14500 Comparison - What is the BEST 14500 Flashlight?
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Thr Lumintop Tool for the win. You forgot to mention it comes w TWO types of tail caps; one magnetic cap (w twist on/off by head), and the click on/off tail switch, you can request the non blue lighting tail switch. Also as for how sturdy; i have one thats over 5+ years old and ive dropped it on every type of surface, sat on tt, stepped on it and totally hard used it DAILY (I wear it on a lanyard around my neck even when sleeping, lol) it does look 'well used' but still works flawlessly. For a 14500 flasglight i will ALWAYS go for the Lumimtop Tool. I've given them as gifts and people can't believe how amazing they are. One time, one of them just died after almost a year n Lumintop sent a new full set immediately w a box and return label to send back the defective one i didnt have to send back any accessories. Truly the best of the lot.
the Lumintop lighted tail switch is brilliant. very often i have to find my flashlight in the dark and therefore its my favorite. and it doesn't drain the battery as much as you would expect it to do. It takes a few days to notice a difference.
Great video! I enjoyed it and didn't realize it was almost 45 minutes. The most important criterion for 14500 is pocketability IMHO. Lumintop is the lightest and, therefore, hits everything else out of the park. It is well-built and surprisingly sturdy too. I have been carrying it for 2 years and dropped it several times without any damage. My Acebeams and Olights, both heavier, mostly get left behind. For me, Lumintop would have scored the highest in this comparison.
The Weltool was SOOO close to ideal for me...but it just had a strange UI quirk.
I agree…I sent mine to sky lumen for his driver and it’s amazing now. Choice of about 50 different presets.
@@MrExcane whaaaat???? Custom UI?? Plz link me or email me plz
@@maxlvledc email sent!
@@MrExcane ty!
So did you buy one from skylumen?? Any news
Very interesting review, good job. I would have loved to see one additional category who is missing: Price 😉
Fantastic video and comparison. Great job as always 🔦
For the lumintop the lighted tail switch is for when it's dark and you drop it or put it down you can easily find it in the dark. If you don't like it you can open break the LED's in the tail cap and the light will still work.
More simply you can untwist the end cap slightly and the taillight is no longer an issue until you need it. Much more practical than breaking it off. Not to mention it only illuminates the tail switch with 14500s it doesn't illuminate ever with alkaline aa or nimh aa
I’m in love with my wurkkos ts10 and ik it’s a hit or miss with people as it has some specific downsides like the high temp it reaches (which is adjustable) or its realllly compact size which can feel weird to people with larger hands, mine are bid but skinny so the design fits my fingers perfectly like how you’d hold a large marker. For me it’s perfect and it’s so damn bright, if it was AA compatible it would be my only edc.
i agree. i also have a ts10. thats a great light.
Great power coming out from the acebeam, but i absolutely love the uniformity of the olight... really really sweet
I really like the skilhunt and acebeam!! But they are ALL kick ass lights!! Thanx for the rundown brother!!
I’m looking for a light this size. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
lumintop had micro usb charging before, good on them for switching. Lumintop also has an extra magnetic tail cap besides the diffuser! The weltool looks so sick!
The thing about lumintop for me was that I bought one of their entry models edc something AAA, no kidding it lasted less than 40 days of carrying it (in my pocket) and it died I tried every fix to no avail and ended up staying with stream light…
Oh damn possible qc issues. Mine are still alive and kicking @@jgo1681
Tool AA is an instant classic. It’s been out for years and there are hundreds of new flashlights but nobody can hate on that thing. Super durable too. Someone would have been rich by now if they made a good aftermarket clip for that thing.
I would have SEVERELY knocked the Nextorch because if it's going to be that much larger and heavier then the other 14500 lights, they should have gone 18650.
No way i'm going to take a massive Runtime and Output nerf because they thought they could shrink the middle by 2mm, especially when their reflector is already pretty wide. If I'm buying a 14500, it's going to be as small as the other lights, what was nextorch even thinking?
Thorough review, thanks! I have the Skilhunt and the Lumintop (older version without illuminated clicky fortunately) and I agree with you. The skilhunt is my favourite EDC - nice beam, simple UI with only 3 modes, sturdier than the Lumintop and the clicky feels better.
I really liked the final chart, especially that you did one with and one without the self defense aspect. Just missed a Fenix in this video 😁
I will do more with other brands. Thanks for the comment
And done. Congratulations on 1000
Thanks mate!
There is TS10 WURKKOS too...i love it.....
Good job for your video !
👍👍👍
Need a Convoy T3 to compare as well.
Ooo yes, Good thinking
Great video man. I am looking for a 14500 with a honeycomb high cri flashlight. Like a gloomy beam. Thanks
I have all those but my favorite 14500 FL in my collection is the Manker striker mini.
I use the lumintop as my home light at night, the illuminated tail switch makes it really easy to find at night if I need the toilet etc. and it also comes with a diffuser that makes it like a little lantern which is great.
