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Photon X-Light Micro LED
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Photon X-Light Micro LED

Item # 744499

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It might be small and have a small price, but the Photon X-Light Micro offers big brightness and features.

  • Click a single button to turn the bright LED on and off—no more having to continuously pinch a housing to keep the light engaged
  • Provides a full range of brightness; simply hold the button down from the "on" position to dim; hold from "off" position to brighten
  • Operate as a safety beacon with slow, medium, fast and S.O.S. blinking modes; operate as a squeeze light for signal/Morse Code mode
  • LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) cast even, white light that's good for close-in lighting; nearly indestructible LEDs drastically improve battery life
  • Visible as a signal light for more than one mile
  • Features a glow-in-the-dark button; quick-release ring reliably attaches to keys or gear

Battery life specification provided by manufacturer.

Made in USA.

Item 744499

Photon X-Light Micro LED Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb typeLED
Weight with batteries0.28 ounces
Dimensions1.4 x 1 x 0.25 inches
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)6.6
Maximum beam distance10.3 meters
Brightness levelsFull range
Beam typeFixed
Strobes3
Battery life at 70 degrees12 - 100 hours
Batteries2 CR-2016
MaterialPolycarbonate
RechargeableNo

Photon X-Light Micro LED Customer Reviews

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Photon X-Light Micro LED
 
4.5

(based on 11 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Bright (10)
  • Good battery life (9)
  • Durable (8)
  • Adjustable beam (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (7)
    • Day trip (6)
    • Car camping (5)
    • Hiking (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (7), Casual adventurer (4)

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    May

    7

    2008

    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great light. Try this hidden feature...

    By like2hike

    from Apex, NC

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adjustable Beam
    • Bright
    • Durable
    • Long battery life

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Day trip

      Comments about Photon X-Light Micro LED:

      This light is great and surprisingly powerful for its size. Almost as good as the Photon Freedom, but less expensive. The only drawback is that the clear case allows light to shine back toward your eyes causing some glare. Holding your thumb over the light can block most of that.

      In addition to all of its well-known features, there is an undocumented one that many users might like. It is a setting that forces the light to turn off after 2.5 minutes of use. The purpose is to save the battery in case it gets turned on accidentally. To engage this mode, you need to:

      1) press the button rapidly 6 times, which puts the light into "signal mode."
      2) Then press and hold the button for about 5 seconds until the light goes out (this takes the light back out of "signal mode").
      3) Continue holding the button for another 5 seconds until there is a brief flash of light.

      Now the light is in "auto off" mode.

      To return the light to normal operation without auto-off, Repeat steps 1 and 2 above without doing step 3.

      The "auto off" mode also works on other LRI products like the Photon Freedom. When the light turns off, it is not sudden, but gradual over up to 10 seconds. If the light is in a flashing mode, the timeout is longer (10 minutes?).

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Small, light, durable and feature rich!

      By Sleeps With Dogs

      from San Diego, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Search Rescue, X-Soldier

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable Brightness
      • Bright
      • Durable
      • Emergency Flasher
      • Ultra-Compact

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Backup light
      • Daily Carry
      • Keychain Light

      Comments about Photon X-Light Micro LED:

      I've been using this new and low cost model for two months now on my key chain and I'm very impressed. It utilizes a digital controller to offer the user an easy way to start the light at a low level if desired (by holding the button down as it gradually illuminates, then releasing when the light level you want is obtained). It also works in reverse by clicking the light on, then clicking and holding the switch again while the light level drops to your desired illumination level. I've found this handy twice already; once during a lights out presentation at work and another time in a movie theater; both times I was able to get just a slight illumination going without bothering people nearby.
      The clear plastic case provides a bit of Apple-like styling relief to the traditional IBM-like black plastic offerings from Photon. Unlike most models, the bulb of the X-Light is recessed between upper and lower portions of the light body, which offers both a little more protection of the bulb then most Photons, and a more ergonomic package overall. This design assists greatly in the effectiveness of the "mouth mounting" of the light when you need both hands free and don't have a headlamp handy. I've found the new clip design to be strong and reliable, though a bit tough to manipulate (I'll take the strong & reliable any day over "easy-to-manipulate"!)
      The jury is still out regarding it's long-term durability and water resistance, but if it is anything near the durability of the original Photon 1-3 offerings, it should last well and easily justify it's low price-point.

      Bottom Line: everyone should have one of these on their key chain to handle the daily urban needs for better illumination. Those that find themselves out at sunset or later would be well served to clip one to their primary jacket as a primary zipper pull.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      16

      2007

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best little LED in Maryland!

