🔦One of the Brightest AA Flashlights! Weltool T1 Pro (21,000cd, 540lm)
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Looks like Weltool listened Customer’s voice and remove the biggest issue. With recent released Pro T1 TAC version flashlight always turn on High with 21k candela. They also improve the clip . Well done Weltool !!!
Thanks for another heads-up. I still find AA/AAA flashlights useful because of their battery availability. With that being said, I regularly carry a 18650 powered flashlight because of the higher runtimes, lumens etc. Thanks again Champ.
18350 is easy to get
@@Highgear145 I've never seen them at a gas station, corner store, people's junk drawer etc a day in my life and good look finding them in a pinch.
@@KINGACE9 18350 batteries are typically rechargeable you can buy them online in multiples and have them charged and ready to go
@@Highgear145 I see you're still missing the point of AA/AAA powered flashlights from the point I'm trying to make. If for some reason there's a power outage, disaster, you're out in a place where you need a replacement fast; I would be able to find AA/AAA batteries in just about any home, gas station, store etc. Having a rechargable 18350 is useless with no power once it's drained.
@@KINGACE9 💯 correct for real world
the nitecore MT2A does 345 lumens at 150 meters on 2 AAs. The MT20A (discontinued superior version, still findable/buyable) will do 360 lumens at 160m, plus a battery indicator, up and down controls, and a red light.
Check out the T8 / T8 plus. Same deal, incredible output (2,100 max, 1,000 sustained, 94k cd, 32mm) but the UI is weird and doesn’t match the light’s presumptive purpose.
I don’t regret buying one but I wish they thought through their lighys’ UIs & pocket clip ergos better.
Man, if those two modes were switched, it would literally be the definitive light of its size!
Thanks! If it had direct (and "reliable", i.e. fumbling with clicks under duress wouldn't change it) access to the highest mode I would buy it, for the very reason you mention: compact "defensive" edc flashlight
Your answer is the new Pro T1 TAC
Check out the tac version. It’s exactly the configuration you wanted
They now have a T1 Pro TAC which addressed your concerns. Always comes on in turbo every time.
What?!?! I must have!
Getting new TAC version , finally made it with high n low only and 5000k !!
Is the Tac version superior? Because I doubt that having no intermediate mode will make it less flexible. Between the WelTool T1 Pro vs T1 Tac vs Acebeam AA Tac which one do you recommend? Or there is another 14500 top flashlight? I dont like Anduril 2.0. Thanks
@@franciscoaliaga5061 well first of all I hate lights with memory mode , so that eliminates the ace beam for me . I want a light to always come on high mode no matter what. Also I like them simple with high/low or high medium low. I also only get lights with a momentary tails switch instead of reverse clicky. Basically the only 14500\AA flashlight I have found to have these options is his Weltool and Klarus xt1a. Only problem with the klarus is that it doesn’t come in a neutral led and it is big. So If I was you I would get the new tac version because it’s only 2 modes and it’s 5000k vs the regular t1 pro which is 5700k.
@@albertreade7607 First of all, thanks for reply me. I'm new to this. The High mode, how long does it last? Because I'm afraid that those famous high-mode stats will last seconds and be useless. And I ended up using only the low mode all the time because in 20 minutes I run out of the high mode. Hence my confusion about whether the original version with medium mode is preferable. I would appreciate it very much your opinion.
@@franciscoaliaga5061 Medium and high on the T1 Pro don't look all that far apart due to our eyes' non linear perception of brightness. The _heat_ , however, is substantially worse. After a couple of minutes on high it becomes too hot to touch just sitting on a table. Medium on the other hand is perfectly manageable for extended handheld use.
I own the regular T1 pro and recommend it over the T1 Tac for this reason, if you can still find it in stock.
-The Acebeam pokelit is another light to check out. It can be had with 1000lm and an even higher rated 27,000 candela, but it lacks the incredible throw of the T1.-
Edit: misread the specs on the acebeam, the gray version of the pokelit has an impressive 1000 lumens, but only 2,700 candela.
