Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source (a brand that’s still going), moved to Maglite flashlights, then lights that incorporated lasers and UV lights and other cool things was being reviewed. This was considerably cheaper than my usual EDC flashlight, yet packed with features The question my reader had was simple: did I think the K3 was as good as the video suggested?
Talk is cheap, so I grabbed a K3 and put it to the test.
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The side RGB LED has all sorts of practical and creative uses.
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There’s one more hidden feature on the bottom — a lighter! I think it’s designed for cigarettes, but I’ve used it to light a campfire and get a log burner going. It’s quite a practical bit of kit for people who still need to make fire.
The clip turns this into a handy headlight.
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The manufacturers claim the flashlight is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, and my testing suggests it’s not going to have a problem in the great outdoors.
I have to admit that I expected this to be trash. Sure, it might look great, but what about after a few weeks? Well, I was blown away by how well it stood up. The interface is quite straightforward, every feature works well, the battery is ample for daily carry, and it’s small enough to not get left behind.
ZDNET’s buying advice
My advice is that if you want a cheap and cheerful keychain light that’ll last you a while, it’s a good buy, but if you want something built to take punishment and hard daily use, I’d suggest something like the Olight ArkPro Ultra
Source : ZDNet