the worlds "most powerful" single 18650 battery tactical flashlight

[@jamespalmer9556]

My Nitecore HC-30 stopped working after 2 years and with lost paperwork - couldnt say where i bought it ( Amazon ) Nitecore still took care of me! They were really nice and very proffessional

[@3196453]

everyone is so concerned about how bright, I am more concerned about it lasting more than 15 minutes. That isnt very long.

[@chasinthewind8649]

Mtnripper Outdoors just depends on what the person is using it for. Of course a light that is super bright an lasts forever would be best. I us lots of my lights for seeing threw the water at night while fishing so the brighter the better but I have many different style lights for different things.

[@harisyoung4110]

even if the battery can last more than that i dont think the heat that it produce can make you hold it in your hand on the highest setting... the heat must be insane for the small body light at that lumen..

[@cayero]

That's what your wife said!

[@kubenkain7169]

I am extremely happy with this unit . I would have preferred that it could stand on its tail though.

[@MinnesnowdanSniper]

Between me you and the Cloud Defense flashlights, I like this light. Seems legit pretty ok, haven't had any issues with it.

[@aephix73]

For the life of me, I don't understand how anyone doing flashlight reviews, doesn't have a Lux Meter to actually measure the light output. Manufacturers are notorious for making false claims.

[@tjtube263]

I have a few questions: ¹ What are the specs on the proprietary battery, that make it perform so much better than others? ² How many lumens can you get from the *_TM03_* with a standard battery? ³ Can the proprietary battery be used in other flashlights, with the same improved performance? Cheers.

[@chemawatersa377]

good questions , i hope he answers them

[@kongo482]

Special 18650 battery :) For a good reviewer like you are, you should know much more about li-ion batteries.

[@MadDonJuan]

And about manufacturer specs vs. Real world.

[@jodtan9256]

everybody seems to be into flashlights nowadays thanks to those led available everywhere. I myself is hooked I have about 2 dozens of assorted led flashlights some are no longer working.

[@Canadian-Bacon2]

Awesome review! I've been looking to purchase a decent tactical flashlight for use down here in Belize. After hearing your great review and the great story at the end where you may have helped save a few people from crashing into that stranded vehicle I do believe I've found the flashlight I want. Thank you.

[@nicolemorin6795]

You should check out the katana from guard dog it's a tactical flashlight but it's beasties aluminum body with broken glass point on the tip of the flashlight it looks like a battle weapon

[@NetRolller3D]

That "18650D" appears to be simply a vaping or power-tool grade 18650. A rewrapped Sony VTC6 most likely.

[@wayne2wax]

sounds like VTC6

[@zach9680]

Yeah all batteries are from major brands and the one that say their "Thrunite," batteries are just Sony, Samsung, etc. It's kind of annoying the people think a battery is made by a flashlight company and is the best quality.

[@jpjay1584]

VTC5 !!! you can drain more Amps

[@BenJamin-ou7kd]

It's a protected battery , many 18650s aren't

[@mandarin1257]

@@zach9680 if the flashlight companies made batteries, most would be absolute trash. It takes a huge amount of setup cost to start manufacturing high-capacity batteries.

[@bebo7002]

in a typical flashlight industry matter a smaller, cheaper, brighter and rechargeable one arrived. Thrunite tc20 is a beast

[@mxbreed20]

Good description. Thanks for the heads-up on the correct powerful battery. Just bought two of them.

[@auroragoh8323]

I think the flashlight that you are holding is really cool. I own a klarus xt11 that outputs at less lumens. I do wish that batteries do come with better capacities for longer run times at brightest setting.

[@helpfulliving]

Great review. I have to say the flashlight didn't save their lives... you did! The flashlight was the tool you used. Don't be so modest! LOL! You seem like a great guy. I like your reviews. Keep up the good work!

[@billymao4593]

I would recommend Tank007 flashlight, UC17 USB rechargeable, 800 lumens. Good quality and authentic brightness!

[@mijit.859]

I JUST LOVE POWERFUL FLASHLIGHT TORCHES !!

