100k lumens? Nuclear LEDs?! I bought a bunch of fake lights to show you how to NOT get scammed

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • As a buyer or customer, how do you know what #flashlight #marketing is real? What brands are legit? How does 1000 lumen really look like? Are the reviews real? How can I tell when everything looks the same?
    So to help put these questions to rest I bought 4 of the most popular “fake lights” on the platform and did an unboxing to compare them against their claim.
    In this video I'll show you how online #scammers work, and at the same time reveal 2 things that you can look out for, that will help you see through all the nonsense and get your money's worth.
    If you know someone who's shopping for a light, send them this video so they don't get scammed. They'll thank you after :)
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Комментарии • 227

  • @ucitymetalhead
    @ucitymetalhead 3 года назад +64

    That one wasn't meant to blind someone it was meant to make them laugh so hard they are incapable of attacking.

    • @priakeren3733
      @priakeren3733 3 года назад +5

      It's a handheld disco light

    • @titaniumsteel9114
      @titaniumsteel9114 3 года назад +5

      ....laugh so hard a fart escaped

    • @roytrenneman2200
      @roytrenneman2200 3 года назад +2

      @@titaniumsteel9114 I farted so hard a laugh escaped..

    • @ChipVorhies
      @ChipVorhies 3 года назад +1

      NEVER TRUST A FART.......NEVER!!!!👍

  • @raftermanhoward1883
    @raftermanhoward1883 3 года назад +31

    My dad was so proud of himself when he got a 20.000 lumen light for €12 or so, while my 4000 lumen Acebeam had cost around €100. Made me look like an idiot at dinner for spending so much, then we went outside and you can guess what happened. I don't think the thing he got was even 200 lumens while I was fully lighting up a tree 100 metres away. To add insult to injury, I later found that exact the light on Aliexpress for €4. It was one of those lights you find under 100 different brand names and as many spelling errors in the advertisements, but they are all just clones of the same piece of trash made out of 100% chinesium.

    • @NitecoreSG
      @NitecoreSG  3 года назад +4

      Yes be wary of these ridiculous claims

    • @jism1125
      @jism1125 2 года назад

      CHINA

    • @twrcrew8852
      @twrcrew8852 Год назад

      hahaha "step outside, dad. we'll settle this quickly" - lights out.

  • @rescue9953
    @rescue9953 3 года назад +12

    Owned Klarus Xt11 for years. Time to switch to Nitecore. Awaiting the shipment of P20i🔦 🚨🚒🚑

    • @stollyfiles
      @stollyfiles 3 года назад +3

      My trusty Surefire C2 has never let me down but I thought I'd get something a little cheaper to run, I ordered an i4000r (NOT direct) but it didn't show up so bought a P20i incase the 4000 did ever show. I can say I have also bought a few other pretty damn good lights but overall the P20i is my go-to right now, the instant access to turbo & strobe is a winner for a start, who want's to cycle through modes or have to have the light on before being able to access turbo!? I want turbo when my eyesight picks up something I feel needs 'looking at', then I want INSTANT full power, the P20i does this better than any other light I own. It's not the brightest, or the longest thrower BUT if you wan a decent tactical light you can't do a lot better IMHO. --- As to the video above slating battery holders when they provide them with some of their own lights all-beit for CR123s & not AAAs and giving the reason being for a lack of 'voltage' is a little misleading, not enough current maybe. Also about time people trying to sell lights stop with the lumen blag & start providing better candela data when comparing lights, it's not all about brightness, we need/want to know about intensity. *I have an Acebeam L17 (TIR lens) & I'm impressed with the throw on that.

  • @chrisspain6780
    @chrisspain6780 3 года назад +4

    Nitecore was the brand that got me into flashlights, my dad bought me a P12 about 6 years ago for my birthday and I've carried it nearly every day since. I have plenty more modern flashlights and gimmicky flashlights but I always end up with the old Nitecore for work because it's just so rugged and the patina is awesome 😎 I need to pick up a new Nitecore with a 21700 and a neutral white beam if there is such a thing

  • @sevader1847
    @sevader1847 3 года назад +21

    "omg, look at the crosshair" 🤣🤣

    • @johnhoward7298
      @johnhoward7298 3 года назад

      This was a very good informative video ! I'm
      sick to death of all those fake flashlight commercials !
      I USE My flashlight every day I work ! It keeps Me visable & illuminates what I need it to .

  • @bobanmunja
    @bobanmunja 3 года назад +7

    He has right when he is speaking about those flashlights from Aliexpress, 99% of them are crap,but there is another 1% where you can really buy cheap and good flashlight, I have some of them. Another part are batteries, for example Nitecore 3400 mah, about 20 usd, it is rewrapped unprotected Panasonic 18650B (3 usd), and protection board (0.50 usd), so they pump the price 5 times to the cell, greedy.

