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Since it runs 18650 which is the same size as a AA. Would AA batteries have enough power to run this? — 5 Answers

by ManWithNoName, from OH, United States Asked on November 12, 2018

Name Cloud Defensive OWL LED Weaponlight (4.5)
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Answered by Matt S., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 17, 2019

No, you cannot use AA batteries with this weaponlight. You cannot use CR123 batteries either.

This light only works with 18650 batteries, anything else will void the warranty.

As stated, the light comes with 2 quality batteries and a charger so it is ready to go out of the box.

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Answered by Argentum, member, from WA, United States, on November 26, 2018

No. AA batteries run on completely different standards and are typically not as energy dense as 18650s even when made of Lithium.

But that doesn't matter because the Cloud Defensive OWL comes with it's own rechargeable batteries and charger...

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Answered by Bb40, guest, from CA, United States, on October 02, 2019

AA batteries are not the same size as an 18650. The current and voltage are both far too low with an AA as well.

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Answered by Archangel, guest, from IL, United States, on November 26, 2020

With batteries, the physical size is immaterial - the voltage, amperage, discharge rate, etc. is what matters - 18650s are Li-ion 3.7v 3500mAh, 12.5 Wh, AAs can't touch that

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Answered by Ivan, member, from NV, United States, on August 28, 2020

14500 batteries are an equivalent size to AA, 18650’s are bigger if you are going off of a size comparison

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