Been carrying this light for a few years now. The size, clip, and solid functionality for urban life is what keeps it in my pocket. Clipping it on the collar or chest pocket and using the side light is super handy. Right angled bigger lights like my Sofirn HS41 will swing around with clipped onto clothes. The only time I would grab something bigger is when out in the wild because the Rovyvon doesn't work well beyond like 10m. Unless you get the throw version (Rovyvon A26) which I have not yet tried.
Been carrying the "A-1" for about 2 year's at the end of a 6 foot piece of para-cord as my EDC. Love it and recommend to all. Maybe if/when it crashes on me I'll upgrade but as for now, it's still going strong.
The Gen 2 A28 has been my EDC pretty much for an entire year and I absolutely LOVE it. The UI can get a bit confusing but its capabilities more than makes up for it. I would absolutely recommend it to almost anyone who can memorize basic button pattern and wants a light weight carry with a TON of versatility
Used an olight sr2 baton as edc for 7 years. Never seemed to lose any run time. Just upgraded to an arkfeld pro and love it. Flat flashlight is better for the pocket, and it has a time function which is useful, and max lumen is a ton at 1300. Laser and UV is a bit of a gimmick, but fun to have. Highly recommend if you want something premium.
I have the older A28 with only one button. I Really carry it every day and it hasn't let me down in over 4 years. We have the smaller ones on all of our keychains too, (the blue UV version looks cool).
I have an older model and it's an amazing tool/tech piece. I do not need to upgrade the same way I do not need to upgrade my phone; however I always find a new phone. I doubt I can hold out for long. Buy this light...you won't regret.
I do like the features of that light packed into a very carry friendly design. It's price point is good in comparison to features. Ive lost so many lights to battery corrosion that I'm only buying rechargeable models now & the new tech is very refreshing. I remember the days not long ago with mag lights the size of a baseball bat that required 6 pounds of 6 D cells to get mediocre light output. The best compact lights I've purchased in the last few years are the compact rechargeable iprotec 300Rc Angle. Rotating pocket clip , magnetic base , swivel bezel head & NO BATTERIES!! Cost .. under 30$.
I have enough trouble trying to remember a thousand passwords and pins already. This flashlight would put me in the funny farm trying to remember everything it does. All I need is On and Off.
I have the A7 which looks like a much smaller version of this light. I love it. Had it for years. Having UV on a edc is great. Especially if you travel and want to make sure your hotel sheets are clean! Definitely picking up It's larger brother because i love flashlights but as far as edc is concerned I think it's hard to beat the A7. It's 650 lumens and is a much smaller keychain light.
Fantastic light !!! I took the a28 gen2 to Africa with me last year I used it for everything. I wish it had a little more handle but this light gets most jobs done . I’ve purchased a lot of different edc lights but I keep coming back to this one.
My first light from RovyVon was the E5 angel eyes and I was very happy with all the features until the clasp for the battery compartment started failing and I was losing batteries and eventually had to retire it. Replaced it with the Aurora A3 and have been very pleased with it as a key chain light. The A28 looks like a better option than the angel eyes series and eventually plan on testing one out in the future. The Nitecore MT2A pro is an epic light that I absolutely love and bought 3! I work EMS and the MT2A pro hits all the marks!
1. Excellent review 2. I like the question "is this the right tool". 3. It is the right tool for you if you are going it alone and if you have enough batteries. 4. The largest question is do you buy sophisticated because only you will use it or do you KISS and have a number of flashlights at your disposal? 5. I have the Nitecore and other sophisticated flashlights. I also have the KISS flashlights. 6. If you fiddle with rechargeables (and that is the way that it will be in the next few years), you need sophisticated recharger units and quality batteries. 7. I have a flashlight in the car (actually more than one flashlight) and every room in the house and in the garage based upon the KISS principle and the need for availability. 8. When shtf, it is too late to sit down and read a manual in the dark. I gift car flashlights. A brother called up. He was grateful that he had the car flashlight when he was stuck at night in Nevada.
