Nite Ize Inova X1 LED Flashlight, 125 Lumen Shockproof, Crush-Proof + Waterproof Flashlight With Pocket Clip, Black Aerospace-grade Aluminum Body

I have owned most, if not all previous generations of the Inova X1 and have been using the 2017 Inova X1 for the past few days. I like it.The only visible differences between the new X1 and the earlier ones are the addition of a pocket clip and the lack of a lanyard hole in the tail cap. The new X1 is slightly longer, as shown in the photo comparing the 2017 and 2014 versions.The new tail cap is a departure from earlier versions because it contains a forward clicky switch. Clicking it requires a very firm finger press exactly in the center of the rubber switch cover. That requires too much force for my liking so I activate the new X1 as a "twisty" like the prior versions. Perhaps clicking the switch will become easier with long term usage. That said, momentary action is easier on the new X1 than the older X1 because the rubber boot is softer and there is more travel in the new mechanism.The older tail cap fits the threads on the new flashlight but will not activate the light.The 2017 X1 has two brightness levels -- high brightness (125 lumens) followed by low (12 lumens). When powered by a Panasonic Eneloop Pro AA battery, the difference between the brightness levels is more pronounced than in earlier versions. My X1 seems to emit less than 12 lumens on low. It is low enough for close inspection work and to navigate indoors slowly without waking others.The higher level is specified at 125 lumens which seems conservative based on how my sample appears. Ceiling bounce testing confirms that the new X1 is brighter than the 2014 version, though the tints on my lights are different from each other. The new X1 has a colder tint.The light emitted from the new X1 is distributed differently than in earlier models. Older X1s cast a narrow beam with weaker spill which I find distracting indoors. Inova has increased the size of the central hot spot while placing more light into the spill area. Outside testing confirms that the 2014 X1 throws farther than the new version, but not by a huge amount. More noticeable is that the new X1 is better at illuminating a wider area.I get just over 2 hours of decent brightness in the high mode when using an Eneloop Pro battery. At that point, the battery voltage drops below 1.0 volts. My new X1 draws 2,100 mA in high brightness mode and only 27 mA in low. Compare that to the 1,090 mA and 106 mA drawn by the 2014 X1, which was rated at 80 and 11 lumens.The new X1 carries well in my shirt pocket. The new pocket clip is sturdy and isn't easily separated from the flashlight. The clip won't slide up or down the battery tube because it is fitted into a recessed channel.

. Edit - I found the tail switch required too hard a push to suit me, but I found that I could simply unscrew the tail piece about a half turn and leave it in high mode. That is what I use most of the time. But sometimes, in close work, the high beam is too bright so I use the tail switch to sway to a lower mode.Original review: I like the new beam of light coming from this model. I had the prior model and this new model has a wider field of light

I always have an INOVA X1 in my pocket. I has an on/off button that is unlikely to turn on by itself. It can also be turned on or off by twisting its battery compartment lid a couple turns. It uses one AA battery which lasts a long time and is easy to replace. It is water resistant but does not float. One time I forgot and left an older version of this flashlight in a dark area. After 3 or 4 hours I returned and was looking for it. I noticed a flash of light in the dark that repeated every few seconds. It was my INOVA signalling me. The engineering of this flashlight is absolutely amazing.

I misplaced the original one of these I've have and ordered another right away. A great heavy duty flashlight and I like the new hi/low illumination function. I really, really like these flashlights!!! Well worth the price.This is one of those that goes between your teeth when both hands are needed.......

I had the older model of this light and was a bit hesitant to buy this one when I saw some negative reviews of the "new" model. The main complaint seems to be about it being hard to push the button on the end to turn the flashlight on; I just do what I did with the old model and just twist the end to turn it on and off. The "new" design is bigger than the old, but it's not a deal-breaker for me. I wish the pocket clip was easier to remove as I don't need it and it gets in the way (so minus 1 star). The light is certainly bright enough for my needs, and it packs a brilliant punch for the size of the flashlight. Even though it's small, it feels substantial and feels like it will last for quite a while.

I absolutely love this flashlight. Small, powerful, water resistant. Great around the house and the car.Only complaint is the switch on the back isn't easy to activate with your thumb (not big hands, either!), like on the XSB (1 AAA) models. You need to stick your fingertip in to activate it.

Wish I could give this zero stars. I should have paid attention to the other bad reviews for this product, but I thought maybe they were just unlucky. Well, they were correct. It's very difficult to turn on and now, it won't work, at all. If I'm lucky to get it to turn on, it doesn't stay on. I just bought this in December, so it's not the battery. Only the low mode turns on, if/when it turns on. Don't waste your money! Wish I'd kept my delivery receipt as I'd demand on getting my money back.

Like many other reviews, I find the tail cap switch almost impossible to use. After reading the directions, I could not get the switch to click, I was only able to cycle through high and low modes. After reading several reviews by other buyers, I realized the switch was going to be difficult, so the next time I tried my switch I angled my thump nail in such a way to provide maximum depression all the while holding the barrel of the light like a baseball bat grip in my left hand. I was successful but this switch is a horrible design.Like other reviewers, I toggled the switch to bright mode and unscrewed the switch a quarter turn to act as a switch.Build quality is good, brightness is good. Just unscrew the tail cap for on and off. I’m knocking off 2 stars for that switch and lack of direction from Niteize on how to use it.

La compre para usar en mi trabajo y puedo decir que es de lo mejor, ya tengo 2 años con ella y trabaja como el primer día.

La marca habla por si sola, pero el precio es inigualable