Lumintop FW3A vs Lumintop GT Nano Plus
Quick take: The Lumintop GT Nano Plus costs $2.049999999999997 less; the Lumintop FW3A is brighter (2,800 vs 1,200 lm); the Lumintop GT Nano Plus throws farther (450m vs 184m).
| Spec | Lumintop FW3A | Lumintop GT Nano Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $42 | $39.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,800 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 8,500 cd | 50,625 cd |
| Beam distance | 184m | 450m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (turbo) | 1 min + 1 hr 6 min (turbo, 14500) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | SST-20 4000K | Luminus SFT-25R |
| Beam type | Flood | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril | |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 95 | |
| Weight | 2.0 oz | 2.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.9 x 1.0 in | 4.1 x 1.3 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
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