I bought this light because you can get the extender and it will accept 18650 batteries. Problem is when configured with the 18650 it turns off when attaching it with the magnet in the base. I now use it as a backup light in my tool box.
Nice review. I’ll be adding this one plus the head band to my tote. Seems to be a good bang for the buck. I’ll stick with the stock size battery as it keeps the size small. I’ve been using 3500 mah 18650s for years in my Nitecore and Eagtac lights. So, that’s always an option with the extender down the road.
You got a wonderful flashlight collection growing like many of us without trying too hard. If we could pick and choose things from each one into a super flashlight that would be amazing. I think if olight Arc with the pivot head lazer pointer and 3 modes(high low off)?
I know there are several versions of different brands that do similar things. This is the first one I’ve had that do both. I have primarily swapped to lights I wear on my hat, but some work I do a hat is an issue… which makes a headlamp more useful. Seems to me the combination of using it as a flashlight or a headlamp makes those type a little better buy.
I just bought it. I own like 24 headlamps. I'm a headlamp assassinator. I kill them all within 1-2yrs somehow mostly the clicky thing goes out. I'll let you know how this one ends up. I"m looking forward to it.
I've been eyeballing this one for a bit watching prices. I wish these companies would sell individual batteries instead of mystery brand ones. When it comes to headlamps my milwaukee was expensive but it's the only way with replacing red lithium batteries to get all day high lumens. This is more my style 20 to 30 range is acceptable for a flashlight. Az is selling it at $24 so I entctjat route easy returns same price. Yes I know most things use 18650s but I like usb charging on board and sadly places sell them for more than I paid for a acebeam flashlight with one included. You convinced me to just try it thanks wallet at least it wasn't expensive!
Yea almost ordered the extender but then I would have to get more 18650s for this flashlight. I think it's best to try it out before I go hawg wild with accessories. I can always next day anything for that flashlight I'm not that inpatient. Though to get overnight 8am shipping I had to add something for a dollar lol yea not happening ended up putting my vessel double ended bits in there 2in ph2/t25 that fit American chucks you should get some 👍. But it's a trap to get that extra dollar 😆
@@MattHmm-rq6dn I’m doing the same thing. I’m making sure I will need more run time before I order. So far the original battery has lasted long enough for the jobs I’ve used it on… even on high for most of it.
I like all of the Olight ones I’ve used so far too. Wuben seem to be good quality so far. I’ve been using a mix of the two daily to see if one outlasts the other. My favorite so far is that OLight ArkFlex The OLight people haven’t contacted me for awhile… I think they forgot about me 😂
@@MORGANSMaintenance What I saw Olight is gaining more and more attention from so called influencers. So probably because your not one of those, marketing departments ignore you. They forget that hones, hard working people are the best to advertise their products.
I've collected flashlights since I was a kid. Olight offers the highest quality flashlights I've ever owned. Their customer service bends over backwards, even if a problem isn't their fault. BUT...#1, you pay through the nose; the Sofirn flashlights I prefer seem to be close in quality (although I have gotten a couple of bad ones) for 1/3 the price, and #2 Olight uses mostly proprietary cells that are the same size and have the same numbering, but will have both contacts on the front end and often can't be charged except in the flashlight with their proprietary magnetic charger. When the ruling parasites succeed in fomenting a war with China, those cells will become unavailable, eventually dooming the flashlight to becoming an expensive paperweight. I own a number of Olights, but the ones I rely on most are typically Sofirn.
I bought this light because you can get the extender and it will accept 18650 batteries. Problem is when configured with the 18650 it turns off when attaching it with the magnet in the base. I now use it as a backup light in my tool box.
That’s good to know for people. Appreciate it 👍
Nice review. I’ll be adding this one plus the head band to my tote. Seems to be a good bang for the buck. I’ll stick with the stock size battery as it keeps the size small. I’ve been using 3500 mah 18650s for years in my Nitecore and Eagtac lights. So, that’s always an option with the extender down the road.
