Nitecore EA42 - 4xAA - XHP35 - 1800 lumens

Threadneedle · 2018-03-15T15:07:44.000Z

Seems to have been out for over a month now but I couldn’t see anything about it on the forums.

I haven’t see anything new and interesting in the 4xAA department since the Manker MK41 from last year. The previous EA41 was a direct competitor to the Thrunite TN4A, which is now 4 years old and has seen no updates.

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EA42 (Discontinued)

AA Battery Powered High Intensity Spotlight is launched!

Max Output 1800 lumens
Max Beam Distance 353 m
Max Beam Intensity 31200 cd
Max Runtime 280 h 0 m / 11.66 d
LED CREE XHP35 HD
Reflector SMO
Battery 4 × AA
Special Modes Location Beacon,SOS,Strobe
Beam color White light
Length 168 mm / 6.61 in
Head Size 40 mm / 1.57 in
Weight 127.7 g / 4.5 oz
Feature Tail Stand

WalkIntoTheLight · 2018-03-15T15:32:57.000Z

Sounds like a great alternative to 18650 lights, for those that want to maximize safety. I’m a fan of 4xAA lights, though I admit I tend to just use them as tail-stand lights around the house. I used to use one on walks and cycling, but I found it was too heavy compared to 1x18650 lights.

Itsme · 2018-03-15T15:35:52.000Z

Hopefully there’s a BG code soon

sb56637 · 2018-03-15T16:01:46.000Z

I’m also a fan of AA lights. This has impressive output from 4xAA. I just don’t like the 2x2 parallel battery orientation, I’d prefer a shorter 4xAA concentric design.

Threadneedle · 2018-03-15T16:06:32.000Z

sb56637:

I’m also a fan of AA lights. This has impressive output from 4xAA. I just don’t like the 2x2 parallel battery orientation, I’d prefer a shorter 4xAA concentric design.

This is my preference too. It gives it that compact, stubby coke can feel, which in the instance of the MK41 makes it coat-pocketable.

everydaysurvivalgear · 2018-03-15T16:27:51.000Z

Looks good! Hopefully some one does a review. I own a EA41 its a great light.

SKV89 · 2018-03-15T18:52:49.000Z

Threadneedle:

sb56637:

I’m also a fan of AA lights. This has impressive output from 4xAA. I just don’t like the 2x2 parallel battery orientation, I’d prefer a shorter 4xAA concentric design.

This is my preference too. It gives it that compact, stubby coke can feel, which in the instance of the MK41 makes it coat-pocketable.

I also prefer the coke can style much more especially for AA lights since they are so small. My TN4A feels just right. My only wish is that the TN4A did not require a separate battery carrier as I find it inconvenient.

travis · 2018-04-25T19:27:58.000Z

I love the slender format.
My EA45S is a dream to slip into a pants pocket quickly.
My elderly Mom can hold it comfortably, too.
IMHO allows for more varied gripping styles than the coke can lights.