FW1A, and EDC18 By Lumintop
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2024
- Two new Everyday Carry flashlights from Lumintop. The FW1A is a single emitter thrower version of the ever popular FW3A. The EDC18 is equal in power to the FW3A but with a front switch.
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LIGHTS I RECOMMEND
BRIGHTEST EDC (Lumintop FW3A) bit.ly/FW3Aever... (Coupon Code: ASFW3A)
BRIGHTEST SMALL(Acebeam X80GT) amzn.to/36bCKWm
BRIGHTEST LARGE (Imalent MS18) : bit.ly/ImalentMS18 (Coupon Code: ASIMALENT)
BEST THROWER SMALL (GT MINI) bit.ly/Lumintop...
Best THROWER MEDIUM (Wowtac A4) amzn.to/2SPVMeu
BEST THROWER LARGE(BLF GT) bit.ly/BLFGTXHP...
BEST THROWER LARGE(BLF GT70) bit.ly/BLFGT70_2
BEST TACTICAL (Acebeam L16)amzn.to/2LSr3u5
BUDGET THROWER SMALL(Convoy C8)bit.ly/ASFC8Convoy
BUDGET BRIGHTEST (Astrolux MF01)bit.ly/astrolux...
BUDGET EDC (to be determined)
OTHER
(Astrolux Mf04s) goo.gl/F3ZUim (Coupon: ef0b79)
Coupon Code for Neals Gadgest: ASF (for 8% off all flashlights)
SPECIFICATIONS
Emitter: Three LEDs on a copper DTP MCPCB e.g.
Cree XP-L HI 3D(NW 5000K)
Cree XP-L HI 1A(CW 6500K)
Nichia 219C 4000K
Luminus SST20 4000K 95 CRI
Optic: Standard TIR optics
Lens: Glass with anti-reflective coating
Flux: ~2800 lm (XP-L Hi), ~1600 lm (Nichia)
Intensity: ~12 500 cd ANSI throw ~223 m (XP-L Hi)
Firmware: The FW3A uses free software called Andúril,
distributed under the terms of the GPL v3. Code is available from
tiny.cc/TKAnduril
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I've been using the EDC18 at work for some time. I've flipped the pocket clip, which rubbed a little bit of the paint off. The rabbit on the button is long gone, so its just a green light up button at this point. Its a great light about 99% of the time. When the battery starts to get a little bit low (sub 50%) it doesn't come on when turned on, but this is rare. I like this one because unlike my FW3A, it doesn't come on in my pocket all the time.
I never thought I’d subscribe to a flashlight/occasional dried meats channel... Your passion for flashlights is as impressive to see as your “Dancing in the diffused light” kitchen dance with the EDC18! 😄👍🏼
I have the edc18, and its an amazing flashlight. I do wish, however, the button was plastic, rather than rubber. Also,I prefer a rear button
I was so excited to see the Edc18. Always wanted a sideswitched FW3A.
*bunnies are cute and it makes it easy to find the switch when you wanna turn it back off. would be kinda cool if there was a way to turn on just the bunny so you could find the switch in a hurry without having moon glow going so it would be easy enough for you to see but not so easy for SWAT to see as you're crawling around in the bushes trying to avoid detection and get the drop on them... and remember I was never here*
So the bunny isn’t lit all the time, only when the light is on? That seems kinda useless, I was hoping it stay on forever for finding in the dark☹️
Exactly what I was referring to. If you could turn the bunny on independently of any other function as if it were the moon glow on an OLight you could leave it on all night and not worry about power consumption. Just to fascilitate locating the light Most lights with a moon glow option will run at ~1/2- to 1 lumen for days even weeks. Making it easier to find in the dark without giving away your position as in TACTICOOL You could just leave it on as you said all night. But you would want to be able to shut it off if its just sitting in a drawer for months so you don't trash the battery.
@@0neTwo3 from what I have read, the bunny stays lit when the battery is in and the light is off. Not sure about when it's on.
I orders the EDC18 with your coupon code. Thanks for the informative review, and Niels Gadgets was very helpful answering my questions.
Late to the party? This is about the only fw1a review on you tube.......
