Nitecore EA11 EC11 900 Lumen Pocket Monsters Extended Review

[@NCF8710]

I have been carrying the EC11 for a few months and I just love it. I use the AW IMR 18350 800 mAH cells with this light. Just a couple of cautions to note. The light gets quite warm quickly when running at max output. The light may inadvertently turn on when carried in its holster. You can insert the light with the buttons facing the back corners of the holster, or you can lock it out to prevent this.

[@johnbaldingham]

The prior post from Going Gear is spot-on D25C XP-L is insane. Crazy bright, elegant, and pocketable. Got the Ti Version and it's my favorite light out of the 12 or so that I own. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for!

[@chrisnzella]

Really miss you Marshall. Still have flashlights I got from you. 😟

[@lempira69]

Great! I just ordered mine to update my 4Sevens mini 123 R5.

[@edrudolph1]

Thanks so much for this great review! Very helpful, especially discussion about batteries! Just ordered.

[@jhonymarson7123]

Does the flashlight look good even with the cr123 battery? dear buy one and here where I live just find the battery cr123, so I want to know if the 460 lumens the 230 lumens with this battery is good if clear well? that even not reaching 900 lumens the flashlight is good?

[@doodcoolcm]

Very detailed review I'm definitely getting this light

[@AlexanderWolf]

Awesome flashlights!! you forget about the flashing mode with the red light

[@rodrigosouza450]

hello good afternoon, i bought one of this ec11 nitecore ..more my pocket clip didn’t come big and deep like this .. because it will be ???

[@beaucrawford538]

What charger should I use to charge the battery for the light, it's a IMR 18350. I bought a Nitecore UM10, but I doesn't seem to work with the battery. I think the battery is too short, would it work if I stacked one battery on top of the other?

[@vangwizard]

Would you recommend these smaller lights or penlights ...if penlights which one has the brightest light output?

[@DadAboutIt]

Great video! Been caught in a worm hole about EDC flashlights for a few days now hahaha. I think this may be what I'm looking for. One questions: how well does it clip to the bill of a ball cap? On a scale of 1 to ten. I do a little log hopping and can stumble down rocky banks at times. Hoping to find something that clips very securely. Also open to some hacks if the clip isn't sufficient. Thank you again!

[@5-stringer]

Hey Mashall! Have been watching your videos/reviews for a few years now. Love this channel and the story behind starting your passion for this store! Amazing and inspiring to me. Definitely admire your fancy for survival and fun gear! It's nice to meet a fellow flashlight enthusiast. I believe you and "We all Juggle knives...& lights" channel are the closest I know that are obsessed with lights like us! I visit the website everyday since I'm in KS. One of my best friends lives in Ocilla, and he used to live in Marietta. I'll ask him if he's ever been through. If you have a moment, I have a few questions concerning this EA11 I purchased a couple of weeks ago, mainly a question about the batteries...>>>

[@Kasivarsi]

Bushcraft & Banjos

[@conundrumconundrum5589]

Marshall, I bought EC11 from a competitor, when they first came out, and before I knew anything of Going Gear. Anyhow, since the beginning I had trouble with this light. Main problem it would not come on or go to high and sometimes cycle down and just go off.. Thought it was battery issues until I tried 3 different and same problem. This thing has 5 year warranty. Had to send in to where I bought it and they said the light engine needed to be replaced. They are sending it back to me now. I had to pay $10 dollars in shipping but they fixed under warranty. (I hope). It kind of upsets me that I hardly used this light and it failed and cost me more money for a fairly inexpensive light. I have read a lot, on internet, about nitecore products having this issue. I also have a Olight and it seems much more reliable just can't get same brightness in that size as nitecore (yet). Just thought I would let all know about my experience.

[@conundrumconundrum5589]

Yes I was, two from Nitecore and one from somewhere else. Same problem on light with all three.

[@Lot_2023]

How has the finish held up with these?

[@daveyjones5702]

according to selfbuilt's review on candlepower forum regular lithium ion batteries get you 720 lumens in high mode.

[@Abbbb225]

What does IMR stand for? Are they not also lithium ion cells?