G'day mate, good points there. At the end of the day, a battery is still a battery .......... with a life. Personally, I gravitate to models, with the more common batteries, that can be swapped over, for either rechargeable ... or not. I do gift the occasional torch, (or knife), to those close mates ....... that are otherwise hopeless in that respect ; ) However, if it ever comes down to shtf in my location and lifetime, .......... to be honest, I'm keep'n the real good, (and not necessarily more expensive), stuff for myself ......... and yep the vast majority, ........ are KISS jobs too ; ) Cheers Duke.
Have looked at these before, when I was getting a new flashlight. it’s like a Jack of all trades, master of none. Like you state, could be a good kit bag flashlight.
Had a couple rovyvon a-1's for years. Keep them on my key fobs so I always have one on my person. They a remarkably powerful, the new ones correct the sequence from low to high to start out high the goes low. Helps to have a quick high lumen first in the event you need to blind someone on 1st on. The strobe is also a nice feature to have. The a-1's started at 650, newer ones started at 700. I have an Olight arkfeld pro if I need uv. These rovyvon a1 have lasted for years at a cost of a out $22. Well worth the small price
I've had the small one button model for 2 years now it's my go to EDC. I love the UV light and quick on and off. Only problem I had is I dropped it off a extension ladder on concrete and cracked the plastic housing. Shoe Goo fixed it up and its still going.
Im buying this right away as a camp companion. I have lights to do heavy lifting at camp but this will be on me as a back up or for specialized tasks. If i can get 3 to 4 years from it before buying another i will.
G'day Aaron, amazing the electronics that will fit in a small light, imagine what could be done with a bigger fella. However, couldn't see myself ever using all the bells and whistles, except for fun, and its missing the one feature I demand ............. a replaceable battery. I do lke the look of the Nitecore job you showed, MT2A Pro, ....... I dont remember it, have you reviewed that one yet ? Cheers Duke. P.S. Re; keychain lights, I use those tiny coin battery jobs, they're enough to avoid a trip hazard and to get a key in a door at night, for example ....... . IF !!! ... I get caught without a proper torch ; ) Even better if you can get one that is common battery with vehicle fob, garage door remote, perhaps a watch, and such ..... mine even happen to be compatible with my kitchen scales ; )
I'm pretty much a dedicated Surefire guy, and I have a few of them. But this just seems to speak to me. I'm sure that I can incorporate it in a system and be pleased with the purchase. Nice review Aaron!
That looks like a really good light you helped me pick out my last flashlight i got now and i love it the streamlight 1l 1aa its awesome and its been really handle ive had it for a little over a year now
I have the other model it's the same as this I believe it's the 26.. and it's an awesome light you don't even need instructions to figure it out it's usb-c rechargeable and I love it
Good review. There are so many options now in pocket flashlights it's mind boggling. So, do you spend 50 + on a single light or buy three for the same amount and have backups on hand? For safety, I like redundancy.
This is why i subscribe You knives well but this is awesome everyone should have a EDC flashlight no matter where you live Like the longer black version model. Mahalo For this video from the 808 keep um coming
I’ve had a few Rovyvons and I loved them. However I experienced some issues with several of them and their customer service sucked. I just had another one stop working so I’m hesitant to buy any more regardless of feature updates. (Just an email saying “sorry, we can’t do anything for you” would be better than being ghosted. I only requested a replacement charging port cover.)
I picked up the MT1C Pro recently for my weak side pocket- that appears to be the same size and lumens but only a couple modes. Considering how many lights I have I appreciate because I can't remember how to get to all the features on many of them 😀
Thanks for this, Aaron. I'm always interested if there's a RovyVon involved. This one is very cool, as it packs all the features of my E7 AND E8 keychain models and then some, plus it has more power and magnetic stand-alone capability. For all that, the price is definitely right!
I love my rovyvon. It is the smaller version they sell. But the integrated batter on the first one failed after 3 months. Rovyvon sent me a second one free with no questions asked. It was easy.
Bought the RovyVon Aurora A29 Brass 4 years ago. Kinda too stubby, the brass is soft, the button took a while to get used to but it was a very reliable edc for many years. Recently got the A3 Gen 4 keychain light and it is tiny. So tiny in fact, I don't know where it is. Got plenty of lights in rotation so it's a non issue. It's a good brand for sure but I don't care for the tiny buttons.
