![]() ![]() This one also doesn’t have integrated USB charging. 1 with a variety of mode groups to select from. It’s build to the highest standards I’ve seen of any keychain flashlight and runs Guppy Rev. The Omicron in titanium manages to balance these two well-enough that I would recommend it if you don’t have a budget for your keychain flashlight. A- ★ $300 and underĪt a certain point, you’re paying for fancy materials more than you are actual, functional performance. But you’ll need to externally charge the 10180 battery it uses.Ĭons: QTC is finicky and it can be hard to dial in your desired output. That is to say, the Quantum has infinitely variable brightness. The Quantum uses a QTC pill that adjusts the voltage drawn by the LED relative to the pressure on the pill. Probably the oldest keychain flashlight on the list here, and yet undeniably still relevant. Secondary and tertiary LEDs were unique.Ĭons: Mode spacing and PWM. Pros: Performance and overall versatility. Now if only Rovyvon could get their act together. Overall, it’s a very good keychain flashlight plagued by small foibles. ![]() Nitecore’s TIKI is better value for the money, but Rovyvon is the company that spawned this creative design. ![]() Earlier versions had significant parasitic drain. Pros: Solid performance, Hi-CRI model, mode-spacing.Ĭons: A bit larger than some other keychain flashlights. Fun fact, the TIP 2 is (subjectively) worse than the original TIP. This is another slam dunk from Nitecore which has spawned numerous iterations and a follow-up, the TIP 2. Most of their other products are dubious, but a good number of their keychain flashlights are rather competent. C= ★ $30 and underįunny how many times Nitecore has shown up on here so far. Non-replaceable battery unlike some similar 10180 flashlights. Runtime is expectedly horrid on the High output. Pros: Small even for a keychain flashlight, and with decent performance.Ĭons: Not very versatile and might be hard to use one-handed. The I1R’s not particularly special in a sea of 10180 keychain lights, but it’s a very viable option. The new model goes up to 150 lumens at the expense of precious battery life, so stick with the old model. There’s only two outputs you twist progressively to go from 5 lumens to 130 lumens. One of the smallest, cutest keychain flashlights there is. Pros: Strong performance, design fundamentals, and versatility.Ĭons: Rip-off of Rovyvon, probably typical Nitecore build quality. Sans Nitecore stealing ideas, this one is stellar for the price. Not only that, but they’ve improved upon the Aurora with actual, decent mode spacing. I haven’t had the chance to play with this model yet, but the specifications and functions seem nearly identical to some of the Rovyvon Aurora models. PWM might be a concern if you’re sensitive. The LED tint is laughably bad and is almost blue. Overall, the Tube is a competent and useful keychain flashlight.Ĭons: Build quality is poor, so expect to buy a replacement in the foreseeable future. It’s not winning any awards for performance, but it’s rechargeable, lightweight, and you can selectively ramp the output. Quite possibly one of Nitecore’s most iconic flashlights, and a standout amongst keychain lights that punches well-beyond its price. This guide is solely on keychain flashlights, and unless specified otherwise, they all have integrated USB charging. I have good experience with most of the lights on this guide, and these are my honest thoughts. Please see my “Rankings” page to better understand how I come to my grade conclusions.Ī lot of buying guides are straight up shilling products with affiliate links and stuff they haven’t actually used. What you see in this buyer’s guide is ultimately a representation of my own preferences and what I think is subjectively the “best” keychain flashlight in each price range. You, yourself, will ultimately have to decide whether something works for your unique preferences and use-case. Let’s establish something quickly: There’s no best keychain flashlight – regardless of price, make, or model – except the one that’s the best for you. ![]()
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