I got news for you that so called Atomic Beam is a ultra fire light, with about 350 lm. I have the Ultra Fire and it is exactly the same in every way, shape and form. Deference is I payed $9 on Gear Best.
I received both the Atomic Beam and the Ozark Trail Flashlights as a Christmas gift and i must say that the Ozark Trail Flashlight is alot brighter then the Atomic Beam.
I got this light for my kid and dad on sale for about 14.00 each usd. Though the switch hasnt had issues I have a couple good things to say about this light. It axtually has the xml-2 led vs the t6. Many of the clone lights are actually using t6 if claiming xml2 or even the xpe if claiming the t6. I looked at countless amazon reviews of people super happy with their xml2 upgraded flashlights when clearly the beam cree pattern was a t6. T6 is green background with 3 led contacts and lines vs two contacts and a dot pattern on the l2. L2 is on a silver backing. Also while this flashlight doesnt have memory, it does turn on in high if left off for a few seconds rather than shuffling through modes. Also compared with other clones, the atomic beam has a switch that doesnt have to be fully pressed to change modes which should actually help on the longevity of the switch but I could be wrong. A similar light has to be fully pressed and always turns on in the next mode. The bell & howell light. Which seems like more wear and tear. 3 full presses to get into 2nd mode and bell flashlight doesnt appear to even have the minimum t6 inside. In summary, the atomic beam is definitley not a 30 dollar flashlight. But when comparing it to most other clones of its shape and type, I feel this flashlight has atleast most the functions and one of the better crees of this type of zoomable light. It is a great everyday type of light which can help search inside your car for a lost item in flood mode or checking out a animal further away in zoom mode. Im actually a fan of a zoom type light for an edc everyday carrier type light. I didnt have time to shop around before Christmas or able to take a gamble and risk having to ship something back so seeing this light for 14 dollars in the store, I felt it was a decent deal though with some extensive research you can probably find a better deal. Some come with 3 flashlights or a whole case with charger and battery but then again, you may be getting a dud battery or worse, an led chip that might not even be cree but some junk knock off of cree. So yea, id like to see people do a comparison between this light and other clones of this type, shape, and size. I feel this atomic one would be on the top of the list for being and doing what it is supposed to. People are comparing this light to other 30 dollar flashlights or flashlights that arent zoomies or just hating that they dont want to pay for a 30.00 light so thinking its as crappy as the 8.00 ebay clone that they think is a mirror copy of this light. Im def not a flashlight know it all but just my opinion for the time. If you see an after holiday deal on this light, Id try it out. If you are new to the flashlight game, I think it is a very nice intro light and youll be pleasantly surprised by the power and brightness. (Using a 3.7 volt li-ion rechargeable battery) not that aaa bullshyt. : )
My local news channel just did a test on this and it passed everything except the "slam it to the ground" test. While it did work after that it was a bit sporadic. But otherwise it's quite impressive. And the light is SIGNIFICANTLY brighter than your average flashlight. And as a protective device, if you flash this into a potential attacker's eyes it can temporarily blind them. I will definitely be purchasing one of these. Average cost is around $20.
I do supermarket refrigeration and lost this flashlight under a local refrigerator for over 1 year... when I found it replaced the batteries and still works....I think it’s good light
I have had mine for almost a year and use it everyday just about with 18650 battery and still works,not bad price for a light I bought at Dollar general store
I literally found one of these in my math class sophomore year and it's lowkey the best and brightest flashlights I've ever used still have It almost two years later
***** Most of the generic brand sold in ebay or aliexpress are fake and inaccurate specification. I could give you the cost of assembling a single 18650 flashlight and you should able to tell how much the genuine one should sell : 1. CREE LED with aluminium plate : US$1 -2.20 2. AMC7135 driver (good one) : US$ 1-2.50 3. Other accessories and casing : US$ 4-10 (depends on model, branded one) As you can see, the cheapest Convoy S2+ will cost the manufacturer US$ 6-7 and excluding labor and shipping charges. The brightness will be below 1,200lumen.
Thats a junk light. Its a chinese crap thats sold in a nice packaging and lots of words to try andfool you with saying 5000 lux. Its not 5000lumens. 5000 lux is nothing. Pathetic how people can try to fake things to make money. By the way thats like $5 on banggood.
They aren't junk for the price of $5 though, depends on which factory you buy from too. The only reason they start going bad is because it's a chinese copy of the LED and the PIll (heatsink) is hollowed out. If you do want something that'll last then the Convoy brand is boss
I bought the same torch on ebay for £8 arrived with 2 x 18650 batterys and a double charger and a carry case. 2yrs later its still working fine. Not as bright as my 300lumen maglight but it does what i need.. Cheap and cheerful.
a strobe is a very useful tool for hunting animals and insects, frogs. I've used a strobe lite to hypnotize a fox so that I could get close enough to grab it by the scruff. don't under estimate it's usefulness
I just got this one at walgreens for $19 .. it's really bright and it illuminates far too . I don't know why people are complaining here (I guess they thought this was gonna be as bright as the stadium lights )lol
glad you showed me that it needed an O ring, I just took one off a cheap flashlight I just had laying around and popped it on and it's sealed up good now.
I bought the same flashlight here in the Netherlands for just under €4, I bought 2 of them right away. you could buy it here in the supermarket...only has a different name plus 3 batteries were included.. Saw it again later for €3....It is completely made of metal and gives a sharp light...
