F-NF015: 3-Watt LED Flashlight with CREE XLamp LED

Customer Reviews

If you want a bright light for less than $30 or more, this is a good start. Review by Ray

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This is really a pretty nice light for the price.
Compared to my Fenix PD30, a flashlight worth four times the price of the NF015, the output of the NF015 is about equal to the high, non-turbo level of the Fenix, which is about 140 lumens. The NF015 is also about the same length as my Fenix, but about twice the diameter. This is like the the low cost nine-LED flashlights on steroids, with the three AAA batteries, but one single super bright LED.

Pros
The center spot is tight and bright, and can project it's beam a long distance. The light is a good color, very bright, and is quite usable. Uses three inexpensive AAA batteries. Generally well finished, nicely threaded parts.

Cons
The beam of the NF015 is not as smooth as the Fenix; the center spot of the NF015 has a sharp cut-off, a few low spots, a bit of a hallo, and is a bit blueish. This light cannot stand on it's tail as an interior area light. This has a plastic reflector and lens, I don't know if they will hold up over long periods of use. Very light construction, not heavy duty. The boot over the tail cap switch seems very thin and weak.

This was a good choice, it is a lot of light for the money. Good for in the car, or around the house.
If you want a bright light for less than $30 or more, this is a good start. (Posted on 3/12/11)

Wonderful Light - Do Buy Review by Tolar

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I ordered two of these, one for me, and one as a gift for a friend. He takes nighttime nature walks, I walk my German Shepherd at night on my property. We are both well-pleased with these lights. They are well-made, well-finished, and have an incredible light output and good battery life. I have owned and operated more than a few top-end police lights, and this is as good as the best of them for light output vs. battery type and life. It uses three standard AAA batteries, which clip into a battery holder. This is about the only thing I see which could be corrected; the holder is flimsy. The rest of the light seems very sturdy. For police or security work, a switch with a momentary feature (press halfway, it comes on while you hold it, all the way, it stays on) would be nice. This light only has an off/on switch. For general users, though, it's perfect, just be careful with the cheesy battery holder. (Posted on 12/16/10)

Great light - Great value Review by Sledge489

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I have had several LED lights in the past and all of them gave good but soft focus lighting. This one has a very sharp center focus sweet spot that is very bright and then fades somewhat to a softer outer ring. The range was great andthe focus stays sharp even out to 20 yars or more. I would definitely buy this unit again and from this seller. (Posted on 11/6/10)

Excellent flashlight Review by Feet

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I ordered two Cree XLamp flashlights just to test the brightness in total darkness. The range and brightness is amazing. I ordered additional Cree flashlights for several friends and co-workers, they were so surprised of price for such a powerful small flashlight.

The shipping time was excellent. I plan to order more for holiday gifts.
(Posted on 10/8/10)

Excellent Review by Biker Jim

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I made an adapter and use this flashlite for a handbar mounted headlight on my commuter bicycle. It's the best light I've had to date for bicycling in total darkness. (Posted on 3/14/10)

Great product--Great price Review by Scott

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I have close to a dozen different LED flashlights. This one is brighter than all of the others!! The flashlight constuction is nice, the battery holder is not. I would buy this light again. (Posted on 3/12/10)

It sells itself, like everyone said "It's a Great Light!" Review by Randall

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I've bought several of these flashlights, gave away as gifts, I have never seen such happy expressions. All you need to do is turn it on at night, enough said... well, tell them "not to look into the light". I had one light out of 15+ that the end cap was not working, i emailed and explained to Gary, i mailed them the defective light and they replaced it. Really happy with the products and staff . (Posted on 2/5/10)

Awesome! Review by Max M

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I was not prepared with how bright the light is and indirectly, how cheap the price is for the brightness. I tried to look directly at the light but couldn't; it was so bright that I could only take a quick peek. Also, equally surprisingly was the fact that 2 of the 3 AAA batteries that I used were old ones. I compared it side by side against my current flashlight and the difference was astronomical. The color of this flashlight is amazingly a bright white whereas my old flashlight was more of a yellow/brown color. (Posted on 2/3/10)

200 lumens + High Quality + Low Price = Outstanding Value! Review by macbuddy

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I purchased 8 of these F-NF015 flashlights, and everyone that I gifted one to was totally amazed by their "blinding" output, and impressive build quality!
I am very happy with mine. These units are very compact, and very handy. I would recommend this to anyone that wants an extremely potent, compact flashlight.

Of the 8, only one of these developed a problem after just a week's use. The switch had malfunctioned. I was able to fix the problem by twisting the base contact spring clockwise several times. There is a spring under that contact that apparently wasn't secured, and needed to be "screwed" back into place. I used a split-ring plier to disassemble the switch to discover the problem.

Don, you might try twisting that base contact switch clockwise several times to fix the problem. If that does not work, you might try disassembling the switch, and directly "twisting" that spring back into place. (Posted on 1/19/10)

Definitly worth the money Review by T.S.

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I use the flashlight for checking addresses when responding to calls. The light is bright, and works just as well as my spotlight. Definitely worth the money. (Posted on 1/15/10)