I've tried lots of flashlights but I always come back to my Olight S2R Baton 2 (called the Baton 3 Pro in newer versions). Tremendous battery life, all the modes (including moonlight, which I love), great UI, tail stands, magnet, and is more pocket friendly than it looks because of the great clip.
Yeah I have S1R Baton II and a multiple Baton 3s. They are the best small EDC lights imo. Only thing that sucks is the low CRI and not so good tint, but most people don't care about that stuff.
Ordered. Man you made me spend money, especially with the sale on goinggear. Was looking for something like this for travelling. Family is going to Hawaii in July, this was perfect!
Great video, I now carry the T1 Pro Tac every day and love it, wish there was a really low mode to use whilst letting the cat out at night as the low is never low in its life, I carry the T1 in my pocket on the clip and the Rovy Von E8 on my keys, covers all lighting needs, 14500/AA for the win, with AA being the most availible battery in the world , i tend to lean towards them from a S.H.T.F perspective. The thow on the T1 is all anyone would need i.m.h.o. , You nailed this review , well done.
You talked me into this one. Seems good. I've been using it a couple days now. I really like it. Its welworth it! ;) Something that is really under appreciated here I think is how cool the end of it stays. I mean to say cool isn't correct it does get warm but for 5 mins or so of being on it was still comfortably touchable by me which is surprising because a lot of other high power lights that are small heat up extremely fast and you don't want to be tossing them in the ol pockets like that. Its always good as well to have the ability to momentarily shine the light without fully turning it on which I feel is being under appreciated here too which is crucial for a tac light. The only negative I will say is that 4 half clicks to low mode is pretty annoying. its basically 4 half then 1 more for on unless you're going slow and counting each time. I think they could have done something better there. And just a personal preference here...I would have rather had the 2 way pocket clip than a reversible one. Its so handy and the clip is long enough...there was no reason not to do it that way. Though I suppose clipping it to your hat or where ever isn't really a primary function of a tac light so I guess that can slide for me. Also the brown version is much darker than it looks in his video, at least in my case, its like FDE, which I like.
A good alternative EDC flashlight is the Convoy S6 flashlight with the CSLNM1. TG LED variant and 18350 battery tube adapter. It outputs 1000 lumens of light with a light intensity of 48,000 candela.
I've had one for about a year. Wish the green were available then. Fully agree with the points in the video. Bought it for the candela. The only thing that I don't like is the pocket clip.
Obtaining the low mode function is very frustrating. I have found you have to do 4 half presses very quickly, holding the 4th to get low mode. The low mode is also still fairly bright. Still an excellent compact torch with great distancing .
Arguably, a better AA sized light is the Emisar D3AA. With the Osram W1 emitters, it throws 325m and produces about 1400 lumens. It has one of the best drivers available on the market and it uses one of the best UI’s ever offered (Anduril 2). $40-$50.
I looked up that light based on your suggestion and what I found out is I don't know enough about emitters to order one. There are, by my count 24 different options. Which is cool if you know what you're looking at but for me it doesn't seem worth the hours of research.
@@disco_falcon1895are you kidding me? There is about 4/5 led choices, w1 osram, w2 osram, 219b nichia, sst20 2700k -6500k, and 519k 2700/5700 domed or dedomed for throw, Hank lights are the best of the best!
@@disco_falcon1895 this is why I stated the emitter in my comment. Osram W1. None of the other options throws anywhere close to that far. I have several D3AA’s in a few different configurations. W1 punches.
Dissagree..e-switch flashlights are always an issue because they have to be in lockout which defeats the whole purpose of this kind of light. Does it have more versatility? Absolutely, Anduril 2.0 is sick. But the switch creates more issues. That being said I'll still pick one up to try!
i use the sofrin sc21 pro, thing is tiny, fits in any pocket, the clip goes both ways so i can clip it on a hat if i need to, has a magnet on the bottom. 1100 peak lm 131m distance i have no idea why you need the distance to be so damn far, its a small light that im using mostly in doors. its 3 inchs long and about a 3rd of an inch wide.
That's interesting. I just got the acebeam tac AA. And while the name is poo, it's super impressive. 1,000 lumens with almost 20,000 candella. And with low, medium, high, and turbo modes. It's really fun when you get outside.
