):
https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_270370.html?

Unfortunately, it also doesn’t satisfy your requirement of opening only on one side (they seem to open both sides)…

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I checked the LuminTop tool you suggested and it has 3 modes at 5, 32 and 110 lumens. While the High mode is satisfactory I did not like it’s low modes.

I also checked Tank007 and it also has the same problem, modes being at 3, 46 and 143 lumens. My requirement is that the low or medium mode be anywhere between 8 and 15 lumens.

Is it possible to change the firmware for these little edc lights or are they fixed?

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Have you seen the Wuben brand?
Chech models E502, E503…

They have some lights with 2 modes taking 10440 Li-Ion (I guess they can also take AAA batteries, but you can ask the seller or Wuben member here on the forum), only 1 opening, and even in-built charger.
I don’t know about the tint if it fits the one you want, but take a look.

For a AA flashlight, with 2 modes, Solarforce X2.

Don’t know if the suggestions meet all your criteria, but…hope they help :wink:

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Yes, mine does. I think the 3 modes are useful for camping where you need longer battery life, but for most of my uses I use single mode lights.
I don’t prefer next mode memory.
Jerry

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Wuben E502 looks good, fits most of my needs . But It’s lumen ratings are based on 10440 cell. Don’t know how much a NiMh would give, No idea about the tint either :cry:

Solar force X2 modes are good but I don’t like chrome steel finish. Also for AA edc lights I prefer side clicky.