Inexpensive, powerful CR/RCR123 and AA/14500 lights

edap617 · **on:** January 09, 2010, 07:12:32 AM

I usually get 2 of each kind of my fave inexpensive light.

Teofilo · **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2010, 07:23:20 AM

Nice looking lights,Ed!

ACHË · **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2010, 11:58:47 AM

That's incredible!

After trying/using/abusing my cheap LED's for a long time, some have impressed me sooo much that I've ordered two of those too!

And wouldn't you know it......

Those are EXACTLY the ones I have two of !!!

This is almost ridiculous! I must have had over 40+ inexpensive lights; and those are the only repeated ones I have!!

Well there's one exeption to all this....I have three of the Romisens

Unfortunately for my wallet now I only buy name brand lights(Nitecore, NOVATAC, JetBeam, LiteFlux,etc) but those lights still hold their own.

Great Selection

Black Rose · **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2010, 04:41:10 AM

What is the model of the Romisens?

edap617 · **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2010, 05:05:14 AM

RC-A4

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2010, 04:28:13 PM

Quote from: edap617 on January 10, 2010, 05:05:14 AM

RC-A4

It looks the coolest

but how does it perform compared to the others?

edap617 · **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2010, 07:49:15 PM

Quote from: J-sews on January 10, 2010, 04:28:13 PM

Quote from: edap617 on January 10, 2010, 05:05:14 AM
RC-A4

It looks the coolest but how does it perform compared to the others?

It is a mini thrower, Bob. The others are more on flood.

pmoore · **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2010, 02:44:57 PM

What is the Ultrafire, an A10? Tell me a little more about it. That is the one I don't have. And you know, we can't have that!

Paul

DaveK · **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2010, 01:52:45 AM

OK. So why are these so cheap compared to their Fenix equivalents?

What isn't as good?

edap617 · **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2010, 03:41:35 AM

Quote from: pmoore on January 11, 2010, 02:44:57 PM

What is the Ultrafire, an A10? Tell me a little more about it. That is the one I don't have. And you know, we can't have that!

Paul

Yes, that's an Ultrafire A10, Paul. It is single mode with Q5 emitter. The main reason that this is one of my faves is that it is very bright on any kind of AA battery.You can seldom find a 1xAA budget light as bright as this one. It is even so much brighter on 14500. I am very particular about build quality and I am happy with this. The thread on both ends are smooth and it feels solid.

Eddie

edap617 · **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2010, 03:47:55 AM

Quote from: DaveK on January 12, 2010, 01:52:45 AM

OK. So why are these so cheap compared to their Fenix equivalents?

What isn't as good?

For me it's the anodizing finish that isn't as good. Fenix has HA III while most budget lights are only HA II.

Eddie

edap617 · **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2010, 03:52:58 AM

Not all budget lights are as good as the ones I featured in this thread. Based on my experience these are some of the lights that have higher overall quality.

donvito · **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2010, 03:55:56 AM

Can you list the lights from left to right please and the type of battery they use?

edap617 · **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2010, 04:25:11 AM

Hi DonVito!

1&2 - Romisen RC-A4 - very bright on either CR123 and RCR123, 3 modes no memory, has deep OP reflector
hence it is a good thrower

3&4 - Akoray K-109 - also very bright on either CR123 or RCR123, 5 modes with memory, a good balance
of throw and spill

5 - Akoray K-106 - with green o-ring and rubber cap, also bright on any kind of AA and extremely bright on
14500, 5 modes with memory, a good balance of throw and spill

6 - Akoray K-106 - with orange o-ring and rubbber cap, programmable, 3 modes with memory that can
be customized.

7 - UF A10 - single mode, bright on any AA and extremely bright on 14500.

8. -Small Sun - I am not satisfied with its brightness on AA, bright enough on 14500.

donvito · **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:00:48 AM

Thank you very much

Blackbeard · **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2010, 01:48:18 AM

2 out of the 3 green clickie akoray(nkoray) lights I ordered were duds. awaiting replacemnt

Zed · **Reply #16 on:** January 19, 2010, 09:10:19 PM

Ive ordered 4 cheapish led's from HK today i look forward to trying them out, yours look very nice

paul

cerbera147 · **Reply #17 on:** January 19, 2010, 09:42:57 PM

So are we saying these lights are good?

I like the Romisen RC-A4 and have found it for sale for £9-28 Free Shipping from Hong Kong.

http://www.bestofferbuy.com/romisen-rca4-cree-q3wc-3mode-150lumen-led-flashlight-black-1cr123a-p-28932.html

Is it recommended? Also what are the 3 modes?

edap617 · **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2010, 12:03:31 AM

Quote from: cerbera147 on January 19, 2010, 09:42:57 PM

So are we saying these lights are good?

I like the Romisen RC-A4 and have found it for sale for £9-28 Free Shipping from Hong Kong.

http://www.bestofferbuy.com/romisen-rca4-cree-q3wc-3mode-150lumen-led-flashlight-black-1cr123a-p-28932.html

Is it recommended? Also what are the 3 modes?

I highly recomend it. The three (3) modes are hi, medium and strobe.

PyroJames · **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2010, 12:49:04 AM

I like that Romisen RCA4 as well. Will have to get one now...

I just bought the Ultrafire a10b which is slightly different than the a10 model. (a10b has 5 modes instead of 1).

nuphoria · **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2010, 03:17:48 AM

I just order a couple of cheapies from these guys: http://www.ledshoppe.com/

They haven't arrived yet but I found decent reviews of their service, so I thought it was worth a punt

batangueno · **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2010, 03:27:39 AM

Nice set of lights edap617.

Would you now if this is a good deal for an Akoray K-109 http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15877 ?

edap617 · **Reply #22 on:** February 16, 2010, 04:46:06 AM

Quote from: batangueno on February 16, 2010, 03:27:39 AM

Nice set of lights edap617.

Would you now if this is a good deal for an Akoray K-109 http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15877 ?

Hello there kabayan!

This one http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.28545 is more efficient and it is equally bright on lithium primary and RCR123. Newer models are cheaper than the older ones.

Eddie

batangueno · **Reply #23 on:** February 16, 2010, 06:30:06 AM

Thanks Eddie.

I will order the one you suggested.

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