    • @harisyoung4110
      @harisyoung4110 3 года назад

      convoy and sofirn from aliexpress also is a cheap but high performance light. i have edc size convoy s2+ sst40 and it only $20 for more than 1000lumen and sofirn sp36 $40 for more than 5000lumen but the size is hefty not pocketable..

    • @bobanmunja
      @bobanmunja 3 года назад

      @@harisyoung4110 I have sofirn sp32A, excellent flashlight for 16 eur, small compact, with 1550 lumens, unprotected cell, also Crelant v6c, and few more

    • @catherineharris4746
      @catherineharris4746 Год назад

      All 100%FACTS!👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @yunshanlee9687
    @yunshanlee9687 3 года назад +2

    Wrap a strip of bacon on a 100k lumens flashlight, turn on and cook it.

  • @Lee-lb9qh
    @Lee-lb9qh 2 года назад +1

    Man I totally agree with you, those aren't good flashlights, but I wanted to point out that the Wuben C3 is 1200 lumens, and it's $26.00 on Amazon. Wuben is a legitimate company, has been since 1981, it's type-c fast charging, comes with high quality 18650 and takes cr/rcr 123 batteries. Very similar to the Nitecore MH11 as far as simplicity and the tail switch are the same both also tailstand , just more of a flood beam and cheaper price. I own both.

  • @shredder646
    @shredder646 3 года назад +8

    I’ve owned tons of flashlights, Nitecore is the best hands down! I love ❤️ my nitecore lights. I couldn’t live without them.

    • @JimHassey
      @JimHassey 3 года назад

      I just stumbled across this video and saw your post. I'll check out Nitecore... What about Thrunite? Do you know if they're good? I just ordered the Thrunite T2 3757 lumens but it hasn't arrived yet. I like that it recharges via usb-c. Your thoughts?

    • @reahs4815
      @reahs4815 3 года назад +2

      @@JimHassey Fenix makes very good flashlight too, Check them out too and compare the companies.
      Fenix also have a wizard to find flashlights acording to what you are looking after and its fast (takes less than a minute to complete) www.fenixlighting.com/product-wizard/

    • @legallyfree2955
      @legallyfree2955 3 года назад +2

      @@reahs4815 +1 I'm a Fenix fanboy too :) , I have had heaps of their lights with very few problems and only a couple I didn't like that much (e20, LD40). I have a 10 year old plus Fenix LD01 SS that is still working has been on my keys carried everywhere I go the entire time by far my longest lasting light :)

    • @reahs4815
      @reahs4815 3 года назад +1

      @@legallyfree2955 Cool I have a TK-22 and the HT-18 and I like em a lot, no problems yet after a little more than a year now of using the TK-22 at work constantly

    • @legallyfree2955
      @legallyfree2955 3 года назад

      @@mikesenior1333 I have had a couple of O Lights, maybe I got unlucky, but I did not have good luck with them. My Olight M23 Javelot was my carry light for 12 months, after the first 3 weeks I only had high mode it would not switch to lower modes but I didn't care because I only use max anyway but then after another few months it would randomly start changing modes if you bumped it so it got pushed back to a secondary light then after 12 it died completely and I threw it. The second Olight I owned was a keychain light (i3 I think was the model) I gave to my wife and it was dead within weeks and I got a refund.

  • @gleamywolfspirit8181
    @gleamywolfspirit8181 3 года назад +1

    Before I know Nitecore, I bought a lot of stupid lights. I bought one the same as the fourth one shown in the video, which has four blue battery indicators near the button. They use xhp70.2 and can produce more than 1000lm when turned on. The problem of those lights is they dim after about 5 minutes, becoming less than 200lm. There is no circuit design or anything, and the light does not even get hot. They only use those simple MOSFETs to supply some current, and there is no heatsink for those chips .I guess it is because thoes chips get hot. Some of the fake lights may also have some thermal conductive silicone on those chips, but this "four blue battery indicators" does not. Another point to make is that those fake ones are big, heavy, and blocky. There is no mean to carry such a big chunk around. In addition, I also measured the capacity coming from those fake lights, they usually measure less than 600mAh, and the Nitecore charger indicates poor for them, as their internal resistence are >=0.5Ω.

    • @gleamywolfspirit8181
      @gleamywolfspirit8181 3 года назад

      I am actually very impressed by how hot those Nitecore lights, and some other good brand lights, get. Although I did not measure it, other RUclips channels did. They reach more than 100℃. They manage to push the LEDs to their limit without crashing them. I mean I crashed many LEDs myself. It is hard to manage without specialized manufacture level design.

