The Prometheus Beta QR Flashlight: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Today, we'll take a look at a great AAA Battery light, which outputs great light, which portrays machining-as-sculpture in a great light, too: The Prometheus Beta QR.
I really have had nothing but great experiences with Prometheus Lights. I have a few, and with a pocket clip they are solid. Very high quality, looking forward to grabbing one of their pens.
I have carried the same light on my key chain for over two years and I agree with your review.
One of my fav's. The snapper is excellent.
One of the best edc lights out there especially with the clip upgrade.
I think this is the first review you have ever done that I don't agree with. It's definitely a nice light but I don't really think that'll light with those problems qualifies as a gem. If this exact light was made by a different brand at the same price, I don't really think that it would have been labeled a gem.
EDC with Aaron agreed, more art than tool
Pretty good light, but not a gem for me. #bias
@Shortcut reviews. This light exist for one reason: function first and form second. This light is no shortcut.
Your wrong. It's definitely a gem
@Johnny Silverhand I've had this light on my keychain for 2 years now. It's one of the best lights I've ever owned and can survive literally anything. I'm a mason and I have this hanging from my hip on my carabiner everyday and it always works when I need it. I've used it multiple times finishing concrete trying to see after I've run out of daylight. It's definitely a gem.
Nick, I'm not a flashlight guy so that price to me is insane ... I just had to put in my 2 cents... Nice video...👍
I'm a flashlight guy and that price is still insane.
I've got the ti one en route to me at the moment.. I'd ordered a nickel plated one and clip, checked the site a couple days later and saw the ti's in stock (hadn't been previously).. it's expensive but it's a great light that I'll carry for years. I also related it to knives.. do I need to carry a $400 sebenza? Nope.. but I carry a knife every day, use it every day and enjoy having one that I admire. Same for lights.
My current Edc light is an older eagtac d25c. It's excellent but just a little large so it gets left behind sometimes. Same for my d 25a. Between the slim profile, great machining, deep clip and fact that I RARELY need more than 100lm, its just what I need.
Fwiw, I received the nickel one today and while it's definitely nice, the plating/finish is just a little crappy looking.. it just isn't quite as smooth as a bare metal piece would be. The ti will fix this tho.
I've owned nickel plated flashlights that have been immaculate finish wise.. looks. Like it's made of silver.. and I guess thats what I was expecting here. Not quite. Oh well.. I'll probably sell or gift this nickel one away but it'll be in my pocket til my absurdly priced titanium one shows up.
Lucky! Hoping the Ti comes back in stock soon!
@@Eugeneden2010 keep an eye out, I’m sure you’ll get one soon enough
I’ve had a Prometheus QR since 2013 and it’s fine for what it is. My QR mechanism uses the ball-bearing push type but I never use it. The body disappears into my pocket and sometimes I forget it’s even there. Curious about the weight statement since it barely weighs anything even with the battery.
This is based on the Lumintop Worm. The Worm is also available with a Nichia emitter, but no fancy quick release system.
Actually the Lumintop Worm was based on this Prometheus design. Lumintop flashlights are of good quality but no where near the exact tolerance machining of the Prometheus flashlights, hence the cost
I have a steel Worm with the 219B, it's a very nice light. It's modes go med, low, high though.
Incidentally I was just told by Jason of Prometheus Lights that Lumintop straight up stole his design. He no longer uses them as they couldn't maintain their quality.
Lumintop (Chinese company) stole this design from Prometheus (US company). It happens all the time when manufacturing in China.
Snatched one of this for a discounted price of about 30$ in my country (apparently the seller who ordered some ofthis to resell can't sell any of them because ppl here care that much about the spec, 80 lumen seem unimpressive to them lol). Absolutely a good deal for me.
I got the copper one years of use it has a cool patina !
I don't think the pocket clip is a big issue because that's the purpose, difficult to remove and not able to come loose easily so the light can stay secure in your pocket. Don't see the purpose of removing it in regular basis back and forth to the key ring, that's why they sell it as an optional item. You need to make up your mind and decide before purchasing it if you want to carry the light clipped to your pocket or attached to your key chain.
When it comes to flashlights mole people have it made.
I’ve had the nickel version for around 6 months now and for just a normal guy it’s great! Also less expensive as the copper last time I checked (I think I got the pocket clip and light for same price as copper). I do have to disagree with how hard it is to take the pocket clip off though. On my one example I can easily take it off by pressing my thumb against the ramp part of the clip. Also in the version I have the way the light plays with reflections is nice to look at. I do agree with how hard it can be to turn the damn thing on with one hand. But it’s pretty so I give it a pass lol
I know this comments old but just wondering how the nickel plating is holding up? Really stuck between choosing the nickel or to go for the brass
I carried pocket twisties for quite a while, but they didn't last, getting unreliable over time. Been carrying the Nitecore TIP and haven't had problems, other than losing/breaking clips. Thanks for your reviews! Looking forward to more awful knives in 2019!