Chris Slaughter Check @m4dm4x Channel for another Review
I just bought the FW3A from Nealsgadgets. But I couldn't commit on a battery. I'm not up on all of the tech but I love bright flashlights. I couldn't find the 18650 with the USB port on the top. It seems that there's many battery options for the FW3A. I would love some advice to commit to the best battery.
you see this? th-cam.com/video/s3jaa0HVXEY/w-d-xo.html
@@kams912 Samsung 30Q
@@MrSimonj1970 thanks
I’ve been looking for a flashlight that is illuminated when off (to better find it) and this Lumintop is one of the few out there. The problem is that just has way too much light for it to handle... MANY people have reported that it gets dangerously hot. I can’t be the only one who wants a light that is easy to find in the dark and is safe to have around children.
As always , thanks for the video Matt 😁.
Your light channel is the only one I’ve subbed too. I enjoy your pacing. Your inclusion of laymen English. Your humor. Beam shots. Honesty. Length of vid. Editing. Is that enough? Should I keep going? Lol. Anyway, good stuff! Lumintop just sent me an EDC18L for review. I already have the FW3A. So acquiring the same light in different clothes wasn’t my first choice for comparison. Does the lumintop EDC18 have a mag tail cap option? And why didn’t they include the glass lens? Can that be incorporated?
Another great review 👍. I had purchased a couple of Olights and have been very disappointed with their products. I have sent both lights back for repair and have already after two months of use on the Olight Javelot, it has already quit working. Very expensive junk! So I am looking for another edc and light with great throw and spill.
Lumintop is on top of their game. Love what they're coming out with. Great design too with the rabbit.
Thanks to all blf experts tho
I ordered the fw3a a few days ago because of one of your videos. Now i was starting to regret it because I see the fw1a now but on turbo, the fw3a kicks the fw1a's ass.
Hey matt please review lunintop GT nano flashlight next. Thank you!
Thanks for all your info, I'm in Campbell River BC Canada, and your reviews are very helpful for me. Camp alot and a big flash light power is very important, alot of cougars and other assorted wild life. Thanks again take care...
Watch out for bears, a Flashlight wont save u
Thanks for the comparison Matt! I have an FW1A to be shipped from Neal, and this video tells me that I'll be happy with it 👍🏻
Thanks for the video and keep up the good mood and work 🔦😎
what do your neighbors say? "oh its just that whack job flashlight boy doing another review"
The EDC18 looks interesting. I like the beam profile and tint on yours. Thanks for the discount codes
Hi Matt ...Have you ever done a 'Power for an Hour' video ? I love flashlights (idky..lol) but one issue i have is length of use per charge , i know its not just the flashlight but also what batteries make for better usage ... From small to big what flashlights and batteries can give u at least an Hour at say 95%+ lumins on high settings ... i figure if i'd like to know others may also ... or maybe you can point me to a vid i missed of yours that would be helpful..Always appreciate your vids Matt ..Thanks Man !
Ordered an EDC18 with the link. Thanks for the review
Who knew there's so much to know about flashlights . All I know is I have to have one in my hand at work .
I modded a edc18 for a customer, too bad the optic is proprietary, it has a lip to get sandwiched by the bezel, you optics differ than the carclo optics from fw3a. It does use the same mcpcb as the fw3.
The deep carry pocket clip for the fw3a is the sh... , this makes it perfect for edc. Orderd it right away. Thanks
any idea if this will fit the D4V2?
Why no glass lens on edc18?
lmao, i never knew what those white caps were for. I thought they were protection caps so i just tossed em. Bummer.
lmaoooo luckily they are cheap
I want to purchase the FW1A PRO from Neal but he has not sent my NI40 I ordered yet on January 31st. I even paid for the quick shipping. I've emailed him and got no response. I know they are having major problems with the virus but a simple email response is not much to ask for. He has other great flashlights I want to buy but leaving your customers hang is bad for business. Sure hope he gets things worked out soon. Great vid as always.
😂 that dance = new sub
Any idea how the Sofirn SC31b compares to the FW1A?
I'd like a FW1A done in 21700
How much current you measured in the FW 1a and in EDC18?
Wish Lumintop would release a hot pink FW or a 21700 version of the epic EDC05C.
