Thanks for bringing this to us! I prefer the nice mix of the Pro, even though most Cree XHPs are greenish. The Pro makes a great camp and bike light, you can see around you, but well ahead. Very nicely done.
As someone just getting into flashlights (quality ones beyond the $1.99 ones in the check out line) I found this really invaluable. Gonna pick up the 1a I think…
I didn't realize until today that if you unscrew the fw series a little from the front it locks it out... ooo Or in reverse, switch it on and select your brightness and unscrew it, you can't accidentally change the mode you're in.. Kinda interesting find but unexpectedly useful! Eg after finally getting to candle mode depending on your experience level that could be from seconds to a couple of minutes to find lightning mode and candle esp on anduril 2. So this is an easy quicker to prevent accidental changing of modes or stopping your pocket setting on 🔥
I was curious to know what the actual lengths of both the FW1A and FW3A are. In all the specs online i see it says 100.7mm, but they both can not be 100.7 mm. One is obviously longer. Thanks for sharing your opinion of these cool lights. I can not wait to get one.
My problem is with rubber switches, if you carry them daily, that black rubber turns white, the fw series eliminates this issue with the tail clicky switch and because it's metal it will last much much longer My second issue is rubber caps to protect the charging port, they break, all of them... I've had jet beam, Fenix and Klarus all fail on me So I have a set of specific criteria no rubber boot, no rubber button and no built in battery that cannot be replaced... and ideally it has to have anduril As you can imagine, I only have about 8 flashlights and a bunch of crappy edcs lol
very good points! Especially as many people with EDC's dont actually carry them everyday. Many enthusiasts change out from their vast collection lol. (i am guilty of this)
well there are plenty of drop tests on the FW series lights, they are pretty robust but i dont know how you could improve that. This thing has a ton of power for the size and as such heats up quick, so you couldnt use a silicone cover. Short answer, not sure!
have you noticed your fw1a has the new reflector? ive read they are using the same reflector as they are using on fw1a pro, if you watch closely, the "gap" around the led on the fw1a its big compared with the first fw1a batch where they used a reflector that ends up very VERY close to the led. Have this gap afected in your light performance?
i didnt know that how interesting. Well its the first Fw1a ive had so i have no comparison to the older one. I would think the closer gap reflector would probably get you better projection so thats a bit of a shame. They probably did this to keep manufacturing costs down.
I've not noticed a difference to be honest. You have so much control over the light output that they could be set to output the same amount of light and likely run for the same time as the FW3A would have one third the output per led. You just have the extra output if you want it.
honestly i couldnt separate them in throw. The Fw1a pro is a strange light, if i had to pick one up for flood and throw it would be the Fw3a because it does the same, i cant see a difference in output and it last longer on battery.. The 1a also has a strage green tint around the hotspot, plus you can use turboglow inserts in the 3a which is always cool :)
this is the cool white 6500k. I prefer around 5000k personally but its definitely brighter on the cooler temps, which as more of a floody optic works well.
I just went into your channel. You did great with your first torches review. Try following the torch makers account, be the first to review their new products and the most important is BE DIFFERENT than others. Keep up the good work and good luck, man @@NJ-Tech
i have the fw1apro and with the light turned off in total darkness i can still see a very tiny amount of light coming out of it. it is almost like having a glow in the dark o-ring but if you removed the head of the light the glowing stops. is this normal for this light or is there a problem with it? any help is appreciated thanks
the tail switch on all these is electronic so there is always a tiny parasitic draw, though i mean tiny, like probably measured in years if left in a draw. Mine does the same, dont worry about it at all.
It shouldn't be lighting the LED(s) at all, the mosfets should be completely off and not conducting any current at all to the led lighting it Remedy replace the mosfet
'mummy, mummy! there's that strange man outside, Flashing and talking to himself!! AGAIN!!'
Thanks for bringing this to us! I prefer the nice mix of the Pro, even though most Cree XHPs are greenish. The Pro makes a great camp and bike light, you can see around you, but well ahead. Very nicely done.
As someone just getting into flashlights (quality ones beyond the $1.99 ones in the check out line) I found this really invaluable. Gonna pick up the 1a I think…
I didn't realize until today that if you unscrew the fw series a little from the front it locks it out... ooo
Or in reverse, switch it on and select your brightness and unscrew it, you can't accidentally change the mode you're in..
Kinda interesting find but unexpectedly useful! Eg after finally getting to candle mode depending on your experience level that could be from seconds to a couple of minutes to find lightning mode and candle esp on anduril 2.
So this is an easy quicker to prevent accidental changing of modes or stopping your pocket setting on 🔥
I was curious to know what the actual lengths of both the FW1A and FW3A are. In all the specs online i see it says 100.7mm, but they both can not be 100.7 mm. One is obviously longer. Thanks for sharing your opinion of these cool lights. I can not wait to get one.
