NEW-10B CREE XR-E Q5 3-Mode 250LM White LED Flashlight w/ Strap - Black (1 x CR123 or 1 x 16340)

Pros: Very bright. Not expensive. Well finished. Well made. Compact. Compatible with UltraFire protected CR123A rechargeables. Very positive clicky

Cons: I don't think it's 310 lumens. Would prefer a mounting lug that takes a small keyring more easily.

Other: This one gets 5 stars from me. I've been buying LED flashlights ever since they started appearing. I've got at least 5 different ones from dealextreme. The last one I bought was an MTE Luxeon which looks like this one, a good torch but not as good as this one. I've got a Fenix P1D on my keyring that's ~5 years old. This one has about 2x the light of the Fenix (bigger, brighter spot), which is not unexpected with a new LED, but this cost about 1/10 the price of a Fenix. Very good value for money.

Pros: This light is small, compared to other cr123 lights on dx, light output is impressive (as good as an XRE led can get without extremely overdriven), threading is better than usual, good 0-rings in the right places, clever pill that allows good heat-sinking to the side of the body, nice clicky, less stiff than usual, no contact issues (yet), light works fine every time.

Cons: The low could be lower, or even better: get me a ultra-low instead of the strobe :-) The relector is plastic (but works fine), cr123's are expensive, I use 16340's (sku 2695), these just fit in, some other 16340's from dx may not fit. Finish looks like it is paint, but looks nice and doesn't come off immediately.

Other: Can't go wrong with this one: good light for a very good price (even for dx). If you are comfortable with the les than ordinay battery-type, buy one!

Pros: Amazingly bright for something so small. Very easy to use. A full click turns it on high, then a lighter press gives you low, and one more light press gives strobe. Quality seems good. Nicely finished. It has a glass lens, O rings on both ends, and a wrist strap. It also has a surprize bonus! If you use a 16340 rechargeable battery instead of a rc123a, it gets a lot brighter. I mean a lot.

Cons: I can't find anything wrong it. Not even any small scratches. {I did lube the threads though.}

Other: If you can use a light like this, don't hesitate. Buy it. you won't be sorry!

Pros: Quite bright. Pocketable. Good for its price. Came with rubber seals on both ends, which should give it a bit of water resistance. Tested it for 10 min continuous and no observable flickering.

Cons: The flashlight came scratched but it was not a big issue and it does not affect its function. The box was not well sealed and was damaged in posting. But luckily it is bubble wrapped.

Other: Buy it if you want a simple and bright light. You won't regret getting it! I would consider getting one more as spare in case this one spoils.

Pros: My second lottery win from Dx ! (my first win was the the incredible super thrower Jacob A60 which had offset the many dudes purchased from Dx) Amazing light, a tiny monster, this is indeed a pocket rocket. Build quality is good, throw is superb for the tiny size, battery run is looooong ! and it simply looks beautiful. Thermal management on high is also good, just gets warm no problem, a winner all the way and to hell with all the expensive EDC’s. This has become my favourite EDC and of course the most economical, cost wise, feeding/maintaining wise, it’s all wise,wise, wise!

Cons: Non

Other: This could have been the mother of all EDCs if instead of the Disco mode and a moon mode was added instead.

Pros: The build quality on this light is much better than I expected. There are o-rings on both ends and the tail clicky seems of good quality. It will accept 16340 batteries. For it's size it is extremely bright. This is the light I find myself grabbing whenever I need one and it's perfect for everyday carry in your pocket.

Cons: To me the three modes is useless, I would much prefer two modes: high and low. It also does not stay on the setting you last had it on so you do have to cycle through the three modes. Not a deal breaker though.

Other: Buy it, I'm serious. Right now. Add it to your cart and buy it.

Pros: Ridiculously bright. Really not even usable indoors on "high". Lightweight and tiny; I forget it's in my pocket. Doesn't heat up as much as some.

Cons: Doesn't "remember" previous setting, always comes up "high", so you always have to click On, then click to Low setting. Center bright spot is a little too small (and not adjustable). Needed to tighten the ring holding the reflector in place to stop it from rattling when shaken (easy to do with sharp tool or pen).

Other: Overall, it's very likeable. If after reading the above, you're not sure whether you should get it, just get it; I can't imagine you'll be disappointed.

Pros: It's little, realy bright, nice quality. With CR123 run over 2 houres - more than enough. It's got good spring inside, so battery well mount and has stable contact. It's got convenient button on bottom of the body.

Cons: Long delivery time, but it insn't broblem of the subject.

Other: Excellent lighter! Excellent price!

Pros: Very bright with 16340s, pocket sized. O-rings on both ends with smooth threads. No external damage or wear in the last month. Reflector and tailclickie were screwed down tight.

Cons: Neither of mine took protected Trustfire 16340s and screwed closed, I had to remove the PCBs to get them to seal shut. There was also no spring under the pill, only at the tailcap.

Other: Probably the best small lithium light DX has, by far. If the manufacturer had made it a few mm longer, it'd be absolutely perfect.

Pros: small uses one battery 3V batteries have come way down in price bright nice clicker

Cons: gets lost in your pocket

Other: It's a little fatter but shorter than many of the other lights in this price range. If you can get good pricing on the CR123A batteries, then this would be a good choice. If you have to spend $5/battery, then stick with a AA flashlight.