Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro)
If you only ever buy one LED flashlight make it a LED Lenser V2 Triplex
LED Lenser V2 Triplex
With new light chip technology
Cloverleaf reflector system
3 high quality LED’s, in fact a high intensity LED light chip
Solid metal casing
Durable nylon pouch and lanyard included
Dimensions: 141mm x 37mm
Weight: 160gms
Power Supply: 1 x AA alkaline battery (Two sets of batteries included: 2 x AA)
The patented pure metal housing is ergonomic and extraordinarily smooth to the touch. The patented photon tube reflectors cause the high power diodes to shine with undreamed of brightness. Due to its low power consumption, 1 x AA alkaline battery will provide up to 10 hours of light.
Price: approx. GBP 24.99
Agents in the UK: Ledco Ltd. www.ledco.co.uk
Manufacturers: Zweibrüder Optoelectronics GmbH www.zweibrueder.com
Well, so much for the information from the manufacturer and UK distributor.
Yes, I have written the original review of this product some years ago for another, now defunct, publication. However, I thought, after the experience, a positive one, that I have just had with this flashlight, it needs to be rerun.
I said that I was impressed with the LED Lenser V2 Triplex flashlight when I wrote the original review on it and, as as I have mentioned before on occasions, I do not impress easily. And that was just as regards the design and especially the light output from this little light. I am even more impressed with it now, and the reason for that you will find out shortly.
The light is about the size of the so-called “Mini Maglite”, the one that uses 2xAA batteries as power source, but that is about where the comparison ends. The power source in this one that I have tested and am using is one single AA alkaline cell and considering that, the light output is awesome and then some more.
The light source is a three LED light chip in a cloverleaf pattern and the diodes produce an extremely bright and intense white light.
The only drawback that could be mentioned is that the beam cannot be focused but, then again, there are others of the same manufacturer where this is indeed possible and I do hope to be able to review – should the manufacturer/agents be prepared to furnish me with the samples for review – some of their tactical flashlights, including the new one that is aimed at the law enforcement market. I have seen it and handled it already but have not been able to put it thru its paces properly, not having a review sample to hand.
All I can say is that this surely is a lot of light in a small package and don't let the price deter you. This is a solid little flashlight made of solid stuff and I am sure it will give many, many years of reliable service.
I have just put one – in its holster – still in the pocket of a pair of pants – through a full washing cycle in the washing machine and the light still works perfect. I wonder how many others would have held up like that. And therefore my verdict on this flashlight would be a definite 20 out of 10 would that be possible.
© 2011
