REVIEW: Lumintop TOOL AAA (XP-G2 , 1xAAA/10440)

LED Flashlights – General Info 1 x AAA Flashlights
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First impressions:
Shipped from: Banggood http://www.banggood.com/Lumintop-Tool-AAA-XPG-R5-80-Lumens-Keychain-EDC-Flashlight-p-929235.html
but also GearBest sell it http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_203080.html

At first glance it seems like a shrunked standard flashlight, keeping all proportions in a good way, difficult to find in small aaa flashlights.
This is the NEW model of lumintop tool, it DOES use the XP-G2 led with 3 modes instead the old one XP-G with 2 modes.
I cannot find official info of this newer model in the lumintop official page, but some online reseller write which this one is capable to use a lithium 10440. (and i tested it)



Modes and estimated lumens:
Switch type: MECHANICAL
There are “ 3 ” modes in the following order:
Med – hi - low
My estimated lumens are 80/100 with nimh and 300 with my Efest IMR 10440

Compared to my olight i3s , the tool is slightly brighter (fairly similar) on nimh maybe just because its tint is a little cooler than the i3s, and you know cooler tint appear brighter to eye. On 10440 both are comparable ( i have only 1x 10440 so it’s impossible to compare both at same moment)

>>LIGHT >>> The angle of refraction:

Weight and dimensions measurements (made myself, not by specs):
This flashlight weighs precisely 14 gr
Height 8,2 cm
Diameter 1,1/1,2 cm central tube
Head diameter 1,9 cm

Construction quality:
It’s a really high quality tiny flashlight, everythig seems made in perfect way.
The most attractive feature is the rear switch, hard to find on 1xAAA flashlight, and i prefer it instead of the twisty design.
Did you notice my estimated lumens with a 10440 battery?

I compared it with my thrunite tn12 2014 at medium , (that’s officially rated at 280 lumens by thrunite , but SELFBUILT estimated in his review 330Lm) and i found that this lumintop at Hi is EQUAL if not slightly better ( just 5/10%) than it.
It’s impressive……but it warms up quite fast.

Lanyard hole: PRESENT (two)

Threads came FULLY GREASED and there’s an additional o-ring included

Led Tint, reflector and lense:
The led is well centered and its tint is pure white, tending to cold
Reflector made of: ORANGE PEEL – not tested if made of plastic or aluminum
Lense made of: GLASS

Outside beamshot at 25 meters, only at FULL power (same place for all my reviews)

Wall beamshot at 250 centimeters, from lower to higher power (same place for all my reviews)

Ceiling bounce test with LUXmeter:


PROS:

- About 300 lumens with my 10440 efest

- good priced

- overall construction quality

  • does have rear mechanical switch

CONS:

  • can’t find a real con, except for the reduced recommended runtime with 10440 due to excessive heat production ( but it is NORMAL) .

Final thoughts and why you should buy it:

I am not a flashlight veteran but i think that for the price it is more than you can expect for a flashlight.
Lumintop seems to be a reliable brand , this item is sold at an affordabe price…. and if you prefer to use (like me)a real mechanical switch in all your flashlight i must recommend this one.

Thanks for reading……
….and if you notice some bad written phrases, feel free to correct me suggesting the right way to write it!! :slight_smile:

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Many thanks for the review realista, I look forward to seeing more pictures of the actual light.

Until then, please can you kindly confirm whether the tail-switch has been changed at all from the original version pictured on BG website.

It appears that the rubber tail-switch protrudes quite far, as if it is bulging. Whilst I do like clickys, this button sticks out so far it looks like it would grip and snag on pockets, and become a lint magnet. Also, it seems to prevent tail-standing.

What are your findings and opinion of this switch design?

Ta, Hirsh

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EDIT: I see the updated photos now. This does indeed still have the protruding switch.

Do you think this could be modified by inserting a spacer inside the tail, before the switch; to make the rubber boot more flush with the tail edges?...

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Your review gives me a good understanding of this light, many thanks

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Wow, very well written review. I have a couple of Hugsby XP-1’s that have replaced my Streamlight Microstream, but for the money this light has 3 times the features of a Microstream just with the modes. I would seriously look at one of these if I were to get another AAA light. Nice looking light and your beamshot .GIF’s are great, especially the comparison on NiMh and 10440.

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Do you think protected 10440's fit on it?

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@ahirshy: i don0t know it that mod is possible, however i think this tailcap is good. Ok you can not tailstand but imho it’s not an important feature for an EDC aaa flashlight.

and yes , protected 10440’s can fit in because the tailcap spring is not hard but quite soft to press.

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this is like a no brainer at $15 with BLF code. Thanks for the great review.

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My favorite light I have.

Improvements I would like to see:

- slightly warmer neutral tint (although it’s very nice already)

- memory

  • lower low
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Thanks for the great review.

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I agree on the tint (swapped the led in mine) and the lower low. Also, I would like to see a switch in which the spring is not part of the electrical path, this prevents this light from being turned into a hotrod (I seriously blame Lumintop for this :steve: )

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Been thinking about this one for awhile. At $15.08, finally pulled the trigger….#NoBrainer

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Hi guys,

I have found this light for $13.27 at Gearbest.
Shareasale.com (af) - http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_203080.html
I’ll send them an e-mail to ask for a coupon, maybe we can get an even better price. :slight_smile:

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This is an affiliate link.

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Dear MRsDNF,

In consequence of your reply I immediately started googling and I found out that people on BLF want to be able to clearly see if it’s an affiliate link and an option for a non affiliate link. So I have changed my post accordingly.
I am sorry I was unaware of this.

Niels

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I’ve got one of the earlier 2 mode lights, I got from 264’s 100th post give away. I’ve been carrying it most days for the last year, I know a few people who’ve seen it went out and paid over $20 for one, $13.27 is a great deal for this light.

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Nice shot and Nice review. Thanks realista :bigsmile:

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This light is awesome. The only reason I haven’t bought its predecessor was because it lacked a medium mode and had no neutral option. So that leads me to ask…

What is the run time for the medium mode and can this light be bought with a neutral XP-G2 or better yet a Nichia 219?

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Joat—do you carry this as a “deep pocket light?”
To me, the tail switch appears to protrude enough to potentially have
issues with accidental activation… :frowning:

Also, is the body really 19mm wide? That’s thick for a AAA light….
The Olight i3s is 14mm wide, and my Fenix E15 CR123 light is 19.7mm wide. ?

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This is a nice little light, wish the clip was closer to the clicky though.

Edit: you should add photos with the clip installed