Emisar D4V2 21700 vs Reylight Pineapple
Quick take: The Emisar D4V2 21700 is brighter (4,500 vs 600 lm); the Emisar D4V2 21700 throws farther (210m vs 113m); the Emisar D4V2 21700 runs longer on high (2 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Emisar D4V2 21700 | Reylight Pineapple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $50 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 4,500 lm | 600 lm |
| Candela | 11,000 cd | 3,175 cd |
| Beam distance | 210m | 113m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (turbo) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | AA/14500 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 4500K | Nichia 519A 4000K |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | Not rated |
| CRI | 95 | 90 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 1.2 in | 3.8 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | Limited |
What owners report
Emisar D4V2 21700
- ✓More thermal mass than the 18650 version — turbo lasts meaningfully longer
- ✓Substantially more capacity from the 21700 cell
- ✓Same configure-to-order emitter, tint, material and switch menu
- ✓Anduril, with aux LEDs under the optic
- ✓Long-term owners report excellent build and no reliability problems
- ✗Noticeably larger and heavier than the 18650 version
- ✗No onboard charging on most configurations
- ✗Anduril's configuration menus are bewildering at first
- ✗Ordering means intl-outdoor with long shipping times
- ✗Still gets hot on turbo, just less quickly
Reylight Pineapple
- ✓Brass body that looks genuinely spectacular and patinas over time
- ✓Current clip is a massive improvement on the original
- ✓A properly low moonlight mode, chosen by people who value it
- ✓Runs both Eneloops and 14500s with good brightness on either
- ✓Inexpensive for a small-batch, hand-finished light
- ✗Brass is heavy, and larger versions are unpleasant to carry
- ✗The battery tube is slightly undersized for some cells, creating a vacuum on removal
- ✗Button tolerances have been a persistent weak point across Reylight designs
- ✗The protective coating over the brass surprises owners expecting bare metal
- ✗Output is modest by modern standards