Clean the contacts. Twisty lights are much more reliable than clicky switches.
floyd2386 I was thinking that. It's a weird remark to make. I don't like twisties, but I can't argue with their durability. That's why I have various in strategic places.
its for the flashlight lover
its heavy. surefire titan plus is heavy too and big.
olight i3e and nitecore tube are for the masses and great keychain lights.
the quick release form factor is cool and carries well. i run a small niteize s biner on my titan plus. my titan plus is on my emergency keychain. it is not carried.
put a nitecore tube or olight i3e on your keychain.
carry a good flashlight in your pocket.
my recommendations:
olight m1t
streamlight stylus pro
streamlight microstream (2 mode newer one, rechargeable)
streamlight protac 2-lx
i like 1-3 modes at the most so your preferences may vary. i tried to keep my recommendations at or under 50 bucks.
ive got some glam lights i like and own for the collection
ive got surefires and elzettas on my guns.
i carry malkoff/surefire combos.
its what i like
@jacob manalang cool story bro.
@@ewcm1878 a year late comment on a 5 year old flashlight.
cool story hasn't been a cool burn for about 5 years.
how...old...are you?
good one. you win
Really awesome edc reviews!!!
punny review, enjoyed it :D i think you sold me w/ this vid. the new magnetic quick release is preordering this week, but they're also doing a 25% discount on the classic QRs like in this video. think im going to order a brass classic 💛
Great review, Happy New Year Nick !
You can hold it and push the head to change modes. Very easy with one hand.
@Jack Zhang. No. Twisting is easy.
@@ewcm1878 not if you only use the high mode!
that's six twists every.single.time. (three right three left) and it's a pain in the ass every time you want to use it
on the other hand, you can push down on the head three times and one twist
which still is a b**** but a little easier
What did you say the name of your favourite light was?
A gem? I dunno as a pocket sculpture maybe although even then I'd have qualms given how absolutely boring it is but 80-105 dollars for a AAA light? I get how it could cost them that much to make it given the whole assembly in the back and the machining but it's not in any way a value for the cost as a light.
@Ashkan cool story bro. You need to look at the HDS if you want overpriced.
@@ewcm1878 lol there's overpriced and then somebody trying to sell a 100 dollar product for 1000 hoping nobody will notice the extra 0 overpriced. HDS is ridiculously overpriced. This is still overpriced for a light.
Nick! I need your help. I’m looking for a light similar in form and function to the Olight Warrior 3 but with metal buttons and a glass lense. My plastic one melted. Any suggestions? I just got the Acebeam E70 Ti. It’s nice but not…well it’s not a thrower for sure.
Love this guys voice!
I ordered the upgraded 3 mode HAIII version. 💵😋
You know what is ugly? The manufacturer solicited me for a review. My review was lukewarm as I don’t care for interface and he didn’t post it. That’s really ugly. It’s a decent light but it’s too big for a key chain too.
@Andy Klein cool story bro. Companies cant satisfy everyone.
@@ewcm1878 I’m fine with me not liking the flashlight because I agree with you. My beef is that the company only publishes positive reviews. That’s very misleading and bad form. The flashlight is generally fine. I just wasn’t in love with the interface. I think I gave it 3 of 5 stars.
@@914Rocky I agree with you!
I would love this light if it where decently bright and wasn't such a warm tint. I promise you the CRI on this thing is nowhere close to actual sunlight color. my skin looks nothing like it does out in the sun under whe compared to this light. it makes my skin look more tan or warmer than it actually is...
Secondly this thing is a peanut shooter. what I mean by that is it really doesn't put out much light and it is a pain in my ass that have to twist it 6 times (3 left and 3 right) just to get to the high mode, which is the only mode worth using for me every.single. time.
In summary, i wish the light was a little less warm and it was a little brighter. Many $10 AAA Battery lights are putting out double the lumens this $60 light does these days.
even all that said I'm considering keeping it because I love the design so much. It is very small and disappears in the pocket and look super sleek with all my other titanium edc....
As for the owner, I can tell by the literature that came with the light that the owner was somewhat of a narcissist jackass. He really thanks a lot of himself I can tell...
it seemed it was because "he" made the light was why it was the best of course.
Also including a pamphlet telling his customers their lifestyle was wrong if they weren't using rechargeable AAA batteries in their entire house. and not only that, he wanted to tell us specifically what brand to buy..... not only for his flashlight, but for our entire household supply... it's likely a friend or an associate owns the battery company and I'll use my eneloop thank you.
