[Review] Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 - Testing Output, Regulation & PWM for AA and 14500

Jack_Kellar · 2019-04-12T11:22:00.000Z

Muto:

Someone said it before but it needs repeating,
This AA Tool 2.0 has the best high def high CRI cool white emitter that I have ever seen.
The detail is just incredible in all the modes. This would be a handy detective/Cop investigative detail operation flashlight, nothing can hide.

I think I was the one that mentioned this, but in another review. The tint on this Tool’s XP-L is nothing short of a treat, easily the nicest cool white I have ever seen. You can tell for sure its CCT is high, but it doesn’t wash out reds and yellows like we’ve come to expect; it just looks nice.

Muto:

Blown away, plus they got rid of the PWM and hid the strobe.
Add on the reversible clip, Alkaline, Ni-MH and 14500 capabilities and this thing is Pure EDC heaven for me at least.

Get the Vipon code and steal one for $9 while you can!
Later

Keith

Holy crap, you’re not kidding, that is a steal I’d nab another one if I wasn’t so short on dosh this month.

dealgrabber2002 · 2019-04-15T19:31:23.000Z

Muto:

Someone said it before but it needs repeating,
This AA Tool 2.0 has the best high def high CRI cool white emitter that I have ever seen.
The detail is just incredible in all the modes. This would be a handy detective/Cop investigative detail operation flashlight, nothing can hide.

Blown away, plus they got rid of the PWM and hid the strobe.
Add on the reversible clip, Alkaline, Ni-MH and 14500 capabilities and this thing is Pure EDC heaven for me at least.

Get the Vipon code and steal one for $9 while you can!
Later

Keith

what’s a Vipon code? and where do you get it for $9?

lotrbfme · 2019-04-15T20:45:54.000Z

dealgrabber2002:

Muto:

Someone said it before but it needs repeating,
This AA Tool 2.0 has the best high def high CRI cool white emitter that I have ever seen.
The detail is just incredible in all the modes. This would be a handy detective/Cop investigative detail operation flashlight, nothing can hide.

Blown away, plus they got rid of the PWM and hid the strobe.
Add on the reversible clip, Alkaline, Ni-MH and 14500 capabilities and this thing is Pure EDC heaven for me at least.

Get the Vipon code and steal one for $9 while you can!
Later

Keith

what’s a Vipon code? and where do you get it for $9?

They are all gone, it was like that for 1 week. vipon.com

dealgrabber2002 · 2019-04-15T21:10:38.000Z

darn, wanted to give the AA a try since I like the AAA.

dealgrabber2002 · 2019-05-25T21:56:15.000Z

Couldn’t resist anymore. Bought one. Great light! Love the tint.

RelakS · 2019-05-26T09:14:50.000Z

That is better than the AAA. The AAA’s switch is so rigid, I tend to turn off the light instead of switching modes. Also, the AAA don’t work with 10440, while the AA works with 14500 battery.

oweban · 2019-05-26T09:20:24.000Z

RelakS:

Also, the AAA don’t work with 10440

It does, even though it doesn’t say so on the specs

RelakS · 2019-05-26T16:09:56.000Z

I don’t dear to try it.
Also, I heard that after this it won’t work with AAA batteries.

At least, in 2015, the tester doesn’t mention if a 10440 kills the electronics or not

Edit: I have found the same test here

X31 · 2019-05-26T16:38:25.000Z

Mine runs mainly on 10440, I got 350 lumens with a 219C.
Though if I want I can still pop an Eneloop in there and got some conservative levels

techguyone · 2019-11-15T12:54:12.000Z

Does a protected 14500 fit? if so, which one to recommend.

BobbyRS · 2020-01-14T02:09:10.000Z

Anyone happen to find a good deep pocket clip for their AA Tool 2.0 these days?

MascaratumB · 2020-01-29T16:10:52.000Z

BobbyRS:

Anyone happen to find a good deep pocket clip for their AA Tool 2.0 these days?

I did this to mine:

It uses an Olight M1T Raider clip!

~~However, I am using in another version of the Tool AA flashlight:~~

Not anymore! It had too many accidental activations :zipper_mouth_face:

BobbyRS · 2020-01-16T19:52:30.000Z

MascaratumB:

BobbyRS:

Anyone happen to find a good deep pocket clip for their AA Tool 2.0 these days?