Hello, I’m the states. I’m sure there are other channels that cover it, but I have never seen anyone cover weltool.
So you are my first exposure to them. I just put an order for the weltool T1 tac. Thanks for your coverage on it.
Thanks for watching mate. Always great to hear that my videos have helped in some way
You’ll love the tac! Unlike just the pro it starts off in high mode which is the only flaw with the t1 pro in my eyes. Enjoy it!!!
@@edwardrizzorhands I really like it. I used to carry large 21700 or 18650 lights. Now the pro tac has taken their place.
Such incredible performance out of an 14500 light!
pas besoin de chercher plus loin , la Weltool T1PRO est the best of the best , tout les autres modèles sont des modèles commerciaux , seul weltool est de qualité professionnelle , olight , acebeam , nextorch skilhunt , tout ça c'est de la lampe commerciale .
Weltool numéro 1 , Nextorch 2 , Acebeam 3 , olight 4 , skilhunt 5 . Ne cherchez pas plus loin tout est dit en quelques lignes 😉👍
👍Great comparison👌. Love my standard i5r for general inside the house use. I like to carry something a little bigger and more powerful for self defence😊.
Yes, good thinking, Graham
me too..i need “floody type” flashlight for house and close range purposes.. i5r has very simple to use and max 37 hours run time for low mode..
for other reasons; olight has very good in light output (not too fast to step down) n runtime even the battery change to NiMH type.. also still can use AA battery for emergency situation (lower output) , some 14500 are not compatible..
That weltool is amazing for the size, if only it had a simpler way to turn the low mode
Nice. Ordered the duke
For me the best is lumintop 3.0 and 14500 battery with magnetic cover and phosphorescent cap!
Congratulations!!!
Saludos desde México City!😊
I love the wurkkos TS12 14500 flashlight. It is a great little thrower with good spill and can easily fit in a small pocket. Major downside of the TS12 is no tail switch and it doesn’t come with a pocket clip.
Did I miss it or wasn't the Nextorch's multi-battery system mentioned? The TA15 is the prepper flashlight par excellence. It eats AA, CR123A, 14500, 16340 and in an absolute emergency even AAA batteries. This aspect should not be overlooked. 😎
Super helpful bro!
Thanks mate, thanks for watching
What do you think guys about the klarus xt1c?ist a shame that has not been rennovate since 2018...unique flashlight!
Great light! very useful and practical
Klarus xt1c is not 14500 flashlight so not apple to apple comparison. However Klarus has also very good 14500 from same XT family - Klarus XT1A 2018 with instant access to low and high and 8k candela
One more very important category is PRICE !!! 🔦
Yeah mate, you are spot on. I messed up and forgot that
The physical switch is an awesome idea. It would be ideal on a high candela defensive light. Just a simple switch to get to a 20 lumen mode.
Hello mate I just wanted to say that I have all those flashlights except the nextourch I've been wanting to purchase one but idk how good that brand is! But maybe I will just go ahead and pull the trigger on it! Thanks mate and God bless 🙏
Nextorch is brilliant brand bro.
Can you plz review lumintop silverfox.
Nice review!
Did you do a best 18650 comparison video?
No, but i will
I can tell you the tool AA was a shop white shop light for 2 years. Dropped and beat to hell and it’s still perfectly fine. Been wet and hot and cold and all of that. Runs mostly standard AA’s though
Weltool for sure for the win I love it! You can’t even really tell the difference between medium and high mode to be honest so I always use medium and low mode and you can’t beat the candela or tint either. I became such i fan i bought the T19 Rash based on ur review, I’m a fan of warm tints. Now I use the little duke as my edc and the rash for bedside light next to my sig saucer 220
Lumintop all day long - the blue tail light hardly drains the light. I don’t need to charge mine for weeks. I actually love the blue light. Makes it easy to find in the dark. 30 mins continuous on high 650 lumens, and I’ve actually checked that. It’s all the EDC flashlight you’ll ever need.
I like the review but hate the comparison... it's too subjective. Glad you did another comparison without the self-defense aspect!!!
Love the feedback mate! Really appreciate it
I have never seen the plug on the battery itself...this is WILD not sure i like it but its...interesting 😂
you might as well just use an 18650 or 21700 light... that nextorch is ridiculously huge for a 14500...
Agreed, for self defense an 18650 type FL is the smallest I'd go(but really, 'any port in a storm rev self defense). I love my Olight Warrior Mini2 and for real mega self defense (18650 style) the Klarus X11GT, excellent fit n finish, great UI n runtimes, built like a tank but not too big. It's the closest to a perfect tac/self defense FL That isn't enormous.
@@WarGrrl3 I carry a pistol.
First off, let me say that I love that some one is making content that feels like it’s tailored for me.
