🔦Are Flashlight Pens a Gimmick? (Fenix T6 vs. Olight Open Pro)
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I agree the other insert ink cartridge is very nice and the OPen pro light not standing up is not great, but you missed the point of the light being on the pocket clip. You can turn on the light and put the pen in your shirt pocket and have a light to walk around hands free.
You can still clip the Fenix and walk around hands free....the only difference is that the pen will be hanging outside the pocket. A small trade off for ~50% less money.
I like the idea of a backup light inside a pen. I often hear from my friends and family that edc flashlights are redundant since most phones have one. But I think like this: when are we most likely to need a light source? Probably when it gets dark, which is usually in the evening. The evening is the part of the day when your phone is most likely to be low on battery after a whole day of use. I don't feel comfortable with my phone being too low on battery because of ever possible emergency scenario. So yes, I often use my phone to light up my environment, but I also want a backup. Carrying a dedicated flashlight might be the best solution for some, but for others (white collars possibly?) it might be overkill. Having a flashlight included in your pen reduces the overall amount of edc items you carry all day.
I just ordered the new olight glow pen. They made nice changes from the old one. And even has a light that comes out from the tip of the pen for writing with extra light.
I've been looking at the O pen for awhile, but the Fenix would be my pick over it at this point. $40 is WAY easier on the budget. Great review!
Oh my, I’m looking forward to this.
Good explanation of the features and benefits of each product with comparison. Really good that you show how the lockout works by not covering that you had to take a couple seconds to bypass it on camera.
I'll bet that many of us who watch your channel and those similar, like stuff that does more than one thing.
Would love it for instance if Leatherman made a multiplier that could do drone work... {: - )
Besides the knowledge, your forthrightness in presentation is why people tend to trust you.
Credibility is everything, and I make plenty of mistakes..hell I'm wrong plenty.
@@maxlvledc It's NOT the fact that you make mistakes. It's that you do not cover them up and often put the right thing or spec on the screen, correcting what you goofed. No reasonable person expects perfection. What we appreciate is the responsibility you take for fixing it.
For instance you recently did a short on a retractable knife which said that in a previous vid, you had completely missed the glass breaker. Good on you for corrections... Happy new year.
Happy new year to you too!
This Fenix is something I would like to have for myself and I thank you for the review on it. The idea of a space pen insert is a great idea. Can you tell me where to get that and where to get the ink cartridges as well?
I have a couple O Pen Pros, but I think I'd prefer the Fenix T6's shorter length. The O Pen is kinda unwieldy to handle.
The only time I think these flash lights come in to play is if you’re riding upside down or under an object and having to make notes on the fly and need a little bit of light. Also in a camping situation at night and you’re trying to make notes on a map or even calculations I think it would be very useful. I actually think if you could get a fisher space pen refill in this it would be quite useful for NASA.
I did. But it's probably still a liability because of lithium batteries
I like mine on the ambulance. The light is bright enough for working at times and dim enough for pupil checks. I write a ton of notes while working with a patient. And freaking laser beams
Inspecting things and then making notes is exactly why I would like one of these things, but I refuse to buy them because they insist on the silly "tactical" thing. Which means I would 100% forget to place it in my checked bag, and end up losing it to airport security sooner or later. Why do they all have to have a glass breaker or stabbing tip, I seriously doubt anyone has ever earnestly used those things.
Plus, if you go to the Fenix website store pen goes for $36.99 and if this is your first order you from the Fenix store you get additional 20% off coupon = $29,60 + SH.
For the laser i think you should have a specific use for that (office presentation or showing things outdoors at night regulary, or having cats 🐈⬛.)
Bur overall i don't think it's gimicky to have a light on a pen, you never have enough light, the question is "at what cost ?" I have the olight, but bought it on a sale for 60$ and some other stuff so with the shipping and all, i think it made sense.
The only main downside is the refills that are propietary to olight
I miss my old duracell penlight. Simple. Didn't have a pen in it and was just a flashlight in a Pen shape. Always useful as it was always on me.
Great review. Thanks, will consider Fenix next purchase even though I’m an Olight fan.