  • @FaiTakeshi
    @FaiTakeshi 3 года назад +3

    Bro is tired of all that fake lumens rating. 😆

  • @drogadepc
    @drogadepc 3 года назад +3

    What about flashlight brands like Sofirn and Convoy?

    • @harisyoung4110
      @harisyoung4110 3 года назад +2

      He afraid comparing it with those, im sure sofirn and convoy will outperform them especially a sofirn sp33 model..

    • @budgetlightph7814
      @budgetlightph7814 3 года назад

      Sofirn and convoy are good brands. They have ties with the modding community. When you buy a convoy light, you notice right away how easy it is to take apart and mod. I personally own units from both brands. I even have nitecore. All of them perform well. Nitecore however does a pretty good job in almost all areas. Better beam and build quality.

  • @liberty0758
    @liberty0758 3 года назад +6

    Great video! Every industry has fake crap with terrible quality, that's kinda "normal" nowadays. People just need to do a bit of informative research, if they're serious buyers.
    I just bought my first Nitecore the other day, the MH12S. What a fantastic little light that is.

    • @christianb8228
      @christianb8228 3 года назад

      A bit? Unfortunately people need to do quite a lot of research

  • @donaldberry777
    @donaldberry777 2 года назад

    Best flashlight Reviews I've come across. Awesome. I subscribed.

  • @masterofnone11
    @masterofnone11 2 года назад

    These people should be held accountable for thier false claims.

  • @LifeWithStiel
    @LifeWithStiel 4 месяца назад

    Amazing video. Straight to the point. I want a Nitecore now

  • @zieWRITES
    @zieWRITES 3 года назад +1

    Great content! I've always been too poor to own a Nitecore. Have always been curious on brightness comparison. Would be great to make a video to spot FAKE Nitecore.

  • @glytch5
    @glytch5 2 года назад

    I bought a couple cheap ultra fire lights years ago, and those were what lead me to nitecore. Taking apart those 18650 batteries is hilarious, some sand and a tiny lipo cell! Been a fanboy ever since. Olight ant bad either. I purchase Jetbeam products for gifts a lot.

  • @mostwantedpakbusu
    @mostwantedpakbusu 3 года назад

    14:50 i got the headlamp with 2x 18650 and have a proximity sensor mode that turns on the led . no brand . same cube box .
    enough brightness if got into accident at night . all other cars will notice and avoid further collision .
    bought it at live bidding at only sgd$4/- . no one was buying it , so initial bid never raise the price . totally worth it . 3 months later some poor driver hit my car and i record all videos and photos with the help of this head lamp . won my case . spent finished all compensation $$$ . 5 months later the T-junction had a change of traffic light signals . new RED ARROWS enforce drivers to stop behind stop lines . probably an accident prone area .

  • @BH4x0r
    @BH4x0r 2 года назад

    the rubber is there so you can put in 21700s aswell as 18650s

  • @priakeren3733
    @priakeren3733 3 года назад +1

    What happen to MT series such as MT10A, MT20C, etc? I really like those series. White led and red led with various mode in a pocket size.

  • @jaredwhite489
    @jaredwhite489 3 года назад +1

    I have a atactical A1s. What are your thoughts on it?

  • @theardanichannel
    @theardanichannel 3 года назад +2

    Can't wait for my MH12 V2 to come...

  • @leonardocabugon1747
    @leonardocabugon1747 3 года назад +1

    The cross hair just made me laugh out of my chair 😂🤣

  • @terryfarmer170
    @terryfarmer170 3 года назад

    Thanks for the information on the scammers u have really good content please keep it up I am now a subscriber 👍

  • @Koukichirou
    @Koukichirou 3 года назад +5

    You can build a Convoy S2+ with an XHP50.2 led and produces 2500~ lumen's for $20.... saying a 2000 lumen flashlight for $30 doesn't exist is a bold faced lie... You keep going on about ANSI ratings but the NITECORE-MH12S doesn't even reach 1800 lumen by ANSI standards I have one and measured it in a Lumen tube with a calibrated sensor and at ANSI standards which is measured 30 seconds after turn on with a fresh cell the NITECORE-MH12S only measured 1400~ lumens..... I've built a Convoy S2+ with the same SST-40 LED and it measures over 1500 lumens by ANSI standards for less than $15 USD...

  • @kikoi15
    @kikoi15 3 года назад

    thank you . nice review. i have seen those OEM flashlights advertised lols

  • @simplerway489
    @simplerway489 3 года назад +2

    Keep up the good work. Nice review.

