{"id":15500,"date":"2025-10-11T06:16:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T21:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500"},"modified":"2025-10-11T06:16:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T21:16:21","slug":"cwf-mini-arc-flashlight-evaluate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500","title":{"rendered":"CWF Mini Arc Flashlight Evaluate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The CWF Mini Arc flashlight encompasses a customized driver by CWF \u2013 the\u00a0Quantum Chimera. It runs a single 14500 and has a mechanical clicky. Learn on for testing!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a2b27e0497d2\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Worth\" title=\"Worth\">Worth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#What%E2%80%99s_Included\" title=\"What\u2019s Included\">What\u2019s Included<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Package_deal_and_Guide\" title=\"Package deal and Guide\">Package deal and Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Construct_High_quality_and_Disassembly\" title=\"Construct High quality and Disassembly\">Construct High quality and Disassembly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Measurement_and_Comps\" title=\"Measurement and Comps\">Measurement and Comps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Retention_and_Carry\" title=\"Retention and Carry\">Retention and Carry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Energy_and_Runtime\" title=\"Energy and Runtime\">Energy and Runtime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Modes_and_Currents\" title=\"Modes and Currents\">Modes and Currents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Pulse_Width_Modulation\" title=\"Pulse Width Modulation\">Pulse Width Modulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Consumer_Interface_and_Operation\" title=\"Consumer Interface and Operation\">Consumer Interface and Operation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#LED_Coloration_Report_CRI_and_CCT\" title=\"LED Coloration Report (CRI and CCT)\">LED Coloration Report (CRI and CCT)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Beamshots\" title=\"Beamshots\">Beamshots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Tint_vs_BLF-348_KillzoneFlashlightscom_219b_model_affiliate_hyperlink\" title=\"Tint vs BLF-348 (KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b model) (affiliate hyperlink)\">Tint vs BLF-348 (KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b model) (affiliate hyperlink)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Abstract_and_Conclusion\" title=\"Abstract and Conclusion\">Abstract and Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#The_Massive_Desk\" title=\"The Massive Desk\">The Massive Desk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#What_I_like\" title=\"What I like\">What I like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#What_I_don%E2%80%99t_like\" title=\"What I don\u2019t like\">What I don\u2019t like<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=15500\/#Notes\" title=\"Notes\">Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"official-specs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Specs_and_Options\"><\/span>Official Specs and Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Right here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cwfcustomflashlights.com\/collections\/mini-arc\/products\/mini-arc-in-machined-titanium?variant=40834799403106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a hyperlink to the CWF Mini Arc flashlight product web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"versions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations\"><\/span>Variations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Three variations of the CWF Mini Arc flashlight are at present accessible. They\u2019re all titanium and differ in finishes (Stonewashed, Tumbled, and Machined). At one time, brass was accessible, too. I believe there have even been some specialty metals. Present variations of the CWF Mini Arc flashlight ship with Nichia 519a, however beforehand, 219c was provided.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"price\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worth\"><\/span>Worth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All variations of the CWF Mini Arc flashlight pictured on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cwfcustomflashlights.com\/collections\/mini-arc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official web site are listed at $500<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3 id=\"included\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%99s_Included\"><\/span>What\u2019s Included<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118512 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-02.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight what's included\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CWF Mini Arc flashlight<\/li>\n<li>Vapcell H10 14500<\/li>\n<li>Programming card\/guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"manual-packaging\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Package_deal_and_Guide\"><\/span>Package deal and Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-46.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118555 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-46.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight box \" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-01.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight box \" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-03.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-03.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight card\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This card can also be the guide. (The guide aspect will be seen additional above.)<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"build-quality\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Construct_High_quality_and_Disassembly\"><\/span>Construct High quality and Disassembly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118514 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-04.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You might have seen my overview of the <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2025\/01\/03\/tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tactile Flip Apollo flashlight<\/a>. This CWF Mini Arc flashlight and the Apollo are\u00a0<em>very comparable.\u00a0<\/em>In actual fact, CWF makes the Apollo for Tactile Flip! That\u2019s superb and nice, as a result of CWF construct high quality is excellent!<\/p>\n<p>It does imply there\u2019s a ton of overlap between the Mini Arc and Apollo. The primary distinction is the motive force \u2013 <em>sure, <\/em>the Apollo has a Quantum Chimera driver (similar to the Mini Arc does), however the Apollo has all programming choices stripped out, and affords <em>simply three modes<\/em>. The Mini Arc will get the total driver, programming choices and all.<\/p>\n<p>The entire above mentioned, the CWF Mini Arc flashlight\u2019s construct high quality is excellent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-09.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118519 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-09.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight spring and positive contact and pill\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also possible to observe why this CWF Mini Arc flashlight makes use of the CWF Quantum Chimeara. It\u2019s a one-sided driver that makes use of a button on the battery aspect. Most significantly, the emitter and driver elements are on the identical aspect. This implies there aren&#8217;t any wires to attach from the bottom of the emitter board to the motive force board. This makes the engine very quick! And in flip, the sunshine will be shorter than many 14500 lights, too.<\/p>\n<p>The tailcap appears to be held in place by Loctite or comparable \u2013 it doesn&#8217;t appear detachable. Issues are higher that means, as a result of eradicating the tailcap may cause this pocket clip to scratch the sunshine\u2019s physique.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-10.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118520 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-10.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight threads\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The photographs of internals beneath are from the Tactile Flip Apollo, however I imagine the components are the identical (other than nevertheless they take away the programming from the Apollo driver.)<\/p>\n<p>Listed here are the motive force elements. You&#8217;ll be able to see how quick the capsule (the copper bit) is, and the place the battery contact goes by means of the capsule. Additionally, observe the emitter\/driver elements.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-50.