[@Megamare1]

Nice torch and review 👍🏽 but the (also Chinese made ) Fenix TK35 2018 UE gives some good competition and is very similar in many many ways. PLus, 3200 lumens & it’s using two 18650’s which actually gives a better grip IMO and the obvious benefits of having an extra 18650 in there. Check it... but just sayin 🔦 😉

[@TA-Mike7]

How long does the Fenix Tk 35 last in 3200 lumens? What's the price on that one?

[@deathvalley1592]

VERY GOOD CLEAR REVIEW. NO NONSENSE.

[@davebunnell1105]

always a tradeoff, the higher the output the shorter the battery life, no matter what the battery is called. Personally I never have had the need for over 500 HONEST LM. I. also only need a low and hi setting, everything else is an accident waiting to happen. In a high pressure situation I do not want to mess with strobes and 8 different settings. Its fairly easy to find a 10 buck light with a good switch, Cree, with 500 lumens. I do not need a nightcore or fenix for the price.

[@steves3760]

I'm sorry you can't afford a decent flashlight.

[@MatBaconMC]

Good for you. Your point?

[@user-tr2dh4xx6u]

500 lumens is ok for most tasks but 1000 lumens is needed sometimes, ive never needed more than 1k. Its really nice to have a moonlight mode (1-5 lumens) for a night light when you just wakeup or just to keep it on for lighting at night. Ive also used the 5 lumen mode to check someones pupils or to look at reflective surfaces which would blind me on higher modes. You should check out the olight s1r, its got just enough light and runtime for daily use and its the best edc light ive found, there are 3 regular modes which you switch between by holding down the button while its on and all the other special modes are accessed through special clicks so they dont get in the way but are there when you need them.

[@brunhildehaughey7197]

it is perfect for hiking & camping

[@patrickwoodward6597]

Great flashlight and perfect bag for my motor cycle. (Not a purse)

[@tobiasr.6903]

The Mainclicky hasent to do anything with mode 1 and mode 2. Its just with memorize function. Only the steel button is used for the two modes.

[@larsdahl6594]

Proprietary battery (unless it's a full-on battery pack) = deal breaker. I'm sure it's a nice light, though.

[@paulstevenson789]

You use the cigar technique and I use the cigarette technique! So whats it gonna be big boy!? Blade fingers or sword arms???!

[@shotgundrums]

These are great lights as long as you are using them in a non-industrial and modest setting. My work bought 20 of these and they didn’t last 2 months. They can’t take too many falls. The heatsinks are shitty and the power supply isn’t impressive either.

[@jeremymetcalf2502]

My MT10C is awesome. Super small, 900 lumens. Lasts a good while.

[@hugebartlett1884]

Living in the "free" United Kingdom I am hoping the Authorities did not hear you say that the torch could be used in self defence by employing the serrated end against an attacker, otherwise I suspect the torch will be declared illegal here next week. And if you think for one moment I am joking, just try defending yourself and watch what happens. I can almost guarantee you will be arrested on the spot, and the "alleged" attacker will walk free. This country is coming apart, and only a few of the citizens are even remotely aware of the potentially dangerous future ahead.

[@mixflip]

That's so sad to hear. Makes me appreciate the USA even with its problems.

[@jakbuji7981]

Yes things are over the top In uk.

[@johnnyroastbeef3048]

Yeah but it's got a cool Bridge and a big clock. Flashlights too big. You don't need that much light anyway. If he indeed clears houses he should know that.

[@darkfear4275]

That's why you try and get a good education so you can move counties XD from UK as well

[@alvinwine5665]

Get out while you can but actually there is no safe place to go

[@jimconlon7279]

Nice lamp , ..pity it can't have been constructed so that it could zoom like most led lamps !.. plenty of power but really one doesn't need that kind of light in a close involvement .. for hunting , zoom is a must .

[@kellyrayburn4093]

Supposedly, the light will remember the current setting when you turn it off. So if you turn it off in 2800 lumen mode, yeah, it'll come back on at that intensity. But if you turn it off while it's on low, it will come back on at _that_ setting. That's what the Nitecore web store says anyway.

[@themacworm]

nice Nitecore TM03 man. Dig it wanted to get the other model that was 980 Lumens but this bad ass baby is a WoW !!! 2,800 Lumens dayyum at 15min can't go wrong with that. All I need is High but then again it's nice to have that Ninja Boost. Thanks for the Vid.

