I am wondering if there are any decent small to keychain sized lights out there that run off of AA or AAA batteries. Sometimes it's easier to carry extra batteries than find a place to recharge. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Posted Aug 24, 2022, 8:52 PM UTC
If you can find a Manker E03H II or a Manker E02 II in neutral white, they are two of the greatest compact right angle lights of all time.
They are powered by AA/14500 (E03H II) and AAA/10440 (E02 II).
The E02 II is what I'd suggest over pretty much any keychain light. It's basically keychain sized. The E03H II is bigger but has color filters, a headband, and a longer runtime.
You beat me to it! I love the Manker E02 II and E03H II and will always recommend them!
Same. Such a shame that they discontinued them.
Convoy T3, runs on both AA and lithium and coms in lots of colors and choices.
M150 will do 14500 and AA best of both worlds.
But make sure to buy the high CRI variant if you go with the M150.
519a for the win!
Agreed
Peak Eiger or El Capitan
Skilhunt E3A takes a single AAA (or lithium AAA) and is very small and light. It comes in high CRI or neutral white, and has a twisty on/off UI that is easy to operate in the dark. Great keychain light.
ReyLight pineapple mini
I don’t think this runs on alkaline.
They do.
Skilhunt E2A (AA) and Olight I3E (AAA) are my picks
Lumintop EDC02 takes AAA and comes with a nice magnetic keychain clip and pocket clip if that's more your style. Twisty 3-mode UI.
The Rovyvon A series is also pretty popular, with onboard charging.
Skilhunt E3A, E2A
Sofirn c01s, SP10v3, SP10 Pro, HS05
Convoy T3, T4
Olight i3t, i5t
Wurkkos WK01, WK02
O'Light i3 eos, single aaa, has ok clip, & split ring for keychain. 1 mode, twisty on/off.
The i3t has one of the best clips in my collection. So easy to carry. Just wish it had more modes.
The Wurkkos WK01 and WK02 in 4000k are great little budget lights, especially when they were selling for $8.99. Charmingly simple.
I do not understand the E2A recommendations. I have one and don't find it compelling, really. I would call it rather underwhelming for the price that they charge for them. Would definitely suggest a nichia or sst-20 version Lumintop Tool over the E2A.
I like the sofirn hs05 (aa) and olight i3t (aaa). But I would consider both too big for keychain lights, I don't like anything besides 3/4 keys on my keychain
I'll throw the Sofirn SP10 Pro out there if you want Andúril.
Quite impressed with this one, really. Solid little light. It won me over rather quickly.
Didn’t know that came with Anduril. Now look what you’ve done. I have to spend money.