@@franciscoaliaga5061in high mode, on a 14500 battery, it will last 38 minutes. It does not down regulate, meaning it will hold its high output consistently.
14500/AA & 21700 are the only two formats of flashlights I prefer having. Why?
1) 14500 & AA are interchangeable so they make the best EDC lights - my choices are Wurkkos TS10, Lumintop EDC05 & EDC15 for flood & Weltool T1 Pro, Lumintop GTA for throw.
2) 21700 lights can also fit in 18650 without requiring any adapter, so by having a 21700 light, you can use 18650 in it as well if you get them - while a 18650 light cannot take in a 21700 & nor can it fit a 14500 without an adapter. If having an adapter is the way, then even a 21700 light can fit in a 14500 via an adapter.
I even got manage to run my Nitecore MH12 SE (21700) on three AAA batteries. I use the triangel AAA adaptar of one of those crappy 1$ lights you can buy in junk shops. That adapter fits right into the tube of a 21700 light but of course is still too short. For that I simply use two 12mm steelballs, wrapped them with ducttape (until its thick enough to fit for the 21700 diameter) and just wide enough to leave the top and bottom unwrapped to make contact - it works but due to the low amperage I lose high and turbo with this set up. Of course it is not a permanent solution but in an extreme situation, I can bring the nitecore to work even with crappy AAA alkalines, lol.
@@LV-42617 That exactly is what makes a 21700, the best EDC format overall.
@@SodiumSyndicate Well, for a truly EDC (as in the very meaning of this term) light nothing beats the AA/14500 format in my book. I don't mind so much the length but the thickness of the tube and a small AA is simply way more (trousers) pocket friendly. But when it comes to overall usefulness of flashlights, I agree, the 21700 format is the way to go for brightness, capacity, runtime and versatility.
@@LV-42617 I find that the Rovyvon style lights with USB-C charging, transparent shell, cap clip, UV, red, blue flashing sidelights to be absolutely EDC textbook perfect. With a small USB cable in the pocket, one can use one's phone to charge the lights in an extended emergency.
In all actuality man I don't think it's necessarily a "tactical" light. I think it's a company's take on an edc, that typically makes tactical style lights to cater to military/police and IIRC they supply a lot of flashlights for Chinese police departments. It's only natural that with the EDC craze still going strong that welltool would come out with, or rather revamp an edc light. Also, I have noticed that over the last couple years, with the increase in battery technology, that the 14500 format seems to be kinda replacing 18350 as far as what people seem to be wanting/what companies seem to be focusing on more (for edc market). Imho I think it's the better choice as it's exactly the same as AA and many have the capability to run both standard 1.8v as well as lithium ion without making any undesired increase to physical dimensions. Where as 18350 is taking cr123 platform, which to many people is already about maximum width for EDC light, not that most any 18350 can't run both 18350, 16340, plus of course cr123 in a pinch generally for reduced output/performance. I myself use 16340 format simply due to most of my favorite/most carried lights are that size and an often overlooked fact is the ability to run cr123s is a nice feature to have for emergency/extreme conditions (temp, impact etc) even if seldom if ever gets used still nice to have. May be in a situation where my rechargeables die or crap out and you pretty much have to order them online where as most grocery stores carry cr123. And while some 14500 lights have the ability to run lower v over the counter AAs, many do not. And there really is no alternative in that situation.
Anyways, little off track there oops lol. One final note. The reason, or at least most of the reason that you're getting so much more candela (throw) with the welltool vs. your light is the optics. It's literally comparing apples to oranges, or orange peels that is. The olight has a medium to floody fixed optic, for most indoor tasks or close up illumination. Where as the welltool is packed with a reflector that is probably actually not very orange peeled but smooth textured for optimum throw. However, although it's not advised by olight, they CAN handle a 14500 cell with a significant increase in output both brightness and heat. Then I think you may find the results a lot more comparable. Still tho, the olight.will be fighting itself with the optic.
je l'ai depuis sa sortie , et j'ai le tube d'extension 2aa pour cette T1PRO , j'ai environ 300 flaslights , et je ne quitte plus cette pocket depuis son achat , pourtant j'ai mieux que ça niveau prix et performance , mais c'est pourtant cette T1PRO dont je suis le plus accro , best edc for ever !