I've got a fairly old JetBeam II "military grade" LED flashlight that gets hot within 5 minutes of use when left on high. Does the Atomic Beam USA get hot as well? For a 12 minute review I'ld say that would be the most important thing to mention.
bushnell has a headlamp cost bout 23.00 walmart has a lis and high switch plus a red bulb and a bloodtracker blue light whitch i really dig.rakes 3 aa and i think its grest for night walks or grillin at night.hands free looks cheesy but its very helpful..i hsve the atomic beam seems like a good coat light
Thanks for the review. Since you'v done lots of reviews, do you know if it makes a significant difference in beam output if you were to stick a li-ion 18650 battery in there instead of 3 triple AAA's?
maybe if you read about the atomic beam flash light you dont have to turn it off and on to change the settings also if you turning off the light for good leave it on sos so when you turn it back on your good
Not a very good value, didn't look very bright in the vid. The zoom feature looked completely useless. Better stuff out there for cheaper! On second thought, maybe this would deter potential robbers after all. If you whip that thing out, they'll think you're poor. Not worth the possible jail time for the $7 in cash and the Subway gift card with $1.84 on it.
To change the mode you just press the power botton slightly. You dont need to press it full. Soft press without hearing the click can change the light mode... U
Nice review ... did you test the flashlight with their optional Lithium battery? They claim that the output would go from 5000 lux to 13,000 lux with the optional $12.99 battery.
I believe if you wait about a minute before turning it back on it won’t cycle through the modes. I have a similar flashlight that goes to the next mode if I’ve turned it off and turn it back on like 15 seconds later. I found that if it was long enough, like about a minute it would always come back on in high.
I'm not sure what you said brother.....but that "scalloped edging".....is called a crenulated bezel. It serves two purposes. 1. It allows enough light through to let you know if you left it on. 2. Perhaps more importantly, depending upon the intended usage of the flashlight (Police, security etc....) it is a reliable defense mechanism that will seriously damage an enemy (wild animal/wild two legged animal) Heck, it will even serve as a bottle opener! These lights have been "knocked off," I've seen them for 5.00 and actually have two at that price. Picked them up in a bin at a local store that had an entire crate of them. Good Flashlight for 5 bucks....Funny thing is, the 5.00 "knock offs" have a memory lol! (They revert back to high)
My girlfriend got me this light for Christmas it's wrapped under tree now got to wait till Christmas (bummer) looks good enough for my needs better than my 1 dollar dollar store special flashlight lol
Had this light fir a year. Occasional use. It’s been a good light for close to medium distances. Will light up an entire room in the flood mode. Will spot deer enough to make them out over 100 yards.
This is the brightest flashlight I own. I found it at Ross stores for $6.99. I think it is worth that price and it's better to replace it with AAA batteries than D batteries.
I got one at CVS for $19, its cool but I agree I do not like how it cycles throughout the modes every time you turn it off it can get annoying if I just need a light quick and I get strobe.
You can pick up a portable lux meter on Amazon for around 25 dollars. Decent review. At least it's not for the Joe Cool sunglasses that's beginning to show up on the television this time of year.
okay question... So I'm on the search for a great flash light for my husband. I think this the same exact one I just purchased but now looking at your video I may just go back and return it. The only reason I was sold on the item is because it has the stamp of "Good House Keeping". However I don't think the husband would like having to go through all those settings before having to the one he is trying to use. So which one of all do you recommend? The one with a charger looks pretty good but aside frm those or the one that you demonstrated which one is the best? Thank you in advance!
Speaking of the TAC Light getting Hot, the Atomic Beam gets warm if you use the Lithium Battery but Not "HOT". and it does seem to be brighter like they claim but I have no way to compare side by side with one using AAA Batteries and one using the Lithium Battery since I only have one and don't plan to buy another one.
This is the worst scam I've ever seen. It's a USD 5 chinese crap. Whoever has initial knowledge of electronics know that there's no way that 3 AAA batteries can provide such amount of energy. Incredible lie.... people's limits when it comes to honesty are so elastic....!!!!
hello, when i focus my light down to a tight columination the square looks to have small dots all over the lighted square. is this normal? if so why please? i tried to see yours but the camera din't pick it up. thanks.
OK, turn this flashlight on and then press the on/off button lightly and it goes to the next mode without turning it off and on - touch that button lightly again and it quickly goes to strobe action. I like this flashlight. However, make sure the top is tightened down - mine came off before I learned that.
I noticed in this review there was an issue with it cycling through each time you turned it on. During the review that my local channel did they did not mention this and they would turn it on and off and I did not see it doing this. So perhaps the flashlight you used had a flaw? I will definitely check out this to see if it is an issue when I purchase this.
Put some crazy glue a few dabs on the front of that faceing it wont come back loose and screw it tight it should hold it easy dont got to soak it with it just a few dabs on each side and it should clamp down no problem and never come back apart. Not unless you drop it in alchocol.
I bought one at Wal*Mart for 20.00 buck Plus tax. I don't know if most you are just really picky or just not using it right but I'm really happy with mine. I can hold it up next to mt scope when I go hog or coyote hunting and see through my scoop just fine. Really bright even before I bought the rechargeable 18650 lithium battery. Both the battery cage and the lithium battery fit nice and tight inside once you screw it down. The button on the back does take a bit of practice to use but it's not that bad. I've dropped mine several times and still works just fine. I can follow the beam and use it to point at things including stars in the sky. So yeah all in all for 20+tax bucks not bad and the extra 30 bucks for the 18650 battery is not that bad and it really does make a difference. I did add an o ring at the top before dropping it in Water and it still works.
I just did a conversion using the ANSI fl1 standards. 5000 lux at 2m would be 20,000 candela. 20,000 candela is actually pretty bad. Any half decent thrower can get 50,000 or more candela. 20,000 candela will only get you 280 meters of ANSI throw. That’s pretty bad seeing how narrow the focused beam is.
well, they didn't lie in advertisements. It writes 5000 LUX, not lumens.. Lumens (LM) is total amount of light emitted from some source while Lux is amount of light output in a given area - 1 lux is equal to 1 lumen per square meter. So yeah, that torch will probably have 5000 lux in few cm2 of area :) and MAYBE 200-300LM..
