Inova X1 LED Flashlight
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Product Details
Manufacturer: MotengProduct features:
- Length: 4 Inches / Weight: 2.16 oz.
- Made with Aerospace Grade Aluminum with a Type III Hard Coat Anodized Finish
- Features a High Powered, Energy Efficient LED Light
- Output: 25 Lumens / Burn Time: 2 Hours
- Provides Uniform Light Output
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Inova X1 LED Flashlight
Customer Review: Comparison with MagLite LED (2-AA)
Summary: 5 Stars
** I've updated this review. They keep changing the flashlight without changing the model number. The one I got in April 2010 is brighter and especially the center spot is brighter than the one I got in October 2009. I'd say it lights up a reflective sign at 75 feet about as well as the MagLite AA LED. Very impressive. the reflector is shinier. I don't know if they changed the LED.
For a tiny 2-ounce flashlight, the Inova X1 is amazing and just about perfect.
It's 47% as large/heavy, but center spot is about as intense as the MagLite LED (2-AA).
It's an ideal just-in-case flashlight for backpack/purse/travel -- when tiny rules.
For the glove box of your car, or anyplace you don't mind the bulk, the MagLite LED (2-AA) is probably better due to more battery life and multi-mode (energy saving mode).
Most affordable LED flashlights do not throw a concentrated beam nearly as well as these two models. Either will light up a reflective street sign really well from about 75 feet away.
The "contacts problem" is easily solved. Clean the endcap grease off them with a napkin and pencil eraser (see below).
PROs:
~~> Tiny & lightweight
~~> AA battery
~~> Concentrated beam. Better than most other LED flashlights
~~> High quality look and feel (exceptional)
~~> Has hole for tether/strap
~~> Affordable
CONs:
~~> Switch/contacts failure (easily solved)
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DETAILS:
Beam focus: The beam has two well defined parts. The center beam lights a 8" diameter spot on a wall 10 ft away (4 degrees). At the same time an outer beam (53 degrees) illuminates a 10 ft diameter area. The MAGLITE LED 2-AA also dishes out a 8" diameter hot spot (at 10 ft distance) and the rest of the light fills a 8-ft diameter area (44 degrees).
Both models have plastic lenses which will scratch over time.
Stick with AA batteries for all your devices. Best deal on rechargeables, and only one size to stock up on. Borrow from other devices in a pinch. I never go AAA...they're 2-1/2 times as expensive per amp-hour of output, and in most flashlights they're also less space-efficient (per amp-hour of output).
Contacts problem: I noticed after 3 months that the "momentary-on" button started to work poorly, and even the full-on position required a firm twist. Other reviewers had this problem. It was easily solved by cleaning endcap grease off the contacts (barrel end, disk inside endcap, and battery ends) with a napkin and pencil eraser.
Comparison Data:
Inova X1 ...... MagLite LED 2-AA
.72" x 4" ....... .72"/1" x 6.6" .. Dimensions
2 oz 4.25 oz Weight (with alkaline batteries)
2 3 Stated Watts
4/53 degrees .. 4/44 degrees .. Beam Focus
75 ft. 75 ft. Street Sign Test
NO YES Beam adjustment
NO Energy saving mode
YES NO Hole for wrist-strap or tether
Description of Inova X1 LED Flashlight
The Inova X1 LED Flashlight is built for serious outdoor use. This handheld flashlight features a bright, high powered, energy efficient, LED bulb. This mini handheld flashlight is made of durable aerospace grade aluminum with a type III hard coat anodized finish. The X1 is shockproof, crushproof and water resistant to live up to all of your wild outdoor adventures. A push button end cap switch allows you easily activate the momentary on and constant on/off modes.Hand Tools
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