Fenix has better quality stuff.
Hmm, if say maybe 10% better but definitely better C.S.
For me, the placement of the light on the Olight is far more superior.
If the top half of the Olight still lights, place it on its side instead of trying to make it stand.
Regarding water, the weak point for both is the opening for the tip of the pen. It's wide open.
I have the OLIGHT use it all the time. Laser is very useful being in construction
I'm still carrying my Lumintop HL3A. Nothing I've found meets my needs better. I write with a Sharpie S-Gel.
I know this compare video is a year old, I just got the new OLIGHT OPEN GLOW, this solved many issues.
The Fenix seems like a great EDC without the pen half
Great video comparison. I just for the Fenix T6. BTW, which Fisher pressurized cartridge were you able to fit into the T6?
thanks
the universal one with a little tape around it.
Fenix would be my choice. I think its more practical in many ways.
This is interesting 👍
I have the limited edition brass olight and it's a fantastic bit of kit. I absolutely love it!
Not sure why your O-pen top doesn't stand on its own. Mine has no issues even with the button on the bottom.
Also you stated having it on the clip can cause issues without addressing all the benefits of being able to clip on shirt or into a pocket or even a hat and use it hands free is a big plus.
So with them both having the ability to stand, and the O-pen also having a laser I would definitely choose it over the other
Mine does aswell, you need to tilt it a bit toward the back, but overall i think this is a false debate, in a pinch (writting in a tent, filling paper for a car crash etc.) I think you wouldn't waste time finding a perfectly flat surface just to put your little light that wind will knock over anyway.
I think you'll probably clip it on your shirt pocket, coat or else to be enlightened.
Open 2 would have been a better comparison imo on a standing light with no laser. Also has light not on clip. Another con is the fenix looks like every tactical pen ever. Looks just like my s&w but with a light.
I agree here open2 would have been better to compare. I have 4 of them. I got the pro but get rid as I did not like the led on the clip. I was worried it would break and I also had no need for a laser.
I got the Olight Open Pro for my wife and she never uses it.
I found olight pen2 on sidewalk. That is what lead me down rabbit hole of edc. And here I am amd thousands of dollars later I still carry the olight pen2. But also 3 other flashlights for different situations. Along with knives amd titanium gear galore. I just need a tale of knives or alpaka pocket organizer. Which would u go with? Outside carry or inside the pocket?
I've been sheath carrying a lot lately. But I do love the alpaka pocket organizer with slots on the outside.
I love the look and feel of the OPen over the Fenix (and I dont like bolt pens and the blue T6 does look nice). I carry the OPen more, but I completely agree that the Fenix is for more people. As someone who owns both, if you are not drawn to the OPen's looks, are not picky about feel, dont use a laser ever, and dont have any brand loyalties, go for the Fenix every time.
The OPen looks and feels twice as expensive as the Fenix, but that is not to say the Fenix feels cheap.
The oPen also goes up to 120lm instead of 80, but I cant say I've ever used my Fenix and thought "I wish it was brighter".
Most importantly...The OPen 2 ($60) just came out and it did away with that anti-standing button and moved the light to the body instead of the clip...so there is that.
as an aircraft maintenance tech the olight is 100% practical the laser you can point to hard to reach areas where your explaining repairs to your coworkers or areas you need them to inspect also the light comes in handy 100% there is countless times that i have reached for it being inside the avionics bay and i needed a light on my shirt pocket. 100% worth it i have 3.
I would never buy a flashlight pen, but it's not even a question as to which is better at what it's being used for. If you really need a laser, just carry a little one on a keychain or something.
You forgot to mention that the Fenix T6 also has a glass breaker!
Flashlight in the clip seems silly to me since clips are the first thing to break off of pens. As far as if pen/flashlight combos go, they're not any more of a gimmick than any other usable multitool. Thanks for the review and comparison.
It's meant for people to clip the pen onto a shirt pocket, and clear both hands for whatever they have to do. When there's no headlamps around this can be quite handy. There are surely flashlights designed to clip onto pockets but those are usually thicker.