[@SPRAXXXXGU]

I have a quick question! I recently purchase a MH27 and have been using a 3400mAh 18650. I'm really impressed by its turbo mode. So you're saying that because I'm using a lithium ion battery I ain't getting its full potential??? PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION!!! Thanks

[@tphvictims5101]

I am trying to use IMR batteries in my Armytec Wizard. what are the correct size IMR batteries?

[@Xxps3worldxX]

And are nitecore light durable? Can they be use in a michanic industry ?

[@tanmoykumardas2730]

Please review Nitecore MT06, MH20 and the new Fenix TK 75 4000 Lumen version.

[@yovanleonardo9135]

Hey Mr. Marshal, what a great video.. I want to ask you, before using the ec11,the olight s10r was your edc light How the ec11 compare to the s10r? From the practicality from modes,size,price point also Because,the ec11 not come with the battery and the charger, but the s10r did.. Thanks

[@jamesharris7680]

Going Gear I have S1R and wish it had red light on it

[@ChrisCDXX]

Hello. I am looking at the EA11. I already have a cheap 16340 and a 18350 charger, but arent those batteries Li-ions?. Can I charge your sugested Efest IMR 18350 batteries with the 18350 if i use some sort of spacer? Thanks and nice review!!

[@edrudolph1]

Funny question, but do you have any suggestions on how to comfortably EDC a small flashlight like this? Seems to be bulky in whatever pocket I try it in despite the small size. Thanks.

[@emmanuelmata]

I might have to finally upgrade my olight s10 baton.

[@woordenstroom7]

Quick question: am I correct in thinking that since I'm mostly interested in the lowest modes, and in the red light, that I'm better of using a cr123 battery for longer runtime in these lower settings? This isn't the light I want the max distance for to be honest, even though it's nice to have the option of course...

[@Xxps3worldxX]

Hey quick question does the ec11 have a memory? Can you set turn it off and turn it back on the same setting u turned it off ?

[@georgespeck2289]

I really enjoy your videos on your lights well done.

[@Kamikaze-Rat]

Very expert demonstration of the effectiveness of the "lockout" function. :P Question about IMR batteries: can you use them in flashlights that won't use their full potential? I can't imagine it doing too much harm(i can't see it over-amping, amperage is generally determined by load not power source), but will the flashlights get any benefit if their outputs are designed for regular Li-Ion. Maybe longer run times, etc?

[@Kamikaze-Rat]

***** ...sort of answers the question...are there any benefits to using them? will you get longer run-times, etc. vs regular batteries if the flashlight wasn't specifically made for them

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

Love mine. Thanks Marshal.

[@Colintetts]

I have the EC11 what a brilliant torch

[@5-stringer]

Thanks for your review. I've owned this exact EA11 light for two weeks now. Purchased it brand new. LOVE this light!!! So...if you want the actual maximum capacity out of this light, what is the best IMR to use? Or AA type battery in general? The typical AA max is only 160 lumens! I've tried 2 brands of the IMR14500's. One brand IMR 14500 is slightly shorter than the other. It's a "flat top" type. The mode & functions work fine. However, it heats up way too fast...even on the mid-high settings, but again, it functions properly other than the heat. The "button top" brand I found at Radio Shack are 750mah IMR 14500 and are the ones causing the turbo function not to work until it gets to 3.7 volts. I have to drain this 750mah battery in lower modes for the turbo function to finally work? The light is said to hold-4.2volts? The other difference between them, the non button top battery is 700mah, and the button top is 750mah. Would highly value any help or suggestions. Thank you!

[@5-stringer]

+Going Gear Thank you. I'll look into the efest brand. I'll check them out on the website as well.

[@elbowroomtube]

Hello, What are IMR batteries. How are they different from Li-Ion rechargeables? Thanks

[@lawfin14]

***** can you use IMR on other brands? Or is this nitecore only?

[@bryansage4947]

Austin Waldo The lighting system has to be designed to draw more amps to make use of higher drain. If you have a light engineered to draw 5 amps (making a simple example). A 10 amp battery wont make any difference. The light will still draw 5. Putting these batteries into something not engineered to make use of the additional draw will only be valuable in regard to safety, not output. I think.

