A reader’s purchase put this RovyVon Aurora A3 Gen4 LED flashlight on my wishlist.
The A3 looks small but seems big on features, and so I’m thinking many of you will see the same appeal.
This tiny flashlight features a magnetic base, pocket or cap clip, and a lanyard loop, giving users different ways to carry it.
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Here’s an image from the product page with a hand for scale. The RovyVon A3 looks small, but perhaps large enough for comfortable use.
It delivers up to 650 lumens of max brightness. There are 4 brightness settings – moonlight, low, medium, and high.
The flashlight features aluminum construction that’s waterproof to IPX6 standards. You can charge it via the on-board USB-C port.
They have the same Aurora A3 Gen4 flashlight in different colors, but this one (gunmetal grey) is least expensive at the time of this posting.
I couldn’t find any info about the runtime. Given the flashlight’s size, I wouldn’t expect it to last very long at max brightness. RovyVon says it’s fully recharged in 70 minutes.
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Scott K
This looks similar in size to the Thrunite Archer Mini – I bought one around Black Friday for $15. It’s very bright for its size and the handful of times I’ve used it outside I was impressed with both the brightness and throw. I did notice that on one extended use it got pretty warm. I like that the clip can be used in a pocket or attached to the brim of a hat.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XDTX7MX
Stuart
Different form factor. The Thrunite looks to have an AAA form factor Li-ion battery, which I believe the RovyVon looks too small for.
There are a lot of options at the sub-$20 price point. The ThruNite Ti Pro has an AA battery with USB-Charging for under $14 right now https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Pro-Rechargeable-Flashlights-Performance/dp/B0CMWR8DNJ/?tag=toolguyd-20 , and it looks like some of the color options are a little less even. But, that model is a lot larger.
It seems that flashlights have been trending not just smaller, but with different shapes if they don’t need to accommodate a cylindrical-style battery. I found the hybrid shape of this one to be so interesting.
Saulac
Their T1S is in the same “shorter than AA/AAA” category. Short enough to fit on the cap visor. I like to wear the light under the visor. So close to the eyes it close to wearing surgical headlamps.
Mike
I have carried a GITD A5 light on each of my key sets for about 5 years.
Fantastic little lights, insanely bright on momentary full.
PETE
Ordered! Looks like a nice budget light!
S
I’ve been using one for the last year. Two technically. One during the work day, and a separate one I carry in my non-work clothes. It works so well, it was my ‘guy’s’ Christmas present to all the relevant family members last year.
The highlights are the ultra compact form with over 100 lumen output, a dead-simple UI, and USB C charging.
UI:
press-hold is instant-access turbo mode.
double tap turns it on.
tap-press with it On will cycle through brightnesses.
long-press shuts it off.
It’s also got a ‘favorite mode’ or memory– turn it on, and leave it on your preferred brightness for 3 minutes. This makes it so the double tap ‘on’ defaults to that mode.
The optics are a standard TIR affair, but in a shorter overall height, which results in a nice focal point, but a generally floody output. There aren’t eye-catching dark spots in the beam like some other lights
Run time isn’t so much of a problem as long as the reality of the light is respected.
I use mine for “quick, I need a light” moments. Usually no more than 1-3 minute intervals. What I would call a “diagnosis light”. Enough to get a clear view of the problem, and poke/prod at it if it’s an easy fix.
it’s no replacement for a real light. But if the problem is that serious, I generally need tools. And I keep the better/brighter/longer-lasting lights with the tools.
I charge mine whenever they go dead, which is generally between 1-3 months or whenever I think about it.
Rx9
I’ve had one of these since Christmas. It’s well worth it. I wish it had a second mode button, instead of an elaborate system of one-button press patterns to access all its different modes.
Will
I have a few of these and really like them. Fit and finish is impressive, especially the titanium version. The only thing I would call a con, is that you have to learn how to use the modes, brightness, on/off and lock unlock through the single button. Not something you can just hand someone to use.