okay, back to lights...

some nifty additions to manker's range (i can already hear the groans from those allergic to the long press ui )

Looks like bullet shape. Will kastam give problem ?

Good to know there are shops selling Manker.
The last shops I know of selling Manker are Gadgetworld and Radiant Den.

At that time, I was keen on the Manker E04.

But never went to buy it.

didn't see these at gadgetworld the last time i went there, and it's not in their webstore either. i get my lights locally so no customs issues there.

Just out of curiousity, I checked on both their websites.
click here ---> Manker E04 CREE XP-L HD NW LED 550L Angle Light Flashlight

click here --->Manker E04 CREE XP-L HD CW LED 550L Angle Light Flashlight
strong poison...

oops. my bad. i meant the tc01 and tc02

damn, 4 seconds to lock / unlock...who in the world has patience for that?!

Any flash light to recommend below RM200?

-Something that can switch between flood and throw?
-Lighter than 100g.
-Casual use, also for travelling purposes.

Kinda looking at Nitecore EC23/EC30... is Nitecore a good brand to start with? I'm a beginner

No light can switch flood and throw unless you willing to sacrifice waterproof.
Fenix FD30 fits your first requirement while maintaining waterproof but it's above your RM200 budget

Nitecore EC30 is a great light that utilizes the XHP35 and it's a good start for pocket rocket

But if you are going pocket rocket route, can consider Lumintop FW3A XP-L Hi version.
Crazy bright with Andruil UI for easy modes
Easily lighter than your 100g limit even with heavy 18650 protected cells

There's a SST-20 led option for better color rendition if you don't mind sacrificing some brightness

Great for casual use and night walks. Might not be that good with long distance spotting
Pair it with a good cell like Samsung 30Q and a liitokala lii 100 charger and you're good to go

buy a thrower, and add on a diffuser tip.

Fenix FD30


Fenix FD41


Klarus FX10

But they are all around RM300++.

jack of all trades, master of none. totally understand where you are coming from. personally been considering the fenix fd45 for the longest time. not something that i'd recommend you since it exceeds your weight and price requirements (nor the dimensions, i'm sure). but no, i didn't get that. gotto think long and hard which light to pack nowadays. the flood wins most of the time (pretty much a toss between olight s1r baton turbo s and manker u12), but i do occasionally bring the thrunite catapult v6 along during my treks.

Hi Guys/Gals,

Been reading this thread from time to time and admired in owning a decent flashlight for work purpose but always postponed due to budget constrain. Don't want to delay further and plan to get one and join you guys during this 11.11 sale.

My last look out was for a HC33. I would like to receive your inputs with following requirement:

1.) Can be fitted to head mount (Easy for working in dark area)
2.) Magnet base when working on my car
3.) Not to big
4.) 18650 battery, as a common platform (Also any recommended charger to go with and spare battery)
5.) Decent lumens

Any LED type recommended when getting a flashlight?

Thanks.

What kind of work do you do? Does it involve being hands-on all the time?
Does it involve in working in hazardous environment (gas?)
Does your work require you to see colours are it is actual in sunlight?

I would prefer if you mention what work you do and criterias like what Justin.Loong ask but allow me to share my wishlists for headlamps

Skilhunt H03F (due to the versatility of spot and flood with the flap diffuser)
YLP Panda 2M CRI (Headlamp with LH351D hi CRI LEDs are definitely useful for my ex electrician job)

for battery and charger, just go with Samsung 30Q and Liitokala Lii 100

Hi, I work as an electrical engineer. Where require this flashlight during shutdown or repair works inside confined space, do need to verify cable colours and yes hands on job from time to time. Also a bit of car DIY hobby works and hiking when time permits. Any advise?

Did check out both the flashlight and looks good but can't find any link to local seller.

On small torces.... What do you think of nitecore tit?

Skilhunt should be easy to find in both shopee and lazada
Whether they're gonna be cheaper during 11.11 idk. Just monitor the price hikes

YLP Panda is only direct from their website iirc. Amazon don't do 11.11 and they are pricy but then again these 2 are my wishlists still.


If you are hoping local shops to sell, then you might consider spending more on premium brands like manker or fenix,thrunite,etc

Xtar H3 warboy is a good durable starter light but classic XM-L2 led la. A bit outdated. But the UI is simple click to on/off, hold to change brightness
Klarus HA2c is an overkill with the XHP70.2 LED inside (prolly the brightest usable LED in flashlight range)
There's also the Thrunite TH10 XHP35HI which you can consider too. No comment about how versatile it is for work use as I don't see much reviews.

I personally think you should go with Manker E03H XP-L for brightness or Nichia 219c for color
(Both will tell wire colors easily. Go with XP-L. Nichia color reproduction can be great but they are no match in brightness for XP-L)
They are not 18650 lights but rather uses common AA batteries. Brightness may be sacrificed but the option for both flood/throw is pretty important for tight spaces. And since they're just AA powered light you won't have a burning hot headlamp on your head during hours of usage. Plus it is way lighter than 18650 light
Get yourself a spare AA battery carrier if you need to work entire day.
A 4 pack Ikea Ladda whites and Ikea charger to go along would complete your AA headlamp set


They should be all available in gadgetworld2u if you prefer local shop.

Hi guys, I'm new here. Please recommend me a light for day to day usage.

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