Did you ever get your hands on a Nicron B74? Its a insane good small double AA with the ability to swivel the head to 90° and has a strong magnet on the base. Additionally insane value for 20€.
Manker once had a 14500 light with 30.000cd! Acebeam has a TAC AA at 19600cd but at 1000 lumen. So with double the lumen it means that its less concentrated than the T1.
So i can't find the exact video you did that had the light i wanted. I'm looking for an edc defensive light but is budget friendly. I really want one that i can buy the aftermarket karambit ring attachment. I do love the flashlight in this video. I might pick one up for an emergency travel light
The Lumintop GT Nano with 10180 is going to have about the same throw and total candela as the Weltool T1 Pro Tac with 14500. But the flashlight going to be much smaller, lighter and more pocketable while having less lumens. With the 10440, the GT Nano will be a little smaller than the Weltool, and have materially higher total candela and throw with about the same lumens. The Weltool will have a more neutral light near 5K while the GT Nano will be much lower CRI at 6500 or so. For defensive purposes, lower CRI doesn't bother me if I am trying to get a rabid dog or an unfriendly person to look away. The Lumintop GT Nano has a side switch, and turbo is 2 clicks from off. So not the best defensive tactical set up. Makes up for it with its size, which means I carry it more often.
Do these work with the higher mAh 14500? I was wondering the same thing for the acebeam pokelite I picked up as well. I was considering buy a few higher mAh 14500 batteries from Amazon
Interesting, considering the ACEBEAM Tac AA has very similar performance (1000 lm and 19600 candela) with a 1 to 2 mm dimension differences in certain areas, it would be an interesting comparison consider the Tac AA is currently $23.99 before tax on Amazon.
@@maxlvledc how peculiar, considering I’ve been using the light for roughly 4 months consistently the only issue with the UI I’ve encountered is when I need a quick flash of light to spot something. Usually when using the light I typically have it on for longer than a few seconds as per my job I’m typically searching for something.
@charliekoiet2633 the issue is mode memory. It's not a tac flashlight if you can accidentally come in on low (when you need turbo) or conversely you need low but come in on the opposite. If it always comes in on high (then cycles to low after) it would be great. Then all it needs is a reversible clip
Nevermind, I clicked the link, and read the description / instructions. Really nice that the goinggear website has that much detail. 2 modes, high and low, and a fairly simple way to switch between them. But once you lock in a mode, that's what it does. Click on, click off. Nice.
Thanks but I'll stick with my MH-12 pro with 60K+ candela for edc/self-defense) these weltools tend to be really expensive and I got my mh-12 pro from grey market for like 65$ shipped.
Manker E05 II may be a worthy contender. Well regulated driver. Twice the lumens but half the throw. The forward-clicky tail switch is recessed on the E05 II so it's not as nice IMO as the proud tail switch on the T1 Pro TAC.
Honestly, I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this one. If it was $30-$40 normal price it sounds decent enough, but in that price range it's competing with Skilhunt and high CRI. The M150 has high CRI and dual fuel. BTW, ZeroAir and 1Lumen both measured this guy at 17k candela and just over 260 meters, putting it as the same throw as the Warrior. Not to mention the much bigger battery life and dual switches on the Warrior. Granted, Olight shot themselves in the leg by backing off on sales, but compare this to a Warrior on sale and I think it becomes a very different story.
Is there any reason to pick up the Pro Tac over the Pro V2? On paper the Pro V2 seems to have lower low mode, as well as a medium mode as well. It supposedly throws a few meters further as too (though the real world difference will probably be negligible).
There’s a second version? Any idea if it has the same LED as this one, the 5000K? I much prefer the UI of the regular light, as medium is more useful than high for my uses. I have the TAC and it dead within 18-20 minutes of use.
Ok, I have this light. a) it's really light, a plus. b) Its very bright on Hi. c) It doesn't stay on low, once you turn it off, it goes back to being "high" and to switch to "low" you hit the on button 4 times 1/2 way. That sucks. And if it wasn't so light, I'd send it back. Unless you always need a super bright light, I'd look for a different flashlight.
