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    Tekna Mono-Lith LED Upgrade

    It is your money and you are free to spend it or not spend it however you please. However consider that if you were to apply that statement in a very stringent matter, rest assured that LEDs, circuitry and 99% of electronic components are ONLY manufactured there.
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    Tekna Mono-Lith LED Upgrade

    you are comparing an INCAN light to a LED module conversion, and in that comparison you do stand correct. However, if you consider that with a little more money you can purchase a modern LED light that offers you so many more benefits, like the ones mentioned above, and significantly increased...
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    Tekna Mono-Lith LED Upgrade

    I'm not fond of these mods, for these reasons: 1) the beam is not the one you used to have with the original bulb, because the DIE of the LED and the filament have a different shape and position 2) the LED has no possibility of heat dissipation 3) there is no regulation 4) the bulb costs often...
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    [Review] Nitecore NB10000 V2 Silver Powerbank (10000mAh, ultralight, PD)

    Thanks to italian user Cmps, I became aware of a bug that didn't materialize while using my NB10000 V2, and that made me change the opionion on the powerbank. Keeping pressed the switch after the activation of the low current mode, the NB100000 V2 remains with a single blu led light on, and goes...
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    Nitecore LR40 (Camping Lantern light, Multi Beam, USB-C, powerbank, 4000mAh)

    I have to rectify an error in the unit of the runtime: at max the light lasts several hours and not minutes.
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    Nitecore LR40 (Camping Lantern light, Multi Beam, USB-C, powerbank, 4000mAh)

    I received the Nitecore LR40 from Nitecore for the Review. The LR40 is a multi function camping lantern. It features a built in 4000mah battery, rechargeable via USB-C, that can also function as a powerbank thanks to the USB-A port. As far as lighting, the LR40 provides 4 types of light...
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    [Review] Nitecore NU25UL (Ultralight Headlamp, USB-C, 4 beams)

    Output and runtime My thoughts The light is well built and finished. The UI is easy, and I like the direct access to low modes, and the presence of electronic lockout. I like the UI with two simple switches: one to switch emitters, one to switch brightness. As shown in the beamshots...
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    [Review] Nitecore NU25UL (Ultralight Headlamp, USB-C, 4 beams)

    I received the Nitecore NH25UL from Nitecore for the review. The NU25UL is an ultralight Headlamp designated for the outdoor activities, such as hiking and trail running. Compared to the regular NU25, the UL features an elastic cable instead of the classic elastic band typical of headlamps. The...
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    [Review] Nitecore NB10000 V2 Silver Powerbank (10000mAh, ultralight, PD)

    I received the nitecore NB10000 v2 Silver from Nitecore for the review. The NB10000 v2 Silver is a ultra light powerbank from Nitecore, the latest version of my previously reviewed V1 NB10000. It features an ultra compact and light construction, has a 10000mAh Capacity, USB-C and USB-A output...
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    Nitelab Launches ther new emitter: UHi LED (Ultra High Intensity)

    New LED manufacturer Nitelab is set to release their first LED, featuring a new technology, the UHi LED (UHi Stands for Ultra High Intensity). From what I've been told, their UHi LED has an ultra mini design (hence the name) measuring only 2.26 mm2, 41% less than other LEDs with similar power...
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    [Review] Nitecore EDC27 (EDC, 3000+ Lumens, USB-C, electronic Switches, Display, EDC)

    I received the Nitecore EDC27 from Nitecore for the review. The EDC27 is a ultra slim, compact EDC flashlight with 2 luminus SST40 LEDs, with a max combined output of 3000 lumens; powered by an integrated li-po battery with a capacity of 1700mAh, rechargeable via USB-C. The EDC27 is controlled...
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    [Review] Nitecore TM12K (Floodlight, +12K lumens, USB-C, 21700, XHP50)

    The Velcro Sheath The UI Beamshots Output and runtime Measured with the built in battery. As with the TM10K, the TM12K adopts an internal sensor for managing the runtime of the Turbo mode. The first time you activate it, with the light cold, it will...
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    [Review] Nitecore TM12K (Floodlight, +12K lumens, USB-C, 21700, XHP50)

    I received the Nitecore TM12K from Nitecore for the review. The TM12K is an updated version of the Nitecore TM10K. It features 6 XHP50 LEDs with a max rated output of 12000 lumens, and is powered by an integrated 21700 battery, with a capacity of 4800mAh, rechargeable via USB-C. It features a...
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    [Review] Lumintop EDC 2xAA (XP-L, 2xAA)

    I received the lumintop EDC2AA from flashlightbrand.com https://www.flashlightbrand.com/lumintop-edc-2aa-cree-xp-l-led-450-lumens-135-meters-edc-flashlight-p4299712.html The Lumintop EDC 2AA as the name implies, is a EDC flashlight featuring an XP-L emitter, is powered by 2 AA batteries, with a...
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