Lumintop FW3A vs Lumintop GT Mini
Quick take: The Lumintop FW3A costs $3 less; the Lumintop FW3A is brighter (2,800 vs 1,200 lm); the Lumintop GT Mini throws farther (735m vs 184m).
| Spec | Lumintop FW3A | Lumintop GT Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $42 | $45 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,800 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 8,500 cd | 135,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 184m | 735m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (turbo) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | SST-20 4000K | Osram NM1 |
| Beam type | Flood | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 95 | 70 |
| Weight | 2.0 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.9 x 1.0 in | 4.8 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Lumintop FW3A
- ✓One of the shortest 18650 lights made, with near-ideal pocket geometry
- ✓Diamond-cut knurling better executed than on far more expensive lights
- ✓Anduril, with a sub-lumen low and a 2,800-lumen high
- ✓Spectacular build quality for a sub-$40 light
- ✓A genuine community design rather than a marketing exercise
- ✗The head exceeds 80°C on turbo; Lumintop advises ten-second bursts only
- ✗The quickfire switch makes accidental Anduril reconfiguration easy
- ✗Some batches squeak and have an uncomfortable switch
- ✗Requires unprotected cells because of the output and form factor
- ✗The pocket clip ring stands proud and creates a pressure point
Lumintop GT Mini
- ✓735 m of throw from a pocketable 18650 light
- ✓Smooth head slides into a pocket, knurled tube stays put in the hand
- ✓Mode memory so you don't cycle back to your level
- ✓IPX68 rated
- ✓Comfortable to hold for extended periods despite the head size
- ✗No onboard charging — an external charger is required
- ✗Large head on a small tube makes the balance awkward
- ✗Body flats and labels don't line up with the button
- ✗Steps down faster than some owners like
- ✗A 2018 design, now undercut by newer pocket throwers