Hey thanks for the video. I always like new flashlights reviews. Semi related: I have previously purchased a RovyVon A1 and had for a couple of years (I think you recommended it) and it was great. Recently I gave it to my dad who wanted a flashlight and missed it so I thought to buy the same again. Well I got now A3 Gen 4 and sadly the color temp and output are different when they are put next to each other. the Gen 4 is less bright and has a warmer tone. Not bad, but not what I like. Since I know you probably have them, what do you think about that? Have they changed anything or does my unit have a problem?
@@maxlvledc That's it. Perfect. I hope I can figure it out with them. I knew exactly why I subbed when your channel was at its first videos! Thank you!
@@maxlvledc Hi bud I'd like to mention I have written them and they told me that now the whole lineup has changed, the only ones using the tone I mean, is the A23 and A28, all of the other ones use the high CRI bulbs from now on. just wanted to update. thanks for the help!
I'll stick with my Wurkkos. Anduril 2.0, with it's infinite brightness adjustment, is non-negotiable for me. 60some bucks for TWO brightness settings (am I hearing that right)? I'd look elsewhere if that flashlight was marked down by 2/3.
A cool lil flashlight but the run time tbh ain't all that good, 30+mins on its highest brightness nah, I don't wanna be charging nor changing battery consistently. Love the built quality & size but it's a hard pass for me due to the run time of the battery.
An LEP light has better candela…in the hundreds of thousands (specs) than this light…however candela is about intensity at distance. That stat doesn’t adequately explain circumstances to use it. Just as overemphasizing lumens, overemphasizing candela is one stat some flashlights such as this one excel at…but it’s terrible for CQ applications. A flood light such as the Acebeam H16 excels at more so than the Wetool T1. It’s the application that determines the light. For tactical purposes, this light is very good and I’d even qualify that more by saying it’s not as good for LE. I have this light. The Weltool T1 is great for military tactical applications because the military keeps things at distance. For LE (I was in LE for five years), you have to think CQ… within a home, hallways, buildings, cars, etc and this light’s hotspot is blinding up close as was stated toward the end of this video. I carry the H16 often and find candela in the 5,000 range with over 1,000 lumen and magnetic tailcap to be the ideal pocket carry. This light is not an EDC carry. It’s purely tactical and it excels in that application.
I've tried lots of flashlights but I always come back to my Olight S2R Baton 2 (called the Baton 3 Pro in newer versions). Tremendous battery life, all the modes (including moonlight, which I love), great UI, tail stands, magnet, and is more pocket friendly than it looks because of the great clip.
Yeah I have S1R Baton II and a multiple Baton 3s. They are the best small EDC lights imo. Only thing that sucks is the low CRI and not so good tint, but most people don't care about that stuff.
Ordered. Man you made me spend money, especially with the sale on goinggear. Was looking for something like this for travelling. Family is going to Hawaii in July, this was perfect!
That Little Duke is a beast. Great to see they come in other colors. May puck up a second one.
Great video, I now carry the T1 Pro Tac every day and love it, wish there was a really low mode to use whilst letting the cat out at night as the low is never low in its life, I carry the T1 in my pocket on the clip and the Rovy Von E8 on my keys, covers all lighting needs, 14500/AA for the win, with AA being the most availible battery in the world , i tend to lean towards them from a S.H.T.F perspective. The thow on the T1 is all anyone would need i.m.h.o. , You nailed this review , well done.
Flashlights keep improving yr after yr. You can only buy what is currently the best and upgrade later.
Thanks for this review👍 Never heard of this brand before! Love that it can take regular AA batteries, hate having a rechargable only flashlight.
For a thrower, that's impressive. It won't unseat my Zebralight as my primary EDC light, but I'm impressed! Thanks for showing us!
Zebra will always be 👑
You talked me into this one. Seems good. I've been using it a couple days now. I really like it. Its welworth it! ;) Something that is really under appreciated here I think is how cool the end of it stays. I mean to say cool isn't correct it does get warm but for 5 mins or so of being on it was still comfortably touchable by me which is surprising because a lot of other high power lights that are small heat up extremely fast and you don't want to be tossing them in the ol pockets like that. Its always good as well to have the ability to momentarily shine the light without fully turning it on which I feel is being under appreciated here too which is crucial for a tac light.