  • @BH4x0r
    @BH4x0r 2 года назад

    1000lm is relatively easy to reach, a single XML should, but usually the drivers in cheap flashlights are shit and underpower the LED alot
    Xanes lights on banggood are all underpowered, i bought a 2x XML T6 light from them and the power draw at max brightness was only 3.5W
    if the driver itself was better it would've been capable of the "1600Lumen" without an issue, i've verified the max power of the leds themselves and they definitely take 10W each for a long time and they're pretty bright aswell, so i'm sure they're legit ones (one good thing about it atleast) as they're only a bit less bright than my genuine Cree XP-L's

  • @alecbuxton5515
    @alecbuxton5515 Год назад

    At least some flashlights are honest they make no claims and you find them on supermarket shelves for less than 3 pounds batteries included in central core that contains 3 aaa batteries
    It seems to me that companies that market flashlights with wild claims are to used to selling on wish as in that market place you can claim anything about your product and get away with it and even weirder some people believing the claims

  • @cayero
    @cayero 2 года назад

    I recently purchased an Astrolux FT03 for $36 which is actually brighter and less buggy than my Nitecore TM03.
    JUST SAYING

  • @be4885
    @be4885 2 года назад

    9:11 triple battery voltage is higher but current is vary low

  • @Smt_Glaive
    @Smt_Glaive 3 года назад

    you remind me of rayner teo . you guys have a very similar way of speaking. love it

  • @MrApan15
    @MrApan15 3 года назад

    So does sofirn considered as 'flagship' flashlight?

  • @abobader4283
    @abobader4283 3 года назад +2

    Do not be deceived by the specs or the prices, the truth is at the reliable brand, you should Invest each dollar in the high quality items. But in case you want something for a short time, buy those cheap goods.
    camping and emergency equipment and important work, the original items are works great when you need it.

    • @harisyoung4110
      @harisyoung4110 3 года назад +1

      just need to buy a right brand if need a cheap light.. go with sofirn or convoy brand if want a cheap under $40 light.. it outperform a nitecore in term of brightness especially the sofirn sp33 model for only $30.. dont buy any no brand chinese zoomable light, all zoomable light is a crap.. go with reflector or tir lens light that sofirn and convoy sell for cheap.

    • @abobader4283
      @abobader4283 3 года назад

      @@harisyoung4110 👍 thank

  • @speechlessdeleted7190
    @speechlessdeleted7190 3 года назад +1

    i still love Nitecore products.. specially the tiki variants

  • @masoncantu02
    @masoncantu02 Год назад

    So what is Imalent? Is it an enterprise?

  • @FukumoneY
    @FukumoneY 2 года назад

    Great video like how you went into depth about Manufacturing distributing

  • @flaco415
    @flaco415 3 года назад

    when will the powerbanks be available to ship internationally?

  • @buddymorgan4165
    @buddymorgan4165 3 года назад

    Just received my acebeam X45 yes this is expensive but it isn't a rip off.

  • @Martin-pu1ti
    @Martin-pu1ti 3 года назад +2

    Good lookout videos MJ👍

  • @aanandy6831
    @aanandy6831 3 года назад

    7:30 there something they called half press... or tap to change mode hahahaha

  • @tomusc
    @tomusc 3 года назад +4

    very Nice My Friend 👍🖤

  • @WM22
    @WM22 3 года назад

    I have an 1000lm torch it’s really bright and it cost $£13 and it tells you the led type it’s a cree xm-l2 with a fresnel lens for zoom

  • @kotoblokong
    @kotoblokong 3 года назад +7

    sofirn is a legit super bright and real lumen cheap flashlight

  • @drEmulatorMadmax
    @drEmulatorMadmax 3 года назад

    lol @ 10:33 i had some of those batteries and they were rubbish
    why?
    well i opened one *don't try that at home folks* because something inside was loose, and instead of a tightly packed battery, it was a 3rd of a 18650 lithium cell with a very low density , which had been badly spot welded ( the light would work intermitantly or badly flicker) and the - lead had broken free , plus it felt like it weighed the same as a feather (an out and out sign you have a fake)
    it also came with a 12 volt car charger who's parts consisted of two resistors and an led , one resistor was for the led and the other for the battery
    now anyone who knows about lithium cells knows they need to charge up to 4.20 volts, anything over that and you risk thermal runaway (maybe they thought they could get away with using such a low density cell so no-one would know)

  • @watosmate8935
    @watosmate8935 2 года назад

    Should take them apart and see how cheap the components are

  • @MauricePhoenix
    @MauricePhoenix 3 года назад +1

    Well...Im Indonesian got into the light was when my beat friend give me Fe#$_ brand as my first flash light. After several years i become the torch anthusiast. Then i see Nitecore brand. And after that i become loyal nitecore brand. Start collecting some nitecore flash, from EAX, TM06, P12, TIP2, SENS AA, etc. Been collecting when i come to singapore. In these condition its very hard. I wish this situation will be ober soon.
    PS. May i know where ur shop located at. Usually i just go yo caraousel to get and check if anyone aelling the flashlight. After seeing ur vid im positive that ill find my next treasure there🥰😁

    • @NitecoreSG
      @NitecoreSG  3 года назад

      You can get your lights here - www.nitecorelights.com

    • @MauricePhoenix
      @MauricePhoenix 3 года назад

      @@NitecoreSG prefer to go to shop rather than online😁

    • @MauricePhoenix
      @MauricePhoenix 2 года назад

      @@NitecoreSG Do u guy do repair? I think some of my nitecore needs to be repaired. Been years already😅

  • @RevanJ12
    @RevanJ12 3 года назад

    what was the torch u were using as an example?