Dang, not everyone lives and sleeps with their flashlight, I have the atomic light and it's pretty dam good for the occasional use. Why spend so much more money on another light when the tac light is all you need.
You can get a better flashlight, for me I bought Coast Led HP7 410 lumens 753 feet reach $25 dollar as a deal clearance at home depot and Coast led 1400 lumens for $25 at home depot. The reason why I dont like these asseenontv cause they are not true edmitting light and it show a embarrassing square shape led at max zoom...... I already knew these are like this, there the same one from ebay so many different brand that makes the same looking light.
I have same light it's a Shadowhawk X800 two for $20 bucks w/rechargeable batteries & charger. MUCH brighter than 3aaa batteries and last longer. 26650 5000mAh 3.7v batteries included.
It most likely has a Cree XML-T6 emitter, or worse yet, a inferior Lattice Bright LED (a Cree clone). It's also powered by Alkaline batteries that cannot not deliver the current required to go much past 600-800 lumens for long.
I have this light in my collection.It's a marketing thing. Basic-ass XML-T6 zoomie that takes a AAA carrier or an 18650. No idea what the ANSI standards are for this torch though. It's the basic, standard 18650 zoomie.
I just bought this. in the UK. There was no marketing garbage about some twat named Hunter nor anything about it being some USA atomic awesome mega bacon double cheese torch. It's just a small, fairly strong flashlight.
Lumens is what the light is putting out at the source, lux is what it puts out at a distance. That flashlight would probably be 40 or 50 lux at about 30 feet. The only way that would be 5000 lux, is if you put the meter about 5 inches away from the flashlight when it is focused.
Lumens is what the light is putting out at the source, lux is what it puts out at a distance. That flashlight would probably be 40 or 50 lux at about 30 feet. The only way that would be 5000 lux, is if you put the meter about 5 inches away from the flashlight when it is focused.
pfffffff my olight m21 warrior withstood EDC for 5+ years no problems but then the twist-head-to-change-modes became fucked so i bought an olight r50 pro seeker as a replacement it's about the same size, and 6x+ as bright on max mode.......m21 had 500 lumens on max and r50 pro seeker has 3200 lumens on max........not to mention the battery life is many many times longer than the m21.......
Pheara Lim they are the same lights. There are a ton of them, and they are all rebranded lights that you can find for 2 dollars on Amazon and eBay. They are the exact same.
The Atomic Beam has a Cree XM-L2 led while the Tac Light has a Cree XML-T6 led. I am positive the Tac Light uses a genuine Cree led because while looking about the bulb area, I see the letters "XML". It is not those cheap Lattice Bright bulbs. The Atomic Beam is a little too blue and I think it's a Lattice Bright bulb. The Tac Light is also blue, but that's the tint of the T6 bulb. I prefer Tac Light over Atomic Beam only because the Tac Light uses a genuine Cree bulb.
Too long on the description or looking at Zion. Just get to testing light. Nice 4 little 1,but expensive. But sure if it's sane given free with the Atomic lighters for $19.95 plus extra shipping price I'm sure or is other company it seems. It's free shipping on 1st. I like has clip & atomic not. Though maybe could add it.
Quantum 588 lumen from harbor freight, no stupid square when focused like these as seen on tv lights, ALOT brighter and better made 588 lumens, 538ft range,3hr24min runtime, but on some UA-cam vids ppl were gettin 6hours before the batteries ran out... one video shows real footage from a regular person freezin it, beatin it with a hammer, waterproof test, and ran it over with a vehicle and it still worked its Reg $15, but with coupon it’s $10-$11... it also comes with batteries lol very comparable in features and functionality and build quality to lights that cost 5-10 times as much..... if you see it BUY IT you WILL NOT regret it!!
it's a decent light when compared to any old bullshit you'd find at a walmart. if you really want a good light for around 20 bucks that's waaaay brighter then go buy a Convoy S2 or similar light from a flashlight vendor online such as mtnelectronics.com.
Syrbuff Great vendor. I live on the east coast and most other vendors I've found were west coast vape shops etc.. most of them ordering from China anyway. Mountain Electronics is based much closer and manages to ship me things regular ground mail within a week. Best place for custom flashlight builds from my experience too. Cells have all been great as well.
Gunner193 I owe it all to the flashlight Reddit sub forum. I never knew about the world of flashlights out there til I checked out the forum. But yea bro, my convoy is still going strong. I screwed up and bypassed my driver messing it up in the process because I wanted to crank the max-max out of my XP-L and while it actually hasn't killed the emitter yet I'm kicking myself for not having a low and need to buy another one. The little 18350 sized attachment is pretty awesome too. Just a ridiculously good light for the price.
All the torches I have had with a switch on the back, like the one in the vid, have failed only a short time after purchase. The light comes on dimly, and brightens a bit if you mess around with the switch or screw the back off and on again, but it's really unreliable. It surely can't be very difficult to produce a quality, inexpensive flashlight? They're not very complex.
I saw one at Home Depot for $10 on my way out one day and picked it up. I wish I had gotten 10 of them! It seriously is the best little flashlight I've owned. Upgrade the battery to the 1650 and it'll be the brightest flashlight you own.
I think it's an alright flashlight. Would I buy it, probably not. I'm happy with mine only because I found it today in the garbage. It was in the original packaging, but was opened at top. Seems a waste all that foam in package. It seems bright using the batteries I've also dumpster dived. Personally I prefer using a headlamp when working, it frees up your hands.
These are literally repackaged $5 Chinese lights. If you don't believe me go on eBay and search for a flashlight they're almost identical. Also, I bought my cheap Chinese lights like 5 years ago they look identical to these and obviously bought them long before the "Atomic Beam" existed.
