Thursday, 28 July 2016

SkyWolfEye TLY-A03 Mini Q5 Torch Review

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SkyWolfEye TLY-A03 Q5 Mini Flashlight


Price: 55p winning bid
Manufacturer: Sky Wolf Eye
Model: TLY-A03
Power: Cree XP-E Q5 5W
Run By: 1X AA
Focus Type: Fixed
Vendor: Seller via ebay
Shipped From: Hong Kong


First Impressions
I'm used to taking a few chances with these ridiculous priced torches now.  I wasn't pinning much hope on this to be honest but how wrong I was once I opened the Packet.
Inside I found a beautifully fashioned torch in a green gun metal finish. The markings on the head were very eye catching. The body is made from a good quality aluminium with sturdy end cap and spring. This torch promises to be both durable and waterproof judging by the rubber seals and toughness of build.
Overall a very nice looking piece.

Good quality Cree LED

Testing
I'm absolutely staggered by what this little thing throws out! How they can squeeze so much light from a single AA is beyond me. Although it runs a fixed focus head it's beam is clear and true. More of a spot beam than anything else, it's as good as any mini I have seen so far. The spill is enough to see things in your peripheral vision when walking at night.
Not quite as flexible as the mini Cree of ultrafire and Sipik it still packs a punch for such a small torch.
The Garden bush test went rather well.

Low Power Mode

High Power Mode

Fully Waterproof. Half hour jug test passed

Rating: ✅✅✅✅✅ 5 out of 5
Why do people buy torches from the high street and pay silly high prices when you can get this kind of quality for 55p? SkyWolfEye torches seem to be great value so far. Who cares if you drop this down a grid? Just buy another....
Another top quality torch for under £1. It beggars believe.