    • @NitecoreSG
      @NitecoreSG  3 года назад +1

      MH12S and MT2A

    • @RevanJ12
      @RevanJ12 3 года назад

      @@NitecoreSG thank you and good videos i think i just binged watched about 30 of them yesterday

  • @mamadretro
    @mamadretro 2 года назад

    Hi,can u make comparison sofirn and imalent flashlight .

  • @rogerp7030
    @rogerp7030 3 года назад

    I remember those G200's and many similarly flashlights when they first came out. Many different brands with the same write up and pictures on their web pages. some of them didn't even change the model number when they copy and pasted to their website. Ridiculous! And that big ass battery that was so light.

    • @NitecoreSG
      @NitecoreSG  3 года назад

      Exactly. It was the biggest flashlight scam in history

    • @ChipVorhies
      @ChipVorhies 3 года назад

      @@NitecoreSG I just bought a Gear Light S1000 2Pac with carrying case for $14 shipped to my house. I don't think that's a bad price at all and they're pretty darn bright what do you think about them?

  • @xsystem1
    @xsystem1 3 года назад +1

    I got fooled once and after that I did my research and I must say those branded flashlights including nitecore are far far more better than these cheapo flashlights and that 9:36 is the worst, a burning candle is much more better than that lmao

  • @frinlucas3924
    @frinlucas3924 3 года назад

    The last head mount tri flashlight, i bought it for $20 from amazon in INDIA. Yes, you heard it right. $20.

  • @rohaimiehashim4402
    @rohaimiehashim4402 3 года назад +1

    What happen to those china lights now?

    • @harisyoung4110
      @harisyoung4110 3 года назад +1

      Any zoomable light is crappy light.. find convoy or sofirn brand if you want the cheap high performance brand.. sofirn sp33 for only $30 and convoy s2+ sst40 for $20 and it can outperform $100 nitecore.

  • @saxier1838
    @saxier1838 3 года назад

    I learnt a lot from this video, thanks man

  • @patrickmartin7316
    @patrickmartin7316 3 года назад

    I like nitecore lights. I got my original P12 just quit working, how can I get a repair? It's about 5-7 years old.

    • @NitecoreSG
      @NitecoreSG  3 года назад

      Warranty is 5 years, so yours should be out of warranty. Time to get a big upgrade. The MH12S is an awesome replacement

    • @shadowmaster8020
      @shadowmaster8020 3 года назад

      You could dissemble it and solder but that's risky territory and you'll need to learn a lot of about them.

  • @dkscram
    @dkscram 3 года назад

    Dang it.. never had one before, now thinking bout it..

  • @metcaelfe
    @metcaelfe 2 года назад

    Can I please buy that SRT7?? Pleeease! It's all I'm missing in my SRT collection 😭😭😭
    I need to find a Revenger!!!

    • @harrison00xXx
      @harrison00xXx Год назад

      Its a very good light.
      Im owning a SRT3 and SRT7 and both are awesome. Nowadays i see them only as relics of a better time in my vitrine because they are overhauled already, sadly.

    • @metcaelfe
      @metcaelfe Год назад

      @@harrison00xXx I have the SRT7GT but I want the Revenger for the tri RGB LEDs, just feels more fancy and you don't see that in many models that have decent output power.

  • @aggaviriyo790
    @aggaviriyo790 3 года назад +1

    Any flashlight recommendation that use 21700 battery?

    • @dannybeeh6332
      @dannybeeh6332 3 года назад

      Acebeam L30 Gen II - 4000 lumens, 373m
      Acebeam L19, 1600 lumens, 1301m

    • @peterco3018
      @peterco3018 2 года назад

      Nitecore P10iX or P20ix.

    • @aggaviriyo790
      @aggaviriyo790 2 года назад

      @@peterco3018 it's been a year but I appreciate the reply

  • @bluesclues1083
    @bluesclues1083 2 года назад

    Did you just say "fleshlight" hahaha

  • @AlrekArinbjorn
    @AlrekArinbjorn 3 года назад

    Stuff like this is why you never want to buy flashlights on amazon. Not only do they not know what they're selling, but what you buy on amazon isn't always what they send you when it comes to stuff like this.

