Reviews & Ratings for Inova X5 Spotlight Lithium Powered 5 Led Flashlight — 5 reviews — Page 1

This flashlight brings back great memories, but it's great build isn't enough to make it a great buy. First, it doesn't take conventional rechargeable batteries, neither 18650 or RCR123A 3.7V. It takes only the standard CR123A and RCR123A 3.0V. Using the standard 3.7V rechargeables will destroy the light. I get around this by buying only the 3.0V, though they're a bit more expensive.

The light also has only two modes, high and low.

If you already have one of these lights, it's worth getting the 3V rechargeable batteries. But if you're looking to buy a light, there are many better lights.

I bought the flashlight as a gift for a paramedic. So after Christmas, and he uses it for awhile I'll let you know. However, out of all the flashlights out there, I chose this one. The price was right, on his job he can have gear go awry very quickly, and needs to be replaced. It seems to produce a lot light for it's size. I like the company. I will be glad to find out how he likes. Deal?

I bought this LED UV FLashlight in order to search for scorpions as part of ecological research in Puerto Rico. The flashlight is small (I can fit two of them in the cell phone pock of my zip-off pants), has good battery life, and does a reasonably good job at illuminating the area. I can detect scorpions, harvestmen and millipedes which fluoresce under black light from a distance of up to 20 feet. The flashlight does put out quite a bit of white light in addition to the UV and that is a mixed blessing/curse. It reduces ones ability to see fluorescing materials but also negates the need to be turning on my headlamp to see where to walk.

One thing I don't like about it is that the batteries it uses are not available as rechargeables and are fairly expensive so I have resorted to bying them in bulk online.

Overall, I am pleased with the flashlight and would recommend it to other people needing to do this type of work. It beats the old days of fluorescent tube UV lights.
Pros: Small, Powerfull, Good Battery Life
Cons: Too much visible light, can't use rechargeable batteries