Emisar D4V2 vs Emisar D3AA
Quick take: The Emisar D3AA costs $5 less; the Emisar D4V2 is brighter (4,300 vs 1,400 lm); the Emisar D4V2 throws farther (208m vs 128m).
| Spec | Emisar D4V2 | Emisar D3AA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $40 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 4,300 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Candela | 10,800 cd | 4,100 cd |
| Beam distance | 208m | 128m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (turbo) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | SST-20 4000K | Nichia 519A 4500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 95 | 95 |
| Weight | 2.5 oz | 1.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.7 x 1.1 in | 3.1 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | Manufacturer Limited |
What owners report
Emisar D4V2
- ✓Configure-to-order: emitter, tint, body material, switch and optics are all your choice
- ✓Anduril is repeatedly called the best flashlight interface available once learned
- ✓Owners four years in report zero reliability problems and excellent fit and finish
- ✓Substantially outperforms similarly priced Olight and Nitecore models
- ✓Aux LEDs under the optic make it findable and can show battery state
- ✓Firmware is open, so the light keeps gaining features long after purchase
- ✗Anduril's configuration menus are genuinely bewildering on first contact
- ✗Ordering means intl-outdoor, long shipping times, and occasional order errors
- ✗A quad in a small tube has little thermal mass — turbo steps down fast and the body gets hot
- ✗No onboard charging on most configurations; you need a separate charger
- ✗The choice matrix is paralysing if you don't already know what emitter you want
Emisar D3AA
- ✓Full D4V2 capability — three emitters, full emitter menu, Anduril 2 — in a smaller body
- ✓Runs both 14500 lithium and 1.5V cells
- ✓Described as by far the best Eneloop light: regulated, no PWM, very efficient
- ✓Upgraded driver improves both output and runtime
- ✓Dedome option available for a warmer beam
- ✗The clip's gap is too small to push into a jeans pocket easily
- ✗Pronounced clip nubs press uncomfortably against leg or hand
- ✗Anodising could be tougher
- ✗Red o-rings on the smaller Emisars break more readily
- ✗Tolerances around the o-rings could be better