    • @CheezusHGrist
      @CheezusHGrist 3 года назад

      You can buy Zebralight on amazon

  • @normanis
    @normanis 3 года назад

    So is EL2102 Rear Bike Light a nitecore product or OEM?

  • @shihabmatin5879
    @shihabmatin5879 3 года назад +1

    Nitecore FTW! 🤝🏼💪🏽

  • @lcfarn
    @lcfarn 3 года назад

    I have a Nitecore TM 26 and MH20 and both failed even though I seldom use them. I’ve 2 zebralights and are still working after many years.

  • @Abufast
    @Abufast 3 года назад

    Hey I just came across astrolux flashlights it is worth buying.

    • @NitecoreSG
      @NitecoreSG  3 года назад

      If you ask me, I’d stick to proven brands to save you future headaches like warranty and reliability. You should also look at distributors for local support. You don’t want to buy a random brand and it arrives dead and you have to one to go to.

    • @Abufast
      @Abufast 3 года назад

      @@NitecoreSG Thanks a lot for the info.

  • @michaelwhiting2583
    @michaelwhiting2583 3 года назад

    You are so smart. I love your voice.

  • @victornishimoto6029
    @victornishimoto6029 3 года назад +6

    True that! I have dumb friends who totally believe that hype! Crazy, trying to explain people that the maximum is 3600mah for the 18650 battery.
    No one believes me! Lol

    • @reahs4815
      @reahs4815 3 года назад

      Not very smart friends...

  • @danielramsey1959
    @danielramsey1959 3 года назад

    Even worse is the 18650 batteries.

  • @rps215
    @rps215 Год назад

    So the big things to watch out are:
    Bombastic Description: overuse of superlative terms (Mega Super Hyper Ultra Overkill brightness), insane sounding details (like Nuclear)
    Ridiculous numbers relative to both its price and physical size: 20k lumens for $20? Press X to doubt. Also, come on, that tiny thing won't throw out 20k lumens, it is just impossible.
    Engrish in the box or marketing material: You know these aren't written by professionals. Not just English by the way, but can be any language.
    Similar look to another (questionable) brand: Have I seen this before under a different brand? Not to be confused with actually decent rebadged OEM like the A brand, these are decent products.
    Suspicious batteries it comes with: You see anything above 5000mah on an 18650? That is quite suspicious.
    AA battery cartridge: yeah

  • @UnniG
    @UnniG 3 года назад

    Great Advice✌️🙏🌹⭐️💫

  • @private.eyepublisher
    @private.eyepublisher 3 года назад

    I saw a nitecore on Online seller and the box has chinese character and i saw also has a english is the chinese also a legit nitecore?? I want to purchase Online i wish u reply. Salamat 🇵🇭

    • @peterco3018
      @peterco3018 2 года назад

      Yeap, those box with Chinese character made for Chinese market. If you want English character print on the box, yon can check the reviews with pictures from each seller, just bought a P10IX from Lazada and SRT 7GT from Shopee both printed in English.

  • @oculosprudentium8486
    @oculosprudentium8486 3 года назад

    In addition to take led bulbs and flashlight, how about the fake Chinese lithium ion batteries claiming up to 10,000 mah, when the real ones only go up to 2500?

    • @NitecoreSG
      @NitecoreSG  3 года назад

      Yes don’t bother with those of course

  • @2lazy2bother
    @2lazy2bother Год назад

    You are clearly very biased! The second torch was flimsy as it also takes 21700 battery, at least mine does. So it actually allows for 3 battery sources. For 4 dollars....it'd definitely a VFM product. Ok... off course the lumen and mah claims are fake. But what you do is compare a few dollars products with products in the range of $100..... very biased

  • @ledhunters
    @ledhunters 3 года назад

    Send me that garbage light with copper insert 16:28
    I presume you will send it without any charge ($) since it fried due to overheating as you say.

    • @NitecoreSG
      @NitecoreSG  3 года назад +5

      No that’s going into my flashlight hall of shame :)

    • @shadowmaster8020
      @shadowmaster8020 3 года назад

      That's an astrolux S42/Manker E14II. They don't have thermal regulation/bad thermal regulation so if someone isn't careful it would burn out. The lens would be melted though and the LEDs would burn out when it got that hot. That's a user error though.

  • @inoname99
    @inoname99 2 года назад

    I can not understand what you are saying, you seem to be knowledgeable, Can not understand.

  • @FukumoneY
    @FukumoneY 2 года назад

    Wow these lights are garbage w all these reviews , insane

  • @carlotango7604
    @carlotango7604 Год назад

    :D :D You made my day!!