[@MRDAN-wv3om]

I have the mh20gt best flashlight I've ever owned I am getting the mh27uv can use on my rifle also has uv mode and all kinds of other useful modes really well made flashlights

[@mixflip]

DANIEL LONG flashlights are like guns and cars and women.....everybody likes different things about them.

[@juliosaldana267]

DANIEL LONG I recently got the MH27UV for xmas. I got to say I like it a lot. I got it with 2 18650 2300mah batteries and charging set. I haven't looked at specs as to if it will take the 3500 battery. I was out in the road when I saw this video. Anyways the only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't have a quick set button for strobe light, you have to turn it on and then press both +&-. I also have the power Tac warrior gen 3 that does offer that but in all honesty MH27UV is superior in current technology such as it being able to be charge using a micro USB and multiple light settings. I only wish one or the other would add each other's technology and include a zoom in and out option.

[@MRDAN-wv3om]

julio saldana thanks for the info I haven't got one yet but I will

[@Ultor_]

Nitecore lights can also run on cr123 batteries. (2 for every nitecore battery)

[@mixflip]

The Nitecore rep told me that the TM03 does "not" work with CR123 batteries.

[@Ultor_]

mixflip Interesting. That must be because of its output. The Nitecore lights that I have specifically said that they can run on CR123s.

[@mixflip]

The Nindzya maybe it's just the TM03?

[@Ultor_]

Just looked on their website. Under the specs of each product it says what type of battery it takes. For all the ones that I looked at, the TMs only take Nitecore's proprietarily 18650 battery (2300mAh - 3500mAh) and the others will take the 18650s or CR123s.

[@Ultor_]

Their explosion proof series for mining also only takes 18650.

[@KenshinPhoenix]

I think this is a good torch, and no instant strobe on a tactical light equals instant fail for me, so that's a plus. Poor battery life, memory mode, and the mediocre throw distance all add up to a no thanks from me. Granted, throw isn't the domain of a tactical, but other lights of this size and smaller are doing it better. Also the 40mm head whilst not big, is too big for my liking as an EDC, too big for a lot of pockets. With all this in mind I prefer the Klarus XT range, because apart from the lumens of this beast, they are just better in my opinion. It's definitely a good light, just falls ever so slightly short for my preferences.

[@richardfiegen7378]

What's with all the sarcasm and rudeness. Excellent video.

[@kenneth6731]

I gotta admit, it ain't that doesn't look too shabby. I'm with Mtnripper Outdoors though. I'm tired of flashlights that only last a short time, and I coddle them. My Sky-Kings have been %100 awesome for years though thankfully.

[@WasatchWendigo]

TM06 weighs less than 3 oz. more & is 4000 lumens at almost the same price on amazon.com

[@mixflip]

Wasatch Wendigo I think you missed the point....the TM06 uses 4 batteries....it's huge! the TM03 only uses 1 battery and can be mounted to a rifle and easily be carried on a police officers duty belt. the TM06 cannot. not easily anyway....

[@WasatchWendigo]

I'm mainly look at something to throw in a backpack, but if someone has that criteria, then that is for them

[@BriarHood]

mixflip TM06 is Toxic. Mixflip learned toxic.

[@cjdawn2072]

Streamlight has a flashlight 3,200 lumens. 1hr 15 minutes with no step down.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Excellent review. I love a good flashlight. I probably own more than my wife would like, lol. I just tell her I need to review them for my channel ;)

[@mixflip]

Thats how my gun collection started...."to my wife - Hey babe I need this gun to review"

[@-Nathan87-]

Bs lab tested no if it only has a T6 or L2 the max you can get is actually about 300-400lm

[@lusqwerty]

Most flashlight using 18650 and 21700 or other like that with outrageously high lumen output is just a marketing gimmicks. Because most of them run in Turbo mode gets extremely hot for the LED and body and the battery. Most these flashlights get extremely hot that you were not able to handle it. Its because the flashlight is used as a heat sink for the components especially the Light Emitting Diode. Diode is a solid state electronics and semiconductor. As we all know Electronics especially semiconductors dont like heat. Thats why you see computer processors and video cards nowadays have very huge heat sink and cooling fans. And more creative in heat sink design. Some even use thermo electric cooler or even water cooling. Excessive heat will destroy semiconductors. Yes they are rugged in construction but extreme heat can destroy them. Heat can also destroy the battery itself.

