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Part Number X5MTWB
ColorBlack
Item Package Quantity1
Type of BulbLED
Batteries Included?Yes
Batteries Required?Yes
Item Dimensions
Weight3.52 Ounces
Length10 inches
Width5.20 inches
Height1.50 inches
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The X5 combines small size and bright, uniform illumination that, as far as I know, is simply not achievable in flashlights that use incandescent bulbs. The five recessed LED bulbs in the X5 put out 82 lumens at under four watts, and they won't drain your batteries nearly as fast as an incandescent bulb (the two 123A lithium batteries should last around 20 hours).
This flashlight is unlikely to break if you drop it: The body is made of anodized aerospace-grade aluminum, and the optical system is protected by a stainless steel head. Plus, LEDs are much less likely to break than incandescent bulbs. As anyone who's found themselves in a pitch-black crawl space with a nonfunctioning flashlight will tell you, durability is a good thing.
The X5 features a three-mode switch cap, which enables the user to turn it on and off without flipping it around from an under- to overhand grip. As we mentioned above, the light projected by the X5 is exceptionally uniform from the edge of the beam to the center, making it unnecessary to fiddle with a focus mechanism to get the beam just the way you want it. This flashlight also has a remarkably strong beam for its size, and it maintains its integrity and focus extremely well at distance (the manufacturer gives an "effective range" of up to 150 feet). Two 123A lithium batteries included.--Josh Dettweiler
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Flashlight, two 123A lithium batteries
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55 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black
No bulbs. No filaments. No reflectors. No glass. If you remove all the weak points of a standard flashlight, and all the old notions of what a flashlight should include, then start designing from scratch, you'll probably end up with something like Inova's X5.
It doesn't look much like a traditional flashlight - a smooth aluminum tube with eight flat sides machined into the center, capped at the ends with a rubber button switch at the tail and a stainless steel bezel at the front. Aside from the lanyard hole that goes through the knurled tailcap, it's about as simple and straightforward as it gets, measuring a full inch shorter than the MiniMag and a quarter of an ounce lighter. It resembles a flashlight circuit that's been carved into a solid slug of metal.
Which is exactly how it feels when you hold the X5. The aluminum is military-grade Type III anodized; if you're a long-time MagLite user, you might have noticed that it's Type II exterior collects nicks and scratches over time - no such problems here. With no glass or filaments, no "breakable" parts, the little Inova is about as rugged a light as modern technology can provide. A water-resistant 1+ ton crush rating means backing over it with your car in the rain will leave the X5 unfazed.
But the highlight is the light - *The X5 has as much light output as a full-size 3 D-cell Maglite.* The light beam is phosphor-white, similar to an HID car headlight, and produces an even, round flood on whatever you're lighting. The five Nichia CS LEDs are "lifetime" rated (100,000+ hours) and are actually a patented design utilizing fluorescence techniques in manufacturing, meaning they're uniquely brighter compared even to other LEDs. Note that this is a tactical light; shining it in yours (voice of experience) or someone else's eyes will produce momentary blindness even in a lit area.
All the light innovation wouldn't be complete without some battery innovation - The X5 is powered by a pair of 123A lithium batteries (sold overpriced at your local store in the "photo batteries" section, find them online at less than $2 each) providing six watts of power. Unlike flashlights of old, where you could determine battery life by how bright the light was, Inova employs a power regulator circuit - no more slowly fading light over time, leaving you to wonder if the flashlight is really as bright as it could be; 3+ hours into use, the X5 is still as bright as when the batteries were first installed (whereas the MiniMag is at roughly 25% of it's original brightness, and completely dead a couple hours later). Expect at least six hours of useable light, and since they're lithium batteries, months of shelf time for your X5 won't make a difference.
So if you're tired of the limitations of 20th century flashlights, and are ready for something brighter, tougher, and longer-lasting, Inova's X5 outshines them all. Five "extreme conditions" stars.
(Addendum: What about the new LED MiniMag? Maglite's new LED series of MiniMags are brighter than the X5, but only for the first hour or so of operation - their "energy management" circuit doesn't quite live up to it's name, so the light gradually dims over time like most other flashlights. LED MiniMags are also larger and heavier than the incandescent originals, and still use a plastic lens prone to scuffing. Powered by regular AA cells, battery life is at most four hours until completely dead, plus there's no polarity protection; should you accidentally place the batteries in backwards, the light will be destroyed. The LED MiniMag is a definite improvement over the original, but not quite on par with the X5.)
It doesn't look much like a traditional flashlight - a smooth aluminum tube with eight flat sides machined into the center, capped at the ends with a rubber button switch at the tail and a stainless steel bezel at the front. Aside from the lanyard hole that goes through the knurled tailcap, it's about as simple and straightforward as it gets, measuring a full inch shorter than the MiniMag and a quarter of an ounce lighter. It resembles a flashlight circuit that's been carved into a solid slug of metal.
