The EDC Pico is a sturdy, bright, and compact keychain light that packs a lot of punch for it’s small size. At only 0.42 oz, and just over 1.63 inches, it essentially disappears on a keychain. The package comes with a micro USB cable, spare o-rings, and a clip that can be seen in the picture. Operation is simple- tightening the head starts at 15 lumens and then it goes to 130 lumens when twisted a bit further. I am usually not a fan of twisties, but I think it works well with this light. I hate having to switch a light on/off/on/off/on to get through the modes. This is much simpler.
The cool white beam is all flood, thanks to the TIR “optic”. The tint is cooler than what I prefer, but it is not off-putting by any means.
Beam profile. All spill with a slightly brighter center. Despite the camera adjusting, it gives a good representation of the tint.
The low setting is perfect for up-close tasks such as finding the lock on a door at night and looking for something in a bag. The 130 lumen “high” is plenty enough for a backup light or really any task where you need extra light in a pinch. The built in battery is an 80 mAh 10180, which is charged via a micro USB. They claim a full charge in 57 minutes, and I found that pretty accurate. The battery is not removable (unless you break the light down as some may do), but I expect it to last a long time.
Beside a car key (Hyundai)
Pico, Tube, TIP CRI
Pico, Tube, TIP CRI
Despite it’s light weight, it feels substantial and well built. One thing I noticed about most everything I have seen online about this light, is that it is hard to judge it’s actual size from pictures. Here are some pictures with it compared to a standard car key and other lights (Nitecore Tube and Nitecore TIP).
Overall, I really like this light and think it is solid. I personally prefer a neutral-to-warm tint, but that is me. I would say the color temp is a little closer to pure white than the Tube, which is very blue-purple to my eyes. Given a choice between the Tube and this light, I would certainly pay the $5 or $6 extra for this. If you are a fan of cool white, or don’t mind it, I think Lumintop came through with a good light that contends well in the $10-$20 keychain light category.
I purchased mine through Lumintop’s store on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/LED-Keychain-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Build/dp/B07TJTQ1ZL
EDIT: added beam shots and link to the light on Amazon.