#1 love the light and now I want one #2 a suggestion - I find myself wanting to see more info on the other products you have on your table in each of you videos, sometimes you have quite a few and it can be difficult to find your video on them. For example you showed a launch 13 in a recent one but didn't mention the name and I couldnt find your video on it, actually took a while since it was way back and i didn't know the name as it wasnt mentioned. (Launch 13) °° Could you add a link to your video, if one exists, on the other products you have on the table and/or briefly show in each video, in the description? This would be awesome and much appreciated Your videos are fantastic.
Thanks for the feedback. As you saw the video, I dropped it several times from about 4 feet. Someone else commented that Rovyvon replace their right away when something occurred that was an issue. Sorry you didn’t have a good experience.
There's quite a few rovy lites in my house, I do think my family edc the mini one I think is the A50 or something like ? I have one on my my keys, use to have one for work sadly I lost it. They work very well as an edc lite.
Stopped watching at "integrated battery". Not paying 50 bucks for something that will wear out or seriously degrade in probably two years of regular use.
Got the single button/ light keychain light on keychain. Have had for 5-6 yrs before replacing with updated version with higher lumens and c charge port. Crazy good lights and they're like $25. I'd recommend giving it a go, especially for price.
Hey Aaron hope you are well. Have you looked at the weltool pro tac and pro v2? I’ve seen them buzzed around wondering if you’d review one. They use a 14500 usb c charging battery primary and also run on AA backups if needed Thanks God bless
How long does the battery last on that flashlight because I have a flashlight that has 1000 lm but the battery doesn’t last very long if you use it for a while and it’s almost the same size
The non replaceable batteries make Rovyvon an absolute no for me, I didn’t realise when I got one and never again. Absolutely ridiculous not to be able to simply unscrew the cap.
So, my question is does it really charge from USB-C or is it that the charging port is USB-C, but it charges from USB-A? Electronically, there is a huge difference and I'm finding more devices that have the C charging port but can't actually charge from USB-C.
@@gideonstactical Yes. Are you familiar with the electrical differences between USB-A and USB-C? A-Type has a 2.4A/5v limit which means the wattage is limited. As of right now C-Type is pushing 100+watts in capability. There are electronics out there that have been upgraded to USE the USB-C port for connection but cannot actually charge USB-C to USB-C. They will only charge from a USB-A. while this does help reduce the cables you carry around, it means you MUST HAVE A USB-A TO USB-C cable or adapter available to charge the device and a USB-A charging source. Of the devices I've run into, if you plug it into an actual USB-C charger it will not start charging. I don't know if the wattage on the charger matters, but I don't carry low watt chargers on me since you need the wattage to take advantage of speed charging things like phones. So all of mine are 30+watts output. If you haven't already run into this problem, you probably will soon as cheaper electronics change the port but not the charging logic.
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Been carrying this light for a few years now.
The size, clip, and solid functionality for urban life is what keeps it in my pocket.
Clipping it on the collar or chest pocket and using the side light is super handy.
Right angled bigger lights like my Sofirn HS41 will swing around with clipped onto clothes.
The only time I would grab something bigger is when out in the wild because the Rovyvon doesn't work well beyond like 10m.
Unless you get the throw version (Rovyvon A26) which I have not yet tried.
Been carrying the "A-1" for about 2 year's at the end of a 6 foot piece of para-cord as my EDC. Love it and recommend to all. Maybe if/when it crashes on me I'll upgrade but as for now, it's still going strong.
The Gen 2 A28 has been my EDC pretty much for an entire year and I absolutely LOVE it. The UI can get a bit confusing but its capabilities more than makes up for it. I would absolutely recommend it to almost anyone who can memorize basic button pattern and wants a light weight carry with a TON of versatility
Used an olight sr2 baton as edc for 7 years. Never seemed to lose any run time. Just upgraded to an arkfeld pro and love it. Flat flashlight is better for the pocket, and it has a time function which is useful, and max lumen is a ton at 1300. Laser and UV is a bit of a gimmick, but fun to have. Highly recommend if you want something premium.
I think it looks awesome! Honestly if it was $30 I’d definitely get one but I’m too hard on stuff (and too likely to lose it) to pay $55 for a light
I have the older A28 with only one button. I Really carry it every day and it hasn't let me down in over 4 years. We have the smaller ones on all of our keychains too, (the blue UV version looks cool).
