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Cree XPE Q5 600lm Zoomable LED Flashlight 1x AA / 14500 - US$2 Delivered (~AU$2.60) @ GearBest

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Cree XPE Q5 600lm Zoomable LED Flashlight 1x AA / 14500 - US$2 Delivered (~AU$2.60) @ GearBest
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spackbace on 16/03/2017 - 13:15 gearbest.com (3408 clicks)
Last edited 16/03/2017 - 13:15
3RDGBQ5

Seems cheap for a well featured torch, handy to have in the car etc as a backup :)

Was popular in 2015 for a similar price (but a whole bunch turned up DOA… hopefully GB have learnt from these sort of mistakes!)

Emitters: Cree XP-E Q5
Emitters Quantity: 1
Lumens Range: 500-1000Lumens
Luminous Flux: 600Lm
Power: 7W
Feature: Lightweight,Pocket Clip
Function: Camping,EDC,Hiking,Household Use,Night Riding,Walking
Switch Location: Tail Cap
Mode: 1 (ON/OFF)
Battery Type: 14500,AA
Battery Quantity: 1
Battery Included or Not: No
Zooming Function: Yes

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  • [Deactivated] on 16/03/2017 - 13:22

    Thanks got 2 for $5.20

  • leTintin on 16/03/2017 - 13:26

    Probably different features but supercheap has $2 & $3 led torches at the moment if you want local pickup.

    • spackbace on 16/03/2017 - 13:34
      +8

      Cree > > > > > > > > SCA torch

      • [Deactivated] on 16/03/2017 - 13:36

        Cheapest ones are top gear torches.

        • leTintin on 16/03/2017 - 13:47

          Yeah I did no research hehe but just in case anyone needed a cheapie in a hurry.

      • b-radicool on 16/03/2017 - 15:26
        -6

        But SCA>>>>>>>>>GearBest

        Who wins? :/

      • Ahil on 16/03/2017 - 15:59

        Cree is the LED manufacturer, not the brand.

        Also, you're better off paying more for a decent branded flashlight that's not going to fail when you need it most.

        • llama on 16/03/2017 - 16:56
          +3

          Also, you're better off paying more for a decent branded flashlight that's not going to fail when you need it most.

          LOL, as if one of these is going to "fail" any more or less than a "decent branded" one.

          Furthermore, I doubt there are many real-world flashlight situations where "you need it most".

          The thing that fails you most is the battery, if that has gone flat. In that regard this cheapy has a big advantage, in that you can drop in a common AA cell rather than recharging a Lithium cell.

          Of course, it's completely different with alternative spelling. It's absolutely vital to have a fleshlight that's not going to fail when you need it most.

        • JMC on 16/03/2017 - 18:26
          +6

          @llama:

          As much as I like cheap led torches, I have found the very cheap ones often have crappy switches which start to fail very quickly. So there is that.

        • captobvious on 16/03/2017 - 19:33

          @JMC: $2.60

      • skillet on 17/03/2017 - 10:57

        Plenty of fake Cree leds too

  • smiles on 16/03/2017 - 13:29
    +3

    Wondering how the zoom works.. check out here

  • Scab on 16/03/2017 - 13:46
    +8

    Lumens Range: 500-1000 Lumens

    Not a chance.

    • meatgasm on 16/03/2017 - 17:11

      Maybe 10% of that, on a good day.

      Or maybe those ratings were on 4.35v lithium cells?

      • All Blacks NZ on 16/03/2017 - 17:25
        +3

        Of-course, it's only 10% during the day. Flashlights are supposed to be used in dark/night.

      • moar bargains on 17/03/2017 - 16:48

        Yeah I reckon that is using a 14500 cell. I have this torch and it's certainly not that bright, but my internetz tells me it's better with a 14500.

  • tsunamisurfer on 16/03/2017 - 13:50

    Drats I wish these had the flashing mode which are great for bike lights (You see me).

    • llama on 16/03/2017 - 16:57
      +5

      Everyone else in the whole world is thanking the gods it doesn't have that dreadful flashing mode.

      This is a flashlight, not a bike light.

      • Cleremy on 16/03/2017 - 17:28

        Torches double as bike lights nowdays, with mounts commonly available.

        But that aside I would agree that a flashing mode should not be available on most Chinese torches, only a small percentage.

        • llama on 16/03/2017 - 17:38
          +4

          Torches double as bike lights nowdays, with mounts commonly available.