Good review --- but WHERE you do see that the LED is a Cree? It doesn't say anywhere what type of LED it uses. Plus...it REALLY is no different from DOZENS of other lights on Amazon that all have the exact same body style and output! They're all $20 or less and many come with REALLY BAD (and unsafe) 18650 batteries. Don't misunderstand me, 18650 batteries are terrific...but the ones they INCLUDE with $20 lights are NOT SAFE. And according to your outdoor test...it's not even bright! At a distance (with it zoomed) it's hard to even see where its pointed at. And this "lux" business in also nuts. I know that "lux" is a metric measurement of luminance, but no manufacturer uses it. Lux does not mean lumens. They put that there to LURE people in. They probably hope some people will think it's the same as 5000 lumens! From your demo, it looks no brighter than about 200 lumens. The only time it's bright is when you're pointing 3 feet to the ground. The Tak-Lite you have is way more of a flashlight than the Atomic Beam. I'd been wanting to test one of these "atomic" lights, but I see it's the same as you can get elsewhere for $10!! And the way the crown loosens like that...is also no different from what I've experienced on similar lights.
In the first few seconds you can see there's a piece at the top of the package which says "Powered by Cree LEDs" with the Cree logo. It doesn't expand and say which Cree LED from what I could see. I'd be suspicious and expect to find a LatticeBrite or similar substitute with lower output and a very blue light. There's a website atomicbeamflashlight.net/ with broken links that go to the Shadowhawk site. This is another attempt to sell a flashlight which can be bought for $5 direct from China including shipping, or maybe $8 - $10 from a source with US stock, for several times that. I object to the overblown and arguably deceptive advertising. It's a good product for $5, but not $30. If you want to spend $30 and are not into flashlights, don't use them that much and don't want to get into deciding on which decent chargers and Li-ion cells etc to buy, I suggest there are much better options. Home Depot do LED flashlights for $30 or less, which are well reviewed on UA-cam and give 5 or 6 hours on full power from D cells. 5 hours is a lot of use for the casual user and they do twice that on half power. Aldi UK were selling for about $25, a rechargeable flashlight with charger and Li-ion cell as a kit with a guarantee. There are others. I'd suggest that deals like this from long established sellers are much more likely to leave you feeling you've had value for your 30 bucks than an item sold with a blow hard ad campaign. That said I enjoyed the review and admire anyone who steps up to the mark and makes a youtube vid.
I got news for you that so called Atomic Beam is a ultra fire light, with about 350 lm. I have the Ultra Fire and it is exactly the same in every way, shape and form. Deference is I payed $9 on Gear Best.
I received both the Atomic Beam and the Ozark Trail Flashlights as a Christmas gift and i must say that the Ozark Trail Flashlight is alot brighter then the Atomic Beam.
I got this light for my kid and dad on sale for about 14.00 each usd. Though the switch hasnt had issues I have a couple good things to say about this light. It axtually has the xml-2 led vs the t6. Many of the clone lights are actually using t6 if claiming xml2 or even the xpe if claiming the t6. I looked at countless amazon reviews of people super happy with their xml2 upgraded flashlights when clearly the beam cree pattern was a t6. T6 is green background with 3 led contacts and lines vs two contacts and a dot pattern on the l2. L2 is on a silver backing. Also while this flashlight doesnt have memory, it does turn on in high if left off for a few seconds rather than shuffling through modes. Also compared with other clones, the atomic beam has a switch that doesnt have to be fully pressed to change modes which should actually help on the longevity of the switch but I could be wrong. A similar light has to be fully pressed and always turns on in the next mode. The bell & howell light. Which seems like more wear and tear. 3 full presses to get into 2nd mode and bell flashlight doesnt appear to even have the minimum t6 inside. In summary, the atomic beam is definitley not a 30 dollar flashlight. But when comparing it to most other clones of its shape and type, I feel this flashlight has atleast most the functions and one of the better crees of this type of zoomable light. It is a great everyday type of light which can help search inside your car for a lost item in flood mode or checking out a animal further away in zoom mode. Im actually a fan of a zoom type light for an edc everyday carrier type light. I didnt have time to shop around before Christmas or able to take a gamble and risk having to ship something back so seeing this light for 14 dollars in the store, I felt it was a decent deal though with some extensive research you can probably find a better deal. Some come with 3 flashlights or a whole case with charger and battery but then again, you may be getting a dud battery or worse, an led chip that might not even be cree but some junk knock off of cree. So yea, id like to see people do a comparison between this light and other clones of this type, shape, and size. I feel this atomic one would be on the top of the list for being and doing what it is supposed to. People are comparing this light to other 30 dollar flashlights or flashlights that arent zoomies or just hating that they dont want to pay for a 30.00 light so thinking its as crappy as the 8.00 ebay clone that they think is a mirror copy of this light. Im def not a flashlight know it all but just my opinion for the time. If you see an after holiday deal on this light, Id try it out. If you are new to the flashlight game, I think it is a very nice intro light and youll be pleasantly surprised by the power and brightness. (Using a 3.7 volt li-ion rechargeable battery) not that aaa bullshyt. : )
My local news channel just did a test on this and it passed everything except the "slam it to the ground" test. While it did work after that it was a bit sporadic. But otherwise it's quite impressive. And the light is SIGNIFICANTLY brighter than your average flashlight. And as a protective device, if you flash this into a potential attacker's eyes it can temporarily blind them. I will definitely be purchasing one of these. Average cost is around $20.
it's amazing what packageing and advertisement can do for a crapy light
LOL !
I agree ERON, dime a dozen crap!
my olight r50 pro seeker is a proper light
this thing is a well advertised cheapo chinese light :D
I do supermarket refrigeration and lost this flashlight under a local refrigerator for over 1 year... when I found it replaced the batteries and still works....I think it’s good light
Basically the same price as an Emisar D4 but that comes in a plain brown box. Would you rather pay for fancy packages or a quality light?