      By tbinder

      from Germantown, MD

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable Beam
      • Bright
      • Long battery life

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about Photon X-Light Micro LED:

        You can't beat this little light for the price. Its permanent residence is on my key chain. It is so easy to remove and place elsewhere that I use it everywhere. I have used it backpacking (hanging on a zipper pull in the tent), jogging (as a deterrent to cars running me over while night jogging), and on a trip to Mt Kilimanjaro. It lived for 6 days as a zipper pull on my jacket. All those middle of the night trips to the privy were guided by this LED. In a pinch, when my headlamp died on summit night, this little guy was taped to the headlamp and it lasted the 7 hours to the top! IT is still going strong.

        On top of its ease of use, it doesn't accidentally turn on, yet is easy to turn on. It is small and lightweight. All this for such a low price. Love it!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        10

        2007

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        excellent mini light

        By flymetoaustralia

        from FL WI CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Long battery life

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Photon X-Light Micro LED:

          Great little light. Brightness of the beam can be adjusted. Super dim to fairly bright for one led& coin cells.
          I chucked the included keychain clasp and tied it into the top of the tent.
          Best keychain light I have tried.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          6

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Awesome, useful, practical

          By Accidental Tourist

          from Westminster, CA

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Bright
          • Durable
          • Glows in the dark
          • Includes snap clip
          • Long battery life
          • Variable brightness

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Day trip
            • Dog walking

            Comments about Photon X-Light Micro LED:

            Okay, this is a small, inexpensive LED keychain light, so you're not going to find face melting brightness to light up the mountainside. But, the great thing about this light is how it works. Click on, click off, hold to dim, hold again to turn up brightness. I love it. It even has a flashing mode. The button glows in the dark, and it comes with a clip that's like a mini carabiner. Turn it on half bright, then clip it to a loop inside your tent for a mini tent light. Plenty bright enough.

            Keep it on a lanyard or a retractable badge clip from an office supply store and you'll never be in the dark. Batteries are replaceable too.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            May

            19

            2008

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great LED micro-light

            By Omgwai

            from Philadelphia, PA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable Beam
            • Bright
            • Durable
            • Long battery life

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everywhere

              Comments about Photon X-Light Micro LED:

              This is a truly wonderful micro-light. I've owned mine for over a year with no problems; the light is bright and well-protected, and variable output power means that it can be used in lots of situations where the normal (blinding) output of an unregulated LED isn't appropriate. Construction has been very durable so far, and battery changes are easy enough - no tiny screws to deal with, but the light stays together until you need to open it.

              Highly recommended for a keychain light - this little photon launcher will be with you for a long time.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              14

              2007

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              I have bought a dozen of these.

              By schralp66

              from Los Alamos, NM

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Adjustable Beam
              • Bright
              • Compact
              • Durable
              • Feature packed
              • Long battery life

              Cons

              • None

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • Day trip
              • Hiking

              Comments about Photon X-Light Micro LED:

              This light has ALL the functionality of its more expensive cousin (the Photon Freedom Micro) for less [...], AND it glows in the dark. I buy these as gifts for people, and most everyone is amazed by its brightness and different modes of operation. I have used this as a backup light when my headlamp failed while hiking and it worked great in pitch blackness.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Nov

              13

              2009

               
              5.0

              One of those perfect items

              By Ripley Doda

              from Boston, MA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Adjustable Beam
              • Bright
              • Durable
              • Long battery life

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Car Camping
                • Day trip
                • Every day
                • Hiking

                Comments about Photon X-Light Micro LED:

                This is one of those perfect items. Although I have a few of the lighter Photon II's (which I also do like very much), this is my favorite. It has great features, is plenty durable, very bright, and is so light you can't feel it.
                I have it attached to my emergency lanyard with bicyle rubber over the bottom 6/10ths of it (which eliminates light coming out of the housing). It illuminates all of the ground around me so I can walk hands free. It pairs up well with my compass and whistle.
                I bought a 2nd for my pocket because it is so worth it!

                • Gift:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                May

                27

                2009

                 
                5.0

                Super handy Super bright

                By Deeze

                from Boston MA

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                Pros

                • Bright

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Photon X-Light Micro LED:

                    I grabbed this for a camping trip last weekend and it saved me so much aggrivation as it was always on the handy neck lanyard.

                    I didn't look at the different modes so it was a bit too bright and hurt my friends eyes when I popped it on. I figured out that if I put it underneath my t-shirt it diffused the light well enough to not totally wreck my night vision.

                    • Gift:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    Dec

                    1

                    2008

                     
                    2.0

                    Nice but doesn't stay on

                    By thirdage

                    from Sacramento

                    About Me Casual Adventurer

                    Pros

                    • Adjustable Beam
                    • Bright
                    • Long battery life

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Photon X-Light Micro LED:

                        Used on elder dog collar. Nice and bright with good side visibility. However, did not stay on. I didn't consider it appropriate to have to put a rubber band on to stablize as other reviewer so I returned it. I got an Inova micro at Target for [$]. Not as bright, but cheaper, better operating controls, and much sturdier.

                        • Gift:
                        • No

                        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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