ALL the Features! - Trustfire Mini X3 Review

[@gearedforward]

What do you think of the Trustfire Mini X3?

[@KKKim-ej5rw]

레이저만 강력하다면 많이 팔수 있다

[@gearedforward]

@@KKKim-ej5rw 레이저는 매우 유능합니다. 시청 해주셔서 감사합니다!

[@vevenaneathna]

just bought one. i was going to get an arkfield, been eying them ever since they came out but I dont like the proprietary charger and theyre actually larger than one would expect. first thing ima do when it comes is tear that clip off also got their minix mini "keychain" model for 10buks, both with uv. I think ill carry the mini when im in scrubs at the hospital. its hard to edc a flashlight in scrubs instead of jeans/sweatshirt. currently using klarus e5/warsun led but miss having a uv light. I have some that are penlights but all are too big/awkward size really to edc, and their tiny batteries are a bit lacking. lot you can do with a uv light people dont realize. you can dechlorinate water, or sanitize it. if there is any questionable produce in the fridge, i usually leave it under a uv light for a few minutes since molds are extremely sensitive to uv light. what ive found most useful is writing smiley faces on kids hands in the ER and making them suddenly appear with a uv light like magic, a good distraction while their parents are usually freaking out. did you know you can tell someones race by the color of the pigment of their hands with a uv light since most white people have the same amount of melanin that is held in small pockets, they show up as evenly spaced out dots on their hands lol. you can also mark stuff with highlighter and find it in the dark really easily with a uv light. there are some other medical uses which i wont get into since theyre not really accepted yet.

[@lightfixcut]

its pretty expensive knowing that this is from trustfire,they make really cheap torches,this is almost comparable to the price of their LEP.

[@gearedforward]

I mostly know Trustfire for their budget options too, so was surprised when I saw this one. To be fair, the quality of the light and features makes the price pretty fair, especially compared to some other brands. I haven't seen their LEP, but I will be featuring more of their lights on the channel in the near future.

[@ben9and1-3rd]

I have the Arkfeld Pro and this seems like an interesting light. 👍🍻

[@gearedforward]

I'm really enjoying it, the UI is the only real downside, but easy enough to learn to live with

[@Triaz357]

It’s strange that the side light is a spot. Also strange that it’s a double click for lockout, I would be locking the light out constantly trying to turn it on in turbo. Think I’ll stick with my HD01.

[@gearedforward]

The UI is the biggest thing holding back Trustfire as a brand imo as it's just so different from the rest of the market.

[@thomaswilkie1168]

My Kickstarter Mini X3 arrived the other day and I have an Olight Arkfeld Laser model to compare to as well as a Seeker Mini UV. Being in Australia, the laser on the Arkfeld is under 1mw in output, but the Mini X3 is

[@gearedforward]

Thanks for clarifying the red light thing, the manual confused me on that one! I agree comepletely on the UI, it's my feeling on Trustfire's in general with the one's I've handled so far. They're really solid or down right promising lights, just let down by a mediocre UI.

[@Trickster_24]

The website says the laser on the mini x3 is .6mw despite saying class 3r that is just a class 1. It's identical in power output to the original arkfeld. The pro and ultra with the actual 3r is brighter

[@stevenevil8415]

I like the design, but the sidelight is a design failure, IMO. Wurkkos offers a similar product (sadly without UV) with a strip-style sidelight that is far more useful and is even color-selectable - if this light included THAT it would immediately dominate the category. I would hope they eventually offer a lens replacement that diffuses the sidelight, at least.

[@gearedforward]

I agree, I don't understand side lights that are aimed at throw not flood, it feels like a much more niche use for that kind of light.

[@user-wr6wo6vr8r]

It’s nice if you need something a bit more compact but if not the Olight Arkfeld Pro has a brighter better focused white light, much stronger uv light and more powerful laser. Better in every way without the side light.

[@BC08]

Mini X3 > Arkfield Pro

[@gearedforward]

I haven't gotten to handle an Arkfeld Pro yet, but I do love my OG and UV models, I imagine the Pro is a great package and a solid competitor to the X3. I do think budget and how deep you are into the MCC ecosystem are factors, but honestly both are great options, the only real pitfall is the Trustfire UI, but even that's pretty minor.

[@DoyThinksThis]

The previous minix came in 2 versions, 1 having a uv light and 1 with a red light. That might be why there's a reference in the manual.

[@gearedforward]

That's an excellent catch, I'm unfamiliar with the earlier models thanks!

[@eldongrimes2306]

No strobe mode?! 😢

[@gearedforward]

That's right, no strobe, beacon, SOS or any blinking modes available for this light unfortunately.

[@Notwell25]

The only key feature I see missing is the ability to use both the laser and light at the same time.

[@gearedforward]

If that's a feature you need, the only light in aware of right now that can do it is the Wurkkos HD01 (there's a review on this channel). It can do it because it splits the UI across two buttons, rather than relying on a switch to flip between modes. Hope that helps!

[@Trickster_24]

​@@gearedforwardthe o light arkfeld pro and ultra can both do this

[@gearedforward]

@@Trickster_24 i havent had the chance to look at the ultra yet, doesn't the Pro use the same switch as the normal/UV to choose the mode? Or is there a button shortcut for the emitter on the laser setting?

[@Trickster_24]

@@gearedforward ultra is not out yet, releases tomorrow. But on the pro while on the laser function 2x press and long hold the 2nd press. The light will come on and from there you can hold to cycle brightness levels

[@gearedforward]

@@Trickster_24 that's a good improvement to the UI, thanks for calling that out! Just more proof the Olight cupboard needs a top up...

[@aaronruiz816]

The Arkfeld Pro would be perfect if it weren’t for the lack of USB-C charging.

[@gearedforward]

I don't have a Pro, but I like my Arkfeld and Arkfeld UV. For the USB C thing, I like the Omino at home, but the Oport is a usb C to MCC adapter that fits on a keychain, highly recommend.

[@Bruton-pe3pr]

I have a YcbrightYC8001 flashlight with similar functions as this one, with red laser, tail magnet, buzzer, side light 5 modes, and 1000 lumens of white light🤔🤔

[@gearedforward]

Just googled it, I've never heard of the brand before but it looks nice. That big diffused side panel would be a better side lamp imo, though the overall design seems a bit less refined. How do you like it?

[@Bruton-pe3pr]

@@gearedforward Yeah, you're right, too

[@Bruton-pe3pr]

I found new flat flashlights on Amazon, TUNENGE YC003, and YcbrightYC8001, I think you can make these two flashlight videos，great😁😁😁

[@user-wr6wo6vr8r]

They recently released the model YC8003 that has a uv light instead of the red laser if you’re interested in that

[@laurahunt7511]

Useless review!! So many of these guys are popping up ! I been collecting for years and at the ripe old age of 52 I've become particular to who I appreciate when it comes to reviews .. sitting at a table explaining how a flashlight works is not what I'd call a good review! Most will read instructions or just figure it out and besides most flashaholics want to see the beam profile outside opposed to inside anyways keep at and good luck 👍

[@gearedforward]

Thanks for watching, I'm sorry that it wasn't for you. I'd like to explain a bit on why I do things this way: I record on my phone, and can't really show how well lights perform as you'd see them in real life. So I generally leave that kind of thing to the reviewers better at it, like Flashaholic. However, after requests for it I started uploading shorts showing all light modes for every light that I review. If you're just interested in seeing the beams, then I'd recommend you just check out the beamshot shorts on my channel, there's one for this light too.