[@benbraceletspurple9108]

*2017 UPDATE* Emisar D4 is 18650 with 4,000 lumens for burst mode, do not buy this before the D4, which is only $40.

[@MightyRude]

This crazy thing goes as high as 3200lumens on suppressive mode for 2 minutes (the normal version not the CRI version)

[@joesmith389]

I think it’s funny the packaging is highly padded... to make sure your “indestructible” tactical flashlight doesn’t get harmed in transit. Needs a larger battery in my opinion. Cool light though.

[@danielagross9026]

Looks like something I would purchase. Thank you for your review.

[@mixflip]

Thanks for watching

[@petermashak3341]

So, it doesn't come with a charger? And you didn't mention a price.

[@mixflip]

Click the link below for current details.

very great brand. that one is a beast! I like my EC4GT from nitecore. it goes everywhere :)

[@mixflip]

ŹÈÚŠ this is my first nitecore and I'm impressed.

[@tomwilliam5118]

would be good if you took it outside to show up I don't use the flashlight inside unless the power goes out I need one for outside

[@mixflip]

I can tell you didn't watch the whole video before you made your negative comment. I show you an outdoor shot of the flashlight.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

The green 🤢 tint I can’t!

[@r.mercado9737]

Nice presentation. Semper Fi

[@majorpayne36]

Nice! Tactical Flashlight Dude!

[@elwoodsherman2386]

I live in Vegas too. lake mead and rampart.

[@kackleyjarrod]

thanks for saving lives

[@MrMatthewliver]

Imalent DN70, Acebeam EC50, Fenix PD40R, Acebeam L16 and EC60. All are single-battery, pocket size, some of them are IMHO better...

[@jyesucevitz]

I think the Emisar D4 has this beat at 3300 lumens and it's 60% smaller and only $40.

[@ImpactDIY]

Great video, I made a flashlight that can melt the Nitecore :)

[@joekelly9369]

Yaaaay another indoor / outdoor torch review yaaaaawwn

[@mixflip]

Thanks for watching regardless of the yawn.

[@blackyellow2474]

Lmfao 😂😭😂⚰️

[@wb5mgr]

A good light is hard to beat...

[@boobam3648]

is the purse tactical as well? i don’t buy anything that isn’t specifically referred to as tactical. i can make an exception for this if it’s edc. the best things are edc tactical operators. those are the ones i spend lots on.

[@hugebartlett1884]

A comment I heard on iTube lately made me think. The Government has made self-defence virtually illegal here possibly for a very good reason. Solicitors and lawyers make a substantial living from court cases,especially involving victims of crime. So what better way to make them even more money than practically encouraging criminals to act,thereby guaranteeing a solicitor another court case. The outcome doesn't matter because he collects his fee anyway. All these people are rich,privileged buddy boys,especially those in government,all looking out for each other. We,on the other hand,are expendable.

[@disturbedpatient425]

Ferris Bueller, your my hero

[@arrowe487]

Acebeam L16 tactical 2000 lumens w/603m of throw. $99.00.

[@kingdomhearts9701]

Sicc flashlight gotta get one

[@hilham89]

Gotta say Nitecore is bad ass. I vape so I use there chargers for my 18650 batteries

[@mixflip]

hilham 89 I love this light.

[@BingCherry11]

Very nice presentation! Thank you!

[@dtmpowerboss]

can it be used with pressure switch? please let me know if so what kind?

[@mixflip]

dtmpowerboss I have not seen a pressure switch for this yet?

[@gosman949]

Nice ending story but why would you not use the strobe effect to ward off the drivers?

[@a2roland]

Thanks!

[@thomasjefferson8875]

badass powerhouse on flashlight...hmmm I must have missed the part where you took it outside in the dark and showed us how bright it was, but why do that you were just showing us the flashlight itself, gee thanks.

