Unbranded LED Zoom Focus Torch Review

Flashlight Fiesta

Mysterious unknown LED Torch

 Cheap as chips!

Price: 71p winning bid free posting
Manufacturer: ???
Model: ???
Power: ???
Run By: 3x AAA
Focus Type: Zoom
Description: Cree Q5 1200 lumens output - hahaha!
Shipped From: China

First Impressions
What the dickens is this? It looks like the generic Cree Q5 offering but it's not. the description said it was a Cree Q5 but this is a lie. In fact the Emitter shares no characteristics with any Cree chip past or present. My feeling is at this stage that it's a lattice bright chip or random Chinese copy.
Despite the suspicious chip the actual torch feels alright. Not the best build quality but not the worst. It runs on three AAA inside the usual Carousel adapter. The screw fittings are a little dry and but there are some rubber o-rings in there to help with waterproofing.
The main body is passable grade aluminium. nicely finished and anodised. no complaints there.
The end cap is good quality and looks to be a clone of the ultrafire 501B cap. Reliable.
The zoom feature on this torch is silky smooth. It swings from flood to spot with ease. Definitely better than expected.

It's not a Cree or Osram LED so what the hell is this?

Testing
This torch performs really well considering we don't know how much power is on tap and who's chip is in here. It's bright on full power and subtle on low. Almost firefly style. In terms of throw this torch is as good as some of the Q5 zoomers. The spot is clear with just enough spill. Flood is wide and crisp.

Passed the half hour soak test. No problem

Rating: ✅✅✅✅✅ 5 out of 5

It's hard not to give this torch the highest award considering its price and performance. You can tell it's not a Cree chip, it's not quite as bright as a Q5 equivalent but it's still useable.
 It may well be a total unknown but it's worth looking out for again. Another sub quid quality torch!