Looks to me if you installed the extra tube to the light head and installed the original tube between the extra tube and the tail cover, the pocket clip would be installed right where you want it when using two AA batteries. Not sure if this is an option but might be worth trying.
Hmm...no outdoor beam shots. Almost subbed....almost.
Same....I enjoyed the review there was some quality in there for sure but no beam shots to not just show performance but the tint of this light. I was about to hit the sub button 2.
I have this light. Enjoyed the video. Reading the comments, however, gotta love the Internet.
I have several Weltools including this one. Great light. On my meter though I didn't get 21 kcd, I got about 20 kcd. No biggie though.
goood find. Could always use more AA lights. the mode memory would have helped the High mode always first. maybe it didnt fit in the driver because of how it drives the AA
Finally decided to get myself one. Awaiting arrival. Do you think Weltool will get around to a “Gen 2” perhaps switching the medium and turbo modes?
If history is any judge...unlikely
I love getting flashed
essayez le clip de ts10 Wurkkos , cela va arranger vos soucis 😉
Any more videos on the GOAT tool coming up?
That what I was saying too. He says he’s waiting until some other TH-camrs do some reviews. :( I ordered one. :)
Yea, I don't want to do any more to promote a product that has yet to have multiple independent reviews
@@maxlvledc 👍🏼:)
@@maxlvledc Oh, fair enough. That I can see. Let's just hope more reviewers get their hands on it then. Thanks for the info!
This is my everyday carry with my CCW you can’t really tell the difference between high and medium mode in real world use. I live in west Texas so it’s hot 10 months out of the year so I wear shorts and keep my edc as light as possible. One more thing this light will blind you even on medium mode. And the beam profile and tint are nice
Give the Wuben E6 a try. 42000cd @ 900 lumens. Battery life is great too.
Aa??
Here;s a few more AA 14500 throwers! Lumintop GT micro is AA with 50'000cd @1000 lumens. Lumintop GTA with 85'000cd @550 lumens, they both have bigger heads just like the Wuben E6, but the FW1AA with the Osram NM1 LED is with 27'000cd @700 lumens and is very small head.
@@maxlvledc AA and 14500 compatible. Comes with a 950mah 14500 in the box.
@@practicalguy973 it's very satisfying having a thrower that's so small. Feels like a laser
@@maxlvledc yes. It comes with 14500 but takes Ni-MH and alkaline battery also.
mode low caché , 4 clicks , excellent flaslight.
Thank you for the review.🔦
The Acebeam Tac AA has 1000l 19600cd
Wow it's touch my heart❤❤❤❤❤
I don’t think I heard the PRICE
$55
Question, where do you still find 14500? I've had an older A-14500 used as a pocket light. But have only been able to use the noticeably dimmer AA batteries for a while
hello. Can you tell me if I can wash it under the tap or enter a river with a flashlight on my waist?
Yellow tint?
great video , do it comes with a tail switch for like mounting on small pcc "
Thanks for review. Interesting light but way too expensive for what it is.
What's a "high density X-Led"??? 🤔
Wish you would play with these in the garden or something so we could all see the differences outside at night
I may get all the flashlights together and do them ,but one at a time is a waste imo.
Does the belt clip feel strong?
CIVIVI knives are my favorite EDC knives but they’ve taught me that weak clips on otherwise excellent kit can relegate such kit to near uselessness.
It's a God awful clip imo
Looks good to me.👍
Extra tube cant replace?
Put it 1st, then put og tube last...?
Tube attaches to tail I believe
@@maxlvledc means not in 3 pieces?
Head..
Tube..
Tailcap...
Regarding placement of the clip when the additional tube is added, can the extra tube be placed in the middle instead of the end? It looks like a seem just below the serial number where the head and body might unscrew.
Hmm, I should try
You really need that thing that measures light. To see if the specifications are true and not just trust what the box says!
More importantly and easier. He needs to walk into the back yard and compare beam shots with popular comparable models. Very few people can accurately predict what a beam will look like by simply knowing the lumens and candela.