FLASHAHOLICS I feel like 21700 is the red headed stepchild of the 18650 and 26650. If it needs a 21700, a 26650 would do it better and a 18650 would be easier to carry
@@jeremys8360 You get a ton more output with 21700 over 26650 and the light remains relatively pocket friendly.
FLASHAHOLICS your pockets must be huge because my olight s30r iii is as big as I’d want to be and the lumintop edc18 would be better
Can you do a video on best medium priced alkaline lights For power outages where there is no way to recharge your batteries?
Thanks
Thanks for another great review. Did you test the output of the FW1A? I still love my FW3A. I am going to order a deep cary clip for it when I order my FW1A with a deep carry as well. Thanks, as always, for the best and most detailed reviews anywhere. I will continue to send all flashaholics your way.
Brighter whichever edc18 or fw3a and the best flashlight you think??
Would love to see FW1A vs Zebralight
They are so many makes and models out there im lost on what to chose i like the acebeam l30 and the mag charger when i pass my test to keep in my car are they any other good throwers that are pocket size or full size that you rccomend
Yet again a very nice review 😉 I did one on a Fenix fd30, In my opinion the best focus light there is beam wise.
But some big issues with dust and the mechanics for the focus system. But it was a neat design. I do think that they build good lights.
My edc is a hl55 Fenix with a xml led. Working great for 3 years now and use it every day with the vtc 6 batts.
I hope to see some prejects from you.
I was thinking about a mineral filled light for optimal spread of heat.
It's like the final frontier to solve I think.
My K30 gets insane hot
Fenix is a great brand, very established
What flashlight has the same specs, similar size but with a usb charging port?
Your review basically says that the FW3A and EDC18 are the same other than switch location. The head on the EDC18 is thicker and has vestigial cooling fins. Does the EDC18 take longer to get hot? Does it run on turbo longer than the FW3A before it steps down?
HEY LOOK! my favorite fellow flashlight enthusiast! Great reviews! Maybe sometime you can find some runtime graphs to patch in somewhere to give us some idea of its peak output and its max sustainable output. (If you can find some in the forums for us) KEEP IT UP MAN!🤘
Kinda bumbed. Just got my FW3A in today (the cold white version). Just my luck it acts up. One second works amazingly. Super responsive great clicking and then nothing. Like the tail switch does absolutely nothing. Occasionally I press quite hard then it will change brightness or turn off. It acts as though I'm not even pressing the switch. So tomorrow I'm going to completely disassemble the back end and check around the tube and what not. Oh and on mine it actually has a retaining ring for the tail switch so it wont fall out so I guess that's a plus! Also going to check the driver and make sure it's perfectly in place. Wish me luck😅
Love the Nichia option, but I'd rather have 5000k than 4000k tbh. Oh well, for a thrower I'd probably go with one of the Cree options anyway.
Come mai queste torce Lumintop non c'è mai scritta la durata della batteria nelle varie modalità di luce??
YOU ARE SO LIKEABLE, I NORMALLY CURSE. BUT YOU! BUT YOU! I LIKE!!!
Can you test Diode Dynamics flashlight? I own 4 of their LED light bars and they're all excellent. I dont have their flashlight and I haven't been able to fine any reviews done on it. It's also pretty cheaply priced.
Mattt despite the price would you go for the fw1a or m2r pro?? I need to know which edc semi thrower is for me. Or recommend my anything in the 120$ range please!!!
I find it strange that there is no glass in the EDC18, maybe it was just your sample?
Hope they change this and add some glass.
Thanks for the excellent review
Just checked on the description on NG and it states lens is glass with AR coating.
Nice review. Thanks Matt.
What led are you using in this video for the EDC18?? I really wanna order it soon but I really like the lighting in your video here Can you please let me know thanks.... I'm guessing it might be the XPL-HI 5000K? ??
If I could only get one, which would you recommend? All rounder, I'm not really into lights, and only have AAs. Thanks!
Lumintop edc05, it runs on AAs or 14500s.
I am trying to decide between the fw3a and the edc18. Which one would you recommend for an EDC?
Matt is possible to change glass reflector from fw3a to edc18? Any faulty about long using with plastic lens?