The only negative I will say is that 4 half clicks to low mode is pretty annoying. its basically 4 half then 1 more for on unless you're going slow and counting each time. I think they could have done something better there.
And just a personal preference here...I would have rather had the 2 way pocket clip than a reversible one. Its so handy and the clip is long enough...there was no reason not to do it that way. Though I suppose clipping it to your hat or where ever isn't really a primary function of a tac light so I guess that can slide for me. Also the brown version is much darker than it looks in his video, at least in my case, its like FDE, which I like.
Thanks to your video, I was able to finally track down the T1 in brown & green.
Don't care about brightness as much as run time. But I will keep checking this one out. Thx for getting it on my radar.
please test with the Warrior Mini 3 to compare... thanks
I should next time
Not on Amazon?
A good alternative EDC flashlight is the Convoy S6 flashlight with the CSLNM1. TG LED variant and 18350 battery tube adapter. It outputs 1000 lumens of light with a light intensity of 48,000 candela.
Ordered one also, this and your previous review gave good information!
I've had one for about a year. Wish the green were available then. Fully agree with the points in the video. Bought it for the candela. The only thing that I don't like is the pocket clip.
Great video! I'm carrying the FDE version, myself 🤘
I wish it had a deep carry clip. These are so annoying to me that have an inch of the chassis sticking up out of the pocket.
Obtaining the low mode function is very frustrating. I have found you have to do 4 half presses very quickly, holding the 4th to get low mode. The low mode is also still fairly bright. Still an excellent compact torch with great distancing .
The weltool t1 little duke V2 came out. Your going to want to get this flashlight if your a fan of the TAC
Arguably, a better AA sized light is the Emisar D3AA. With the Osram W1 emitters, it throws 325m and produces about 1400 lumens. It has one of the best drivers available on the market and it uses one of the best UI’s ever offered (Anduril 2). $40-$50.
I looked up that light based on your suggestion and what I found out is I don't know enough about emitters to order one. There are, by my count 24 different options. Which is cool if you know what you're looking at but for me it doesn't seem worth the hours of research.
@@disco_falcon1895are you kidding me? There is about 4/5 led choices, w1 osram, w2 osram, 219b nichia, sst20 2700k -6500k, and 519k 2700/5700 domed or dedomed for throw, Hank lights are the best of the best!
@@disco_falcon1895And Hank Lights are definitely worth the research!
@@disco_falcon1895 this is why I stated the emitter in my comment. Osram W1. None of the other options throws anywhere close to that far. I have several D3AA’s in a few different configurations. W1 punches.
Dissagree..e-switch flashlights are always an issue because they have to be in lockout which defeats the whole purpose of this kind of light. Does it have more versatility? Absolutely, Anduril 2.0 is sick. But the switch creates more issues. That being said I'll still pick one up to try!
i use the sofrin sc21 pro, thing is tiny, fits in any pocket, the clip goes both ways so i can clip it on a hat if i need to, has a magnet on the bottom. 1100 peak lm 131m distance i have no idea why you need the distance to be so damn far, its a small light that im using mostly in doors. its 3 inchs long and about a 3rd of an inch wide.
That's interesting. I just got the acebeam tac AA. And while the name is poo, it's super impressive. 1,000 lumens with almost 20,000 candella. And with low, medium, high, and turbo modes. It's really fun when you get outside.
Thanks for this video! It just reminded me to go grab a cyan emisar d3aa 519A 5700K dedomed! Can't wait for it, same price, much more flashlight!
Did you ever get your hands on a Nicron B74? Its a insane good small double AA with the ability to swivel the head to 90° and has a strong magnet on the base. Additionally insane value for 20€.
How does it compare to the Nightcore MT2A? I was blown away by the rechargeable battery it comes with.
Can you compare it to acebeam tac aa and klarus xt1a pls
Manker once had a 14500 light with 30.000cd! Acebeam has a TAC AA at 19600cd but at 1000 lumen. So with double the lumen it means that its less concentrated than the T1.
Thanks! My favorite now is my new Olight Baton 3 Pro.
Did you do the beam comparison in your hallway with aa batteries or the rechargeable ones?