I did this to mine:

It uses an Olight M1T Raider clip!

Oh nice! I like that. Do you find it to be pretty secure? Doesn’t turn or come off easily I imagine. Looks like this is it here for $4

MascaratumB · 2020-01-16T20:31:34.000Z

BobbyRS:

MascaratumB:

BobbyRS:

Anyone happen to find a good deep pocket clip for their AA Tool 2.0 these days?

I did this to mine:

It uses an Olight M1T Raider clip!

Oh nice! I like that. Do you find it to be pretty secure? Doesn’t turn or come off easily I imagine. Looks like this is it here for $4

I haven’t been using the Tool AA body just the head with the Nitefox ES10K Stainless steel tube, so I can’t provide a good idea of retention and activation so far! Within some weeks, after changing the led and driver, i will use it with that body and then I’ll be able to provide more info

BobbyRS · 2020-01-16T21:03:14.000Z

MascaratumB:

I haven’t been using the Tool AA body just the head with the Nitefox ES10K Stainless steel tube, so I can’t provide a good idea of retention and activation so far! Within some weeks, after changing the led and driver, i will use it with that body and then I’ll be able to provide more info

:+1: Very nice mod!

Lonelydad · 2020-01-23T10:05:37.000Z

1stein:

But I found out Tool 2.0 is not working with purple Efest 14500 650mAh. I suspect it may not be making contact on “+” side. I wonder if it can be overcome somehow (except soldering up something onto the positive end of battery).

I have the same cell in my Tool AA 2.0 and have had no problems with it. It has been in and out at least a dozen times, and recharged 3-4 times.

BobbyRS · 2020-01-23T04:50:32.000Z

None of my flat top purple Efest cells work in my AA Tool, but all my purple button top Efest cells do. All my button top 14500 cells do actually.

MascaratumB · 2020-01-29T16:09:39.000Z

BobbyRS:

MascaratumB:

I haven’t been using the Tool AA body just the head with the Nitefox ES10K Stainless steel tube, so I can’t provide a good idea of retention and activation so far! Within some weeks, after changing the led and driver, i will use it with that body and then I’ll be able to provide more info

:+1: Very nice mod!

So, after using the “Tool AA V2.0” under 2 different versions (1 - Tool AA head with the Nitefox ES10K Stainless steel tube, 2 - Tool AA V2.0 with forward clicky swith), I realized that the best version is really what I shown in the photo above.

I am using the M1T Raider pocket clip and it works perfectly. Good retention, doesn’t get out of the place in the jeans pockets, always easily accessible.
I am using it with the OTR M1 rubber cap and a lighted switch from Convoy, so I can locate it well in the dark.

This is my EDC light right now and it couldn’t be much better! This clip works really well

BTW, the reasons why I abandoned the 2 earlier versions is because the light had too many accidental activations, and almost burned me once (accidental turbo activation )

BobbyRS · 2020-01-29T19:49:37.000Z

MascaratumB:

I am using the M1T Raider pocket clip and it works perfectly. Good retention, doesn’t get out of the place in the jeans pockets, always easily accessible.
I am using it with the OTR M1 rubber cap and a lighted switch from Convoy, so I can locate it well in the dark.

This is my EDC light right now and it couldn’t be much better! This clip works really well

That is a great clip. I’ve already ordered me a few of them to have on hand.

rrc2020 · 2020-02-03T04:13:06.000Z

Muto:

….
This AA Tool 2.0 has the best high def high CRI cool white emitter that I have ever seen.
The detail is just incredible in all the modes. This would be a handy detective/Cop investigative detail operation flashlight, nothing can hide.

Blown away, plus they got rid of the PWM and hid the strobe.
Add on the reversible clip, Alkaline, Ni-MH and 14500 capabilities and this thing is Pure EDC heaven for me at least.
…

Keith

I got my AA 2.0 a few days ago and it left me with the same impression although I don’t have anything similar to compare. It came in a sealed retail box, magnetic tail cap included. Workmanship details are remarkable. The tail button has the logo and it stands just fine. It even has a serial number printed on the head!

When battery voltage drops to some pre-determined level it switches automatically to Medium from High or from Turbo. I changed the battery at this time. I observed no flicker. For me, it wins the best clip design and tension.