I have had mine for almost a year and use it everyday just about with 18650 battery and still works,not bad price for a light I bought at Dollar general store
I literally found one of these in my math class sophomore year and it's lowkey the best and brightest flashlights I've ever used still have It almost two years later
Given two of these. First one flickers when trying to use(short out), second goes off and on, suggest candles.
Factors determine brightness.
1. LED chips model
2. Driver
3. Good battery 18650 or 26650
4. Reflector (5%)
If i'm not wrong.
+Jay Alan good info. Sounds right to me!
does cr123's work good as well?
tfjvk_ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_battery_sizes
not sure
Is this a good buy now sites.google.com/site/FlashTheLight101
***** Most of the generic brand sold in ebay or aliexpress are fake and inaccurate specification. I could give you the cost of assembling a single 18650 flashlight and you should able to tell how much the genuine one should sell :
1. CREE LED with aluminium plate : US$1 -2.20
2. AMC7135 driver (good one) : US$ 1-2.50
3. Other accessories and casing : US$ 4-10 (depends on model, branded one)
As you can see, the cheapest Convoy S2+ will cost the manufacturer US$ 6-7 and excluding labor and shipping charges. The brightness will be below 1,200lumen.
Thats a junk light. Its a chinese crap thats sold in a nice packaging and lots of words to try andfool you with saying 5000 lux. Its not 5000lumens. 5000 lux is nothing. Pathetic how people can try to fake things to make money. By the way thats like $5 on banggood.
Yes if you are looking for a powerful and small flashlight get a Fenix PD35tac or something like that!
THOSE LED CAN BURN YOUR EYES MAN
I GOT A GOLD ONE--- FEELS CHEAP TOO
I QUESTION THESE THINGS
Stuart my Klarus g20 will whoop up on that Fenix.
MINE JUST BROKE AFTER A MONTH
OH WELL!!!!!!!! 10 DOLLARS SHOT!
MADE IN CHINA
JUNK SHIT
They aren't junk for the price of $5 though, depends on which factory you buy from too. The only reason they start going bad is because it's a chinese copy of the LED and the PIll (heatsink) is hollowed out. If you do want something that'll last then the Convoy brand is boss
I own this light the Tac light and the lanterns and headlamps and haven't had any issues with either of them one of the best lights I own
I bought the same torch on ebay for £8 arrived with 2 x 18650 batterys and a double charger and a carry case. 2yrs later its still working fine. Not as bright as my 300lumen maglight but it does what i need.. Cheap and cheerful.
To turn it off you must cycle through all the modes? 🤔
that price that comes off so u can start fire with Sun I found out like a magnifying glass
a strobe is a very useful tool for hunting animals and insects, frogs.
I've used a strobe lite to hypnotize a fox so that I could get close enough to grab it by the scruff.
don't under estimate it's usefulness
I just got this one at walgreens for $19 .. it's really bright and it illuminates far too . I don't know why people are complaining here (I guess they thought this was gonna be as bright as the stadium lights )lol
Will K you need to be into flashlights to know. Acebeam,olight is all I run
For $30 I would get a coast flashlight in my opinion. They are nice sturdy flashlight for the price
The bulb lasted all of about 3 to 4 hours total usage then dimmed to as bright as a match. Garbage, a rip-off
The most I will pay for this flashlight is $5 dollars! You can buy one from China for $5 dollars work as good as this flashlight!
I have thumb sized lights 100 times brighter than this shite
That’s because you don’t press the switch all the way you touch the switch you don’t click it off that’s why you’re having the problems you’re having
I love mine bought it at Walmart very bright does the job I would give it 4 stars out of five.
glad you showed me that it needed an O ring, I just took one off a cheap flashlight I just had laying around and popped it on and it's sealed up good now.
I have always wondered about that little bastard, thanks for the honest review.
I bought the same flashlight here in the Netherlands for just under €4, I bought 2 of them right away. you could buy it here in the supermarket...only has a different name plus 3 batteries were included.. Saw it again later for €3....It is completely made of metal and gives a sharp light...
I've got a fairly old JetBeam II "military grade" LED flashlight that gets hot within 5 minutes of use when left on high.
Does the Atomic Beam USA get hot as well? For a 12 minute review I'ld say that would be the most important thing to mention.
Quantum 588 lumen (lux depends on distance and beam angle) flashlight, Harbor Freight $12.99.
bushnell has a headlamp cost bout 23.00 walmart has a lis and high switch plus a red bulb and a bloodtracker blue light whitch i really dig.rakes 3 aa and i think its grest for night walks or grillin at night.hands free looks cheesy but its very helpful..i hsve the atomic beam seems like a good coat light
You don't have to turn it on and off to get the modes you only have to tap the button gently.
True...thanks for the info
Thanks for the review.
Since you'v done lots of reviews, do you know if it makes a significant difference in beam output if you were to stick a li-ion 18650 battery in there instead of 3 triple AAA's?
Yes
Try slapping in two 123 batteries if you want a LOT and I mean a LOT of bright light
maybe if you read about the atomic beam flash light you dont have to turn it off and on to change the settings also if you turning off the light for good leave it on sos so when you turn it back on your good
Not a very good value, didn't look very bright in the vid. The zoom feature looked completely useless. Better stuff out there for cheaper! On second thought, maybe this would deter potential robbers after all. If you whip that thing out, they'll think you're poor. Not worth the possible jail time for the $7 in cash and the Subway gift card with $1.84 on it.
i got one of these from ''hausebelle'', same device generic name. it DOES have a rubber O ring behind the lens.
I just bought this at Walmart. Good flashlight but the button is kinda weak but don't press it too hard and it'll work. Good flashlight though!