[@mixflip]

Gee you should have watched the whole video. I took it outside and filmed it in the dark. Sadly my camera has a small sensor so its kinda bad at low light filming so it wasn't really representative of what it looked like with my own eyes. But yes....I did film a night shot of this light. Next time watch the whole video before you complain about a free informational video LOL.

[@utahdesertrider1806]

Thomas Jefferson he did go outside. Worked really well

[@thomasjefferson8875]

James Kelly sorry if he did go outside I couldn't finish watching the video after endlessly repeating himself

[@Hundert1]

So which standard 18650 ? The button top protected? Or button top unprotected? I'd think protected version is always the way to go.

[@franciscojaviertrujillo6480]

I want to know if they serve my 18650 nitecore batteries of 3500 mah? thanks

[@jp7102]

I can see the red rooster from there lol.

[@nelxonmiranda]

Please elaborate on that battery some.

[@ethansmith7536]

Do you make reviews on Armytek flashlights? Guys have Barracuda light, that is a monster among other flashlights. You should try it.

[@AlexGonzalez-uw4uq]

i knew you were from vegas thats cool

[@FIREGHOST195]

But does this have a button for electric shock for self defense?

[@The570Experience]

Powertac makes a light that's 4200 lumens with One 18650 battery

[@dubv6902]

This is also a 3 year old video, spat the time of this posting. It was the best

[@jeroennietsdoenn]

Utilizes a Cree XHP70 White LED latest LED that enables the Warrior to produce an amazing 3500 lumen at the brightest level. 5 different brightness modes for different lighting needs and different battery runtime. Produces a super long throw up to >214< meters combined with an impressive flood light to illuminate objects at both long and close distances. That's not even an impressive throw, I have a 70€ light that throws 3 times further....

[@KianaKaslana638]

The only question is can I use that powerful flashlight with a softbox for use on video lighting?

[@user-tr2dh4xx6u]

No... even 1000 lumen flashlights have issues with overheating, this is completely impractical and they might as well have made it use a 26650 since the head is already so thick

[@MrCheerbo]

Hello I have this flash light but the problem I don't have the battery for it. If you can help me we're can I buy it.

[@tfr6]

Can I get a pressure pad for this and for the strobe?

[@mastershou8626]

Where to buy that kind of flashlight and how much?

[@burkeofmellowpark3472]

Show the power in darkness outside

[@flammaferus2998]

What I don't really like with this model is on/off button at the bottom. This isn't practicable in action.

[@CharlesHorning]

How thick is the handle? Will it fit a 1 inch rifle mount?

[@kreshwindksangma609]

I love fenix PD 35 flashlight is more comfortable for me.

[@IslandBoy958]

Kreshwind K Sangma I also have FENIX TA20 ror home/recreation TK15 for duty This light seems to be really good

[@leozama1]

para que yo quiero un tactical light? Yo tengo una pequena linterna y un farolito de luz blanca. Casi nunca las uso porque no soy guardia de seguridad y muy raras veces se apagan las luces por donde vivo (Miami, Florida) . Usemos el sentido comun. Se esta promocionando un producto aqui, pero no es de primera necesidad. Yo no necesito esa "tactical linterna" porque que si la compro la tendre por anos guardado dentro de una gaveta sin ningun uso. Lo que hay que comprar son los productos que mas necesito, que mas uso tienen en mi diaria vida y que mas disponibles a mano hay que tenerlo. Pero esas linternas una vez que uno lo compra luego lo deja guardada por mucho, pero muchos anos dentro del cajon. Mi consejo es que compren productos que mas necesiten, que mas uso tenga en sus vidas, no que los compren para luego guardarlo en un cajon olvidado por anos, sin ningun uso.

[@mixflip]

OEL M I need to learn Spanish to read this comment.

[@emhjr6339]

basically saying that he's not a security guard. and this flashlight would end up at the bottom of a drawer. just complaining about the choice of products. Now, lately I've dropped a few channels do to boredom. been with them a long time. say their going to change things up. but it looks the same. Your channel is different. you make vids interesting. you go to events that i'll never see in person. you have a way of seeing things others don't. use of narration and music. I like that. Be Safe. Enjoy the Holiday!