@@collinis1 That too!
Check zeroair's review...I don't have the time to repeat the same test. And I find less than 10% of people actually care ans maybe about 20% more get anything from it..meanwhile it adds more than 2 hours of work for me.
@@maxlvledc dude, but I don't want to see another's person review! Think about the content! lol
She gonna get hot. Having it start on a lower setting makes sense to. That hi beam will blind people.
Not this light! It's heat management is amazing actually.
If only it had single mode only 😢
Starting on medium with still 12k candella is 50-100% then most of turbo mode 16340 ( Klarus XT1 etc) and on same turbo level of 18650 Olight Mini Warrior 2 so for me not big disaster. For effective blind you need much less candela. Positive side effect of medium first is double of battery life and constant output for several minutes again twice then any 16340 and same as 18650. But with size and weight of Olight I5 is really Duke of flashlight. Amazing design and also new discovery of that brand like you said. Already ordered and waiting for delivery soon to check personally this flashlight
I just wish the clip was better.
I bought this flashlight. Clip is awfull as to tight in corner for jeans. Replaced immediately by olight clip and oring for stabilization
@@lp4200what clip did you purchase?
@@97footballplayer olight s1 ,wanted deep carry option
So a double click takes one to turbo?
Not exactly, a half press and a full press..or (one on and off, then on again)
Can it use 2 14500 with the extension tube?
Never put 2 14500s in series. There is a special long battery you can buy, but it's not a 14500.
@@maxlvledc like the one in the mt2a pro?
Lumintop AA 2.0 650 max lumens beats it in output and is actually smaller and it has mode memory. Also, very few lights will come on in Turbo mode. One more thing...this light is way overpriced.
I like my tools to be offensive in nature. With lots of swear words and slurs.
What's with all these Beam Intensity & Distance in flashlights. I reckon it's a requirement if one is in the military, elite forces and for defensive etc. We use a flashlight to see in the dark. Guess it's a trend currently to see whose got the most expensive & fancy flashlight. Our grandparents still have & uses the flashlight that they bought 20 years ago. Nevertheless there is a market for it & someone have to cater for those high end customers. Cheers for the vid mate.
Your correct, this brand is well known for its flashlights specifically for that. Not an edc light, more of a specialty light.
👍🏼forgot to like earlier:)
No thanks, way to expensive I'll go for a 18650 convoy S2 for a fraction of the price of this little duke.....
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Defensive?!? Seriously? No crenellated bezel. No way to secure it to your hand. No immediate access to brightest mode under stress. Hard pass. Thank you for sharing! 😊
The bezel is NEVER a consideration...most places will take a flashlight with one. The lack of going straight to turbo on the other hand makes it an issue. I want flashlights to create distance..if they are that close...well...I have better items for that.
@@maxlvledc Never? Most places? Maybe I misunderstand, and no disrespect intended, but I think that if a “place” is going to “take” your flashlight because of its bezel, your “better items” are likely to be taken as well.
Crenullated and non-crenullated bezels does not affect the damage dealt of your strike. Unless you're using the bezel of Wurkkos TS30, I would consider the weight and grip of the light to be the major effective factors when hammering something/someone :)
@@YetAnotherJohnDoe1776 Places that have security may flag a tool with a strike bezel or even those stupid "tactical pens" government buildings or locations won't allow weapons and guess what a strike bezel on a light counts as a weapon rules will be rules and security can be extremely petty.
"Defensive" calls for a seriously crenelated bezel.
Not even a little
it's weak. 1800 lumens can be used in self defense to blind the attacker and run away. This is not it. It's not even cool. If I could use 3 lumens for a week in RGB colors - that would be cool. Or to change the beam by a lense
Blinding depends more on intensity (candela) than flux (lumens). This one has what it takes in the former department but lacking the proper UI for this usage.
Correct...shame too..
@@AAA-tc1uh so candela takes into account the angle of the beam huh?. IMO it's like comparing one Watt laser with a proper flashlight that you dont have to aim into one eye at time 🙂 I've seen an 1800 lumen flashlight that has this proper button function.