Do you sell a LED plug-in upgrade for a AA x2 Mini Maglite? And for that matter, is it cost effective to do that? I have a Mini Mag in great condition that looks so pitiful languishing in a box.
going to order one with your code thanks a lot! Do I need to go through your link or can i just use the code
My FW1A has no memory on my last ramping on smooth or stepped ramping. Everytime i single click it from off, it always goes to the lowest light(moon). Memory feature is no longer functioning. Just wanna ask on how will i reset all modes into its default set up. Or is there any remedy for this? Thank you
Ive tried but it never works.
Any idea if they will make the FW1A in copper and titanium varieties as well?
i'm trying to buy one. which FW1A option or type is that? in the link, there are different options. thanks
Does the FW1A come in black?? And is it a 3.7 or 3.6 18650 battery??
Hey Matt, I have the fw3a in two different color temperatures. I think you did a review on it a while back, and your take on the user interface was that it was kind of a nightmare to navigate with all the different functions it has. I agree with you, it is very complicated. However, for a small flashlight I can carry with me in my pocket, it has a lot of really neat features that I love when I take it with me at night walking. Just wanted to let you know I love you reviews and your channel and that every flashlight you review I pretty much end up buying right after I see your video. Thanks a lot for doing such a great job! Also, can you Source out and maybe do a video on a good place to get really good high-capacity 18 650s?
Fw1A work as a weapon light? I need something with a tail cap button, thrower, light weight, tough, 18650 light with a 1 inch body that's affordable
It could be used for that. Just make sure you tighten the tail cap on very well so there is no chance you could accidentally open it from that end. The parts in the tail cap fall out if you do.
@@Lumencraft- How does Wowtac and Lumentop compare to ..say Fenix. Quality wise?
@@BOOSTEDLASER Its been a few years since I have had a Fenix, but based on that experience I would say that in general wow tac is probly just slightly below that in terms of quality and that Lumintop is about equal.
@@Lumencraft- Is Wowtac good enough or SUPER chinesey? Are they regulated?
@@BOOSTEDLASER wowtac a2 is my most used headlamp. They are "good enough" to me for regular use and cheap enough I don't worry about damage or loss. I've bought many of the wowtacs for my friends locally. Once or twice I did have to get a warranty on them, but they did honor it and not because I used my contact to get it done. I contacted amazon and they put in a request with the company and I got the replacement light ( I was already past the amazon 30 day warranty on it).
What's the warranty on the EDC? why not buy an Olight?
Olights are overpriced and try to jack their customers with proprietary everything. Not good SHTF lights.
Could you take the glass from the fw3a and put it in the edc18? I already have a 3A and just bought the edc18. I may try that out.
did the glass fit
For me I value long run time and max out put. I find it useless for a flashlight to have a high out put but very short run time cause if I want a high out put I would want it to be running for more than just 15 minutes. Turbo mode in my opinion is an absolute waste on any flashlight. It really just needs high, med, low, strobe, and SOS. If a flashlight is advertise to have a max out put of 900+ lumens the max run time should be around 2 hours. To me 2 hours on max out put should be the standard on all flashlight. If it can't do that then its trash to me.
I need this on amazon ebay takes too long
I got mine, from what I thought was the source "nealsgadgets" over two weeks ago and still no eta.
What do you think the best 14500 battery light is?
Idk at about 7:15 mark it doesn’t seem like he is talking about.a light, I’m just messing around man. Solid video
I think I’m gonna have to get an edc18
What is the best and brightest light for $100 on the market right now?
Emisar d18
If you buy the fw3a from Amazon you'll get the one piece optics without a glass lense, FYI
Wat?
@@mortuus4601 The new version of the fw3a has generic optics and has no glass lense
I really do like a lot of what Lumintop puts out but when it’s comes to them honoring a legitimate warranty issue THEY SUCK MISERABLY. My GT Mini crapped out on me 10 months after receiving it. They have been giving me the run around for approximately 2 months now making false promises about me receiving a new one. Apparently I am not the only one who has discovered this unfortunately. Budget light forum which is a flashlight enthusiast website has discussions about Lumintop not honoring warranty work. I have not had this kind of runaround from other well-known flashlight manufacturers like Nitecore, Acebeam and Fenix.
