Hi BLF!
This is my review of 2 flashlights sent by RovyVon: RovyVon Aurora A2 and RovyVon Aurora A5R! No other compensation was given besides the flashlights and the included accessories!
These flashlights can be found in RovyVon store (non-affiliate):
Aurora A2: https://www.rovyvon.com/collections/keychain-flashlight/products/a2
Aurora A5R: https://www.rovyvon.com/collections/keychain-flashlight/products/a5
I got the A5R version that has White and Red sidelight LEDs. There is also the ARU version with incorporated UV led as sidelight!
NOTE: RovyVon Aurora flashlights are sold in different options – host colours, host materials, LEDs, user interface - depending on the chosen version (from A1 to A6).
Link: Keychain Flashlight – RovyVon
Reviews on BLF (there are some discussion threads as well):
A1 – toddcshoe - [Review] RovyVon Aurora A1 XP-G3 550 Lumen Keychain Flashlight.
Reviews on YT (some…as there are many 
):
A1-A5 (comparison) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcGt0AkstQE&t=
A2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M4iYf-gJ8E
A3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szRl7OenBKQ&t=378s
A5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5udqre4vJH8
This said, let’s start the review :arrow_right:
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
As these RovyVon flashlights are somehow similar, I will make this as a “comparative review”! Therefore you’ll be able to check similarities and differences throughout the way :+1:
| Model | A2 | A5R | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | Polycarbonate + Fluorescence Powder + Stainless Steel bezel | |
| Colour | Blue | “Semi-Transparent + Luminous” | |
| Emitter | XP-G3 S5 (CW) | XP-G3 S5 (CW) + White + Red | |
| Lens | TIR Optic | TIR Optic | |
| Battery | 130mAh Li-polymer - 4.2V | 130mAh Li-polymer - 4.2V | |
| In-built charger | Micro-USB | Micro-USB | |
| Charging Time | 45 minutes (350mA / 5V) | 45 minutes (350mA / 5V) | |
| Switch | E-switch | E-switch | |
| Max Output | 550 lm | 550 lm | |
| Candela | 980 cd | 1160 cd | |
| Max Runtime | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours | |
| Max Beam Distance | 80m | 80m | |
| Waterproofness | IP-65 | IP-65 | |
| Impact resistance | 1,5m | 1,5m | |
| Low Battery Indicator | RED switch - 2.6V | RED switch - 2.6V | |
| Low Voltage Cut-off | 2.4V | 2.4V |
Besides this, there is also mention to a “built-in temperature controller”, what makes sense due to the high output and (of course :person_facepalming: ) temperature that these small lights reach!
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PACKAGE: THE FLASHLIGHTS & ACCESSORIES
For both the Aurora A2 and Aurora A5R, the packaging and accessories are quite similar. The major difference is in the backside of the boxes, where some specificities are pointed out, namely on the Aurora A5R.
The boxes are compact but are protective to the flashlights and the accessories, specially in case of impacts. They arrived inside a plastic “box” with the flashlights’ shape so that they are correctly places and handled.
[NOTE: Don’t open the box through the top, or it will get damaged as mine did… :person_facepalming: ]
About the accessories for these lights, what we got then?
1 Nylon Lanyard + 1 Beaded Chain (“neck lanyard”) + 1 Stainless Steel Clip + 1 USB port cover (rubber) + 1 USB cable + 1 User Manual + 1 Warranty Card
Here, only the User Manual is different as it will address different specificities of the flashlights. All other accessories are the same for both flashlights.
Now let’s go onto a flashlights’ overview.
My first thought when I saw them was… “These lights are sexy!!!” 
:innocent:
I guess receiving them on my birthday date was also a “bonding” factor, but…they are really good looking!
The A2 (blue) in particular…I loved it at first sight!!! :heart_eyes: (wish it had the same UI as the A5R… :zipper_mouth_face:)
These are small lights, very well built, with a nice feeling on touch! We can feel their quality just for looking! They seem to me, somehow, innovative not only by their looks, but also for being “high” output flashlights (for some seconds, of course, but… ) !
All well machined, with a classy touch here and there, but also that inspire confidence to get “beaten” in a keychain or a back pack or…whatever messy pocket or bag you want to put them into!!