  • @mdsohanmdsohan4556
    @mdsohanmdsohan4556 3 года назад

    Hlo

  • @blacksheepattack8895
    @blacksheepattack8895 3 года назад

    😅😅🙈

  • @flammybino8523
    @flammybino8523 3 года назад

    "When you have a light that uses three AAA bateries the voltage is going to be so low it's never going to reach whatever brightness it claims."
    This is a complete lie.
    Three AAA batteries in series output 4.5V. Typical lithium batteries in flashlights max out at 4.2V. Three AAA batteries produce a HIGHER voltage than the batteries used in 90% of flashlights but this means very little as most single chip diodes on the market are designed to run at

  • @cue03
    @cue03 3 года назад +7

    Nice vid. Thanks. However the ANSI standard is not the best representation for flashlights especially when it comes to runtime. It does not take into account how the output of the light actually behaves over the runtime. There should be runtime vs output graphs included with lights. Then you will be able to really tell how your lights including tactical lights behave over time. Some lights claim 1800 lumens and is only 1800 lumens for 1 min then drop down to 800 lumens for a 2hrs then drops down to 200 for 1 hour then to 180. ANSI standards would say 1800 lumens and runtime would be 3 hours. But the consumer believes they have an 1800 lumen flashlight for 3 hours which they do not. In reality they have an 1800 lumen light for 1 min. Companies should strive for better and provide real/truthful graphs.

  • @runplatypus
    @runplatypus 3 года назад +8

    Just a lot of misinformed consumers. Thanks for the info dude. 👍🏽

    • @harisyoung4110
      @harisyoung4110 3 года назад

      Find a convoy and sofirn brand if you need a cheap but high performance light.. dont buy any zoomable light, all zoomable light is crappy light.. sofirn sp33 is real 3000lumen for only $25-30, there lot of it review video on youtube.. and for edc size convoy s2+ sst40 you get it for only $18-20 and it gave more than 1000lumen.. those brand can beat the nitecore or even surefire performance.. lot of it review video in youtube.

    • @awangemas9505
      @awangemas9505 3 года назад

      @@harisyoung4110 all zoomable are crappy ? Try LEDLENSER dude 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @harisyoung4110
      @harisyoung4110 3 года назад

      @@awangemas9505 already owned a mt6.. still not my cup of tea when using it outdoor.. zoomable light will never spread evenly and even when fully zoomed the light spot it project not as intense compare to reflector and tir optic lens, probably at only around 70% overall light the led produce that is release to the front, the other 30% is waste inside the fl head and between the magnify lens.. That's why tactical light company such as surefire and modlite never make a zoomable light.. i feel not safe when walking and exploring places with that zoomable mt6, make me end up keep using highest mode to feel safer using that.. with reflector and tir optic flashlight, medium and low mode is enough for me to see any obstacle around.

    • @oldbones9205
      @oldbones9205 2 года назад

      @@awangemas9505
      This is true; however, and I'm a Nitecore fan, all inexpensive lights aren't complete junk.
      I have a Sofirn SP35 I bought for $38, and my eyes can't distinguish any difference in performance between it and my P20i; they both use the SST40, a 21700 battery, and claim about the same throw.
      I believe the SP35 has a 363-yard throw compared to the P20i's 375; pretty darn close; that said, the SP35 doesn't have a tail switch, spring-mounted battery, stainless steel head, or ceramic glass breaking tips which make the Nitecore, by far the superior torch.
      Still, for the average Joe looking for something to use around the house, or maybe camping, the SP35 at $38 is a heck of a deal.

    • @Lee-lb9qh
      @Lee-lb9qh 2 года назад

      @@awangemas9505 zoomable lights suck dude, even if it's well made it over complicates things, having a good fixed beam is the way to go

  • @user-md3is4dq2d
    @user-md3is4dq2d 3 года назад +4

    The fw3a is $40 and is 2800 lumen though. Even the $45 Emisar D4V2 can go up to 4500 Lumen

    • @CheezusHGrist
      @CheezusHGrist 3 года назад +1

      This is Nitecore channel we don't talk about that here

    • @user-md3is4dq2d
      @user-md3is4dq2d 3 года назад

      @@CheezusHGrist that's pretty backwards

  • @priakeren3733
    @priakeren3733 3 года назад +2

    I've seen that T6 flashligh advertisement in Germany tv channel. The price was €56 for 2 flashlights in a package and a Germany technician carry it. OMG

  • @ck2503
    @ck2503 3 года назад +2

    Spent many hours/days/¿weeks? on the business end of a soldering iron and who knows how much money to learn some of this stuff. Thanks for sharing, good info!
    Any advice on how to get good UV (360-400nm) LED diodes right now?

