| | |  | Accessories | Home » » Fenix TK11 Black--225 Lumens LED Flashlight | | | | | | | Description: | | The Fenix Tactical series (T) features a powerful, solid, durable, and waterproof design intended for rugged outdoor and military use. It's as solid as a tank. The TK11 can use either two primary (non-rechargeable) CR123A batteries or one rechargeable 18650 battery with a protective circuit, and it maintains excellent constant brightness with two output modes: General mode, which can last for a whole night and can be used for general illumination, and Turbo mode, which can be used whenever high-powered light is needed - search and rescue, long-range target identification, etc. Features * Cree Premium (Q5) 7090 XR-E LED with lifespan of 50,000 hours * Two modes of output, selected by turning the bezel (Patented): Turbo Mode: 225 Lumens 2.7 hours (one 18650 Li-ion battery) 1.5 hours (two CR123A batteries) General Mode: Constant 60 Lumens 12 hours (one 18650 Li-ion battery) 10 hours (two CR123A batteries) * Highly efficient polished & focused reflector - throws beam over 200 meters * Digitally regulated output - maintains constant brightness * Uses one 4.2V 18650 Li-ion or two 3V CR123A lithium batteries (NOT two rechargeable CR123As) * 135mm (L) x34mm (D) * Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum * Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish * 152-gram weight (excluding batteries) * Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard * Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating * Tactical tailcap switch with momentary-on function * Tactical removable grip-ring for cigar-hold technique * Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design * Included accessories: one holster, lanyard, rubber switch boot and two spare o-rings. | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 5.12 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.38 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.38 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Better with one 18650 rechargeable batteryNov 19, 2008
By Lorenzo
The TK11 is such an outstanding flashlight that it puts Fenix in the same league as Surefire in terms of build quality, while being far ahead in terms of innovation (Surefire seems to have somewhat missed the boat on high-powered LEDs, that is why they do not offer more than 100 Lumen LED lights).
And let us not forget that it sells at a fraction of an L5 or L2, not to mention a U2.
I have been collecting and using flashlights as an outdoorsman for many years, and to me the top two brands today for small, high-powered LED flashlights are JetBeam and Fenix.
I would rate the Fenix K11 as being superior to the JetIII Pro I.B.S. or Ultra because it is more rugged, its forward-clickie switch is far easier to operate and its power regulation is also better.
Heat is also not an issue with the TK11, probably because of its greater mass.
Compared to smaller Fenix lights like the P2D and P3D, the TK11 is on a completely different level in terms of sturdiness: just the tailcap alone weighs more than the body of the P2! As for the finish, the TK11 is a very smooth matte anodized, with a perfect color match between the different parts, unlike many Surefires.
The only caveat I have for TK11 buyers is the following: if you plan to use it mostly with CR123 non-rechargeable cells, then buy the TK10 instead; the TK11 will accept 2xCR123s but it is designed to accommodate the wider 18650 rechargeable, meaning that the CR123s will rattle inside the battery tube.
A single 18650 rechargeable cell in the TK11 will give you a better battery life than 2 CR123s or 2 rechargeable RCR123s in the TK10, that is why I would choose the TK11 for everyday use.
Another important difference between the TK10 & the more recent TK11 is the reflector: the TK10 uses a textured reflector, the TK11 a smooth one. The beam from a textured reflector is more even, with a more gradual transition between the hot spot (the center of the beam) and the spill (the periphery of the beam), whereas the smooth reflector provides a more concentrated beam, and therefore a better throw (range).
I also recommend choosing a good brand of battery, like Ultrafire or Tenergy (the Ultrafire WF-139 charger is also very good).
For a more in depth comparison between these two flashlights, as well as tests of dozens of other fine lights, visit the site of Light-Reviews.com
Dec.12 update: Fenix is soon to release the TK11 with the latest version of the Cree XR LED, the R2, which should gradually replace the Q5.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
You wont regretDec 20, 2008
By steve fernandes
I'm a first time owner of this flash light, and let me tell you i was purely amazed by how bright the light was, especially turbo mode. this light will literally light up your life in any darken area!!
Great Flashlight - one very minor complaintMar 24, 2009
By Andrew Hagler
I just got my TK11. The R2 Upgraded Edition (which has a newer, more-powerful LED) has been released already, but there wasn't one available at some of my favorite sellers, and the ones listed on Amazon weren't "prime-eligible" at the time, so I just picked up the older model instead. I've used several different high-powered LED lights in the past and if the R2 version is only 15 lumens brighter, then you'd likely barely notice the difference, and even then only in a side-by-side test. 225 lumens is already a TON of light for a flashlight this tiny!
As others have said, the light is solidly built, and one of the brightest compact LED lights on the market today. The fact that you can use rechargeable batteries, though, is the deal-maker. Batteries are expensive, and I was getting VERY tired of ordering CR123 batteries online for my other LED lights. Now, I can just charge one in the charger, use the other in the light, and swap them as needed! If you're not planning on using rechargeable batteries, though, I recommend getting a different light. The power regulation circuitry in this light MAY affect the efficiency of the light when using non-rechargeable batteries, so theoretically you can get better battery life in a flashlight not designed to accommodate the lower voltage of the rechargeable (4.2 volts for the rechargeable 18650 battery vs. 6 volts for 2 CR123 batteries). Also, the TK11 has a slightly larger battery compartment to accommodate the wider 18650 cell, so regular CR123 batteries do not fit snugly and may rattle around a bit.
Anyway, it's amazing how fast LED technology has advanced in the last few years. Getting a light this bright, this compact, and with this kind of efficiency simply wasn't possible years ago, and at this price, it's a steal! I've owned a few Inova lights, which sell for similar prices, but the Fenix blows them out of the water in terms of features, brightness, and battery life.
I had one minor issue with this light, though. Included in the package is a replacement rubber boot for the clicky switch on the tailcap. The replacement boot is orange (compared to the black one preinstalled) and I wanted to see how the light looked with the orange boot on it. When I tried (rather gently) to remove the black rubber boot, it literally ripped apart. For some reason, the rubber boot was either stuck in the switch, or glued in. I had to cut the remaining bits out with a knife, and even then, I couldn't get the orange boot in there. I improvised with a knife (to cut the rim of the orange boot off) and some waterproof glue (to make sure there was still a watertight seal) and it looks okay now with the orange boot on, but that was still more trouble than it should have been. If you never feel the need to replace that boot, you'll likely not have any trouble, but be warned that replacing that particular piece may not be as easy as you'd expect.
Other than that, so far it's been a fantastic light. I've sold my remaining LED flashlights to friends, since I don't really use them anymore.
Great tactical lightJan 11, 2009
By AAC
I bought this light for "tactical" purposes. While it is my first tac light, it's as good as, and in some ways better than, the ones that I have seen around the range. Looking into the light will temporarily blind you on a bright sunny day, so being hit with it in a low light situation would make your eyesight pretty useless.
It has an adjustable reflector so that it can be used as either a blinding spot light, or a "regular" flashlight (though it's still quite bright). It will also operate on regular alkaline batteries, if the appropriate ones are not available.
All in all, looks like a great little light. I'll be buying a few more for camping trips, too.
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