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-107631 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-50-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tactile Turn Apollo flashlight engine and guts taken out\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-50-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-50-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-50-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-50.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Right here\u2019s a greater have a look at the battery contact on the motive force.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-51.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-107632 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-51-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tactile Turn Apollo flashlight engine and guts taken out\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-51-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-51-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-51-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-51-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-51.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-52.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-107633 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-52-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tactile Turn Apollo flashlight reflector displayed\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-52-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-52-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-52-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-52-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-52.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-53.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-107634 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-53-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tactile Turn Apollo flashlight top view of all engine parts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-53-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-53-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-53-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-53-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-53.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-54.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-107635 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-54-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tactile Turn Apollo flashlight engine built up\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-54-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-54-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-54-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-54-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/zeroair-reviews-tactile-turn-apollo-flashlight-54.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All in all, this setup makes for a really fairly sized 14500 flashlight.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measurement_and_Comps\"><\/span>Measurement and Comps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Diameter: 0.740\u2033<br \/>Size: 3.6\u2033<br \/>Weight: 1.45oz Titanium<\/p>\n<p>Notably, these dimensions are the identical because the Tactile Flip Apollo!<\/p>\n<p>If the flashlight will headstand, I\u2019ll present it right here. If the flashlight will tailstand, I\u2019ll additionally present that right here too!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-14.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118524 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-14.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight in hand\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-3\" class=\"gallery galleryid-114328 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-15\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-15.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight in hand\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2025\/10\/10\/cwf-mini-arc-flashlight-review\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-16.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight in hand\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Right here\u2019s the check gentle with the venerable Convoy S2+. The model beneath is a customized laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full submit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2023\/09\/21\/wavy-engraved-convoy-s2-flashlight-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on an engraved orange host proper right here!<\/a>\u00a0Or go<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadgetconnections.com\/products\/convoy-custom-laser-engraved-s2?utm_source=zeroair&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=zeroair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0straight to GadgetConnections.com to purchase your Convoy S2+ now<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-4\" class=\"gallery galleryid-114328 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-17\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-17.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight with two standard sized flashlights\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-18\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-18.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight with two standard sized flashlights\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Within the photograph above, chances are you&#8217;ll observe that the SRM (customary reference materials) flashlight for comparability has modified! I used a TorchLAB BOSS 35 for ages. Now what you&#8217;ll be able to see because the 18350 SRM is the Hanko Machine Works Trident. Whereas I&#8217;ve not reviewed or examined the Gunner Grip model seen right here, I&#8217;ve examined a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2020\/09\/04\/hanko-machine-works-total-tesseract-trident\/\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanko Machine Works Trident Whole Tesseract<\/a>\u00a0in brass. I really like the Trident, and it\u2019s a putting distinction subsequent to the cheap Convoy S2+, which additionally makes an awesome customary reference materials.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"retention\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retention_and_Carry\"><\/span>Retention and Carry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The CWF Mini Arc flashlight ships with a pocket clip put in. It\u2019s a really safe two-screw clip. The clip can also be titanium!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-20.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118529 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-20.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight pocket clip\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pressure on the clip is excellent, and with the graceful physique of the Mini Arc, it\u2019s very easy to make use of..<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-21.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118530 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-21.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight pocket clip screws\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pocket clip has  opening to connect a lanyard, however a lanyard just isn&#8217;t included. There aren&#8217;t any magnets or pouches, or anything included.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"power\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_and_Runtime\"><\/span>Energy and Runtime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The CWF Mini Arc flashlight runs on one lithium-ion battery. It does ship with a 14500, however I&#8217;m not certain which one. (Presumably this Vapcell H10 seen beneath, however I cannot recall!)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-19.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-19.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight with vapcell H10\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>No matter cell you employ (flat high or button high), it goes into the sunshine with the optimistic finish towards the pinnacle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-22.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-22.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight with vapcell H10 installed\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beneath are runtime assessments for 5 modes. The Mini Arc claims 520 lumens. I didn\u2019t observe 520 lumens, and the stepdown from the preliminary output may be very dramatic. So that you\u2019ll actually observe round 80-100 lumens, which does then creep again upward after the sunshine cools a bit. It\u2019s a small titanium gentle, so there\u2019s not a variety of warmth capability, however I\u2019d nonetheless wish to see a greater length on Excessive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-47.