![]() Note: The lumen rating is over-estimated on nearly all Q5, C8 and T6 flashlights. In testing the mini Q5 Cree flashlight is actually about 80 to 100 lumens (depending on the model and focus) – there are numerous name brands such as Ultrafire, Thorfire, Trusfire and Sipik – all of which appear to be the same flashlight. The advertisements say that they are 300 or 400 lumens (brightness). The flashlight doesn’t remember the last mode. The three modes are toggled using the large orange thumb button (tail cap) on the back. The case feels a bit overbuilt and industrial. When we got it we were pleasantly surprised. It took a couple of weeks to arrive from China. When we first ordered this cheap flashlight we were suspicious that a $3 flashlight could be any good. I put one flashlight facing traffic in each direction with strobe on, which did slow down traffic more than normal hazard lights. In clearing the road, vehicles were not slowing down. I was on the way home and came across a deer accident. We recommend three 3 mode LED flashlights for every vehicle for regular and emergency use. If you or the kids lose one you aren’t losing an expensive flashlight. Put one in an emergency kit, 72 kit, first aid kit, get home kit and a bug out bag. These are good for nightstands, bathroom and kitchen drawers. Stashed in a car or truck, one in the glove compartment and two in the trunk/toolkit. As noted, quality and lumens vary, especially with the constant changes in brands. The individual LEDs are visible as a series of rectangles when it is fully focused, which may bother some people. The ones we bought had the water gasket, but they did not have an IPX rating (water resistance rating). Out of the 100+ we ordered about 3% were bad out of the box or failed soon thereafter, and given the return processes we just used them for parts or tossed them. If the unit is left on “high mode” it gets hot. The way I use it on and off all day and week long - inspecting things on darkened shelves has revealed that it is a quality item.The Cree Ultrafire Q5 7w LED is heavy for an EDC (Every Day Carry) flashlight in a purse or pocket. Love the fact that 1 AA (NOT AAA) will run this for about 5 hours. Urszula TanD I have ordered a total of two sets of five and plan to again. ![]() These have kept up beautifully, are pretty small, and incredibly bright. Other brands have either failed quickly or were never particularly bright to begin with. Luis Reyes I was looking for a bright compact light to keep in my purse. I checked out both sites and was impressed by their large selection of items at very reasonable prices, and they have a full product support set up. They came in a solid box that had a large scan code and two web sites listed on the back. John Rourke / MODERN SURVIVAL ONLINE This product was very surprising. The 3 modes work well and are changed via slightly depressing the end cap switch to move from one mode to another. The beam is focused and penetrates darkness well. COMMON SENSE HOME It is very bright for a low priced flashlight. I gave them as parting gifts to my team at my previous employer, and we have given them as Christmas presents.Īugust Neverman. South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (USD $)
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