Layman’s Flashlight Reviews

The SP edition of the venerable Nitecore EX10 is really a collection of updates to the original that end up changing the entire feel of the light. Though visually barely different, the resulting new UI and LED change have really shaken some things up.

Nitecore EX10 and EX10 SP

Nitecore has now begun to expand their EZ series of lights with new power options including this model utilizing the minuscule CR2 cell. This series drops the standard programmable, feature-rich user interfaces that Nitecore is known for in favor of a simple 2 stage light that requires no complex learning curve to operate.

Nitecore EZ CR2

Nitecore has now begun to expand their EZ series of lights with new power options including this model utilizing the venerable CR123A cell. This series drops the standard programmable, feature-rich user interfaces that Nitecore is known for in favor of a simple 2 stage light that requires no complex learning curve to operate.

Nitecore EZ 123

Nitecore EZ AA

NOTICE: On 4/11/2009 Nitecore has announced that they are issuing a recall of all Nitecore EZ AA lights.  Please click HERE for my impressions of the revised “Ver: 1.1″ product.

The Nitecore EZ AA is the first light in the newly introduced EZ series of lights by Nitecore. This series drops the standard programmable, feature-rich user interfaces that Nitecore is known for in favor of a simple 2 stage light that requires no complex learning curve to operate.

Nitecore EZ AA

I recently was afforded the opportunity to test and review the Nitecore EX10. I know this comes a little late in the game since it appears almost 80% of the active posters on Candlepower forums already own either an EX10 or a D10, but for what it’s worth, here are my observations.

Nitecore EX10

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