          Yes, however Bike Lights don't double as torches. Nobody wants a flashing handheld torch. Multi-mode (especially if all on one clicky at the rear) is just a pain in the butt. This is a torch, hence it doesn't have the features of a bike light.

          As for bicycle riders and their stupid 3 squillion candela flashing "headlights" that literally blind everyone… they are the pox. Oh no, don't aim them down for illumination, make sure to aim them up and cause annoyance to everyone around them.

          Put something like that on the front of a car and drive on a public road and see how long before the cops defected you. Every time I see a bike with the flashing front light I find it almost too tempting to swerve across and extinguish the bloody thing permanently - it's such a good beacon to line up my aim.

        • montorola on 16/03/2017 - 18:43
          -1

          @llama:

          You should just high beam them and see how they like it

        • Gary King on 16/03/2017 - 20:35

          @llama: you have a problem with bike riders trying to see the road ?

        • obi1 on 16/03/2017 - 23:23
          +1

          @Gary King: I have a problem with bike riders and their moral high ground.

        • llama on 17/03/2017 - 15:57

          @Gary King:

          you have a problem with bike riders trying to see the road ?

          A flashing LED front light aimed UP into oncoming driver's eyes is not helping the bike rider see the road.

          However it does significantly reduce the ability of everyone else to see the road.

          Also incredibly distracting in the rear vision mirror, when one of the a**holes is following you.

          Of course, most bike riders couldn't give a rat's about road rules nor annoying and inconveniencing other (paid) user of our roads.

        • Gary King on 17/03/2017 - 21:03
          +1

          @llama: disagree , I ride a roadie and it is surprising how fast a speed you can average on a bike

          Also ride at nighttime, winter included when it gets really dark early - now I have a bike light that puts out > 1000 lumens which I put on as a flasher if riding in the metropolitan area or areas where there are street lights but will put it on high when in the Hills etc

          Either way at say 35 kms per hour average I need to have ' throw' on the light to see down the road and avoid potholes etc and pick my line, there is enough light spillage from the beam to see the road that is immediately in front of you and I would have avoided any potholes etc ckurtesy of seeing it up the road and taking corrective action

          There is quite a science to light beams, wide/ narrow, not having the beam too focussed as your eyes get to used to them - I suggest you check it out

          Either way I will continue to be courteous on the road but as someone that has been cleaned up by a car not giving way, didn't see you sorry, where did you come from? Etc etc I will defend the right of a vulnerable user of roads to see and be seen

        • llama on 17/03/2017 - 21:23

          @Gary King:

          Either way at say 35 kms per hour average I need to have ' throw' on the light to see down the road

          What a load of crap. 35km/h LOL big deal. The rest of the road users can see just fine at MUCH faster speeds while using a "dipped beam" (ie: no light above horizontal)

          I have a bike light that puts out > 1000 lumens

          The only lumens that allow you to "see" anything are the lumens that strike the ground. Hence, any light shining "up" is wasted.

          which I put on as a flasher if riding in the metropolitan area

          So, you don't use ANY of that light to see, do you? It's just 100% to annoy everyone else when in metro areas, huh?

          I will defend the right of a vulnerable user of roads to see and be seen.

          Your so-called "vulnerable" lifestyle choice is nobody else's concern but your own. If you don't like it, find an alternative mode of transport.

          As a road user you have a duty to abide by the rules and regulations of the road. And that means no bright lights shining up into oncoming drivers' eyes. Nobody else is allowed to drive around with "high beam" continually on, so why should cyclists?

          If cyclists want to use the roads with equal rights as the Motor Cycles and Cars and Trucks, then they need to play by the same rules. If they expect to have respect from the other road users, then they must respect them equally. Driving towards other drivers with your "high beams on" is totally disrespectful, so why do cyclists do that? Do cyclists also drive around with high beams on when they drive a car?

          I really like the suggestion above - I am going to start blasting bike riders with MY high beams, and let's see how they like it. Will they take as well as they give?

        • llama on 17/03/2017 - 21:53

          @Gary King:

          The law states that Bicycles riders must abide by ALL the same Road Rules as everyone else, as well as some additional bike-specific ones like helmets, etc.

          Here is a short (38 second) Youtube video about what is allowed. It's extremely easy to understand, so watch carefully and you will learn about dipped beams, flashing, etc.

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BsoWM4sc-s

        • Gary King on 18/03/2017 - 12:52

          @llama: unreal, nothing like having a logical conversation rather than retreating into entrenched positions

          Nowhere did I say that light pointed up , just said that light thrown down the road, it will then pick out signs, the road etc but further down

          The lack of understanding is profound and I lose interest in the conversation

        • llama on 19/03/2017 - 00:12
          +1

          @Gary King:

          Sorry, Gary King… My comments are general - it's not all about you :-)

    • blaze on 16/03/2017 - 17:21

      Flash no good

  • mr626 on 16/03/2017 - 13:55

    Thanks OP, needed a couple more cheapies.

  • OZB Al on 16/03/2017 - 14:17
    +2

    I got a few DOA from the last deal, swore I wouldn't get this style again. Not sure if it's worth the risk….

    • OZB Al on 16/03/2017 - 14:43

      "Shipping method: Australia Priority Mail" was only US$1.14 on an order of five. So I'll give it a go, want to see if this delivery is actually any faster.

      • Huskydog103 on 17/03/2017 - 12:51

        My last torchlight order from Gearbest sat in Australian customs for over a month! So I would say there's no guarantee of fast delivery!

    • Eddie8 on 16/03/2017 - 15:08

      Did you get a refund for the DOA units?

      • OZB Al on 16/03/2017 - 17:53

        Yes, but only via PayPal. GearBest said they would refund and then stopped responding. I hear they are better now but I'll believe it when I see it ;)

        • Huskydog103 on 17/03/2017 - 12:52

          They're no better now. I've had an ongoing dispute for 2 months now….

    • neonlight on 16/03/2017 - 15:21

      So I guess its a no go

      • OZB Al on 16/03/2017 - 17:54

        You'd think so, but I ordered them anyway to test Australia Priority Mail.

        • neonlight on 16/03/2017 - 18:00
          +1

          Ordered just to test priority mail… Don't forget I tell you you will be disappointed

  • montorola on 16/03/2017 - 14:20

    You guys think this will be ok to put on a bicycle at the front? (thinking of two)

    • D6C1 on 16/03/2017 - 14:25
      +1

      Why not? Do it

    • SteveAndBelle on 16/03/2017 - 14:39
      +1

      Yep, they work well as a bike headlight. Did this a few years ago and just used a cheap ($1 eBay China) clamp that fit it perfectly. Streets ahead of most bike lights under $10-$20 maybe more! If you were to use two you could leave one as a 'flood' light and the other zoomed in a bit as more of a 'spot' light into the distance. I wonder if someone makes clip-on red filters for these generics? If so they would also work really well as a tail light too!

      • montorola on 16/03/2017 - 15:45

        Cheers! Bought two for the bike, will grab the clamps off ebay :D

        • Al Kider on 16/03/2017 - 17:29
          +1

          Hey mate bear in mind (and I could be wrong) these lights probably aren't very water proof and could be vulnerable to rain. Also don't be one of those bike riders that blasts bike lights on full as they be blindingly bright.

          I doubt this one is that bright though, just something to keep in mind.

        • SteveAndBelle on 16/03/2017 - 18:00

          @Al Kider: Good points but yeah, these are pretty well water resistant and they're great for bikes because they're not stupidly bright so wont burn the retinas of oncoming drivers/riders.

        • montorola on 16/03/2017 - 21:41

          @Al Kider:

          Thanks for the heads up mate I'll be sure to point them downwards haha

      • blaze on 16/03/2017 - 17:22

        What clamps are you using? Anything in particular to search for?

        Also any ideas on a good option for the rear (red) light?

        • Al Kider on 16/03/2017 - 17:26

          Theres quite a few. Google bike light mount. Amazon has a decent range to give you an idea.

        • blaze on 16/03/2017 - 17:46

          @Al Kider: there are heaps of different types though, i'd love to know which is the most solid/durable from anyones personal experience if possible

          buying 2 of these torches now for bikes

          edit: this one looks good for a dollar, just grabbed a couple: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201564035363

        • SteveAndBelle on 16/03/2017 - 18:03

          @blaze: Yeah, so many to choose from. Those look OK but the ones I had were chunkier rubbery clamp types. They worked really well as the gap in the clamp was the perfect fit for the clip on the torch to nestle in. I did a search for red filters and saw some results but they were either really expensive ($20+) or were bundled with a similar LED torch but for a lot more money.

        • Al Kider on 16/03/2017 - 19:10

          @blaze: I can't tell you sorry mate as I've never used them. Stupidly I always bought 'bike lights' like cateye.

          I'm sure you know but just be aware you don't clamp/restrict your brake cables. I always wanted to try mounts like this but honestly I haven't rode bikes in a long time. My $2k Fuji MTB is collecting dust 😢

      • carrawa on 18/03/2017 - 15:55

        What was your battery life?

        • SteveAndBelle on 18/03/2017 - 17:10

          Difficult to say sorry as I used an Eneloop and just got into the routine of charging every day or two along with other batteries for other things.

  • fredblogs on 16/03/2017 - 14:24

    Anyone else having difficulty with the discount code? The price doesn't change for me.

    • titanus on 16/03/2017 - 14:43

      I think you need to login to use the code..

      • fredblogs on 16/03/2017 - 15:07
        +1

        That's right. Maybe it's not working for me because I've bought this from them before.

  • DarthLord on 16/03/2017 - 14:34

    Code works.. ordered two which come to AUD5.30

  • donnot on 16/03/2017 - 14:34
    +1

    Be careful with 14500 cells on these. 3.7V seems to be too much to handle - have had 3 of them, all of which work fine with AA's, but tried each with a 14500 which killed most of the LED.

    • bargainparker on 16/03/2017 - 14:40

      "which killed most of the LED"

      How much of the LED is left?
      :P

      • donnot on 16/03/2017 - 14:43

        Probably 10-20% of the total area of the diode emits light on two of them. Third was lucky and still has ~50% :/.

        • bargainparker on 16/03/2017 - 15:05

          If only we could fuse LEDs to make 1 good, 3d printing…

    • shiny1 on 16/03/2017 - 14:47

      How can you tell if a torch is compatible with a 3.7v battery? I use a Sipik 68 from almost 10 years ago and it runs one fine on both types. However, my friend says he would only use a 1.5v and not risk a 3.7v on his own LED torch.

    • goingDHfast on 16/03/2017 - 15:37
      +2

      Better off with a single 18650 battery and a CREE XML2 emitter IMO.

    • llama on 16/03/2017 - 17:01
      +1

      Be careful with 14500 cells on these. 3.7V seems to be too much to handle

      I have 3 of them myself and \can confirm that the brightness / power is IDENTICAL for AA 1.2V, AA 1.5V, LifePO4 3.2V and Lithium 3.7V

      That tells me that it uses a clever buck/boost converter to provide constant output power irrespective of battery voltage.

      And that means that battery voltage makes absolutely zero difference.

      Keep in mind, different torches with same external appearance can have completely different PCB inside.

      • donnot on 16/03/2017 - 18:36

        Might have to take mine apart and have a look. For the few seconds it was working, the 14500 cell was considerably brighter than both alkaline and NiMH (eneloop) batteries.

  • Javin on 16/03/2017 - 14:42

    For less than $3 it is a good quality torch .Bought it from previous deal and still going good.

  • That Guy on 16/03/2017 - 15:08

    grabbed another one. Thanks OP

  • Skurfer on 16/03/2017 - 15:17
    +1

    Grabbed a couple as well. So good for the price. Have a couple from the last deal that are still going well. One lives in the glovebox of the 4wd. Was a lifesaver when I got bogged on a night run on my own one night.Took a couple of hours to get the ute out and the torch was still going fine.

  • neonlight on 16/03/2017 - 15:22
    +2

    Seeing many DOA units last time, shall still trust this item from the same seller?

    Possible another DOA

  • alwaysblur on 16/03/2017 - 15:26

    Can't get coupon to work either. States "Code for single unit price only; VIP Price, Special Offer or Group Deal all exempt"

    Edit nevermind got it to work. Cleared cart and readded it. Think it was because I added it to card before logging in.

  • montorola on 16/03/2017 - 15:26

    So can you use an eneloop AA battery to power these?

    • Caped Baldy on 16/03/2017 - 15:33
      +1

      yup

      • montorola on 16/03/2017 - 15:44
        +1

        Cheers mate!

        • Caped Baldy on 16/03/2017 - 15:58

          No problem. Mine was working fantastically until I lost it at the snow.
          FWIW ikea rechargeable batteries are meant to be really good so I may give those a shot.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/03/2017 - 15:44
    +5

    Bought these from the last deal. Pretty sure they were fakes. Poor build and they died quickly. Waste of money.

    • neonlight on 16/03/2017 - 16:14
      +1

      the original ones that I got from Dealextreme days are solid and works fine still

  • montorola on 16/03/2017 - 15:45
    +1

    Thanks OP for the deal, bought some!

  • pogichinoy on 16/03/2017 - 16:37

    Cheers, bought 3.

  • Slashee the Cow on 16/03/2017 - 16:44

    Thanks, just bought one, figured I could use something smaller for when my giant LED Lenser torch is overkill (hint: most of the time)

    • llama on 16/03/2017 - 17:53

      I have heaps of these little AA torches and they really are my "go to" most of the time.

      The main disadvantage is that the single battery is pretty small capacity, and the LED is driven damn hard… so they chew through batteries. I dunno the run time, but I doubt you'd get an hour from an Alkaline AA.

    • montorola on 16/03/2017 - 18:41

      Now you got me curious, what's this Giant LED lenser torch you speak of?

      • Slashee the Cow on 16/03/2017 - 19:34
        +1

        http://www.ledlenserusa.com/x14-194.html The X14 - not the biggest/brightest they make, but I wanted something than ran on AAs so I'd have plenty of batteries laying around (see: Eneloops).

        • llama on 17/03/2017 - 16:03

          ROFL - the $180 4-cell LEDlenser is rated 450 Lumens

          Yet this $2 1-cell is rated Luminous Flux: 600Lm \( ﾟ◡ﾟ)/

  • JMC on 16/03/2017 - 18:28
    +2

    I had one of these (same body shape and price), and the LED was NOT a genuine Cree part. It looked like one at first glance, but under a magnifying glass you could see that the phosphor was very poorly applied, and went beyond the edge of the LED die. It was reasonably bright but had a very blue-white colour.

    • pinchies on 17/03/2017 - 00:57

      Same. Ones from years and years ago were genuine, but the more recent ones for me were a horrible purple colour that wasn't even worth the $2 price.

      • JMC on 17/03/2017 - 15:06
        +1

        Yeah, I tore mine apart to swap the LED. I wouldn't buy one of these when there are torches for only a couple of bucks more (under $10), with thicker aluminium, better heatsinking and genuine CREE LEDs.

    • skillet on 11/04/2017 - 09:55

      See my post in reply to the very first posts above. Clone CREE xpe,xpg,xml are common and the high quality clone is very hard to tell unless you have a genuine side by side.

      The best way is to test them electrically, most clones will quickly die if overdriven the genuine Cree hold up abuse pretty well.

      It's impossible to turn a profit at this price with genuine Cree unless these are lower brightness rank LEDs that couldn't offload elsewhere.

      That being said, $2 is a sweet deal if it works properly.

  • captobvious on 16/03/2017 - 19:35

    I still prefer my inefficient overweight 4 xD cell mag light.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/03/2017 - 20:19

    Bought one will see if it comes!

  • justaddwater on 16/03/2017 - 22:17
    +1

    Does the light have nauseating blue tinge?

    • pinchies on 17/03/2017 - 00:57

      Probably!

    • sleepy120 on 17/03/2017 - 01:31

      only if your checking out your junk underwater

      • lordra on 17/03/2017 - 11:21

        Then the light isn't what is nauseating.

  • gwenty on 17/03/2017 - 07:14
    +5

    These are also $2.64 AUD at Banggood right now if you prefer them over Gearbest… I for one certainly do. Half the stuff I order from Gearbest never shows up.

    • pwrusr-com on 18/03/2017 - 22:15

      Agreed - Ordered a teddy bear on Nov 2016 & never received it!

      • pwrusr-com on 20/03/2017 - 02:09

        What a pain - once pointed that out (re goods never received - held by AU customs according to tracking), they offered me a USD $1.50 refund (ie. not full price).

        What if the sender posted a piece of stinky cheese (ie. instead of a teddy bear) that would've certainly been stopped by customs?!

        GearsBest? Avoid if possible (unless buying from very reputable sellers I guess).

      • pogichinoy on 12/04/2017 - 09:35

        Is that the Mr Bean one? I received that.

    • [Deactivated] on 02/04/2017 - 09:53

      Can you tell me the link? Thx

  • [Deactivated] on 28/03/2017 - 22:58

    Mine still says processing order…..

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