I also thought “It is now that I will use a “neck” flashlight!!! :partying_face: ” Yeah…I’m currently using the A5R as a neck light with a homemade lanyard 
Let’s view them “side by side” 
The differences are obvious just by looking, of course. Please note that the Aurora A5R has a Stainless Steel bezel that adds some shinning to the glowing of this flashlight!
Also note that with the pocket clip, the A5R will not stand “heads-up” due to the lack of balance / weight. The Aurora A2 stands perfectly
What can I show more about these cute flashlights? Oh yeah, the weight and size!!
From the specs…
table(table#posts).
|Model| A2 | | A5R |
|Weight| 28g | | 11,7g |
|Diameter| 14,5mm| | 14,5mm |
|Size| 53,9mm | | 54,8mm |
And my relatively “imprecise” measurements 
And a size comparison with some batteries
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ACCESSORIES
And now we’ll take a look at the RovyVon Aurora A2 & A5R with the accessories!
The Lanyards
The USB Cable and Port Cover
The Clip
I do not dare to say that it is a “pocket clip” because this may also be a “cap clip” or…a book clip, or a knife clip…or…a clip
Please note that there is a different number of grooves in these flashlights that has to do with internal filling! The A2 has 5 grooves for the clip, while the A5R has only 2! This won’t play a major role in usability, but for some people may be still relevant!!
Well, I didn’t take a photo with the Auroras + the User Manuals, so you’ll only get the Manuals here I found them interesting as they present the features, some schemes and the specifiucations one need to use the flashlight correctly! It is will written, only in English.
Top is the A2 (also designed as AX manual, for the lights from A1 to A4, as the UI is similar)
Down is the A5R (that is similar to A5R and A5U, as there are only few differences in the UI)
This one also includes a runtime graphic that I will show later on the Output vs Runtime part, tout de suite!
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USER INTERFACE, OUTPUT, RUNTIME & CHARGING
So, I will start to compare the User Interface of these 2 flashlights. In summary:
| Model | A2 | A5R | |
| User Interface | Low > High > Medium > Strobe | Low > Medium > High > Strobe | |
| Special modes | ——- | Direct access to High / / / White + Red+ Blinking Red |
As seen here, the modes and levels’ sequence are different, as is the flashlight’s operation.
Aurora A2
- Long click (0.5 - 1 second) turns the flashlight ON.
- Single click (when ON) to cycle through the modes as shown on the table. A
- Long click (0.3 – 0.5 seconds) will turn it OFF, from any mode.
Aurora A5R
- Long click (0.5 - 1 second) turns the flashlight in Momentary ON in High level. When released, it will turn OFF.
- Double click (from OFF) enters the “regular mode”, and a “single click” will cycle through the levels as shown on the table.
- Triple click (from OFF) will light up the side LEDs and a “single click” advances on them, first the white LED, then the constant RED and then the Blinking RED!
- Long click (0.3 – 0.5 seconds) will turn it OFF, from any mode.
About the Output vs Runtime, here’s another summary! Please note that there are small differences, as well, on the Lowest mode.
| Model | A2 | A5R | |||||||
| Level | Low | High | Medium | Strobe | Low | Medium | High | Strobe | |
| Output | 22 lm | 550 lm | 230 lm | 550 lm | 15 lm | 230 lm | 550 lm | 550 lm | |
| Runtime | 150 min | 38 min | 55 min | / | 180 min | 55 min | 38 min | / | |
| SPECIALS | — | — | — | — | White LED | Red LED | Blinking Red | — | |
| Output | — | — | — | — | 4 lm | 630nm | 0.8lm | — | |
| Runtime | — | — | — | — | 10h | 14h | 28h | — |
According to RovyVon’s website:
Also, here is a graphic with the Aurora A5R Outuput through time (click for slightly better image…):
This said, it is obvious that these flashlights will not be able to keep the highest outputs at their max for a more than some seconds, both due to the battery, the body construction and other factors , for sure!
A last word for Charging!
As mentioned above, these lights have a charging ratio of 350 mA / 5V. They will charge in 45 minutes according to specs.
When the flashlights are charging, a RED light will be ON. When charged, a BLUE Light will turn ON.
To plug the micro-USB cable, the cover needs to be pulled. It has a small tip pointing towards the tail so that grabbing becomes easier!
