Lumintop Tool AAA

[N_N_R]

Okay, I'm not good at reviews and I've just received this flashlight, but let's share opinions about it in a separate thread

So, first of all, I expected the older model with two modes, but got the new one, with three. Which made me happy. It starts on med, though, which made me unhappy. So it's med>low>high. No strobe or crap like that.

Looks like a tough little light. It's really compact and I'm happy it's a 1xAAA clicky. Never had this exactly. So, a few pics







I saw in someone's review that there was written "worm" inside the head, but that's not here on mine:






I didn't take pictures of the packaging - it comes in a fairly ordinary boxie and inside you can find a better plastic case (the overall packaging idea looks like the Olight i3s). There are no papers or something, but it comes with two spare o-rings, which is better than papers, keyrings and stuff. So.... yeah, I love it AAA form factor; clip; clicky. What can be better

Mine came lubed out of the packaging.

[Gareth]

Thanks for that.   I quite like the M-L-H sequence myself.

[AimlessWanderer]

Thanks for that.   I quite like the M-L-H sequence myself.

Yeah, me too 

[N_N_R]

I'm happier for the fact it's such a tiny clicky

[Zed]

Looks good N_N_R 

[AimlessWanderer]

I'm happier for the fact it's such a tiny clicky

I do like clicky for clipped lights. The main three I use are Fenix LD05 in shirt pocket when working, or Quark AA2 Tactical in rule pocket on leg. Out of work it'll either be the Quark AA2 again, or my Sunwayman V10R. I don't tend to clip carry smaller lights though - I prefer to hear a good "thud" when they hit the floor if they fall out of a pocket so I don't lose them 

I have quite a few twisties - AAA, AA and CR123 types, but they all tend to be deep pocket carried, usually fastened to another tool. I do this when wearing formal gear or when I don't want any clips of any sort showing. Also when I'm just going with light carry, or don't expect to need a torch.

That said, that one looks like it would be good in a shirt pocket as an alternatine to the LD05 

[N_N_R]

yeah, I wanted something shorter, actually As I said in another topic, I had got rid of all my AAAs with the exception of the Preon 2 Gen 2. So..... I lacked a 1xAAA. I loved twisties a lot before, now it seems I converted to clickes

Thanks, too, Zed

I made a short vid on it, will link it here soon. Nothing special, just showing it on video, too, for those who don't like pictures only, lol

[N_N_R]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWaDX6XIU1A&feature=youtu.be

[Aloha]

Looks like a nice little AAA clicky. 

[zoidberg]

New stuff with pics and video, good job girl. 

[N_N_R]

Thanks

[sawman]

I like it! Now I want one

[N_N_R]

I like it! Now I want one

Buy one They aren't that expensive And they're cool. And look quite well-built. And mine already endured its first drop test  half a meter on the hard floor tiles.

[enki_ck]

Stop posting about this flashlight!

I've had it in my wishlist for over 6 months now. And it seems I missed the boat on the two mode one.

[N_N_R]

So buy at least a three-mode one before they're all sold out and they've added a couple of hidden strobe modes:D

[AimlessWanderer]

So buy at least a three-mode one before they're all sold out and they've added a couple of hidden strobe modes:D

Did you get this somewhere local or from one of the Chinese websites?

[N_N_R]

Local. I wanted one in April, but they'd sold them out and were waiting for new delivery. So the seller guy contacted me the other day, saying they had them in stock again... so I decided to just grab one before they sell them out again, lol

[N_N_R]

And again, it's rrrrrrrrreallly bright on high, I wish I knew how many lumens it is. :scratch: It doesn't look like 70...

[Gareth]

Good video.

[N_N_R]

Thanks

I've used the light for about 20 minutes on high, it didn't dim, it didn't get hot....

Then I washed it under running water..    It's alive 

[Gareth]

Thanks

I've used the light for about 20 minutes on high, it didn't dim, it didn't get hot....

Then I washed it under running water..    It's alive 

While I know most modern lights are supposed to be waterproof etc I also don't quite have the guts to test this on purpose.

[Gareth]

I'm now just wondering how this would compare to Fenix LD02.  These seem to be very similar lights on paper.

[N_N_R]

Welllll... yeah, I also wasn't quite into testing this on purpose, but... if it doesn't pass my test, then it's not worthy.... haven't done that on purpose only with the Preon 2 due to all the .. not so positive reviews online.

For those interested in the specs or the packaging, this is everything it comes in No papers, manuals, guides, brochures.

It states the light's two-mode light, maybe they use the old packaging for the new lights, just like the Preon Gen 2 lights.









As for the Fenix LD02, indeed, it would be a good comparison if someone could make it. I wanted that Fenix at the beginning, but then I read it lasted only for 3 minutes on high / 100 lumens and this was a deal breaker for me 

I'm thinking that Lumintop may not actually even be 100 lumens, but it does look bright. Not sure what are the factors that make a light appear brighter. I'm just judging by comparing my Preon 2 on max and the Lumintop on max. They're both nicely floody.

I may try to take a pic with my crappy camera...

[Gareth]

I'd forgotten about that step-down on the LD02.  Am I right in thinking it goes all the way down to the medium, or is it somewhere in between?


Edit - Found my own answer here.  Looks like it steps down to medium.  Not sure how they can claim it runs for 45 minutes on high then? 

[N_N_R]

Yeah, this sucks.

BUT, as for the how they can claim it runs for 45 mins - I think that... these claims mean the following: you start it in some mode and they count the duration... till the light dies. So, you start on high, 100 lumens, it goes for 3 minutes on high and 42 on med and low... and since it started on high, ... it means that being on high and then stepping down, it lasted for 45 minutes. Maybe it sounds ridiculous, though

P.S. my camera sucks, tried, but couldn't take proper pics.

[Gareth]

I think what I have to keep reminding myself that I really love my clicky D25A as a compact keyring light.

Given the Lumintop is around half the price of the Fenix I suspect you've spent your money wisely.

[N_N_R]

I think you've had your D25A for way too long already... it's high time you bought him a pal 

[Gareth]

I think you've had your D25A for way too long already... it's high time you bought him a pal 

Not helping.

 

Na, money's tight at the moment and I've actually got my eye on this.

[N_N_R]

  What are you going to do with this ?  

[Gareth]

What are you going to do with this ?  

I have lots of these    already, more than enough of these    if I'm perfectly honest and far more lights than I could possibly need.   However I do not own a single machete style tool.