SAiK SA-8 Review Pic Heavy

[cerbera147]

So after the success of my Romisen RC-A4 I found myself buying another flashlight from the Orient

This time from eBay. It's called an SAiK SA-8; you can get from DealExtreme etc. or by searching '200 Lumens Q4 CREE Led Flashlight Torch Lamp+Holster 8B' on eBay. It has 3 modes; Lo, Hi and Strobe. The difference with this over the Romisen is that there is noticeable difference from Lo to Hi 

It is versatile when it comes to power; it can take 1 x 18650, 2 CR123A's or 3 x humble AAA's At the minute I have regular Duracell AAA in it and it is very powerful. I had planned to power it with the CR123A's with AAA's as back up but I have now ordered Eneloop batteries after hearing so many great things here  The SAiK somes with a holder for the AAA's and a black tube for the CR123A's and presumably the 18650.

It is larger than the Romisen but fits comfortably in the hand and comes with a strap. Failing that it also comes with a convenient holster 

• Brand:   SAiK
• Model:   SA-8
• Emitter Brand/Type:   Cree XR-E
• Emitter BIN:   Q4-WC
• Total Emitters:   1
• Brightness (Manufacturer Rated):   180 lumens (manufacturer rated)
• Runtime (Manufacturer Rated):   2 hours (manufacturer rated)
• Battery Configurations:   1 x 18650, 2 x 3.0V CR123A, 3 x 1.2V/1.5V AAA
• Voltage Input:   3.6-6.0V
• Switch Type:   Clicky/Clickie
• Switch Location:   Tail-cap
• Modes:   3
• Mode Memory:   -
• Mode Arrangement:   Lo > Hi > Fast Strobe
• Circuitry:   Non-regulated
• Lens:   Coated Glass Lens
• Reflector:   Aluminum Smooth/SMO
• Holster:   Included
• Carrying Strap:   Strap Included

With Skeletool


Rear Switch


AAA


Holster


Closed Holster


Comparison with Romisen RC-A4




With Charge TTI

[Mr. Whippy]

'Dats big. 

[cerbera147]

'Dats big. 

It's not too big; I did a quick pic with ruler

It's hard to see with shadows but it's 13.5cm / 5.25 inches long 

[Mr. Whippy]

True.

I was surprised how big it looked compared to a Charge.

[nuphoria]

Chunky monkey isn't it? 

So what does it throw out using only the AA option?

[Blackbeard]

Looks like a thrower; with big head and smooth reflector

[edap617]

Any chance for side by side beamshot of the Saik and the RC-A4?

Thanks.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Forget it's performance. That looks like it's make a good impact device

[cerbera147]

Got some more shots of this light. I don't think it is that big, not for me anyway

It fits well in my hand, if it had an 'assault crown' it would make a reasonable weapon 

Any chance for side by side beamshot of the Saik and the RC-A4?

Thanks.

My CR123A ran out on the RC-A4 but I have some ordered; if BestOfferBuy hadn't messed up the order they would have been here  I will do some beamshots of the Saik later tonight 

While I am still getting to grips with the flashlight terminology / technology but I would say the Saik is a thrower

[Gareth]

I like the multiple battery options and it looks to be a nice size to me too.  Perhaps a little big for my EDC needs but a great car torch maybe.  I'm looking forward to the beam shots.

[cerbera147]

Ok here goes my first beam shots If these aren't very good can someone please advise on best practice 

I have compared this Saik SA-8 against my Maglite 2D. The comparison shot with Lo vs Hi on the Saik isn't shown well with the camera but it is very different. The lights were about 7 feet from the wall; should I have been further? 

When my batteries arrive for the Romisen I will post more beam shots 
 
Maglite 2D


Hi Mode


Lo Mode

[edap617]

Thanks for the beamshots, cerbera147.