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BEAMSHOTS
Left will be the Aurora A2 (blue) and Right will be the Aurora A5R (Luminous)
Beam Profile
PWM
All levels have PWM. Despite in High it seems to be absent, after some seconds the lines started to appear on both flashlights!
Some beamshots now!
Both flashlights provide a good illumination at more than 20 m, but not much more than that! I used them in pitch black environment at night and after 25m they will have illuminate less! Also, bearing in mind their runtime, the range will also diminish rapidly. Still, they are very nice for a 15-20m range, no doubt
@ 7 m
@ 15 m
@ 20 m
WHITE & RED side LEDS
Some photos on how they look! I normally use the white LED when I need a dimmer light and don’t want to turn it on the Lowest mode! Pretty useful!
The RED, I use it less, but it is useful in night vision environments!!
LUMINOUS Body
Pretty, ain’t it? :heart_eyes:
Mine doesn’t get like this many times as I normally use it below my shirts, but at night I normally pass the UV or another light over it so that it can glow 
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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
What I liked:
1) Overall construction. These are well built flashlights, that despite their size seem quite resistant and capable of getting “beaten” in a pocket or keychain!
2) Design. The looks, the colours, the finishing, the overall shape and ergonomics are all things that pleased me much in these flashlights. They are compact, with nice lines and a great sense or practicability in the design (including the parts for clip and lanyards). The A2 in blue is gorgeous :heart_eyes:
3) Reliability. I’ve been using the A5R for some weeks now and it has been working pretty well. Used several times a day, with a charge about 2 weeks ago, and it is still working fine. Also, it’s design allows it to be ready to use whenever I want or need, either from a pocket or from the neck Also, I guess it must be mentioned that the e-switch is perfectly operated on both lights, both for single or multiple clicks! The timing doesn’t fail, so firm clicks must be done to change modes or Turn ON/OFF!
4) Output. 500 lumens from a small flashlight like this (not modded by BLF modders ) is, IMO, quite impressive! Even with “reduced” runtimes! But I guess we can’t expect much more from this small pack
5) Special modes. Although I don’t have (yet) the A5U or the A6, I like the White and Red leds on the A5R! It allows having dimmer light and “signal” light if needed, that most keychain flashlights don’t have! So I guess this is a plus! And the UV…will be even better, I believe
6) Accessories. A hand full of accessories, with all that we need to make the flashlight work and be carried is incredible! I love the “beaded chain” and the clip that can be reversed and used in different configurations in these lights! Also, it brings a USB cable that is always helpful even if we already have dozens on them at home
7) Luminous Body on A5R. I love GTD things, so for me this is a big plus on the A5R. The glowing will last some hours (2 / 3h, but didn’t test it), but the simple idea of having something that you’ll be able to find in the dark when lights are out, pleases me !!!
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What I would improve:
1 - The User Interface. By phases:
a) Low > High > Medium doesn’t seem a “good” sequence in output levels, so L > M > H would be better in my opinion;
b) Strobe in the main sequence is also a “no-go” option that many of us will reject from the beginning. So…I always go up to High and then I fast clik to get Low again, to pass Strobe quickly!!
c) I would replicate the “long press for momentary ON in High” in all these flashlights [very personal preference ]
Besides this, despite the “long presses” for ON/OFF are somehow “annoying”, I do understand and accept the reason why the lights work like that, to prevent accidental activation in a pocket.
2 - The Emitters. Well, XP-G3 LEDs normally provoke a green shift in the beam (even XP-G3 5000K 90CRI) so the one of the things I would change along with the UI would be the emitters. I wouldn’t mind to stay with Cool White if they didn’t provoke tint shift.
However, Neutral White emitters would fit these flashlights better. In a glimpse of desire, 90 CRI would be top notch. :heart_eyes:
BUT:
a) According to RovyVon’s website, the Aurora A6 has 90CRI Nichia 219C R9050 LED (along with White LED + UV LED) what is a great thing
b) In another thread RovyVon has explained that :
After the review, another thing has to be said about RovyVon that is about the easy and friendly communication! I’ve been in contact with them due to the RovyVon Angel Eyes E300s flashlight Group Buy and all the answers and details have been given and clarified! :+1:
Another manufacturer that must to be recognized by the community, at least for the “innovative” or fresh input in flashlights’ world and their “friendliness”!
Thanks again for this opportunity RovyVon!
Feel free to comment or to make questions folks :+1:
