Help with Replacement 4x AA Torch. Old Nitecore EA4 Died

tsunamisurfer on 18/06/2019 - 13:45
Last edited 18/06/2019 - 13:53 by 1 other user

Hi all,

Wondering if you guys have any advice on the following.

My old Nitecore EA4 just died last night and I am looking for a replacement 4xAA torch (yes I have a lot of Eneloops I want to use).

I have bought others in the past like the Sunwayman D40A and the NiteCore EA45S all found through Ozbargain and all within the $50 - $60 range.

But all these are now in the $120 range, maybe it's because manufacturers are moving away from AA's and onto 18650's or equivalent.

Does anyone know where is the best place to find a replacement 4x AA torch for a 'similar' price? I don't expect you to find me the deal but perhaps good reliable sellers or other discussion forums that regularly discuss torches and their best offers?

Help appreciated.

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  Archi on 18/06/2019 - 13:48

  i have a thrunite TN4a 1150 lumens that takes 4x AA

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  Dexn on 18/06/2019 - 14:16

  Haven't really looked into 4xAA torches, but the Nitecore EA41 is on sale at WildEarth for $89.95: https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/nitecore-ea41-960-lumen-com…

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  aussieprepper on 18/06/2019 - 16:41

  Hey mate what broke on the light? These original EA4s had switch issues i think so it could be an easy fix?. I own a EA41 don't use it much now days.

  Thorfire had the TK4A but i dont think they still sell it great light if you can find one. It uses a Cree XPL and output around 1300 lumens from 4 AA batteries.

  Actually i just remembered you can get the same light as the Thorfire made by Sofirn also. I will link it below its the Sofirn SF11 only comes in NW and is 20 USD. I also own the Thorfire but not the Sofirn.
  https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Powerful-LED-flashl…

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    tsunamisurfer on 18/06/2019 - 17:52

    Thanks that's a cheap alternative.

    My EA4's LED faltered, although I know what you mean the rubber button basically deteriorated after 12 months. I managed to get another 2 years of life out of it by taping over the button.

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  Noobist45 on 27/07/2021 - 09:27

  I bought a Thorfire years ago and it's flawless. Can't find many options for Thorfire anymore. It looks like Sofirn is now Thorfire - anybody know if Sofirn has that Thorfire quality ?