Just wondering if this will be brighter and/or last longer with the 18650 battery or with 2 CR123A batteries? Anyone try both?
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The brightness of the flash light will definitely depend on the batteries power value the larger the ohms value the brighter the light beam.
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I have had very good success with the chargeable batteries. I really like the flash lights I have two and a charger.
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I have just cause I had them from another light that I killed and it didn't seem to make a difference. I keep 18650s in mine just because of how much I use it around the house. Just bear in mind that it is NOT 1000 lumen by a longshot.
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Hello, El Jefe, These batteries last a long time in my Rosewill 3 "D" Cell, Cree-LED Flashlight. I don't use the light all the time, but it is very bright, and the charge lasts for months. I use an Ansmann energy16 charger. I have used a pair of them in the ignition part of our kerosene heater, and they too, have lasted a long time. I have never recharged them since they begin lighting up our heater. I really like these batteries.
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it comes with two CR123A batteries, you can choose two CR123A batteries or one Rechargeable 18650 battery. thanks.
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What capacity 18650 battery are you running? I'm using a 3400mAh 18650 and it lasts days for me of itermittent use on level 3-4.
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i just looked that flashlight up on amazon and it said it takes 2-cr123a or 1-... 18650 and that is the battery you are asking about ...so yes you can use that battery
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my flashlight uses cr123 it works fine with the batteries I use. but as I stated my batteries are NOT re-charged.
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Can't be. An 18650 is WAY bigger than a CR123A and has 2-3,000 mAh. In a word...unpossible.
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I don't think you can get this to work with an AA battery. It ships with a charger and two 18650 3.7v Batteries. You use one at a time. It's super bright and with a 1.5v battery, even if it fit (which I doubt) it would be very dim. The 18650 3.7v Battery is longer and has a greater diameter than an AA battery. There are many flashlights that look almost exactly lke this one but the are NOT the same. Read the specifications carefully.
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No Steven! They are special oversized batteries called 18650 rechargeable batteries. I tested these batteries and they don't allow the light to get dull. They stay the same brightness until the batteries are dead! It's great technology and I sugest getting a second pair. The batteries lasted near 3 hours on high and 6 hours on low! Hope this answers your questions!
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If you use AAAs and use it often thru out the day ( Contractor and a mechanic) you will use them up. It will SUCK them up!! I have 6 of the 18650 an this is the best battery ive ever had the light output is comparable to a large mag light an goes thru half a battery a month if you get this light buy a 18650 battery an charger combo 12 bucks extra an the difference will blow your mind. or you could waste that same cash on aaa an think you got a bum light. we use this light daily for a couple months good light also have a 501b an a couple 502b's awesome lights
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I have both batteries to use in this torchlight. Cr123a making a little problem on sizing. All these rechargable batteries are made in china. Thus, having size problems from brand to brand. To me, 18650 fits better and lifetime is longer.Hope can helpThanks
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3 Volt CR123A. Takes two. Surefire brand is very good you can sometimes find deals online. Good shelf life so you can save buying in bulk. Hope that helps. Can't say enough about the light. I have had it for a long time,carry it daily and it takes a beating. Great customer support too
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There is a performance gain by using the 18650 battery. I tried both battery options and found the 18650 to work the best. I have a couple other flashlights that uses the 18650's. I purchased a 12pk of the 6000mAh batteries and that is my recommendation. That last for ever. I hope this helps.
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I agree with Paul Moll, I bought the 18650 Batteries thru amazon and they are better than the AAA batteries. Idk how this worked but, when I used the AAA batteries I only had one mode, but when I used the 18650 battery all modes were accessable.
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I haven't used 3 AAA batteries with this light, but only the rechargeable battery that came with it. I had the Cygolite Expilion 800 USB Bicycle Headlight and this one isn't as bight as that. It's about as bright as a two battery regular flashlight. It has not gone out or anything, but it has two weakness which is miner. The lens can fall off sometimes and the battery case now gets turned around inside the light. This's correctable and hasn't caused me a lot of trouble. Because it can be used as a flashlight and a bike light it is handy, but if your looking for a light like the Cygolite Expilion 800 USB Bicycle Headlight then this wouldn't do it. I miss that kind of light a lot and someday I might get one again. If you just want to be able to see the road and that's it then this one will do it. Hope this helps you because it isn't easy finding the right headlight.
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I have never substituted a "three AAA adapter" for an 18650 battery. I much prefer the rechargeable 18650s over the AAAs. Additionally, I have never seen a three AAA adapter the same diameter as an 18650. My suggestion would be to invest in 18650s, with a charger, and use those. I also suggest getting the 18650s with built in protection against overheat. They're easy to find on Amazon.
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This light comes with 2 non rechargeable surefire brand CR123 batteries. You can use rechargeable CR123s, but you have something like 50 percent less battery life. Just buy a large pack of Surefire CR123 (they run cheaper than other brands) and you should be set.