Thanks Dom going to get 1
So i can't find the exact video you did that had the light i wanted. I'm looking for an edc defensive light but is budget friendly. I really want one that i can buy the aftermarket karambit ring attachment. I do love the flashlight in this video. I might pick one up for an emergency travel light
Thanks Dom' 🙏🏼🏄🏻♂️
The Lumintop GT Nano with 10180 is going to have about the same throw and total candela as the Weltool T1 Pro Tac with 14500. But the flashlight going to be much smaller, lighter and more pocketable while having less lumens. With the 10440, the GT Nano will be a little smaller than the Weltool, and have materially higher total candela and throw with about the same lumens.
The Weltool will have a more neutral light near 5K while the GT Nano will be much lower CRI at 6500 or so. For defensive purposes, lower CRI doesn't bother me if I am trying to get a rabid dog or an unfriendly person to look away. The Lumintop GT Nano has a side switch, and turbo is 2 clicks from off. So not the best defensive tactical set up. Makes up for it with its size, which means I carry it more often.
interesting take on that. thanks!
Do these work with the higher mAh 14500? I was wondering the same thing for the acebeam pokelite I picked up as well. I was considering buy a few higher mAh 14500 batteries from Amazon
What’s your go-to 14500 battery? Love my Weltool!
Non-type c: Vapecell
@@maxlvledc Appreciate your response! Is this a flattop or buttontop? I’m not familiar with “non type c”. Thanks !
@@brwcty59 hmm, I think mine are button tops. Few flashlights use flat 14500
Is there a way to make low the primary and high the secondary
nope, but that would be sweet.
@@maxlvledc someone actually told me there’s another version the pro v2
Do you have a good source for 14500's? I've found them hard to come by recently...
If size matters, Weltool T1 tac vs W2, which one will you recommend to carry as a defensive flashlight?
W2? Which is that?
I’m looking for
No mode memory
L/m/h
I’m just concerned with the size with it being AA compatible. I want sort of a penlight size or at least palm size.
Interesting, considering the ACEBEAM Tac AA has very similar performance (1000 lm and 19600 candela) with a 1 to 2 mm dimension differences in certain areas, it would be an interesting comparison consider the Tac AA is currently $23.99 before tax on Amazon.
In practice it's UI makes it unusable. Otherwise I would love it.
@@maxlvledc how peculiar, considering I’ve been using the light for roughly 4 months consistently the only issue with the UI I’ve encountered is when I need a quick flash of light to spot something. Usually when using the light I typically have it on for longer than a few seconds as per my job I’m typically searching for something.
@charliekoiet2633 the issue is mode memory. It's not a tac flashlight if you can accidentally come in on low (when you need turbo) or conversely you need low but come in on the opposite. If it always comes in on high (then cycles to low after) it would be great. Then all it needs is a reversible clip
I like flashlights that only do a few things, but do them well. How many modes would I have to juggle with one of these?
Just 2, and the second is buried so it's more difficult to get to
Nevermind, I clicked the link, and read the description / instructions. Really nice that the goinggear website has that much detail. 2 modes, high and low, and a fairly simple way to switch between them. But once you lock in a mode, that's what it does. Click on, click off. Nice.
Thanks but I'll stick with my MH-12 pro with 60K+ candela for edc/self-defense) these weltools tend to be really expensive and I got my mh-12 pro from grey market for like 65$ shipped.
Manker E05 II may be a worthy contender. Well regulated driver. Twice the lumens but half the throw. The forward-clicky tail switch is recessed on the E05 II so it's not as nice IMO as the proud tail switch on the T1 Pro TAC.
Honestly, I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this one. If it was $30-$40 normal price it sounds decent enough, but in that price range it's competing with Skilhunt and high CRI. The M150 has high CRI and dual fuel.
BTW, ZeroAir and 1Lumen both measured this guy at 17k candela and just over 260 meters, putting it as the same throw as the Warrior. Not to mention the much bigger battery life and dual switches on the Warrior. Granted, Olight shot themselves in the leg by backing off on sales, but compare this to a Warrior on sale and I think it becomes a very different story.
