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Bucking the recent trend of multi-emitter & multi-cell lights comes XENO's latest release, the S3A. It features an extremely small form factor for an 18650-sized light that is not much bigger in total volume than some AA-sized lights but with great output and significant runtime benefits.



MFG SPECS
• Could be the smallest 18650 flashlight in the world with a reverse clicky. 21.5mm x 111mm, 50g.
• Reliable encircled pocket clip
• 6 stage driver 3 brightness levels (High, medium, low) and 3 hidden modes (Strobe, Locator Beacon, SOS).
• Stainless steel switch guard (allows tail standing, can be used for self defense or to break glass)
• Availble with a Cree XM-L U2 1B Cool White, T6 Neutral White 3C, T4 7B Warm White.
• Powered by 1x 18650 or 2x CR123's.
• Precision polished Orange Peel reflector with double AR (anti-reflective) lens
• Linear current driver (no PWM) with built in reverse polarity proteciton. 24k gold plated springs.
• Mil-spec Type III Hard Anodized Aluminum. Color: Gun Grey.

ANSI/NEMA FL-1:
•Light output (U2): 300lms
•Runtime: 2.5hrs High, 100hrs low
•Beam Distance: 65M
•Peak Beam Intensity: 1300cd
•Impact Reisstance: 1M
•Water Resistance: IPX-7, 1M.


PACKAGING / CONTENTS
The S3A comes with a black outer shell and a pretty nice off-white box w/magnetic flap:
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Additional items included were:
• 2 spare O-rings (I only received one)
• 1 spare clicky switch
• 1 wrist strap
• Instructions / Warranty Information


CONDENSED VIDEO SUMMARY
I'm in the process of fleshing out the review so in the meanwhile, please watch a high-level summary of the design and features including UI coverage:

Прямая ссылка на видео YouTube

SIZE/HANDLING


L to R (same order for both sets of pics): RL 3100 | Sunwayman M11R | Fenix LD10 | Sunwayman V11R | XENO S3A | SureFire L4 | Surefire G2Z | Sunwayman T20C | XENO G10v2 | Prometheus Lights XM18-B

As can be seen above, the S3A is the smallest 18650-sized light in my collection so to help put things in perspective, I've taken a close-up vs. 1xAA lights below and SureFire L4 (2xCR123A):


L to R (same order for both sets of pics): RL 3100 | Sunwayman M11R | Fenix LD10 | Sunwayman V11R | XENO S3A | SureFire L4

Given the size is the main feature being touted, I've taken additional comparo shots to help you "size" it up:




I measured the diamter to be 21.4mm (.84in) and length @ 111mm (4.37in):




MORE TO COME...



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Disclosure: XENO S3A provided by edcplus for review.