Red Mini Flashlight

My previous AAA key-chain light quit working after a few years and I wanted a key-chain light again. I began searching on Amazon for key-chain flashlights, concentrating on lumens. I found some really bright lights, but they were all over 4 inches long, or 2 inches long but over $40. I didn't want to get a 4 or 5 inch flashlight because it would be longer and much heavier than my whole key-chain. I concluded that the physical size, and the price was more important than the exact amount of light output. Of the remaining available lights, I really liked this red SdeNow mini flashlight best.It arrived in a nice metal box containing the mini-flashlight with a handy split-ring attached, a USB-mini cable, and a manual.The battery is a 4-volt 10180 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (10mm diameter, 18mm long) which is built-in. The flashlight is built around this size of battery, hence its size.The flashlight has 2 o-rings, which provide IPX-7 water resistance (IPX7 = water immersion up to 1 meter depth). I found the flashlight to be extremely difficult to turn on with one hand because of the turning resistance from the 2 o-rings. However, with the flashlight attached on my keychain, it was possible to turn it on and off with one hand. With 2 hands, it's easy. I think it would be extremely unlikely for this flashlight to be turned on accidentally, because of its significant turning resistance.The red flashlight is probably anodized aluminum. (Anodized titanium doesn't come in that red color.) The black model might be titanium, but whether the metal is aluminum or titanium doesn't really matter to a flashlight. This flash-light is very strongly built.The Cree website says the XPG R5 'bulb' is in the 139-148 luminous flux group. The light is brilliant white in color and the brightness is excellent for a flashlight of this key-chain-convenient size. As I learned long ago with digital cameras, whether or not your camera is with you, at some random time, depends on its physical size. The small size of this flashlight means it will always be with me on my key-chain.

great bright little lamp. its small but very bright. worth the money and i couldnt be more pleased

The design of this light is very good. It's made of sturdy aluminum. Basically turns on and off with a twist of the front bezel. There's enough thread friction that it's unlikely to turn on accidentally, and there's enough thread that the bezel is unlikely to spin completely off accidentally.Charging requires spinning the bezel off. It uses a microUSB charger. But the run of the mill microusb cord would not work. You need to actually use the one that comes with the light....the metal part sticks out a fraction longer than average, but this is necessary to insert completely into the integrated charger. This is the reason I took one star off.Brightness is good. I have a 200 lm light, and I would say this is not even close. Probably around 100 lm realistically. It's plently bright for most uses.

I've only had it for a couple of days, but it sure makes a great first impression. I can't give a full review, but I'll tell you what I can. It was usable right out of the box. I did charge it. It is easy to charge. Mine came with a charging cable in a very nice little altoids-style box. It is very handy on a key chain, and weighs about as much as a standard brass house key. It is turned on and off by twisting, which is probably better than a button or slide that could be activated in the pocket.I got this because I have been wanting a small and extremely convenient light for such things as opening a lock at night, or just a bit of light for a moment at night. This will do nicely. It is completely unnoticeable in my pocket, and it does not clutter my key ring. If it's as durable as I hope it will be, I will always want a light like this. I have seen keychain lights that are suitable for illuminating a keyhole, but this light is more versatile as the beam can be directed. So, for example, we can use it to find something that was dropped on the ground.I have seen some criticisms of battery life, but I believe that the applications identified in those reviews suggest the need for a larger light with bigger batteries. Today's palm-sized LED lights work well and have good battery life. This is not, for example, intended for continuous illumination during a one hour walk around the neighborhood.

I've looked at a LOT of mini-flashlights, and this is by far the best for EDC/every day carry. I had one that took a battery and was twice as long hanging from my clip, longer than everything I was carrying. As you can see from the photo, this one matches the other items. And better still, it has more lumens than most minis, definitely more than what I've been using. And no batteries! It is easy to recharge with the USB cord supplied. It is easy to operate, just a simple twist and you have a lot of light from a little device. Maybe I'm a bit OCD, but like others I want compact EDC items. By the way, I got the clip, whistle, pill container, and pry bar from Amazon; the P38 from the Army. Because everything's small, only I know I'm carrying them. If you're into EDC, this is a must, especially if you like to keep your items in an Altoids box. Definitely an improvement.

I liked this flashlight initially, due to its decent light, size, and operation, but I discovered flaws in its construction. The internal unit with the bulb does NOT remain screwed in. It loosens and the light fails, until I use a small needle to screw that section back down tight. When it unscrews, the light often fails to operate, flickering or turning off completely. Once I tighten the internal part, all works well again.This light is ok, but its construction issues prevent me from recommending it. I might try using locktite to keep the light side internals screwed in.