Fenix LD02 100 Lumen Cree LED Tactical Keychain Flashlight with AAA Battery Bundle

I have been looking for a small (AAA based) flashlight to add to my EDC for a while. In the end, it came between the ThruNite Ti3 and Fenix LD02. Both are AAA based and basically the same lumen rating. Yes, technically the ThruNite is 20 lumens brighter...I am aware. Please seem my photos and comparison chart covering the main differences. I have a video review/comparison soon to come. I see a few differences between the two lights: 1) The Ti3 uses a twist switch while the LD02 uses a push button the tail cap. 2) The Ti3 has a "firefly" setting @ 0.04 Lm, while the lowest setting on the LD02 is merely "low" @ 8Lm 3) Ti3 has a strobe mode. The LD02 does not. 4) ThruNite offers the "natural white" color and a cool white while Fenix only offers the cool white. PROS: ~ Its very small! 78mm x 15mm or just larger than the size of a standard chap-stick. I have been carrying it daily without really noticing it in my pocket at all. ~ The light output is stunning. Obviously, its not a big 1000 lumen monster, but for being the size of a chap-stick, it puts out what I would call a very useful amount of light. Certainly better than the flash built into your phone. ~ Includes belt/pocket clip and the cutout for a keychain or lanyard. ~ Sturdy push button, easy functionality to switch between modes. CONS: ~ No included keychain or a landyard. This is a real shame since they specifically advertise this is a "keychain" light. Am I supposed to provide my own perfectly sized split-ring and chain???? This is my only real complaint and cost one star. ~ Starts on medium which I hate. It is completely non-intuitive and their other small light (E05) goes low/med/high. ~ Tail switch protrudes, preventing standing this light on its tail like the Ti3. OTHER: ~ The beam patterns are very different. Both lights share roughly the same hotspot in the middle, but the next layer of light is quite different. The LD02 has a much wider and smoother light gradually fading away as it spreads from the spot. The Ti3 has a consistent ring of light around the spot, but not as wide. See the photos since they speak a 1000 words on the subject. SUMMARY: Overall, both the LD02 and Ti3 are great tiny flash light options for your EDC. Either would also be great to throw in a backpack or purse. The light output is fantastic (within reason given its a single AAA battery) and the construction is top notch. There are a few key differences between them which would sway you to either side. For me it is a very close fight between the Ti3 and the LD02, but in the end I just like push buttons over the twist switch since I don't need this light to stand on its end. I also fail to see the use of the strobe in a light this small, but you might have a different use-case in mind. I do wish the LD02 had a reversible belt clip like the Ti3, as I see that being a useful feature for me, but... I still prefer the LD02 switch, so it has become my new favorite EDC light from here on out!

This makes a great EDC. It's like the Fenix E05, but this LD02 is button activated (good) and starts on mid (bad). Pros: - 1 X AAA - Small size - Wide beam: good for indoor use, or short range outdoor - Durable - 3 Modes, with well chosen lumen steps: 8/25/100 - Button activated - Anti-roll body section Cons: - Starts on mid, instead of low, destroying night vision - Mode change is medium->low->high (not intuitive) - Momentary off, but not momentary on - No focus - Button protrudes, so it can't tail stand (unlike the E05) The 8/25/100 lumen step works well, and I'd like other flashlights to follow suit, using 8/25/max. 8 is good for night vision, and 25 for indoor use, and then max (whatever it is) for outdoor/tactical. The Fenix E12, for example, uses 8/50/130, and the 50 step is too bright. The widish beam is good for indoor use, and short range outdoor. Again, one could compare it to the Fenix E12, which has a much tighter beam, making it hard for indoor use (you're looking at a blinding spot). Starting on mid brightness is annoying, and can harm night vision. I'd much prefer the LD02 start on low, and have a low->medium->high sequence, like the twist-operated Fenix E05. If Fenix update the LD02, please go with low->medium->high.

This is my 1st small flashlight purchase and I am very pleased. Great addition to my keychain along with my other every day carry gear. Very good quality and excellent appearance as well. The best part is the tailcap clicky switch. I am glad I chose this function as opposed to the head screw on/off type that I have heard so many bad things about. Great product. Great quality. And amazingly bright for such a small flashlight. The only negative I can think of is the lack of any type of keychain, clasp, split ring, etc. For keychain attachment. * * Update: I have purchased a total of 2 flashlights now. My 1st one is still working fine. But my 2nd flashlight has began turning on by itself in my pocket. This has never happened with my 1st one but is happening on a regular basis on my most recent purchase. I am guessing quality control needs improvement. Very disappointed as these flashlights don't cost an arm and a leg but they are definitely not inexpensive either.

I wanted and ordered a Fenix LD02. This is not what I received. I was sent the LD02 version 2 which is larger and has different lighting features. While it is a nice light, if you are looking for an LD02 do not order this item.

Like most Fenix lights, this one works. It is well-manufactured and appears to be of quality materials. I found it had a major drawback, and so long as that presents no problems for you, it should be great. I use pocket-sized lights as a tool that I need to come into play at maximum brightness on the first button-press, This light starts out on its medium setting. Another full press turns it off. If you want the highest-power option you must give the button a nuanced "half-press" and partial release to get to the "very low" setting and one more of the same to get to the actual "highest" setting. If you are in a high stress/dangerous situation, I believe the required series of fine motor control movements necessary will certainly prove difficult. I tried emailing Fenix customer service which appears to be in an Asian country. The experience left me frustrated and exasperated. After several days of back and forth "communication," I finally just gave up. I could NOT get anyone to understand my concerns. It would have made for a good comedy sketch, in retrospect. I would have thought Fenix would have paid someone with a full command of English to assist with American customers. So, probably another good product from Fenix but one with a major control flaw that appears to be something that can't be programmed out by the consumer.