  • @bwfreak1191
    @bwfreak1191 3 года назад +8

    As some other have mentioned, there are good quality, inexpensive flashlights. Convoy S2+, S11, Sofirn SP32A or SP33v3. Some of them deliver way more than 2000lm for under 40 Dollar. They are perfectly suited for everyone, who just needs a flashlight, to have a flashlight. And if you you have a more special usecase, i strongly suggest, that you check forums like the Budgetlightforum and ask for suggestions. And while nitecore certainly is a good brand, they aren't perfect for anyone nor anything. And buying by brand is always stupid.

    • @taylorcurtis9063
      @taylorcurtis9063 Год назад

      I love my sofirn sc31 pro. At under $40 with shipping it’s the absolute best light for the money I’ve found

  • @michaelwhiting2583
    @michaelwhiting2583 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much I love your videos.
    I collect really bright flashlights

  • @theicemexican
    @theicemexican 3 года назад +2

    Uncle Roger of flashlights.

  • @jeffro7p202
    @jeffro7p202 2 года назад +1

    Several years ago i bought a thorfire s70s claiming 3960 lumens for $60 and honestly im very happy with it especially for the price im not sure if the lumens claimed are correct but it holds its own against my comparable o light. Problem is my friend wants one and now we cant find them on Amazon or Ebay anymore.

  • @sarge27271
    @sarge27271 3 года назад +1

    Just a heads up. I emailed your US HQ. In Canada, we cannot access a third of your line up. And on some models, the price difference is way above the simple currency exchange. Which makes your product less attractive. Meanwhile, I had no way to get some TIKI lights anywhere less than $50 a piece PLUS shipping!!!!! (ABSOLUTE INSANITY!!!) Especially considering you have a Nitecore Store.ca website.....?? So, in my hunt for a new flashlight, I found Olight. Got an S2RII and a Perun Mini on sale at PAR. I am not trying to be offensive or anything. Simply pointing out, that with the current economic "Zeitgeist", MAXIMIZING your sales is crucial. But then again, I am Canadian, maybe "business principles" are different elsewhere? In any case, hats off. You make awesome lights. Just sucks they're overpriced and under represented in Canada. Cheers

    • @NitecoreSG
      @NitecoreSG  3 года назад

      Will bring this back to hq as well. Thanks for the feedback

  • @damron2
    @damron2 3 года назад +2

    nebo flashlight =scam

    • @Lee-lb9qh
      @Lee-lb9qh 3 года назад

      Nebo is garbage crap

  • @fluffybunny510
    @fluffybunny510 2 года назад

    Thise torches cost around 2 to 5 dollar in india. Mostly from china, i brought fenix for 25 dollar from Amazon way better then those fake lights.

  • @xxdropdeadxx6679
    @xxdropdeadxx6679 3 года назад +1

    Only bought olight products but damn nite has some nice lights to!!!

  • @YoutiaoVlogs
    @YoutiaoVlogs 2 года назад

    ppl always ask why buy 100-200sgd torch until they compare haha

  • @christianrottler
    @christianrottler 3 года назад +1

    I actually got #2 at the dollar store for €2. It's fine if you just need some light but nothing more 😄...

  • @AGC828
    @AGC828 Год назад

    Buy only knonn brands :))
    No offense but....being that you're based out of Singapore....how do YOU kow you're not getting fake FENIX, KLArUS, OLIGHTs....etc.?? I've wondered about people buying goods who live in SEA.....I'm Chinese-CDN btw....I've been to China and HK (14x) many times....China 2x...

  • @BichaelStevens
    @BichaelStevens Год назад

    No offense but it's pretty hard to understand you due to your accent.

  • @Sam-km9nm
    @Sam-km9nm 3 года назад +1

    Might pick up a nitecore. Streamlight and olight have been getting my money lately.

  • @db333-m6n
    @db333-m6n 3 года назад +2

    I've had 2 genuine nitecore flashlights fail in the past month,
    Both have a 2 year guarantee,but its impossible to hear back from the company, rendering the guarantee worthless

    • @NitecoreSG
      @NitecoreSG  3 года назад +1

      Where did you buy it from? You have to go back to the correct distributor.

    • @db333-m6n
      @db333-m6n 3 года назад

      Amazon UK, the Nitecore Shop,tried contacting them to no avail

    • @wesleyseymour8857
      @wesleyseymour8857 3 года назад

      Get yourself an olight next time. They are a cracking light. 5 year warranty

    • @db333-m6n
      @db333-m6n 3 года назад

      @@wesleyseymour8857 the nitecore's are guaranteed
      The guarantee is no good if they make it too difficult to honour

    • @wesleyseymour8857
      @wesleyseymour8857 3 года назад

      @@db333-m6n yeah can't argue with that. All I can tell yeah is I've had both my olights for 4 years an they still work perfectly.

  • @doel89
    @doel89 Год назад

    i always check what led they are using osram or cree , and have a range of price that you think is fair. if its too good to be true then its probably fake. however there are oem flashlight that are really good