Fenix TK40 High Performance Cree LED Flashlight, Maximum 630 Lumens
From Fenix
TK40 is the first four-core LED flashlight of Fenix, which provide high brightness and long-throwing beam. CREE MC-E four-core LED, max output reaches 630 Lumens, which makes it the world’s brightest AA flashlight. Optimized circuit with large reflector throw 300m (984ft) long lighting beam. Intelligent memory circuitry memorizes last primary output when activating the light. The TK40 produces great power with standard AA batteries. The battery is inexpensive and widely available. This light is suitable for outdoor hunting, exploring, search and rescue, and all other extreme adventures in your life. • Cree MC-E LED with lifespan of 50,000 hours • Optimized circuit with large reflector throw 300m long lighting beam • Intelligent memory circuitry memorizes last primary output when activating the light • Two modes of 8 type output: 4-type of primary output: Turbo Mode: 630 lumens (2hrs)-> Low: 13 lumens (130hrs) -> Mid: 93 lumens (20hrs) -> High:277 lumens (6.8hrs) 4-type Strobe mode: Strobe->Slow Flash->SOS->Fast Flash • Uses eight 1.5V AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) 4 AA batteries is available for emergency) • Reflector with high efficiency and focus for far throw and wide lighting range • Constant brightness with efficient circuitry and reverse polarity battery protection • Digitally regulated output - maintains constant brightness • Low power Indication with over discharge protection • Durable Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish • Push-button tailcap switch • Made of T-6 grade aircraft aluminum • Type III hard-anodized finish • Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard • Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating • Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle • Included accessories: shoulder strap, lanyard, rubber switch boot and two spare o-rings. Dimension: 8.18 in(L) x 1.55 in(D) or 20.8 cm(L) x 3.94 cm(D) Weight: 10.018 oz or 284 g
Amazon Sales Rank: #1450 in Sports & Outdoors Size: 8- Inch Color: Black Brand: FENIX Model: TK40 Dimensions: 2.44" h x 2.44" w x 8.19" l, .63 pounds
Brightest Light That Runs on AA Batteries The Fenix TK40 is a great tool comparable to a 10 watt search/rescue HID (high intensity discharge) light, but since it is a LED, it is brighter, more efficient, and its multiple light levels make it more functional and more applicable to different tasks. PROs: * EXTREMELY BRIGHT--> up to 630 lumens on turbo mode. However, it also has 13 lumens, 93 lumens, and 277 lumens. This allows you to compromise between brightness and battery life, and to use it for different tasks. * Runs on inexpensive AA batteries (8 of them), rather than on lithium or 123A's. It can use rechargeable batteries. * Each intensity (low, medium, high, turbo) has slow flash, fast flash, SOS, and tactical strobe abilities. * Hard aluminum body, resistant to almost any mishaps you might get this light in. * Can run on 4 AA batteries if that's all you have. * The low output is very useful, and it can run for 130 hours. * Digital regulated output will maintain the brightness stable even when the batteries are low ( will not dim as the batteries become wasted). * Has an anti-roll design. *It is waterproof (it was tested by being submerged in 2 meters of water, in which it lasted waterproof for 30 minutes). This means you can use it in the rain without fear of it being damaged). * Excellent peripheral light and great "throw." *Includes a nice carrying case, a shoulder strap, wrist lanyard, extra O-rings, and and extra rubber switch boot. Cons: * You can only use the turbo mode for no more than 15 minutes at a time (according to manufacturer recommendations). *If you use lithium batteries, you void the warranty. * Batteries are NOT included. * It takes some getting used to the cycling through the different modes. Read the instructions carefully and practice! * There is NO momentary-on switch. * The light is pretty big, bulky, and heavy once the batteries are in. It is probably out of the question to buy a holster for it and hang it from your belt. * The cartridge into which the batteries are inserted is a bit confusing to use, but fortunately the light has protection so that the LED won't be harmed if you insert the batteries wrong. * The light is VERY bright, but for some reason it still does not outperform my Pelican 7060 in terms of "throw." The 7060 is rated at only 130 lumens, so it must have something to do with the reflector. Despite its minor flaws, the PROs outweigh the CONs. The light is a bit expensive though. You would think that for $154, they would at least throw in 8 AA batteries, but they did not. So Fenix, if you are reading this, please include a complimentary set of batteries. Other than this, the light is flawless and its ray of light is amazing, you've got to check it out! Wow... Just wow... This flashlight is the brightest light I have ever used. It puts any stock Mag Light to shame, and most other flashlights out there. If you want something to light up the night, this is a great choice. What attracted me to this light was the fact that it could run on 4 AA's or 8. I didn't want to bother with special lithium batteries or the 123 cells. This light is extremely bright for a AA light, and no words can describe it, you have to see it in person. It has low, medium, high, and turbo. I find that medium is a good all-around setting and leave it on that until I need to really light things up with turbo. Overall it's an amazing light, something you need to try to believe, you won't be disappointed. Fenix TK40 If you're looking for the brightest flashlight around (and a very fun toy), this is it. I did extensive research on the what people felt was the brightest flashlight on the market. There were no reviews for this one because it's brand new, but with a lumen rating of 630, how could you get anything brighter. So I bought it and I've never regretted it. It has 4 settings and the lowest setting is about equivilant to my 4D maglight. The 2nd setting outshines my 120 lumen Dorcy. The amazing thing about the stream on the highest setting is that the light doesn't disipate with distance, as most other lights do. For example, I pointed it at a stop sign about 800 feet away and it lit it up like a christmas tree. I don't know any other flashlight that will do that. We took it camping recently and put it up against my 1M candlelight spotlight, and my suburban's high beams and it out-shown both. Amazing! Other notables, it runs off 8AA batteries, but will operate off 4AA batteries with no decrease in light. It has 4 settings, with 4 corresponding strobe functions. The batteries will die on you after about 2 hrs constantly on high, but they'll last for weeks with normal use on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd light settings. It advertises that it's completely submersible to 8 feet, but I'll never do that. It is good to know that it will most likely be perfectly fine in a rain storm though. As far as size, it is a tad big and heavy for a tactical, but I absolutely don't mind. It feels solid and unbreakable and I like that. I love this flashlight. Do I need a flashlight of this magnitude, no. Fun to play with though, absolutely. Worth the money I spent on it. . . I don't know. I suppose it depends on how much you have and are willing to spend. If you simply want the brightest AA flashlight on the market however, this is it.