@4:10 Talk about delays in shipping, ordered my EDC18 over a week ago from nealsgadgets and no word on shipping yet? Maybe a seasonal issue?
I think good lights are a hot item for the stockings this Christmas
it's probably coming from China. I can't blame them, Ali baba has more stuff than Amazon
Is there a titanium version of this one ?
Yes
My EDC18 has failed after only a few uses. It's stuck in some sort of safe mode
Factory reset fixed my problem 🇺🇸👍🏼
Well, I just got used to FW3A, and now it no longer goes into full turbo mode. From top ceiling, turbo is only a tiny hair bit brighter. Went through the manual over and over again, went through all the setting adjustment, no sauce...
If anyone knows what the deal is let me know please.
If the battery you have is not capable of carrying a heavy load this would be the result. Sony VTC6 is what I use. There is a big jump between high and turbo for me.
@@Lumencraft- VTC6 is what I use as well. At first there was a big jump, now same cells do not drive the turbo mode. I'll get another cell and will see from there.
If you could share your source for real VTC6 cells it would be appreciated. There are a lot of fakes floating around.
I seem to have bad luck with lights though. Repeated driver failures with Zebralights, and their warranty replacement takes months. Fenix TK-41 switch failure, ballooning switch failure on a 4x AA, switch cover failure on another 4x AA, Throughnight controller self activating, etc.
@@BigSmartArmed Illumn.com and mtnelectronics.com are both very reputable battery suppliers IMO.
@@Lumencraft- Thanks a lot, will order a few to compare. Have a good weekend.
Very good review and video.
Maybe they made the EDC18 to use all the unwanted plastic/lens combo optics because they knew nobody wanted them in the FW3A
U talk too much imo
Would these last long enough to walk my dog(walk takes an just over an hour).
Not on turbo, but turbo would scare the dog anyhow. Will last on a lower mode, which should be plenty...
@@damnjustassignmeone thanks for reply I have an led lenser x21r.2 but the batterys pretty much done so time for new torch
James Hepburn Another to consider might be the Jetbeam IIIMR. I just got one of these. Amazing torch & very easy to use. Also, it’s not as much of a hot rod torch like these two.
@@damnjustassignmeone Thanks again will check it out.👍
I have a anker bolder. Its the one that doesnt zoom. Bought it for like 20 dollars it lasts 6 hrs on high mode. Thats a option too and its rechargable so u can charge it once a week.
Does the bunny stay lit so you can find it in the dark?
Nathan Schmoekel yes it does. Actually there is no way of turning it off as long as there is battery remaining
#TeamTrees
i weep for people who all they know it WHT TRASH maglite! yes TURBO gets hot very fast!
Figured you might like this, heres my fw1a xhp50.2 fw1a build imgur.com/a/hFaOdMy
3200 lumens at turn on
Thanks for sharing....
Dangit man! Bought an EDC18. Needed like another hole in the head.
Arrived today (3 weeks ship time). Worried about the drain of the button light, but from what I gather it would take 3 yrs to drain a 3000 mah battery. So not as big a deal as I thought. I like the EDC18 so far as well, if not better than, the FW3A.
It's good to see that green bunny glow on the nightstand to easily grab in the middle of the night.
FW3A > FW1A
1200lm vs 2400lm, for one
And modifications second
Why are you wearing shoes in your Kitchen?🤣
Matt looks like you stay high
LUMINTOP DOES NOT HONOR THEIR
“HASSLE FREE WARRANTY” the switch on my gt mini crapped out after less than year. So I thought ok, I will just contact lumintop. After sending a video of the problem per their request and a couple emails later they said I would be receiving a new replacement around April 10....never got it. And they are not responding to my emails. If you go to budget light forum they talk about how lumintop blows off emails requesting warranty work. I never had this problem with other manufacturers like Nitecore, Fenix, and Acebeam when I had a warranty issue. Never buying Lumintop products again.
To put the porn symbol on the powerswitch, and then diffuser condom on top of it. No thanks, I don't like it!
...then turn off your computer and go play candy crush. You reveal too much about yourself with those kinds of knuckle-headed comments.
@@ericwilliams2089
Why so serious, are you allergic to jokes? God bless you, and thanks for a good review on a nice flashlight!