• Habahnow@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    3·
    6 months ago

    What are some other top contenders to this one for you? What didn’t you like about them. It’s very cool it takes both AA and other battery type.

    • Zak Reviews@social.goodanser.comOP
      3·
      6 months ago

      @Habahnow @flashlight There’s really no close competition. The Acebeam H16 and Manker E02 series are superficially similar, but don’t have stable output or onboard charging. The E02 also doesn’t appear to have the best track record for reliability.

      • Habahnow@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        2·
        6 months ago

        Oh nice. What do you feel about the zebra light head lamps?

        I have their SC53c small flashlight that I have bought as my introduction to high quality flashlights, and I absolutely love it (different settings, long lasting AA batteries, bright when I need it, doesn’t seem to break easily), so I thought maybe their headlamps would be good. Maybe your suggestion is a lot better, based on the info you’ve provided.

        • Zak Reviews@social.goodanser.comOP
          3·
          6 months ago

          @Habahnow @flashlight The AA Zebralights used to cost less and support 14500. The current models don’t support 14500, which is a major downside now that we have 14500 batteries with a capacity as high as 1250 mAh (4.6 Wh). That’s about 50% more capacity than the best NiMH AAs and even exceeds disposable lithium (except at very low loads).

          • Habahnow@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            1·
            6 months ago

            Oh how interesting, that is a shame that they’ve removed that feature. I definitely would appreciate that compatibility, as I enjoy being able to use any AA battery ( or any other common type) for my flashlight, but would also love being able to use other battery types. Thanks for the info!