[@full_charge]

emhjr lol I hope the guy knows this is a gun and tactical gear channel first. I have made simple edc light videos he might like? thank you btw for letting me know what he said and thanks for sticking around to watch my videos. if I lived back in my hometown in California my videos would be very boring....but ever since I moved to Las Vegas it has been fairly easy to make interesting videos due to this crazy cool city. we get all the amazing trade shows and the gun culture is strong here. perfect place to be a youtuber! to be honest....if I didn't have a KZbin channel, I'd still be going to all these amazing shows just because I like guns and cars! stay tuned for Shot show in January 2017.

[@leozama1]

Juan Pérez , vamos compadre....usemos el sentido comun. Tu crees que un ladron que se dispone a robar tu casa de noche, sin propia iluminacion no lleva algun arma de fuego consigo (aparte de las herramientas) para fozar una ventana? Con esa luz potente te arriesgas a que te suelte un tiro para poder escabullirse a traves de la oscuridad. Eso es lo que yo haria. Si estoy tratando de forzar una ventana para introducirme dentro de tu casa en plena oscuridad te soltaria de inmediato un tiro para que sueltes la linterna y no me expongas a mi a la luz y pueda huir a traves de la oscuridad. Esa linterna podria costarte la vida tratando de iluminar una casa oscura en persecucion de un ladron, seas o no un guardia de seguridad, en medio de la noche. Te matarian de un tiro. Creame. Pero si tienes las luces exteriores de la casa iluminada, y un perro guardian, ningun ladron correria el riego de exponerse asi. Y la linterna no es necesaria nada mas que para iluminar cuando se va la luz, pero entonces no la usas afuera por tu seguridad. Demasiado riesgoso es la oscuridad afuera. Si eres un guardia de seguridad iluminando "lugares oscuros" exponiendo a alguien que esta escondido, siempre corres el riesgo de que alguien te suelte un tiro y te mate porque lo estas exponiendo con tu linterna con demasiado mucha luz. Yo mismo te dispararia un tiro para que sueltes la maldita linterna !

[@leozama1]

mixflip , you can translating this spanish language to english.

[@iosonoi.7132]

With a head that big, it should just use a 21700 battery.

[@Barry4B]

Is the sole purpose of the strobe function to disorientate opponents ?

[@MaZEEZaM]

Yes I would think so, I can't think of any other use.

[@KenshinPhoenix]

Or to host your own rave party :D

[@youtube7076]

i had this, it finally failed, whats the new 'best single 18650 light" at a good price to order now ?

[@stevenf5902]

2:46 Thats what she said

[@MrBlessed70]

Go for The Klarus XT12GT, Acebeam L16.They blow this video flashlight out of the water.

[@tedtedsen269]

i got the q250 tactical flashlight 700 lumen, on its home page they claim it is 2000 lumen that is nonsense it is measured to about 700-800 lumen at max every claim to high lumens

[@tiagorodrigooliveira]

Amigo ela ativa o turbo com uma Panasonic 18650

[@drogadepc]

Qualquer 18650 com a amperagem e a voltagem corretas

[@FounderOfAiTheNewOrder]

does it vibrate

[@christiaanstaps8336]

badboymarshall where are you going to use it for.

[@FounderOfAiTheNewOrder]

Christiaan Staps anal beed replacement

[@FounderOfAiTheNewOrder]

Chris Watson based on this I've just ordered one thanks for the help

[@GFox...]

Why do they charge extra for the battery(s) and charger??!!

[@milky9181]

guys i have srl 7600 led i miss the charger how should i charge it?

[@papenbajar9990]

Does it come with a charger for the battery?

[@GaryBlankenship96b40]

Runtime and can light be converted ir?

[@maxbeese7980]

Which is nice

[@AquariumTurkiye]

Awesome video thank you

[@mixflip]

ABYSS thanks for watching. Be sure to check out my other videos of you liked this one. I have 600 videos with topics related to this.

[@AquariumTurkiye]

Dear mixflip you are so helpfull. İ follow your channel. And i can slowly watched all videos slowly. And im sure like all. Thank you so much. Best regards.

[@mixflip]

ABYSS thanks for watching.

[@4635235]

Should include direct charging with indicator lights without removing the battery for charging. Mine comes with a separate solar charging panel and adapter for outdoor charging. Thank you