The small battery has lasted plenty for what I use it for 👍
You got a wonderful flashlight collection growing like many of us without trying too hard. If we could pick and choose things from each one into a super flashlight that would be amazing. I think if olight Arc with the pivot head lazer pointer and 3 modes(high low off)?
Yeah I like the ArkFlex with the pivot head. I’ve been using it the most for sure
I am tempted by one of these, seems to be easier to swap between headlamp and torch than the olight perun torch I currently use.
I know there are several versions of different brands that do similar things. This is the first one I’ve had that do both.
I have primarily swapped to lights I wear on my hat, but some work I do a hat is an issue… which makes a headlamp more useful.
Seems to me the combination of using it as a flashlight or a headlamp makes those type a little better buy.
@@MORGANSMaintenance Sold out of cool white units, so looks like I will be sticking with the Perun for a while 😃😃
Acebeam has a half decent headlight flashlight combo tiny too. Acebeam h16
@@MattHmm-rq6dn Interesting, seems very similar to the olight unit I have, only less than half the price. Thanks for sharing.
I just bought it. I own like 24 headlamps. I'm a headlamp assassinator. I kill them all within 1-2yrs somehow mostly the clicky thing goes out. I'll let you know how this one ends up. I"m looking forward to it.
I used this one on my last two decent size drywall jobs. Had enough juice to last the entire sanding, so I like it so far.
Hope it works out for you 👍
I've been eyeballing this one for a bit watching prices. I wish these companies would sell individual batteries instead of mystery brand ones. When it comes to headlamps my milwaukee was expensive but it's the only way with replacing red lithium batteries to get all day high lumens. This is more my style 20 to 30 range is acceptable for a flashlight. Az is selling it at $24 so I entctjat route easy returns same price. Yes I know most things use 18650s but I like usb charging on board and sadly places sell them for more than I paid for a acebeam flashlight with one included. You convinced me to just try it thanks wallet at least it wasn't expensive!
I think the extender for this allows you to use 18650 batteries… not 100% sure on that, but I think.
Yea almost ordered the extender but then I would have to get more 18650s for this flashlight. I think it's best to try it out before I go hawg wild with accessories. I can always next day anything for that flashlight I'm not that inpatient. Though to get overnight 8am shipping I had to add something for a dollar lol yea not happening ended up putting my vessel double ended bits in there 2in ph2/t25 that fit American chucks you should get some 👍. But it's a trap to get that extra dollar 😆
18650s reputable ones run 12 or more for usb c charging ones most of the way to a new flashlight 😆
@@MattHmm-rq6dn I’m doing the same thing. I’m making sure I will need more run time before I order. So far the original battery has lasted long enough for the jobs I’ve used it on… even on high for most of it.
It's seems that Olight is the bellwether in the flashlight industry.
Not to mention that I like Olight flashlight visual form more.
I like all of the Olight ones I’ve used so far too. Wuben seem to be good quality so far. I’ve been using a mix of the two daily to see if one outlasts the other.
My favorite so far is that OLight ArkFlex
The OLight people haven’t contacted me for awhile… I think they forgot about me 😂
@@MORGANSMaintenance What I saw Olight is gaining more and more attention from so called influencers. So probably because your not one of those, marketing departments ignore you. They forget that hones, hard working people are the best to advertise their products.
I’ll live 😂... if I see something I will use, I don’t mind just buying it.
Watching you play that game has made me want to start playing again.
I've collected flashlights since I was a kid. Olight offers the highest quality flashlights I've ever owned. Their customer service bends over backwards, even if a problem isn't their fault. BUT...#1, you pay through the nose; the Sofirn flashlights I prefer seem to be close in quality (although I have gotten a couple of bad ones) for 1/3 the price, and #2 Olight uses mostly proprietary cells that are the same size and have the same numbering, but will have both contacts on the front end and often can't be charged except in the flashlight with their proprietary magnetic charger. When the ruling parasites succeed in fomenting a war with China, those cells will become unavailable, eventually dooming the flashlight to becoming an expensive paperweight. I own a number of Olights, but the ones I rely on most are typically Sofirn.
@@MORGANSMaintenance That's what men at a certain age should be doing.
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Appreciate it 👍