[@NCF8710]

Austin Waldo Certain lights, notably the Jetbeam RRT-01 will have a higher light output using IMR cells vs. the common ICR cells. The RRT-01 is rated at 500 lumens using the standard ICR cell. The output is noticeably higher using the IMR cell, reportedly 650 or more lumens. This is a result of the lower internal impedance of the IMR cell. The RRT-01, like the EC11 accepts the 18350 IMR cell. I have been using AW 18350 IMR cells in both lights.

[@Icepick8008]

Hey Marshal, I was wondering if there was an 18650 variant of these lights? In addition to being a flashlight nerd, I also vape and have a ton of 18650 imr batteries laying around.

[@NCF8710]

Icepick8008 You might want to look into the Nitecore EC20. It has the XM-L2 emitter and runs on one 18650 cell. It has the cell voltage readout and does most of what the EC11 can do minus the red light. It has a maximum output of 960 lumens. It is also reasonably priced.

[@woordenstroom7]

if only they would come with a magnetic tailcap... they would be the perfect replacement for my little Olight S10 baton. I really want the red light, absolutely love that part. Have small kids too I avoid waking up, often prefer not ruining my nightvision and all that. So it'll be the choice between the red light or the magnetic tailcap. Thanks for the review.

[@emmanuelmata]

+woordenstroom7 i just bought mine I'm going to add a small flat magnet i bought from eBay to the butt, i also have the s10 and wanted that feature. superglue is you're best friend for the job.

[@vangwizard]

olight s1 or the ec11 Marshall?

[@purefhate]

I'm undecided on what brand to buy I bought an Olight and it stopped working within a month I dropped it by accident and it stopped working. Which brand would be the best?

[@purefhate]

+Going Gear I bought the olight s10r, but the problem is I bought it on eBay... That's my biggest regret.

[@yamahass66]

Fenix TK 75 4000 Lumen version?

[@JettyLife23]

So I can't charge the IMR style batteries in my nitecore 4 battery charger that I already use for my 18650's?

[@NCF8710]

JettyLife23 I regularly charge my IMR 18350 cells in the Nitecore I4 and the newer D4 chargers without any problems. The D4 has a nice display that monitors the cell voltage, charge current and time for each of the four positions.

[@JettyLife23]

***** Maybe I'll have to look into a new charger then. I'm waiting for a small package light like this to have a real thrower head on it. That'd be an awesome package.

[@bottlemods3989]

Hi, very nice reviews. I'm looking for a small, rechargeable light with a clip that I can wear on my hat. I work in dark / dim attics for work. Battery life is more important than lumens (

[@bottlemods3989]

Thanks very much!

[@YoshiYamamoto]

Hi Marshall, I'm thinking of getting this from you but I'm stuck on what battery to order with this. For the 18350, do you recommend the efest protected 900 mAh or the 700 mAh version? Why is the lower 700 mah capacity one more expensive? Is it better? THANKS!

[@YoshiYamamoto]

+Going Gear Aha... got it thanks. I think I get the whole concept now of IMR, RCR, etc... IMR has the high drain capability.. like 7A+... thanks again

[@mariner3]

Great video, you sold me thanks!

[@mattheauchesterfield4465]

Hey, I know these are your EDC lights, so I have a question, I lost my ability to cycle through modes, all I have is max output or moonlight, have you encountered this?

[@mattheauchesterfield4465]

I appreciate the response I am going to, sad bc it is a cool light

[@pathender8917]

send it back

[@huronautodetailing]

Nice light other than the lock out fail. I'm sorry, 5.11 L1 has the only acceptable lockout on the market. Can't believe that Nitecore doesn't have a better lockout function.

[@kennethmaddox6219]

can i use an IMR 18650 40A battery in my s2 baton ?

[@kennethmaddox6219]

Going Gear thanks for the info

[@tonyroma1161]

I cant get imrs to work on this light... no matter whatbi do

[@pathender8917]

are they charged?I use the efest and love them you can even use flat top ones I do.you can get these at most vaporizer shops now.thats,were I got mine.they sell the efest at going geer also

[@theox73]

can i use imr 14500 flat battery on ea11?

[@daveyjones5702]

i think you need a buttontop on these.

[@765outdoors]

Samsung and LG are prolly the best imr batteries, I used to vape. Sonys are really good even better but there's a high chance of getting a fake one

[@tonyroma1161]

nightcore customer service sucks