I have an older model and it's an amazing tool/tech piece. I do not need to upgrade the same way I do not need to upgrade my phone; however I always find a new phone. I doubt I can hold out for long. Buy this light...you won't regret.
I do like the features of that light packed into a very carry friendly design. It's price point is good in comparison to features. Ive lost so many lights to battery corrosion that I'm only buying rechargeable models now & the new tech is very refreshing. I remember the days not long ago with mag lights the size of a baseball bat that required 6 pounds of 6 D cells to get mediocre light output. The best compact lights I've purchased in the last few years are the compact rechargeable iprotec 300Rc Angle. Rotating pocket clip , magnetic base , swivel bezel head & NO BATTERIES!! Cost .. under 30$.
I have enough trouble trying to remember a thousand passwords and pins already. This flashlight would put me in the funny farm trying to remember everything it does. All I need is On and Off.
Generally these have a muggle mode, but "on and off" at 1k+ lumens is a good way to go blind.
I have the A7 which looks like a much smaller version of this light. I love it. Had it for years. Having UV on a edc is great. Especially if you travel and want to make sure your hotel sheets are clean! Definitely picking up It's larger brother because i love flashlights but as far as edc is concerned I think it's hard to beat the A7. It's 650 lumens and is a much smaller keychain light.
Rovyvon is my favorite pocket/keychain EDC. Fenix is my favorite holster sized EDC (by a mile)!
Fantastic light !!! I took the a28 gen2 to Africa with me last year I used it for everything. I wish it had a little more handle but this light gets most jobs done . I’ve purchased a lot of different edc lights but I keep coming back to this one.
I've had this light for a year now. I love it.
I think this is a solid sounding tool whether as a backup or as a camp light. Very cool and thanks Aaron
My first light from RovyVon was the E5 angel eyes and I was very happy with all the features until the clasp for the battery compartment started failing and I was losing batteries and eventually had to retire it. Replaced it with the Aurora A3 and have been very pleased with it as a key chain light. The A28 looks like a better option than the angel eyes series and eventually plan on testing one out in the future. The Nitecore MT2A pro is an epic light that I absolutely love and bought 3! I work EMS and the MT2A pro hits all the marks!
1. Excellent review
2. I like the question "is this the right tool".
3. It is the right tool for you if you are going it alone and if you have enough batteries.
4. The largest question is do you buy sophisticated because only you will use it or do you KISS and have a number of flashlights at your disposal?
5. I have the Nitecore and other sophisticated flashlights. I also have the KISS flashlights.
6. If you fiddle with rechargeables (and that is the way that it will be in the next few years), you need sophisticated recharger units and quality batteries.
7. I have a flashlight in the car (actually more than one flashlight) and every room in the house and in the garage based upon the KISS principle and the need for availability.
8. When shtf, it is too late to sit down and read a manual in the dark. I gift car flashlights. A brother called up. He was grateful that he had the car flashlight when he was stuck at night in Nevada.
G'day mate, good points there. At the end of the day, a battery is still a battery .......... with a life. Personally, I gravitate to models, with the more common batteries, that can be swapped over, for either rechargeable ... or not.
I do gift the occasional torch, (or knife), to those close mates ....... that are otherwise hopeless in that respect ; )
However, if it ever comes down to shtf in my location and lifetime, .......... to be honest, I'm keep'n the real good, (and not necessarily more expensive), stuff for myself ......... and yep the vast majority, ........ are KISS jobs too ; )
Cheers Duke.
Have looked at these before, when I was getting a new flashlight. it’s like a Jack of all trades, master of none. Like you state, could be a good kit bag flashlight.
I have the A28 and A3, both are great lights! 😎
Day one of asking to review the Extreme ratio satre fixed blade
I just bought its smaller brother, the A8 and I love it for a keychain light! Been looking at this one too.
