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si Offline lister

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TRUSTFIRE MINIX3 PRO
on: December 29, 2025, 04:00:14 PM
I've been looking for a new edc flashlight, and this one caught my eye. Any of you guys have any experience with this one?

The only downside I see is the battery is not a standard one and thus can't be changed once it bites the dust.
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Re: TRUSTFIRE MINIX3 PRO
Reply #1 on: December 29, 2025, 04:14:12 PM
I don't have that one, but have the similar Olight ArkPro - which is awesome.  Yes, its a bummer not being able to change the battery.  But by the time it dies, there will be "better" lights on the market making the ArkPro almost disposable.  It does cost $20 - $30 more than the Trustfire.  The laser comes in very handy with a kitten in the house.  But at least in Powernoodleworld, Olight is a more established brand and I would rather stick with the big boys.  JMO.
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Re: TRUSTFIRE MINIX3 PRO
Reply #2 on: December 30, 2025, 11:51:02 AM
You are almost certainly right about olight being a better light. But it does not have the side light as this one does and I really like that.

Do you by any chance know of any such lights that have all the features but come from better manufacturers than trustfire?
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Re: TRUSTFIRE MINIX3 PRO
Reply #3 on: December 30, 2025, 05:41:22 PM
I'd be leery of the Trustfire, but for reasons other than lack of name recognition. My first thought was, "my Fenix headlamp is sorta-kinda a side light," so I checked out their offerings. While the SW05 isn't a side light per se, the angle can be adjusted to suit your needs. I linked to one that has red light capability, but if UV capability is more useful to you, they have that for an additional $3. I've had good luck with Fenix, they're a little bit more established than Trustfire, and the SW05 series is considerably more cost-effective. Sounds like a win to me. :cheers:
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Re: TRUSTFIRE MINIX3 PRO
Reply #4 on: December 30, 2025, 07:19:47 PM
Quote from: Farmer X on December 30, 2025, 05:41:22 PM
I've had good luck with Fenix
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I’ve carried Fenix lights for years, and they’ve always served me well.  If you find something suitable in their lineup, I wouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger on it.
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Re: TRUSTFIRE MINIX3 PRO
Reply #5 on: January 17, 2026, 12:02:44 PM
I took all of your advice in to consideration and decided that now I don't know what I want. Great success I suppose?  :facepalm: :D
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Re: TRUSTFIRE MINIX3 PRO
Reply #6 on: January 18, 2026, 01:39:58 PM
Quote from: lister on January 17, 2026, 12:02:44 PM
I took all of your advice in to consideration and decided that now I don't know what I want. Great success I suppose?  :facepalm: :D
As most of us don’t have unlimited funds, spending a little extra time deliberating isn’t necessarily a bad thing, if it helps you avoid a purchase you would later regret.
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Re: TRUSTFIRE MINIX3 PRO
Reply #7 on: January 20, 2026, 04:10:16 PM
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Re: TRUSTFIRE MINIX3 PRO
Reply #8 on: January 22, 2026, 03:35:26 PM
Yup, limited funds are definitely a real thing. Can confirm.  :salute:
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