Great vid buddy 😎 got a question.... Is the linked torbo glow for the fw3a compatable with the edc18 (that I just bought)?
Thanks mate, yes it certainly is, exactly the same optic! :)
@@NJ-Tech thought so but had to check 👌
My problem is with rubber switches, if you carry them daily, that black rubber turns white, the fw series eliminates this issue with the tail clicky switch and because it's metal it will last much much longer
My second issue is rubber caps to protect the charging port, they break, all of them... I've had jet beam, Fenix and Klarus all fail on me
So I have a set of specific criteria no rubber boot, no rubber button and no built in battery that cannot be replaced... and ideally it has to have anduril
As you can imagine, I only have about 8 flashlights and a bunch of crappy edcs lol
very good points! Especially as many people with EDC's dont actually carry them everyday. Many enthusiasts change out from their vast collection lol. (i am guilty of this)
Excellent review!!
Thank you! 😊
excellent video,I have a fe1a coming thanks for all the info super informative
Thank you! I'm fairly new to torch reviewing so I really appreciate the feedback 😊🔦
Taking flashing in public to another level!
Please tell the turbo runtime and max constant output of them
Уважаемый автор, спасибо за обзор ! Скажите пожалуйста, чем отличается fw3el, от этих фонарей ? Спасибо, с уважением !
the fw1a is the old reflector correct?
Is the clip reversible to carry lenses down?
FW1A looks like it would make for a good weapons light. What would it take to make it shock proof?
well there are plenty of drop tests on the FW series lights, they are pretty robust but i dont know how you could improve that. This thing has a ton of power for the size and as such heats up quick, so you couldnt use a silicone cover. Short answer, not sure!
@@NJ-Tech thanks brother!
have you noticed your fw1a has the new reflector? ive read they are using the same reflector as they are using on fw1a pro, if you watch closely, the "gap" around the led on the fw1a its big compared with the first fw1a batch where they used a reflector that ends up very VERY close to the led. Have this gap afected in your light performance?
i didnt know that how interesting. Well its the first Fw1a ive had so i have no comparison to the older one. I would think the closer gap reflector would probably get you better projection so thats a bit of a shame. They probably did this to keep manufacturing costs down.
Where did you purchase these flashlights? Are the current supply now serialised?
Links in the description 😊
Are any of the batteries rechargeable??
all take 18650 rechargeable batteries
Does the fw3a have lower runtime compare to fw1a cause it uses 3 leds?
I've not noticed a difference to be honest. You have so much control over the light output that they could be set to output the same amount of light and likely run for the same time as the FW3A would have one third the output per led. You just have the extra output if you want it.
Hello sir. Did you mean that fw1a pro has a better throw than fw3a?
honestly i couldnt separate them in throw. The Fw1a pro is a strange light, if i had to pick one up for flood and throw it would be the Fw3a because it does the same, i cant see a difference in output and it last longer on battery.. The 1a also has a strage green tint around the hotspot, plus you can use turboglow inserts in the 3a which is always cool :)
@@NJ-Tech thanks for your opinion sir. And now im regret because i just ordered fw1a pro 😂
@@emirrhaziq6567 it's still a great light don't worry! 😉
What's the color temperature of the FW1A?
this is the cool white 6500k. I prefer around 5000k personally but its definitely brighter on the cooler temps, which as more of a floody optic works well.
@@NJ-Tech Thanks. Very nice review by the way.
@@ajanganticarry thank you brother! Torch reviewing is a new thing for me so I really appreciate the feedback 😊
I just went into your channel. You did great with your first torches review. Try following the torch makers account, be the first to review their new products and the most important is BE DIFFERENT than others. Keep up the good work and good luck, man @@NJ-Tech
What 18650 battery do you recommend for the Fw3a? Thanks
samsung 30Q is my go-to battery of choice.
NJ Tech ok. I just ordered 2 Samsung 35e’s when i bought my Fw3a. Are those ok or should i order the 30q?
@@branthalper1016 no you're fine, plenty good enough for this light.
i have the fw1apro and with the light turned off in total darkness i can still see a very tiny amount of light coming out of it. it is almost like having a glow in the dark o-ring but if you removed the head of the light the glowing stops. is this normal for this light or is there a problem with it? any help is appreciated thanks
the tail switch on all these is electronic so there is always a tiny parasitic draw, though i mean tiny, like probably measured in years if left in a draw. Mine does the same, dont worry about it at all.
@@NJ-Tech thank you very much
It shouldn't be lighting the LED(s) at all, the mosfets should be completely off and not conducting any current at all to the led lighting it
Remedy replace the mosfet
how do these compare to the KR1?