In high mode the TIKI has an intensity of 1260 candela which equates to a throw of 71 metres. This refers to how focused the torch is – so how bright the hotspot is in the middle of the beam.

You’ll get better performance with a rechargeable NiMH battery, ideally a low self-discharge battery like this Eneloop. I’d only use Alkaline batteries if you have to. Alkaline batteries are prone to leak and destroy your torch if you’re not careful. A couple of minutes later, the light shut off. That’s not exactly the 90-minute total expected runtime, but it is close enough for me. They claimed a one-hour charge would completely recharge the light. I plugged in the light and in only 45 minutes, the charging LED went from breathing blue to green. Nice! With a Eneloop battery it weighs just 19.6g and you can see its size on screen. Like the Ti2 it has just one mode – tighten the head to turn it on. It’s very easy to use – the power button turns it on and the mode button just above changes mode from a 1 lumen ultra low, to a 15 lumen low, to a 65 lumen medium and a 200 lumen high. 500 lm turbo mode With this Eneloop battery it weighs only 19.3g and you can see its size on screen. It’s as simple as a torch gets with just one mode. Tighten the head to turn it on.Discover the power of illumination with the Aurora A8 USB-C Keychain Flashlight. This 4th generation device is the perfect tool to light up your life, with three unique functions – amber ( the amber light is used as a warning signal to indicate a potential hazard or change in situation, and to prompt individuals to take appropriate action.) and red/blue warning lights. Enjoy the freedom knowing you can light your way, no matter where your adventures take you! There’s a rubber flap covering the USB-C charging port and it charges from flat with a USB-A to USB-C or a USB-C to USB-C cable in 1 hour 45 minutes. Like the TIKI you can use all the modes even whilst it’s charging. I measured a CRI of 85 for this white auxiliary LED with 22 for R9, a colour temperature of 4392K and a tint of 0.0056 Duv. The lower the CCT the warmer the light. What you’re after here will come down to personal preference, but generally values of 4000-5000K are preferred by most people for EDC torches providing less harsh, natural lighting. I did find the user manual confusing, but that’s partly because they are a few variations of this light. You can choose a brighter cool white 6500K SST-20 650 lumens main LED that I have or a 5000K Nichia 219C LED with a higher CRI but only 420 lumens. And then you have a choice of side lights – either UV, red and white that I have, or amber, red and blue.

The white MATCH CA18 LED provides 441 candela or 42m of throw – it’s a very floody beam with not much of a hotspot and is more useful for close work. It’s a simple torch to operate, but it’s disappointing there’s no direct access to turbo – you need to switch the torch on and cycle up the modes. And the 5 lumen eco mode is too bright to be a true moonlight mode – for night adjusted eyes 1 lumen is usually enough and doesn’t disturb anyone if you’re getting up in the night. It’s made of a polycarbonate which keeps the weight down and it still feels tough. It comes with an IPX6 water resistance rating.I charged up the RovyVon Aurora A8 and turned it on in high mode. After about a minute, it started dimming as expected but still remained plenty bright for general use. The bezel gets a little warm but not uncomfortable. I set the timer and went about doing other things. The documentation said I should get one minute at high plus another 90 minutes at reduced brightness. After about 75 minutes, the red LED came on indicating that the light’s internal voltage was low. The Fenix E03R looks very similar to the Nitecore TINI 2, and weighs pretty much the same at 22.2g. It has the same type III hard anodised aluminium body but a slightly better IP66 waterproof rating. The RovyVon Aurora A8 (A8 for short) has a body made of translucent polycarbonate, giving it a neat, high-tech look. The single push button is located on the top of the body near the stainless steel bezel. Measurement disclaimer: Testing flashlights is my hobby. I use hobbyist-level equipment for testing, including some I made myself. Try not to get buried in the details of manufacturer specifications versus measurements recorded here; A certain amount of difference (say, 10 or 15%) is perfectly reasonable. What’s Included