Which is exactly how it feels when you hold the X5. The aluminum is military-grade Type III anodized; if you're a long-time MagLite user, you might have noticed that it's Type II exterior collects nicks and scratches over time - no such problems here. With no glass or filaments, no "breakable" parts, the little Inova is about as rugged a light as modern technology can provide. A water-resistant 1+ ton crush rating means backing over it with your car in the rain will leave the X5 unfazed.
But the highlight is the light - *The X5 has as much light output as a full-size 3 D-cell Maglite.* The light beam is phosphor-white, similar to an HID car headlight, and produces an even, round flood on whatever you're lighting. The five Nichia CS LEDs are "lifetime" rated (100,000+ hours) and are actually a patented design utilizing fluorescence techniques in manufacturing, meaning they're uniquely brighter compared even to other LEDs. Note that this is a tactical light; shining it in yours (voice of experience) or someone else's eyes will produce momentary blindness even in a lit area.
All the light innovation wouldn't be complete without some battery innovation - The X5 is powered by a pair of 123A lithium batteries (sold overpriced at your local store in the "photo batteries" section, find them online at less than $2 each) providing six watts of power. Unlike flashlights of old, where you could determine battery life by how bright the light was, Inova employs a power regulator circuit - no more slowly fading light over time, leaving you to wonder if the flashlight is really as bright as it could be; 3+ hours into use, the X5 is still as bright as when the batteries were first installed (whereas the MiniMag is at roughly 25% of it's original brightness, and completely dead a couple hours later). Expect at least six hours of useable light, and since they're lithium batteries, months of shelf time for your X5 won't make a difference.
So if you're tired of the limitations of 20th century flashlights, and are ready for something brighter, tougher, and longer-lasting, Inova's X5 outshines them all. Five "extreme conditions" stars.
(Addendum: What about the new LED MiniMag? Maglite's new LED series of MiniMags are brighter than the X5, but only for the first hour or so of operation - their "energy management" circuit doesn't quite live up to it's name, so the light gradually dims over time like most other flashlights. LED MiniMags are also larger and heavier than the incandescent originals, and still use a plastic lens prone to scuffing. Powered by regular AA cells, battery life is at most four hours until completely dead, plus there's no polarity protection; should you accidentally place the batteries in backwards, the light will be destroyed. The LED MiniMag is a definite improvement over the original, but not quite on par with the X5.)
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black
Last year, with a couple of tie wraps, I pressed one of these into service as a bike headlight, a task it fulfilled very well. Then I accidentally left it out in the elements, for 10 months of sun and rain. Despite the abuse, its finish still looks great, and it functions flawlessy (even without changing batteries, which speaks well for choosing a lithium-powered flashlight for emergency use).
The X5 is very solid, and has a nice feel in the hand; the tailcap switch makes it very handy to use, without fumbling for a side button. While I used to be seduced by the long "throw" of tightly focused flashlights, I've come to prefer the smooth, broad flood-like beam of LED flashlights like this one, since nearly everything I do with a flashlight is within 20 feet.
The X5 is very solid, and has a nice feel in the hand; the tailcap switch makes it very handy to use, without fumbling for a side button. While I used to be seduced by the long "throw" of tightly focused flashlights, I've come to prefer the smooth, broad flood-like beam of LED flashlights like this one, since nearly everything I do with a flashlight is within 20 feet.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
Excellent Quality. Just the right size to carry with you always. Bright, uniform, clean white light. 3-way cap switch is very handy. Being that it is a floodlight it worked excellent for me as an electrician. The best light for the price by far. Made in the USA. Its almost to nice though. Everyone likes it and it was stolen from my car in a parking garage.
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Published 4 months ago by Joe
A Great flashlisht, 4.5 stars
This is a fantastic flashlight and I use it everyday to walk my dogs. It's pretty small at about 4 inches long and provides a very good, very bright flood light. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dave
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Very nice light, compact, bright, extremely high quality build. I also have the smaller X1 light and it is an excellent light. Read more
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Published on March 31, 2010 by firstforty
powerful flashlight at a price
This is the most powerful flashlight I own, but it comes at a price. (Both initially and afterword--it costs over 50 bucks to start). Read more
Published on March 10, 2010 by Kenneth Sandberg
A beacon in the night
This little light is one of the brightest flashlights I've ever owned. It's actually brighter then my 3D cell Mag light, and that says a lot right there. Read more
Published on January 27, 2010 by Eric Vossler
Nothing Else Compares to the INOVA X5MT-WB X5 Flashlight
I purchased (5) of these three years ago for my husband and son-in-laws. They have used them constantly and never had to replace the batteries. Read more
Published on December 30, 2009 by M. Dillon
excellent!
Very pleased with this flashlight. lite-weight, super bright, hi-quality manufacture of case is evident, great size to carry around if need be, super on/off mechanics. Read more
Published on November 29, 2009 by Harry Traver
Inova X5MT-WB
Very good light quality in a easy to handle flashlight. Feels very solid in your hand but not overly heavy. I highly recommend it.
Published on January 14, 2009 by Stir Fryer
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