
Nitecore EA41W (2017) review
The Nitecore EA41W (EA41W) released in 2017. It uses Cree XM-L2 U2 LED, SMO reflector and 4 x AA batteries. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1020 lm output, 28276 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 336 m.
This light has 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available.
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Nitecore EA41W (EA41W) specifications
- Brand
- Nitecore
- Name
- EA41W
- Type
- EA41W
- Rating
- Launch
- 2017
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 151 g
- Length
- 117 mm
- Body diameter
- 41.8 mm
- Head diameter
- 40 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of EA41W manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The EA41W has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.
- Emitter
- Cree XM-L2 U2 LED
- Color temperature
- 4500 K
- Reflector
- SMO
- Lens
- toughtened AR coated glass
- Switch
- dual electronic side
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
- Flux
- 1020 lm
- Intensity
- 28276 cd
- Throw
- 336 m
- CD/LM factor
- 27.72
Software
The EA41W has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The EA41W is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate. It has the SOS beacon function for an emergency situation. The SOS flashes Morse code so you can signal for help when needed.
- Modes
- 5 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- yes
- SOS/Beacon
- yes
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. The EA41W cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. A protected battery is recommended as the light itself does not have low voltage protection (LVP). This light does not have temperature control feature.
- Battery
- 4 x AA batteries
- Battery indicator
- yes
- Charger port
- no
- LVP
- no
- Thermal regulation
- no
- Protection
- IPx8
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
Accessories
The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
- Package contents
- lanyard
nylon holster
spare o-ring
The performance of the Nitecore EA41W flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
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