It doesn't surprise me one bit he didn't post your review..
It's also very apparent many others feel the same way about this flashlight being too warm and under-lumened
Cheers
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@@914Rocky yes the interface is about a 1 or 2/5...no memory either
Can you put the pocket clip under the quick release cap?
Oh it's so beautiful..
Nope, not for that price. Get the Massdrop Ti AAA. Good looking, less expensive and has a pocket clip that keeps it in the pants.
Streamlight microstream usb is so much more at under $50 dollars, plus it's rechargable, battery included. The copper is definitely pretty, but I'll take function over form any day. Great review Nick!
Stoner my only complaint about the Microstream, is the weak finish.
The Streamlight doesn't bave the wonderful Nichia LED though.
floyd2386 that is true, but I’ve found that to be of no really practical value. I’ve never had a case where distinguishing the exact color at night was the factor to completing the task. What I have found is a rear clicky is much fast and quicker then a twist and access to instant high are more important as a tool.
@@ShortcutReviews I disagree. Looking into throats, eyes, etc, cool white low CRI emitters don't cut it. I personally can 1 handedly twist on a twisty light by either end quickly enough without problem and the reliability of twisties over clickies are very important in an emergency tool.
@Archie Baldwin How would you know lol? I've literally had conversations with a few doctors (an ear, nose and throat Dr. and a dermatologist) about the transition between incandescents (which are high CRI) and the early low and even moderate CRI LED replacements that were implemented without their input. They hated them with a passion. You'd have to be stupid to think that doctors have no need for being able to correctly identify colors.
Perfect timing. I was considering this
A gentlemans flashlight. Lose that and it would hurt a bit. Would be great if you could get a end cap for it if you don't want the clip but don't want a hole in the end of the flashlight.
Is this only a AAA light or can it also run on 10440s? If it can run on 10440s its a major selling point to me.
Yes, I own one and is running on 10440. A lot brighter.
@@jackzhang5431 thanks man!
@@jackzhang5431 are you sure your flashlight is still running two years later I've Heard lots of people say the 10440s are going to make the Prometheus qrv2 flashlight burn up etcetera
It even came with literature on mine that warned against the 10440 as well as the Disposable AAA batteries..
but man if you're still doing it and it's working fine I would consider it because this thing is not much of a performer in terms of brightness...
you can do it
You reviewed a flashlight and never showed us the light beam in the dark.
I'd rather have a Fenix E05 with a P7 suspension clip for an AAA flashlight.
$80 and no clip?? That’s not an ok value. That’s absolutely terrible. I just got a titanium S1R II from Olight for less. Undeniably better in every way and it’s a special release that also qualifies as an EDC sculpture. Goodness the performance on this “gem” is on par with the free AAA light that Olight shipped during Black Friday. Am I really going to pay another $70 for a name and for it to be a little prettier?? No that’s absurd.
I think your value meter is way off on this one Nick.
Yeah first review of his that I strongly disagree with.
Hahah you are exactly correct! I bought this light which was the nickel one for 60 bucks and my first thought was my goodness is this on high?
oh wow yeah I think it is... it's such a warm light that the color of your skin will look much more tan.. also the lumens and brightness are a total joke... it's a freaking peanut! and the part of your comment that struck me was.... yes I got half a dozen Olight s1r II and the free little AAA keychain light that came with it has higher output than this, very correct no denying...
I guess what you're paying for with this light is, like you said with the titanium/ copper Olight, it's in EDC sculpture. because this thing is beautiful and fits the hand nicely as well as disappears in the pocket and I've been complimented on it by many of men and women..
but the price tag, I don't understand why more people can't agree the performance of this thing is a bit of a joke..
the owner is also a narcissist jackass who had some interesting things to say about Olight...
Not bad
Shibby
A little to expensive
Too bad they don't have a real moonlight mode (black version). A real moonlight mode is always under 1 lumen (1 lumen is too intense for Night Adapted Vision).
My Olight i3S (XPG-2) is over 4 years old and still functions (USED Every Day). I prefer the Cool White extra efficiency, the runtime will compensate (7.5 hours continuous with Olight i3S Medium Mode and Eneloop white). :)
stupid money.
Flashlights are as dumb as watches. you know a cell phone replaces both?
You can put this flashlight between your lips when you need 2 hands to do some work (not an option with most cellphones), other flashlights can be mounted on your head, have a magnet or give alot more light than a cellphone. Different people have different needs in their daily life. Cellphones are good enough for most people, but not good enough for everyone and every single task.
For me, checking the time on my watch is much more convenient than grabbing my cellphone. ( and I dont have to worry about the battery of my watch running empty for the next +10 years )