@@noranekonekomatagi3261 Yeah but the other pen/light can also clip to a pocket to provide light without the light itself being embedded in the clip.
You should have compared the Olight OPen 2 to the Fenix T6. That is more of an Apples to Apples comparison. You could beat the Olight up on price and cartridge, but the rest of the features are the same in that it stays on a table and no accidental activation. I think the OPen 2 is better with the light button on top and not on the front.
I activated that button by accident soooo often. Even with the lockout..but you have a point
This pen is advertised in my country as a self-defense pen (tactical pen) is this true? It does not look like it, is it strong enough for that purpose bro?
The only thing I use my O pen pro for is to have it in my chest pocket and shine light out in front of me via the clip. O pen for the win hands down (pun)
Thanks for talking me out of the olight! Now my question is… is there another writing pen with a built in laser? Don’t care about a flashlight. Thanks.
a good one? not really. but ill look.
Personally the light on the clip of the big seller for me. When I am working and need some light that beam is already aimed in the right direction
I own 7, so I mostly agree..but it has some theoretical downsides of being damaged. Both are good.
Thanks for the great video! Any chance you have an idea what is the lifetime of the battery on either of these? Assuming say an hour of use each day, would it at least last a year? I understand the battery cannot be replaced.
Also, I'm a little concerned if the glass breaker of the Fenix T6 could cause some issues with some airlines? Is it removable just in case?
I have an update..the olight has been a disaster and has not held a charge very long. The fenix on the other hand has been excellent
@@maxlvledc Thank you!
I use a zebra pen and micro stream it has a hat clip problem with the pocket clip light is I don't wear shirts with pockets to much for that feature
I carry a pokka pen and stylus pro. . I have always bought the micro stream clips they fit right on the stylus pro. I was streamlight would just put the micro stream clip on it frome the factory. I love the fact that I can turn my stylus pro into a head lamp . I don't go anywhere with out a hat .
I just wish they had the strobe feature from the stinger/strion great for night time self defense
They do in protac 2 AAA. It's longer then the stylus pro. I have had one since 2016 . It's got high and strobe and low light mode . I have had about 8 stream light stylus pros gave them away to coworkers and family . .there are some mods to keep the clip from coming off and it serves as a bite piece . Heat shrink tubing 5/8 dia . I have done this to a bunch of coworkers and also take a small piece of zip tie and cut it to fit under the rubber button and makes that easter to press .
@@aaronmcclain1279 cool I will check it out I think I'll try that heat shrink right now
Too bad they didn't make it a fountain pen version also of both those two pen lights
I love gadgets and I love this channel....just saying
Ty!
seems like olight might have put LED on clip to allow it to be used in shirt pocket or such and not be blocked with or without attachment to the rest of pen. I agree the clip is off putting for me... such a big failure point.
G'day mate. Hopefully Christmas was exciting for you & family. It's a true fact that all or anything compact is a gimmick. Some are good & some are less inviting while some may be the perfect tool coz that's what you happen to have on you. It's all good actually as long as we all know the limitation. There are much less expensive pens with extras that is made in China, Korea & Hong Kong including other places in Asia. Nowadays we get ones with battery of all sizes & shapes. We uses a pen made in Bangla Desh, it has a flshlight, a laser poiter & digital clock. It's more of an executive writing utensil with the laser explaining what's on the white board/screen & with time to inform the length of that meeting etc. It's a gimmick but a good gimmick & lots to select from nowadays. Have a great & safe New Year mate. May the New Year brings you more item & edc to mod. Cowabunga cobber.! Warm greetings from Australia.
You too! Merry Christmas and happy newyears!
Just bought the new o light glow pen for $52. Best new light pen on the market.
I'm not sold...the open pro had USB charging, this one only charges in the holder
Is the laser even useful?
Why would you just put the open on its side after taking the top off to use the light? I got my Olight open for $50. They will send you extra ink replacements.
I thought a “tactical” pen is supposed to have a push button top for various reasons? This Fenix being a twisty is kinda non tactical.
Did you neglect to mention the glass breaking feature?
To be honest, I don't like the way they are made. I have another pen, WUBEN TP10 TacWriter. Its advantage is a flashlight that can be attached to the visor of a cap. And she can use Fisher inserts without any problems.