Man, needs a 2 way pocket clip
Is there any reason to pick up the Pro Tac over the Pro V2? On paper the Pro V2 seems to have lower low mode, as well as a medium mode as well. It supposedly throws a few meters further as too (though the real world difference will probably be negligible).
Older one is MUCH WORSE imo. Always comes in on Med which is super annoying
There’s a second version? Any idea if it has the same LED as this one, the 5000K? I much prefer the UI of the regular light, as medium is more useful than high for my uses. I have the TAC and it dead within 18-20 minutes of use.
I should get one of these- Have you reviewed the Rocktol 19-1? They look pretty good to me
The mossy oak version, which is the same
@@maxlvledc I have the mossy oak and my son just got the rocktol- rocktol seems better and quite different
Ordered! This channel is killing my savings plan! Oh well, it's discounted right? What will I do with all the money I save?
Ok, I have this light. a) it's really light, a plus. b) Its very bright on Hi. c) It doesn't stay on low, once you turn it off, it goes back to being "high" and to switch to "low" you hit the on button 4 times 1/2 way. That sucks. And if it wasn't so light, I'd send it back. Unless you always need a super bright light, I'd look for a different flashlight.
Hey thanks for the video. I always like new flashlights reviews.
Semi related: I have previously purchased a RovyVon A1 and had for a couple of years (I think you recommended it) and it was great. Recently I gave it to my dad who wanted a flashlight and missed it so I thought to buy the same again. Well I got now A3 Gen 4 and sadly the color temp and output are different when they are put next to each other. the Gen 4 is less bright and has a warmer tone. Not bad, but not what I like. Since I know you probably have them, what do you think about that? Have they changed anything or does my unit have a problem?
You probably accidentally got the High cri version instead of cool white version. HIGH cri has 450, the other one is 650
@@maxlvledc That's it. Perfect. I hope I can figure it out with them. I knew exactly why I subbed when your channel was at its first videos! Thank you!
@@maxlvledc Hi bud I'd like to mention I have written them and they told me that now the whole lineup has changed, the only ones using the tone I mean, is the A23 and A28, all of the other ones use the high CRI bulbs from now on. just wanted to update. thanks for the help!
What watch is he wearing?
Can you do a video on roxons lineup pls
Sure thing, as soon as flex is officially available
Fw1aa is the champion here but they don’t seem to be making them at the moment.
Sold
I'll stick with my Wurkkos. Anduril 2.0, with it's infinite brightness adjustment, is non-negotiable for me.
60some bucks for TWO brightness settings (am I hearing that right)? I'd look elsewhere if that flashlight was marked down by 2/3.
nice
I prefer the Fénix pd25r
Would just love someone to make one with a red filter :-(
Seems like a very easy mod
For me, it's the T2. More practical.
That Olight looked terrible but something happened with the camera exposure.
A cool lil flashlight but the run time tbh ain't all that good, 30+mins on its highest brightness nah, I don't wanna be charging nor changing battery consistently. Love the built quality & size but it's a hard pass for me due to the run time of the battery.
An LEP light has better candela…in the hundreds of thousands (specs) than this light…however candela is about intensity at distance. That stat doesn’t adequately explain circumstances to use it. Just as overemphasizing lumens, overemphasizing candela is one stat some flashlights such as this one excel at…but it’s terrible for CQ applications. A flood light such as the Acebeam H16 excels at more so than the Wetool T1. It’s the application that determines the light. For tactical purposes, this light is very good and I’d even qualify that more by saying it’s not as good for LE. I have this light.
The Weltool T1 is great for military tactical applications because the military keeps things at distance.
For LE (I was in LE for five years), you have to think CQ… within a home, hallways, buildings, cars, etc and this light’s hotspot is blinding up close as was stated toward the end of this video.
I carry the H16 often and find candela in the 5,000 range with over 1,000 lumen and magnetic tailcap to be the ideal pocket carry. This light is not an EDC carry. It’s purely tactical and it excels in that application.
get a malkoff or manker instead. much more utility.
Winner, winner.. chicken dinner
I'll stick with my anduril flashlight haha..
Lumintop 3.0
The only thing is the clip is not impressive😅
Too big and bulky for edc pls be serious.
Streamlight and nothing else.
Garbage company