RovyVon Aurora A5 G4 Rechargeable Keychain Flashlight, USB C Charging, 5000K, 420 Lumens EDC Flashlights with Magnetic Pocket Clip and Base, Fluorescent, Red Signal/White Sidelight

I had some issues with my last one which was the older version and the company was poor at responding to my customer service request, so I was hesitant to purchase again.But this new one has definitely been improved. The charging port cover that fell out of my last one that they wouldn’t replace is now a better fit and seems like it won’t pop out and get lost. Also the button is better, easier to locate and easier to press. The magnetic stand and clip are excellent added features as is the USB C charging.The only thing I wish this would do is have a way to turn it to the brightest setting immediately. There are a lot of personal safety reasons for having the brightest setting come on immediately without additional button pushing. As it is currently, whatever setting you keep it on for 3 minutes will come on automatically, and I typically don’t use it on the brightest setting. So a better way to set the auto-on brightness level would be helpful.Overall it’s tiny, very bright, I love that it glows in the dark and is easy to find at night if you just light the white aux light for a minute or two before setting it down for the night. That aux white and the red lights are also super useful. And the red signal setting is great for running around or biking at night.Would deduct a star for their customer service but the flashlight is just too cool.

Small, handy - and crazy bright!

All these little lights from RovyVon are very similar but I hope this helps. The A is for the Aurora series and they're all about the same size, exactly the same as a MINI bic lighter but a little thinner.The number indicates how bright and expensive it will be from 1-8 so A1, A2...and the x means it has a slightly better battery, 330mAh instead of 260.There are different side or auxiliary lights, white, red, blue and UV. Except for the UV the side lights are pretty bright for reading or meandering.If it says Luminous then it glows in the dark. 7075 refers to the metal ring around the bulb end. They have built in usb micro and an ok rubber plug to keep it dry.Truly a keychain light, I got a few for zipper pulls, they are that small (but bright!)I recommend the 219 Nichia version for the nice warm color and good color reproduction.They come with a short cord, a sturdy ring and a clip. You might get a manual but the pdf is easy to find, and that's it. Nicely boxed, easy to open, no blister pack. They really are nice little lights that pack a bright punch.I tested mine and The A1 put out 7,350 lux at one meter, the A5 5,296 lux. Lumens measure total light output by a source in all directions while lux measures the intensity of the beam at a distance, so if you have two 100 lumen lights with two different beam angles (one flood, one spot) the spot will have higher lux because the light it puts on the wall is more concentrated in a small area. Smaller and brighter.I hope this helps.

I first started using LED flashlights nearly 15 years ago when the technology was new, have since acquired a diverse and coveted collection. Now, as prices have come way down and the LED technology has matured, stunning lights like the Aurora series can be had found with features that used to be reserved only for $100+ torches. If you are already here, you likely know that RovyVon’s small A series lights are terrific. However, the differences between models may be mystifying at first. Let’s break down any confusion. We’ll talk about common features, differences, and what I recommend:WHAT KEY FEATURES DO ALL OF THE ROVYVON AURORA’S SHARE?BATTERY: A couple of years ago, RovyVon upgraded to a longer lasting 330mAH battery. Thus, almost all models currently available have it. Look for the round on/off switch and not the older vertical design.MEMORY FOR YOUR FAVORITE INTENSITY SETTING: Let’s clear up any confusion. Double click to turn on the light. Then click through to find your desired default intensity. Leave on for three minutes. Turn off light. Viola! It’s set. Note that the highest lumens intensity is extraordinary for a torch of this size but can only be obtained by keeping your finger down on the button. For good reason this blindingly bright setting can only be used for 30 seconds and not preset.SIDELIGHTS: This is a unique and cool RovyVon feature. The lights will come on with a triple click. Click again to cycle through brightness, blinking, etc. These lights come on just below the on/off switch and if unaware can be really a shock to the eyes. Keep your finger over them as you naturally would when typically turning on the flashlight. Depending on model, your third sidelight setting will either be a UV feature to make the light really glow beautifully in in the dark for many hours, or a red light version. However, here’s what I’ve learned re the UV advantages:On almost all of the A series models, UV won’t do any counterfeit bill or crime detection. If you need that get the A8UV. However, despite the similar physical look of this model you will give up the glow (GITD) ability. The red color in some models is more useful than I’d figured and can be used blinking, or not. The other models with UV instead of red do make the glow more quickly intense. However, you do not need this feature at all to ensure your light will glow beautifully, either short term or overnight.LUMENS: Plenty! Don’t worry about the numbers. All are exceedingly bright, whether the emitter is cooler XP-G3 CREE or warmer NICHIA 219. What’s most important to so-called pros like me is the lowest low setting, also referred to as “firefly” or “moonlight.” All current models will go down to either 2 or 3 lumens. The difference between 2 and 3 is not noticeable in real world use. That’s not as low as you’d think in the middle of the night. (More about this later.)DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS:Very little indeed. At the time of this review, the $27 versions with GITD can still be found in either Nichia with red sidelight option, or Cree without the red sidelights. A tremendous value! (As is $38 for lights of this caliber.)A5 or A5X: Great! These can be found as low as $27 when the pricing is best. Same model, whether marketed as “X “or not.A8UV or A8U: Again, same light. This is the one that DOES NOT GLOW. But it has genuine UV counterfeit detection. The other models marked U or UV do not.A7X: It glows blue instead of green. Keep in mind blue looks cool but is not quite as bright.NICHIA OR NOT?With most having a free returns policy, you may want to pick up both the Cree and Nichia versions of the light you are interested in, if offered. As a pro photog, I like warmer tones yet these are not necessarily more accurate. You do get more perceived contrast with Nichia. And, again, in real world use don’t be dissuaded by 450 lumens vs. 650. That means little as you actually use your torch. I love these little gems so much I own both Nichia and Cree versions.DO YOU NEED A FLASHLIGHT THAT WILL “TAILSTAND” ?This is an area of needed improvement. You can technically get these to tail stand so they work like a candle. However, not with the clip on, and not easily. I’m planning to glue a small round magnetized disc on the bottom so my Aurora’s will now easily stand up.The Auroras are unusual in having the sidelights, so they can work like a lamp with the light oriented face down, but not at the lowest moonlight setting I covet late night.IS THE “LOW” AT 2-3 LUMENS LOW ENOUGH?No. I hope the good folks at RovyVon will adjust this down to .5 lumens like several competing brands like OLIGHT and EAGTAC. Is it a deal killer? Not for most people. But in the middle of the night 2-3 lumens actually is jarringly bright. Perfect is .5 lumens. Fingers crossed for an Aurora improvement to make a near perfect light even better.SHOULD YOU BUY ONE?Absolutely! These are the greatest and I feel this A5 model is the best of all. I highly recommend this series of flashlight. I could not more highly recommend this series of flashlight. Much tinier than you may expect and truly just a bit bigger than a AA battery. All recent models fully charge in 90 minutes. All are profoundly excellent for the money with a better than average two year warranty, too. If this is your first LED flashlight prepare to be blown away by the brightness .If you are like many torch-heads like me, your RovyVon become a bright new “gateway drug” to starting an awesome new flashlight collecting hobby.

Excellent torch for the size and price. Lots of functions and very durable. Recharges fast.