2nd, as an American, we tend to love narrators from other countries, and your Australian accent is great!
3rd: how would you say these compare to the 16430 ?
Thanks for the comment mate! Totally love the support.
These will be thinner than most of your 16340's. So arguably more pocketable and easier to attach to caps and things like that.
I had high hopes for the weltool. Its obviously built nicely. But its green under performer and cost is stupid. Just gets out perfomed in almost every category...thats giving it slack. Weltool is embarrassing. If im buying a light from this video. Im buying the nextorch...acebeam. and say your lucky there wasnt a wuben or nitecore in there. And a 47 for the weltool is very generous you are correct...more like a 37. Skilhunt beat out the weltool. Still great video. J solo
I’ve owned all but 2 of these. The skill hunt absolutely is my favorite. The tool AA is my second only because the clip is god awful. The blue light doesn’t use that much power honestly. If you use the light daily like I do then it’s negligible. The blue light does do good when trying to find it at night, I didn’t know if I was going to like it until I got it
In Amity, you say "yahd".
Is it safe to switch batteries around?
Yes, just never put a battery with more voltage than the one it came with
Can anyone tell me flashlight which has max. lumens 150, but runtime on high mode will min. 10 hours, and with 2 or 3 mode.
I will thankful if anyone give me a sign.
10 hours on high did you want? That is a big ask. Just bring several different batteries and you will have a high runtime
@@flashlightcrazy ok, but poor answer. do you know what is problem on these days? Everyone is finding high lumen, 500, 1000 or more and you can use it 1 minutes, great job. At least we will get 5000 lum and after 1 second will need change battery. Is it cool?
my question is not from space, it should be real.
I am sorry, I do not understand your question@@tubezv
Which can run with AA
All of them, just with reduced output
Should have used a Convoy T3 instead of the Lumintop.
I know, didnt even know it existed until someone else posted about it. Dang
@@flashlightcrazy The T3 isn't the brightest 14500 light, but it's well built, especially the Ti and copper version, it's efficient, reliable and easy to mod.
Where is the jet beam 1mk
The size of the Nextorch is so ridiculous 😂 for a 14500. It should compete with 18650s, not 14500s.
You should mention way too expensive well tool
the t1 box looks like a toothpaste box lol
Haha
Lumintop all the way !!!!
Acebeam runtime is disappointing...
none of these lol
Is self-defence really relevant here: how many attackers are going to be put off by a bright light??? Come on, guys. That one's a gimmick at best.
I have experienced several occasions where self-defence has been enhanced by use of a bright torch.
Some people will never experience it and that is awesome. But for those of us who have, it is anything but a gimmick.
Some people live in bubbles and that is great for them. While other people abroad use firearms.
We in Australia have what we have. And if you know how to think and how to use a torch in a sticky sitcho, you can use it to your advantage.
If the cat flap gave you an opportunity to strike or get away, then it is worth it. That is all a light is going to do. it is not a solution but an opportunity to make a move. Gotta be used correctly
Why would you want a flashlight for self defense... Get a gun.
So tired of these over complicated UI's. A light should have two modes - on and off. When you push the button (and the light is off) it should turn on. When you push it again (and the light is on) it should turn off. Other features are great, but not if they sacrifice this core function of how a light should work.
3 modes is considered "over complicated" well then please never get into a car eithe cause the sheer act of changing the car from park to drive or reverse must be a titantic amount of brain power to understand....cause if click on or half press to cycle modes is "too complicated" then im more shocked you even know how to use a pc or smart phone cause those by your standard would be considered "over complicated" also.
This is how a lot of fenix lights operate. This is why I like my fenix pd35 v.3. Small, long lasting and most of all… reliable single tail click on, momentary or off.
In order to change the modes, you have to access the side switch. I keep mine on turbo and have my fenix e01 v2 for my general lighting needs as a necklace light.
But I do want to try out acebeam pockelit
@@Horde334I think he means in a tactical, life and death situation. Which changes everything. Where Seconds count depending on the situation.
Now ask yourself the same question? You have someone in your home. You don’t know if there armed? You want the element of surprise before u ID them.
All the sudden you hear someone rushing you and all at the same time your fumbling with your light to put it on turbo. He/ she now has the upper hand in combating you… all because you didn’t have a dedicated on/ off light with high or turbo.
For this reason I keep my primary light set to turbo. And it only turns on and off or momentary with that function.
The skilhunt beam color looks so nice, I love the size too, although to me they all look like quality lights.
The Nextorch' one is the pinnacle of irony. Biggest 14500 flashlight by far with the smallest battery capacity by far... Wasted money
I think the Olight i5R is the best EDC 14500 flashlight.
And as the best Tactical 14500 flashlight, I can't decide which one from the 4 remainding.
Good insight
LedLenser P5R is a good one imho. And i would mention Lumintop GTA as a small thrower. But i liked all presented, good choices for everybody.