Great torch. These little lights are flash
Had a couple rovyvon a-1's for years. Keep them on my key fobs so I always have one on my person. They a remarkably powerful, the new ones correct the sequence from low to high to start out high the goes low. Helps to have a quick high lumen first in the event you need to blind someone on 1st on. The strobe is also a nice feature to have. The a-1's started at 650, newer ones started at 700. I have an Olight arkfeld pro if I need uv. These rovyvon a1 have lasted for years at a cost of a out $22. Well worth the small price
I've had the small one button model for 2 years now it's my go to EDC. I love the UV light and quick on and off. Only problem I had is I dropped it off a extension ladder on concrete and cracked the plastic housing. Shoe Goo fixed it up and its still going.
Im buying this right away as a camp companion. I have lights to do heavy lifting at camp but this will be on me as a back up or for specialized tasks. If i can get 3 to 4 years from it before buying another i will.
Cool light Aaron. Thanks for the great review.
Aaron, thank you for the review! I like that carabiner clip in the lower right of your mat. Where can I find out more about it?
Glad you have enjoyed it! It’s a rovyvon video coming soon on it.
G'day Aaron, amazing the electronics that will fit in a small light, imagine what could be done with a bigger fella.
However, couldn't see myself ever using all the bells and whistles, except for fun, and its missing the one feature I demand ............. a replaceable battery.
I do lke the look of the Nitecore job you showed, MT2A Pro, ....... I dont remember it, have you reviewed that one yet ?
Cheers Duke.
P.S. Re; keychain lights, I use those tiny coin battery jobs, they're enough to avoid a trip hazard and to get a key in a door at night, for example ....... . IF !!! ... I get caught without a proper torch ; )
Even better if you can get one that is common battery with vehicle fob, garage door remote, perhaps a watch, and such ..... mine even happen to be compatible with my kitchen scales ; )
I'm pretty much a dedicated Surefire guy, and I have a few of them. But this just seems to speak to me. I'm sure that I can incorporate it in a system and be pleased with the purchase. Nice review Aaron!
Very cool, glad this one seems to connect. I feel the same way.
That looks like a really good light you helped me pick out my last flashlight i got now and i love it the streamlight 1l 1aa its awesome and its been really handle ive had it for a little over a year now
You sold me on it! Good review as usual. Can I ask where you got the Carabiner that was in your table top review??
Yes, I believe that is a civiv model. I’m going to do a video on them in the next week or two.
I have the other model it's the same as this I believe it's the 26.. and it's an awesome light you don't even need instructions to figure it out it's usb-c rechargeable and I love it
Good review. There are so many options now in pocket flashlights it's mind boggling. So, do you spend 50 + on a single light or buy three for the same amount and have backups on hand? For safety, I like redundancy.
This is why i subscribe
You knives well but this is awesome everyone should have a EDC flashlight no matter where you live
Like the longer black version model. Mahalo
For this video from the 808 keep um coming
Really appreciate that feedback!
dim, bright, off is all i require.
I run a grey Aurora A1 in my 5th pocket with a key fob. I would like a battery life indicator.
I’m sorry off topic but what pant are you wearing? Very great fit with pockets
I’ve had a few Rovyvons and I loved them. However I experienced some issues with several of them and their customer service sucked. I just had another one stop working so I’m hesitant to buy any more regardless of feature updates. (Just an email saying “sorry, we can’t do anything for you” would be better than being ghosted. I only requested a replacement charging port cover.)
Good right up to the price.
I picked up the MT1C Pro recently for my weak side pocket- that appears to be the same size and lumens but only a couple modes. Considering how many lights I have I appreciate because I can't remember how to get to all the features on many of them 😀
Thanks for this, Aaron. I'm always interested if there's a RovyVon involved. This one is very cool, as it packs all the features of my E7 AND E8 keychain models and then some, plus it has more power and magnetic stand-alone capability. For all that, the price is definitely right!
I love my rovyvon. It is the smaller version they sell. But the integrated batter on the first one failed after 3 months. Rovyvon sent me a second one free with no questions asked. It was easy.
Awesome!!
the only built in battery flashlights I own are a couple of the really dinky key ring styles
Bought the RovyVon Aurora A29 Brass 4 years ago. Kinda too stubby, the brass is soft, the button took a while to get used to but it was a very reliable edc for many years. Recently got the A3 Gen 4 keychain light and it is tiny. So tiny in fact, I don't know where it is. Got plenty of lights in rotation so it's a non issue. It's a good brand for sure but I don't care for the tiny buttons.
