Maglite

New technology reborn this old tired torch – I purchased a new Maglite 2AA LED the other day based on the fact that I wanted to try the new tech that Maglite are putting out - and to be brutally… Read more

honest they got it right! The older single function LED's that they brought out were a decent step forward in the right direction but these new LED's are fantastic!

So what's the difference about the new Maglight LED to the old? Well it has 4 modes of use unlike the old which only had 1 'on and off'. The modes on the new Mag 2AA LED - 1) Full beam light power, 2) Dimmer beam light power (25%), 3) Strobe (Blinks approx. once a sec.), 4) SOS (Very handy) - these modes are controlled by turning on and off and cycling through the modes consecutively until you find your mode wanted.

The light emitted from it is crisp and white light - unlike the previous series one Mag LED's - its similar to natural white light unlike the series one which was quiet warm yellow light, and they at Mag state on the pack that its about 80 lumen's and a working distance of about 140 meters (couldn't test due to inclement weather!) - but around the house and through driving rain the beam is very prominent and works beautifully from spot to flood from a slight twist of the head.

From what it seems the Mag LED is exactly the same as the other Mag 2AA's in dimension, so the filter kits and pouches etc will fit and there are some pretty nifty after market items you can buy for these - including Bust A Cap ends and pouches, filter kits, wall mounts etc etc etc.

Otherwise this Mag saved me some hard earned dollars on buying another LED Lenser (M5) which has the same rough output but only 3 modes (Full, half power and defence strobe) which in turn also I found that the smaller Led Lensers dont feel as secure and durable as a Maglite 2AA LED, just something feels right about the Mag in comparison to the Led Lenser???

Anyhow I assure everyone that the 'NEW' Maglite 2AA LED will please everyone with its upgrade - I am very pleased with what I have experienced so far and carry it with me like a EDC, on my belt when I go to work at night and in the car when driving at night - just gives me reassurance of giving good light and dependable performance when I need it most! Quality torch as you would expect from Maglite USA, new LED emitter gives more and clearer light, better value, longer run time and more modes compared to series one MAG LED's. Wish it would have come with a slightly better pouch - or even with a big logo on it.