To change the mode you just press the power botton slightly. You dont need to press it full. Soft press without hearing the click can change the light mode... U
I bought such one - low quality flashlight with characteristics totally different from the package description. Looks like a joke from manufacturer
Nice review ... did you test the flashlight with their optional Lithium
battery? They claim that the output would go from 5000 lux to 13,000 lux
with the optional $12.99 battery.
This is the worse torch I have ever seen especially as it was promoted as the worlds brightest on social media and so many people bought it.! Junk
I believe if you wait about a minute before turning it back on it won’t cycle through the modes. I have a similar flashlight that goes to the next mode if I’ve turned it off and turn it back on like 15 seconds later. I found that if it was long enough, like about a minute it would always come back on in high.
I bought one at CVS Pharmacy.The fact that I can use 3 triple A batteries is good.Some flashlight take a lot of batteries but not this one.
I'm not sure what you said brother.....but that "scalloped edging".....is called a crenulated bezel. It serves two purposes. 1. It allows enough light through to let you know if you left it on. 2. Perhaps more importantly, depending upon the intended usage of the flashlight (Police, security etc....) it is a reliable defense mechanism that will seriously damage an enemy (wild animal/wild two legged animal) Heck, it will even serve as a bottle opener! These lights have been "knocked off," I've seen them for 5.00 and actually have two at that price. Picked them up in a bin at a local store that had an entire crate of them. Good Flashlight for 5 bucks....Funny thing is, the 5.00 "knock offs" have a memory lol! (They revert back to high)
My girlfriend got me this light for Christmas it's wrapped under tree now got to wait till Christmas (bummer) looks good enough for my needs better than my 1 dollar dollar store special flashlight lol
Had this light fir a year. Occasional use. It’s been a good light for close to medium distances. Will light up an entire room in the flood mode. Will spot deer enough to make them out over 100 yards.
This is the brightest flashlight I own. I found it at Ross stores for $6.99. I think it is worth that price and it's better to replace it with AAA batteries than D batteries.
I got one at CVS for $19, its cool but I agree I do not like how it cycles throughout the modes every time you turn it off it can get annoying if I just need a light quick and I get strobe.
You can pick up a portable lux meter on Amazon for around 25 dollars. Decent review. At least it's not for the Joe Cool sunglasses that's beginning to show up on the television this time of year.
I bought a similar one which is super easy to use!
okay question... So I'm on the search for a great flash light for my husband. I think this the same exact one I just purchased but now looking at your video I may just go back and return it. The only reason I was sold on the item is because it has the stamp of "Good House Keeping". However I don't think the husband would like having to go through all those settings before having to the one he is trying to use. So which one of all do you recommend? The one with a charger looks pretty good but aside frm those or the one that you demonstrated which one is the best? Thank you in advance!
Olight S10 Baton. Best light
You can just lightly press the button to switch modes. Still inconvenient but a lot faster than what you were doing
Speaking of the TAC Light getting Hot, the Atomic Beam gets warm if you use the Lithium Battery but Not "HOT". and it does seem to be brighter like they claim but I have no way to compare side by side with one using AAA Batteries and one using the Lithium Battery since I only have one and don't plan to buy another one.
This is the worst scam I've ever seen. It's a USD 5 chinese crap. Whoever has initial knowledge of electronics know that there's no way that 3 AAA batteries can provide such amount of energy. Incredible lie.... people's limits when it comes to honesty are so elastic....!!!!
if you read the instructions or look closely at the packaging it tells you that you will need the 18650 battery for maximum brightness
that looks like a 5 lux flashlight to me
Looks like a taclight to me
Looks like countless other cheap flashlights sold on amazon
I have installed this with 2 cr123 and it was brighter.
hello, when i focus my light down to a tight columination the square looks to have small dots all over the lighted square. is this normal? if so why please? i tried to see yours but the camera din't pick it up. thanks.
OK, turn this flashlight on and then press the on/off button lightly and it goes to the next mode without turning it off and on - touch that button lightly again and it quickly goes to strobe action. I like this flashlight. However, make sure the top is tightened down - mine came off before I learned that.
You only have to push the button a little bit to change the modes you don't have to push it all the way in
I noticed in this review there was an issue with it cycling through each time you turned it on. During the review that my local channel did they did not mention this and they would turn it on and off and I did not see it doing this. So perhaps the flashlight you used had a flaw? I will definitely check out this to see if it is an issue when I purchase this.
Put some crazy glue a few dabs on the front of that faceing it wont come back loose and screw it tight it should hold it easy dont got to soak it with it just a few dabs on each side and it should clamp down no problem and never come back apart. Not unless you drop it in alchocol.
I bought one at Wal*Mart for 20.00 buck Plus tax. I don't know if most you are just really picky or just not using it right but I'm really happy with mine. I can hold it up next to mt scope when I go hog or coyote hunting and see through my scoop just fine. Really bright even before I bought the rechargeable 18650 lithium battery. Both the battery cage and the lithium battery fit nice and tight inside once you screw it down. The button on the back does take a bit of practice to use but it's not that bad. I've dropped mine several times and still works just fine. I can follow the beam and use it to point at things including stars in the sky. So yeah all in all for 20+tax bucks not bad and the extra 30 bucks for the 18650 battery is not that bad and it really does make a difference.
I did add an o ring at the top before dropping it in Water and it still works.
I just did a conversion using the ANSI fl1 standards. 5000 lux at 2m would be 20,000 candela. 20,000 candela is actually pretty bad. Any half decent thrower can get 50,000 or more candela. 20,000 candela will only get you 280 meters of ANSI throw. That’s pretty bad seeing how narrow the focused beam is.
Wont that 18650 battery be super loose in there, normally those mags for 3xAAA are much bigger than 1 18650
It does fit loosely inside but once you tighten it down all the way it holds the battery nice and tight
Thanks! I did some more checks on this thing. The 18650 also gets some kind of shell so its bigger.