Like: UV light for finding scorpions.
Dislike: USB chargeable only.
#1 love the light and now I want one
#2 a suggestion - I find myself wanting to see more info on the other products you have on your table in each of you videos, sometimes you have quite a few and it can be difficult to find your video on them. For example you showed a launch 13 in a recent one but didn't mention the name and I couldnt find your video on it, actually took a while since it was way back and i didn't know the name as it wasnt mentioned. (Launch 13)
°° Could you add a link to your video, if one exists, on the other products you have on the table and/or briefly show in each video, in the description?
This would be awesome and much appreciated
Your videos are fantastic.
Had one. Dropped it. Broke the clip off, chipped the body and ravyvon didnt care.
How far was the drop? 2 ft
Thanks for the feedback. As you saw the video, I dropped it several times from about 4 feet. Someone else commented that Rovyvon replace their right away when something occurred that was an issue. Sorry you didn’t have a good experience.
There's quite a few rovy lites in my house, I do think my family edc the mini one I think is the A50 or something like ? I have one on my my keys, use to have one for work sadly I lost it. They work very well as an edc lite.
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What is the big advantage of usbc over micro usb?
Non replacable battery is a no go from me. Ill keep my hank lights.
I do not in fact want a bunch of features. I want the light to turn on, and when I am done, turn off.
Stopped watching at "integrated battery". Not paying 50 bucks for something that will wear out or seriously degrade in probably two years of regular use.
Totally understand
Loving batteries is a very american thing
Got the single button/ light keychain light on keychain. Have had for 5-6 yrs before replacing with updated version with higher lumens and c charge port. Crazy good lights and they're like $25. I'd recommend giving it a go, especially for price.
Same here. I use better quality batteries than most Chinese OEM
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Is there another option flashlight that is a little larger with all thw same features and has a removable battery?
This was a great video
Hey Aaron hope you are well. Have you looked at the weltool pro tac and pro v2? I’ve seen them buzzed around wondering if you’d review one. They use a 14500 usb c charging battery primary and also run on AA backups if needed
Thanks God bless
Way do thay do the strob ? Its du...
Honestly I'd be tempted to replace the fenix i carry with this cause I hate the fenix operating system.
Does anyone know if that UV light is good for water treatment ?
Not sure
What about a grocery store on mars?
Perfect 👍
How long does the battery last on that flashlight because I have a flashlight that has 1000 lm but the battery doesn’t last very long if you use it for a while and it’s almost the same size
1.6 hours on high on average
The non replaceable batteries make Rovyvon an absolute no for me, I didn’t realise when I got one and never again. Absolutely ridiculous not to be able to simply unscrew the cap.
They have great flashlights but their Customer Service is very very bad.
That’s good to know
I’ve had good luck with their customer service. They’ve replaced a couple of light for me without question.
Cool light, but way too much going on for me. I don’t want to have to think just to use a light.
Haha! Totally get it
So, my question is does it really charge from USB-C or is it that the charging port is USB-C, but it charges from USB-A? Electronically, there is a huge difference and I'm finding more devices that have the C charging port but can't actually charge from USB-C.
Not quite sure exactly what you’re asking. It is a port for USB-C charging cable.
@@gideonstactical
Yes. Are you familiar with the electrical differences between USB-A and USB-C? A-Type has a 2.4A/5v limit which means the wattage is limited. As of right now C-Type is pushing 100+watts in capability. There are electronics out there that have been upgraded to USE the USB-C port for connection but cannot actually charge USB-C to USB-C. They will only charge from a USB-A. while this does help reduce the cables you carry around, it means you MUST HAVE A USB-A TO USB-C cable or adapter available to charge the device and a USB-A charging source. Of the devices I've run into, if you plug it into an actual USB-C charger it will not start charging. I don't know if the wattage on the charger matters, but I don't carry low watt chargers on me since you need the wattage to take advantage of speed charging things like phones. So all of mine are 30+watts output.
If you haven't already run into this problem, you probably will soon as cheaper electronics change the port but not the charging logic.
I have other Rovyvons and they have no problem charging USB C to C.
@@lukeysandra then they are true USB-C charging. I do find that most of the flashlight companies are on the ball when it come to their electronics.
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I hate liight with to many settings