Intova wide torch review

[cvrle1]

Just got this light through ebay and wanted to post a review on it.

1st thing is this light is small which I did not expect. It is approximately same length as UK SL4 but made out of aluminum, so this baby will not break easy.

It is heavier then the SL4 and Princeton Tec Torent, but not by much. I got the 4.7 watt LED version (stronger of the 2) and with wider beam. I was really surprised to see how wide the beam actually is. It's wider then UK C4 eLED.

Comparing it to the SL4 eLED and Torent LED, I have to say that this one beats them both. A lot brighter then either of them, and as mentioned, beam is really wide.

Best part is, it is less expensive then the other 2.

Only drawback so far is that it uses CR123A batteries, which can be expensive, but an be found for cheap (~$1 each) in several onlne stores.

This would make a great 1st primary light and backup when upgrade is needed.

[Splitlip]

I have one. I like it alot.
Have not yet had to deal with the batteries, however. It is my back-up.
A powerful tool.

[buddhasummer]

is it the same as the Tusa LED? looks to be the same....

[USF_Diver]

Originally Posted by buddhasummer

is it the same as the Tusa LED? looks to be the same....

Yeah it is.

I have this light its very good and the beam is very wide like said above.

I think its a underrated light

The batterys lasted for me about 4-5 hours I would say, I found some in Lowes for like 5.00 shurefire brand thats a good deal I have seen them cost alot more.

[cvrle1]

Originally Posted by buddhasummer

is it the same as the Tusa LED? looks to be the same....

Yup, seems same

Intova:

Super bright 4.8 watt CREE LED lifetime bulb
130 Lumens Bright
Custom Wide angle Beam
Anodized Aluminum housing
Waterproof to 400' (120m)
8 hour burn time
Magnetic switch
Triple O-ring protection

Tusa TUL-300:

LED Bulb: 4.8W/130 Lumen (High Power LED)
Beam Angle: Wide 42 degrees
Bulb Life: 1,000 Hours
Burn Time: Approx. 3.0 hours +
Switch: Magnetic On/Off
Depth Rating: 400ft/120m
Body: Rugged Anodized Aluminum with matte black finish
Battery Cover: Triple O-Ring, Screwed
Accessories: Wrist Lanyard (included)
Batteries: 2 CR123A Lithium (included)

Wonder what the price difference would be between the 2. I found Intova on buy.com for $30, which is damn good price if you ask me.

[USF_Diver]

Originally Posted by cvrle1

Wonder what the price difference would be between the 2. I found Intova on buy.com for $30, which is damn good price if you ask me.

You got that light for 30.00 thats a awesome deal, price difference I think is just because it has the Tusa name on it.

[cvrle1]

Unfortunately I couldn't get it for that price cause buy.com does not ship to Canada

I got it off ebay and it came out to ~$60 with shipping and conversion rate, which is still a lot better then any LDS. They wanted $90 for SL4 eLED, so I said heck no.

[Lj82]

I tried looking for it on buy.com but its listed price is $41?
Looking around for a new torch as my girlfriend's torch got flooded recently.

Originally Posted by cvrle1

Yup, seems same

Intova:

Super bright 4.8 watt CREE LED lifetime bulb
130 Lumens Bright
Custom Wide angle Beam
Anodized Aluminum housing
Waterproof to 400' (120m)
8 hour burn time
Magnetic switch
Triple O-ring protection

Tusa TUL-300:

LED Bulb: 4.8W/130 Lumen (High Power LED)
Beam Angle: Wide 42 degrees
Bulb Life: 1,000 Hours
Burn Time: Approx. 3.0 hours +
Switch: Magnetic On/Off
Depth Rating: 400ft/120m
Body: Rugged Anodized Aluminum with matte black finish
Battery Cover: Triple O-Ring, Screwed
Accessories: Wrist Lanyard (included)
Batteries: 2 CR123A Lithium (included)

Wonder what the price difference would be between the 2. I found Intova on buy.com for $30, which is damn good price if you ask me.

[cvrle1]

Originally Posted by Lj82

I tried looking for it on buy.com but its listed price is $41?
Looking around for a new torch as my girlfriend's torch got flooded recently.

This was about a month ago when i saw this price. Could have been a special of some sort. Amazon has it for 40.99 while buy.com is 41.99 but it has free shipping.

Other diving stores have it for $55+

ebay store I bought it from has it for $44

HTH

[Lj82]

Thanks for the replies. Shall just take my time to see if there are any other good deals around first.