I got one of these "taclights" for $2. Probably junk but at that price point it's really good and I can't complain.
I just got that flashlight. I really like it
well, they didn't lie in advertisements. It writes 5000 LUX, not lumens.. Lumens (LM) is total amount of light emitted from some source while Lux is amount of light output in a given area - 1 lux is equal to 1 lumen per square meter. So yeah, that torch will probably have 5000 lux in few cm2 of area :) and MAYBE 200-300LM..
Dang, not everyone lives and sleeps with their flashlight, I have the atomic light and it's pretty dam good for the occasional use. Why spend so much more money on another light when the tac light is all you need.
You can get the same exact flashlight direct from China for $5.63. www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_1828432.html?wid=1433363
@@lorenhusky2717 That's not the same flashlight.
You can get a better flashlight, for me I bought Coast Led HP7 410 lumens 753 feet reach $25 dollar as a deal clearance at home depot and Coast led 1400 lumens for $25 at home depot.
The reason why I dont like these asseenontv cause they are not true edmitting light and it show a embarrassing square shape led at max zoom......
I already knew these are like this, there the same one from ebay so many different brand that makes the same looking light.
Get a nitecore or an olight.
Good advise
or led lenser for cheaper price with better quality still
For zooming ledlenser of Fenix.
Nitecore and Olight are great but no focus system.
I have the same light but branded as Bell & Howell. It's OK for a low price light.
I have same light it's a Shadowhawk X800 two for $20 bucks w/rechargeable batteries & charger. MUCH brighter than 3aaa batteries and last longer. 26650 5000mAh 3.7v batteries included.
Bought it for 5 bucks in Australia
Cheap Chinese stuff but handy to have on your belt
It most likely has a Cree XML-T6 emitter, or worse yet, a inferior Lattice Bright LED (a Cree clone). It's also powered by Alkaline batteries that cannot not deliver the current required to go much past 600-800 lumens for long.
I have this light in my collection.It's a marketing thing. Basic-ass XML-T6 zoomie that takes a AAA carrier or an 18650. No idea what the ANSI standards are for this torch though. It's the basic, standard 18650 zoomie.
Can this be use underwater? For night diving porpuse?
fuck no :D
I just bought this. in the UK. There was no marketing garbage about some twat named Hunter nor anything about it being some USA atomic awesome mega bacon double cheese torch. It's just a small, fairly strong flashlight.
I bought the same flashlight off ebay For £3.
So fucking what?? Its still a piece of shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kevin Nicholas lmfao. Double cheese bacon flashlight 😂😂
To bad most people have no idea wtf a lux is. Nothing but a marketing gimic.
what is that? like 200 lumens? XD
Lumens is what the light is putting out at the source, lux is what it puts out at a distance. That flashlight would probably be 40 or 50 lux at about 30 feet. The only way that would be 5000 lux, is if you put the meter about 5 inches away from the flashlight when it is focused.
I paid $10 for this sucker its awesome for the price, specially when I take out my dog at night.
Super bright and cheap.
Lumens is what the light is putting out at the source, lux is what it puts out at a distance. That flashlight would probably be 40 or 50 lux at about 30 feet. The only way that would be 5000 lux, is if you put the meter about 5 inches away from the flashlight when it is focused.
This is the best flashlight in the world!!! Very high quality made of aircraft aluminum last for ever.
Armytek Tactical Flashlights are the best!
My Viking pro is proving me this for a year already.
pfffffff
my olight m21 warrior withstood EDC for 5+ years no problems but then the twist-head-to-change-modes became fucked so i bought an olight r50 pro seeker as a replacement
it's about the same size, and 6x+ as bright on max mode.......m21 had 500 lumens on max and r50 pro seeker has 3200 lumens on max........not to mention the battery life is many many times longer than the m21.......
When you extend the tactical flashlight to x1 and put it under water it messes the flashlight up and doesn't work at all
Can you do a comparison between Atomic Beam flashlight and Bell + Howell Tac Light?
Pheara Lim they are the same lights. There are a ton of them, and they are all rebranded lights that you can find for 2 dollars on Amazon and eBay. They are the exact same.
The Atomic Beam has a Cree XM-L2 led while the Tac Light has a Cree XML-T6 led. I am positive the Tac Light uses a genuine Cree led because while looking about the bulb area, I see the letters "XML". It is not those cheap Lattice Bright bulbs. The Atomic Beam is a little too blue and I think it's a Lattice Bright bulb. The Tac Light is also blue, but that's the tint of the T6 bulb. I prefer Tac Light over Atomic Beam only because the Tac Light uses a genuine Cree bulb.
3 tripple aaa batteries not 3 double aa batteries like you stated on the introduction.
Does it have a T6 LED or an L2 LED?
Too long on the description or looking at Zion. Just get to testing light. Nice 4 little 1,but expensive. But sure if it's sane given free with the Atomic lighters for $19.95 plus extra shipping price I'm sure or is other company it seems. It's free shipping on 1st. I like has clip & atomic not. Though maybe could add it.
Any type of triple A batteries ? Because mine doesnt turn on
Push the button half way and you won't have to turn it off to cycle threw the modes.
Quantum 588 lumen from harbor freight, no stupid square when focused like these as seen on tv lights, ALOT brighter and better made 588 lumens, 538ft range,3hr24min runtime, but on some UA-cam vids ppl were gettin 6hours before the batteries ran out... one video shows real footage from a regular person freezin it, beatin it with a hammer, waterproof test, and ran it over with a vehicle and it still worked its Reg $15, but with coupon it’s $10-$11... it also comes with batteries lol very comparable in features and functionality and build quality to lights that cost 5-10 times as much..... if you see it BUY IT you WILL NOT regret it!!
Tractor supply has one like that for $5.99 and its really a good light.
