
Wowtac A5 (2019) review
The Wowtac A5 (A5) released in 2019. It uses Cree XHP70 LED, OP reflector and 1 x 26650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 3650 lm output, 13750 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 235 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. The A5 flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.
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Wowtac A5 (A5) specifications
Brand | Wowtac |
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Name | A5 |
Type | A5 |
Rating | |
Launch | 2019 |
Form | flashlight |
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
Weight | 145 g |
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Length | 115 mm |
Body diameter | 32.5 mm |
Head diameter | 35 mm |
Material | aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish |
Colors | black |
System
The emitter of A5 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The A5 has an orange peel (OP) textured reflector. Orange peel reflectors have smoother beams. It has an AR coated lens.
Emitter | Cree XHP70 LED |
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Color temperature | 5000 K |
Reflector | OP |
Lens | AR coated glass |
Switch | 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 | 3650 lm |
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Intensity | 13750 cd |
Throw | 235 m |
CD/LM factor | 3.77 |
Software
The A5 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 A5 is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate.
Modes | 5 modes |
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Mode memory | yes |
Ramping mode | no |
Strobe | yes |
SOS/Beacon | no |
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
Battery | 1 x 26650 Li-Ion battery |
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Battery indicator | yes |
Charger port | microUSB |
LVP | yes |
Thermal regulation | yes |
Protection | IPx8 |
AUX LEDs | no |
Magnetic | no |
Accessories
The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
Package contents | 2 x spare o-rings lanyard microUSB cable |
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The performance of the Wowtac A5 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.
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Wowtac A5, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.
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