- 4 inch length, less than 3 ounce weight, AMAZING 6 OUTPUT LEVELS: Low-9 lumens (34hrs) ->Meduim- 47 lumens (6hrs) -> High-94 lumens (2.2hrs) ->Turbo-120 lumens (1.5hrs) -> Strobe, SOS
- Will reach over 90 meters (295 FT) using only one 1.5V AA ( Alkaline, Ni-MH) batteries, inexpensive and widely available–NOT INCLUDED
- Unbelievable 2.5 ounce body design is made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum, Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
- Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
- Virtually indestructible, microprocessor-controlled, CREE light emitting diode (LED) has no filament to burn out or break
Product Description
The Fenix LD10 LED flashlight is digitally regulated and digitally controlled. It has two output modes which produce a total of six levels of output. These modes not only allow the user to select the best compromise between brightness and runtime for any given task, but they also help to aid in an emergency. The LD10 does all this and still retains a very compact size and uses a commonly found AA battery. If you’re looking for solid reliability, digitally-regulated … More >>
Fenix 6 Level High Performance Cree LED Flashlight, Black, 4-Inch
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This light is OK, but not that great. First of all, I was drawn to this light for the same reason as many other folks: it is about 1/2 the price of a SureFire with the same lumen output using a cheaper and more readily available battery. I also really like the size. It fits neatly in the outer pouch of my SOG Seal Pup Elite along with my fire striker. Throw a couple hooks and some fishing line in there and you got yourself a survival kit that could really help in a pinch.
Much to my dismay, this light isn’t quite as robust as I had hoped. First of all, it is made in China and the quality standards are lower than SureFire’s, not to mention the fact that the Fenix warranty only lasts 2 yrs (versus a lifetime warranty and real, live American customer support at SureFire). Even still, I knew that before I bought the light, and it seemed worthwhile to save $50 to $100 over a SureFire.
Secondly, this thing is not as bright as Fenix claims. I don’t have any scientific evidence here, so you can take it with a grain of salt, but with a fresh AA “copper top” battery in the Fenix and a fresh CR123a in the SureFire E2D (that I bought to replace the LD10), there is absolutely no doubt that the SureFire is WAY BRIGHTER. Both lights have maximum output rated at 120 lumens, but if the SureFire really is 120 lumens, there is no way that the Fenix could be 120 as well. It’s like comparing a fire hose to a super soaker.
Lastly, I really question the reliability of the Fenix. I went camping over the weekend, bringing along 2 fresh AA batteries. I was really pumped about busting out my Fenix and seeing what it could do in the absence of light pollution. BUMMER. Barely even lit up trees 30 yards away and had a hard time cutting through the mist. Tried a fresh battery, which helped a little bit, but the improvement was negligible. Also, during my “tests” the Fenix would occasionally lag for as much as 2 seconds when transitioning between 47 and 94 lumens, and when I was settling in for the night it locked up for about 30 seconds. I mean it wouldn’t do anything. No low light. No turbo mode. Nothing. I let it sit for a while (I estimate 30 seconds, although it felt like ages because I had a hard time getting situated in the dark while in my tent while it rained outside. After it sat for a while it came back on like nothing had happened.
None of this may matter to you as a shopper. Maybe you can tolerate some finicky behavior to save some cheese, but to me it just isn’t worth it. You get what you pay for, and I want a light that I can count on when it comes time to shine the “Light of Eärendil” in some punks face to avoid getting mugged. I’m sending this thing back and putting that money towards the cheese I spent on my SureFire.
Still not convinced you should buy a SureFire instead? Don’t take my word for it. Read some of the true stories on their website about how their lights have saved people’s lives, time and again:
http://www.surefire.com/truestories
I know what kind of light is gonna be in my pocket from now on, and it ain’t a Fenix.
Rating: 3 / 5
Great flashlight. Likely will only buy Fenix from now on. Runs well, and long, on only a single AA.
A++
Rating: 5 / 5
My excitement for this product wore off quickly when it stopped working and my disappointment grew as product “support” turned out to be a suggestion to throw the light in the garbage and purchase a new one.
I carried the light in a pouch on my belt. The pouch would bump into things and the light turned on. The first time it happened I caught it and turned the light off. I changed the position of the light in order to circumvent the problem. Unfortunately, the pouch was again jostled and the light turned on again. This time, the light shown until the battery died. This in turn created enough heat to burn the circuitry. Now the light will only turn on to the brightest setting after multiple pushes of the button–and a couple of mumbled comments to spur it along.
I wrote Fenix directly about the problem and they suggested that contacting a local dealer would be less expensive than sending the light to China…uh, yep. The local dealer recommended that I throw the light away and buy a new one.
Checking the blogs I see that to protect the light one should twist the cap loose to prevent the circuit from getting burned like this. Well, I guess that is the price of having a super bright LED light although it seems to circumvent the practicality of having a push button. So, if twisting is required anyway, the utility of the button is greatly diminished. I would have just sucked it up but I had a similar problem with my Surefire light– actually the bulb just seemed to burn out early. I called Surefire and they replaced the light immediately. The experience got me thinking… Surefire good, Fenix not so hot (or too hot).
Rating: 2 / 5
An excellent light that utilizes battery life well. My only complaint is that the switch is loud and only a constant on/off.
Rating: 4 / 5
Fenix LD10 CREE Q5 Mini LED Flashlight, Black, 120 Lumens, Uses 1 X AA Battery
This is a great small light. I use it everyday at work and for weekend hiking trips.
Rating: 5 / 5