There are a bunch of these lights all over the Internet
there a bunch of these same light can be found on ebay....
but with fake lumens range though it can still work fine.
it's a decent light when compared to any old bullshit you'd find at a walmart.
if you really want a good light for around 20 bucks that's waaaay brighter then go buy a Convoy S2 or similar light from a flashlight vendor online such as mtnelectronics.com.
That's not a bad site! (I hadn't seen that before) The battery prices are pretty good.
Syrbuff Great vendor. I live on the east coast and most other vendors I've found were west coast vape shops etc.. most of them ordering from China anyway. Mountain Electronics is based much closer and manages to ship me things regular ground mail within a week. Best place for custom flashlight builds from my experience too. Cells have all been great as well.
Magneticitist
Good to hear! I'm in the east as well.
Hell yeah Convoy. Nice to see more and more people knowing, liking and recommending that.
Gunner193 I owe it all to the flashlight Reddit sub forum. I never knew about the world of flashlights out there til I checked out the forum. But yea bro, my convoy is still going strong. I screwed up and bypassed my driver messing it up in the process because I wanted to crank the max-max out of my XP-L and while it actually hasn't killed the emitter yet I'm kicking myself for not having a low and need to buy another one. The little 18350 sized attachment is pretty awesome too. Just a ridiculously good light for the price.
All the torches I have had with a switch on the back, like the one in the vid, have failed only a short time after purchase. The light comes on dimly, and brightens a bit if you mess around with the switch or screw the back off and on again, but it's really unreliable. It surely can't be very difficult to produce a quality, inexpensive flashlight? They're not very complex.
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I saw one at Home Depot for $10 on my way out one day and picked it up. I wish I had gotten 10 of them! It seriously is the best little flashlight I've owned. Upgrade the battery to the 1650 and it'll be the brightest flashlight you own.
Masculinity Matters this flashlight is JUNK. I bought it last night and returning it today.
switch went, tried to contact them for replacement, forget it.
I think it's an alright flashlight. Would I buy it, probably not. I'm happy with mine only because I found it today in the garbage. It was in the original packaging, but was opened at top. Seems a waste all that foam in package. It seems bright using the batteries I've also dumpster dived. Personally I prefer using a headlamp when working, it frees up your hands.
My cell phone light is brighter than that
These are literally repackaged $5 Chinese lights. If you don't believe me go on eBay and search for a flashlight they're almost identical. Also, I bought my cheap Chinese lights like 5 years ago they look identical to these and obviously bought them long before the "Atomic Beam" existed.
Good review --- but WHERE you do see that the LED is a Cree? It doesn't say anywhere what type of LED it uses. Plus...it REALLY is no different from DOZENS of other lights on Amazon that all have the exact same body style and output! They're all $20 or less and many come with REALLY BAD (and unsafe) 18650 batteries. Don't misunderstand me, 18650 batteries are terrific...but the ones they INCLUDE with $20 lights are NOT SAFE. And according to your outdoor test...it's not even bright! At a distance (with it zoomed) it's hard to even see where its pointed at. And this "lux" business in also nuts. I know that "lux" is a metric measurement of luminance, but no manufacturer uses it. Lux does not mean lumens. They put that there to LURE people in. They probably hope some people will think it's the same as 5000 lumens! From your demo, it looks no brighter than about 200 lumens. The only time it's bright is when you're pointing 3 feet to the ground. The Tak-Lite you have is way more of a flashlight than the Atomic Beam. I'd been wanting to test one of these "atomic" lights, but I see it's the same as you can get elsewhere for $10!!
And the way the crown loosens like that...is also no different from what I've experienced on similar lights.
+Syrbuff totally agree
In the first few seconds you can see there's a piece at the top of the package which says "Powered by Cree LEDs" with the Cree logo. It doesn't expand and say which Cree LED from what I could see. I'd be suspicious and expect to find a LatticeBrite or similar substitute with lower output and a very blue light.
There's a website
atomicbeamflashlight.net/
with broken links that go to the Shadowhawk site.
This is another attempt to sell a flashlight which can be bought for $5 direct from China including shipping, or maybe $8 - $10 from a source with US stock, for several times that. I object to the overblown and arguably deceptive advertising. It's a good product for $5, but not $30. If you want to spend $30 and are not into flashlights, don't use them that much and don't want to get into deciding on which decent chargers and Li-ion cells etc to buy, I suggest there are much better options.
Home Depot do LED flashlights for $30 or less, which are well reviewed on UA-cam and give 5 or 6 hours on full power from D cells. 5 hours is a lot of use for the casual user and they do twice that on half power. Aldi UK were selling for about $25, a rechargeable flashlight with charger and Li-ion cell as a kit with a guarantee. There are others. I'd suggest that deals like this from long established sellers are much more likely to leave you feeling you've had value for your 30 bucks than an item sold with a blow hard ad campaign.
That said I enjoyed the review and admire anyone who steps up to the mark and makes a youtube vid.
it's a Cree XM-L2 You can recognize it in the closer stop frame at 2:33
hmm we love to going some trekking and last day we bought a new one and generally we are happy with the result:) t.co/7JNSe3EnhJ
Syrbuff amazon tac light
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you're wrating out the switch unnecessarily. once it's on just lightly press the button to change mode.
Barack Clinton Good call.... I've had this for awhile and never realized you could cycle through modes that easy. Thx
as to the crown problem, try thread lock.
Thanks for the video!!
Dad, stop making youtube videos.
spencerc6 lol
spencerc6 lol
No little hand held is going to be very bright. You want bright, get a Streamlght UltraStibger. It has 1100 lumens, in a 10-13" tactical light.
Michael Harris olight and nitecore have a few
You are secretly donating to Hillary when you buy one of these lol
JTS
Silly me, i just bought a nitecore tup instead of this crap. But the review is informative.