For those who want a pen with a flashlight for themselves, I advise you to look at it - a number of solutions are noticeably better than these two.
I have both the olight Pens and also the Wuben penlight. I'm almost always wearing a ball cap so being able to clip the Wuben to the bill and use it like that is more beneficial to me.
Does your Fenix have a wobble even when all threads are tight?
Nope
The main thing is the olight O'pens are beautiful. . I think it wins for that reason alone
True..
That fenix actually looks a lot like the olight open 2 the real reason the new olight open pro is leaps above is the light being in the pocket clip that way you can have it in your shirt pocket end shine it out in front of you.
If you separate the light and pen halves of the Fenix, couldn't you clip the light to the outside of a pocket and use it that way?
@@CanItAlready you could but then it’s hanging out over your pocket plus you also have two parts now. I like having my open pro in my pocket for when I need hands free light directly in front of me.
I got the o pen in copper purely because it's bolt action and copper.
What are you carrying now?
Just curious
I carry a bic 4 in 1 pro (all black) plus a skilhunt E200 With nicha 519A. Just being honest
I would really like a pen with a decent mini flashlight, but I don't need or want a "tactical" pen. I need a small light that can illuminate something for a second, and then turn around and write down what I saw, without having to hold two items. At no point in my life will I ever employ a "tactic" that involves stabbing anything or anyone with a pen, and I don't want a $50 pen that'll end up confiscated by airport security. Even the Fenix would be a dice roll every time, according to the TSA rules. Surely I'm not the only one. Why do all these manufacturers try so hard to entice the "tactical" crowd with everything, at the expense of practical usability?
Am I the only one that realizes we have lights on our phones. I'm so confused on what the need for a pen light would be. It's just good to see as a business owner that people will buy the stupidest s*** if you sell it
I hear this opinion a lot from my friends and family. But I think like this: when are we most likely to need a light source? Probably when it gets dark, which is usually in the evening. The evening is the part of the day when your phone is most likely to be low on battery after a whole day of use. I don't feel comfortable with my phone being too low on battery because of ever possible emergency scenario. So yes, I often use my phone to light up my environment, but I also want a backup. Carrying a dedicated flashlight might be the best solution for some, but for others (white collars possibly?) it might be overkill. Having a flashlight included in your pen reduces the overall amount of edc items you carry all day.
I mean... I do feel they're a gimmick.... even the ones that are for self defense. I just can't justify it unless I was always needing a laser.
I'd like to see an EDC pen video for pens that are not too expensive that I'd use as just a good pen 99% of the time & look like a normal pen for TSA, but have some self-defense options.
Most tactical pens look obnoxious & frankly seem impractical. I don't care about a glass breaker on the top of pen & I don't want to say to the mugger wait let me take the pen cap off so I can jab you. I want a pen that I can quickly pull from a pocket & immediately write w/ or jab w/ in that once in a lifetime moment when I'm in danger.
I envision the grip I'd automatically/ naturally use in a defensive moment would be fingers wrapped around the pen, the writing point as the defensive edge & my thumb on the opposite end of the pen so I'd have a little umpf w/ a jab. Glass breakers or jagged edges where I'd instinctively put my thumb just seem dumb, but what do I know.
I bet you already have a video - I'll have to look around your channel. Thanks & sorry the long windedness of post.
My favorite pens are 2-4$ lol. I'll do a video soon
IMO tactical use of pens is a fantasy.
@@starkparker16 fact
Check out the channel hard2hurt
He recently did a video about a decent self defense pen, and he has some reality based things to say. I don't remember the price point of the one he recommended though, so check out the video.
I don't know if I can really call it a gimmick because you still get a pen and decent flashlight, but personally don't want these 2 things combined.
The Fenix is not submersible because of where the pen point comes out.
That's actually completely separate piece. The usb-c is protected under the gasket, I think it's the botton.
@@maxlvledc I see.
Don’t forget the T6 can break glass.
Do those huge annoying "CE" logos mean "china export"? or is it the european union stupid CE thing?