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119084\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-47.png\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc Flashlight runtime charts\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1352\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-48.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119085\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-48.png\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc Flashlight runtime charts\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1333\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-49.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119086\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-49.png\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc Flashlight runtime charts\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1323\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-50.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119087\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-50.png\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc Flashlight runtime charts\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1323\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-51.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119088\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-51.png\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc Flashlight runtime charts\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1323\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-52.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119089\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-52.png\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc Flashlight runtime charts\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1323\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The CWF Mini Arc flashlight cannot use any AA (1.5V) cells. No major, no NiMH.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"modes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modes_and_Currents\"><\/span>Modes and Currents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Mode<\/th>\n<th>Mode Claimed Output (lm)<\/th>\n<th>Claimed Runtime<\/th>\n<th>Measured Lumens<\/th>\n<th>Tailcap Amps<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Degree 6<\/td>\n<td>520<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>325 (0s)<br \/>54 (30s)<\/td>\n<td>2.66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Degree 5<\/td>\n<td>260<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>216 (0s)<br \/>200 (30s)<\/td>\n<td>0.89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Degree 4<\/td>\n<td>182<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>139<\/td>\n<td>0.42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Degree 3<\/td>\n<td>78<\/td>\n<td\/>\n<td>56<\/td>\n<td>0.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Degree 2<\/td>\n<td>26<\/td>\n<td\/>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>0.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Degree 1<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>0.5<\/td>\n<td>[low]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pulse_Width_Modulation\"><\/span>Pulse Width Modulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Each mode has PWM nevertheless it\u2019s quick sufficient that you just\u2019re unlikely to have an issue with it. Excessive is the right-most chart.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-39.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118548 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-39.png\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight PWM charts \" width=\"1800\" height=\"235\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/baseline.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Right here you&#8217;ll be able to see a \u201cbaseline\u201d<\/a> \u2013 a chart with nearly no gentle hitting the sensor.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2020\/10\/02\/that-pwm-reference-light-the-ultrafire-wf-602c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultrafire WF-602C flashlight<\/a>, which has a number of the worst PWM I\u2019ve seen. It\u2019s so dangerous that I <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2020\/10\/02\/that-pwm-reference-light-the-ultrafire-wf-602c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">used a submit about it to clarify PWM<\/a>! Listed here are a number of timescales (<a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/zeroair_reviews_ultrafire_wf_602c_pwm_0.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10ms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/zeroair_reviews_ultrafire_wf_602c_pwm_1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5ms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/zeroair_reviews_ultrafire_wf_602c_pwm_2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2ms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/zeroair_reviews_ultrafire_wf_602c_pwm_3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1ms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/zeroair_reviews_ultrafire_wf_602c_pwm_4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">0.5ms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/zeroair_reviews_ultrafire_wf_602c_pwm_5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">0.2ms<\/a>) to make evaluating this \u201cworst\u201d PWM gentle to the check gentle simpler.\u00a0That submit additionally explains why I didn\u2019t check the WF-602C on the traditional 50us scale.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"interface\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_Interface_and_Operation\"><\/span>Consumer Interface and Operation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Within the CWF Mini Arc flashlight is a <em>reverse\u00a0<\/em>mechanical clicky change.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-12.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118522 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-12.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight tail switch\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Being a reverse clicky means you&#8217;ll be able to nonetheless change modes whereas the sunshine is on, however you don&#8217;t have any momentary output choices (from off).<\/p>\n<p>The button does protrude from across the tailcap space only a bit. The sunshine <em>will<\/em> tailstand, however you&#8217;ll be able to really feel the change cowl bulge.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-23.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118532 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-23.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight tail switch profile\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-24.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118533 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-24.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight tail switch actuation\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Right here\u2019s a consumer interface desk!<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>State<\/th>\n<th>Motion<\/th>\n<th>Consequence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Off<\/td>\n<td>Click on<\/td>\n<td>Moonlight (or technically, the bottom mode you&#8217;ve got programmed, or reminiscence, you probably have that programmed.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>On<\/td>\n<td>Click on<\/td>\n<td>Off<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>On<\/td>\n<td>Faucet<\/td>\n<td>Mode advance (ascending)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>On<\/td>\n<td>Half press &gt;10x<\/td>\n<td>Configuration Mode (indicated by flashes)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>I confirmed within the desk the right way to attain the configuration mode.\u00a0 As soon as within the configuration mode, you could choose which factor you want to change.\u00a0 When you want to choose a special mode group, for instance, do the next:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>With the sunshine off, half-press &gt;10x and observe when the sunshine stops responding<\/li>\n<li>When the sunshine stops responding, cease urgent, however proceed to carry the change in order that the sunshine is \u201con\u201d, and the sunshine will start flashing<\/li>\n<li>The sunshine will flash \u201cstable\u201d then ramp\u00a0<em>down.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>When you want to program choices 2-3, you need to \u201ccycle the change\u201d <em>through the ramp<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>When you want to program choice 1 (mode group), you need to wait through the first ramp. The sunshine will blink various occasions (the group quantity quantity), then step down and blink the following group quantity.)<\/li>\n<li>In order for you group 1, cycle the sunshine\u00a0<em>through the\u00a0<strong>subsequent<\/strong> cycle<\/em>. (So if you\u2019re in programming for Choice 1, the sunshine will ramp down, blink, then blink as soon as (which signifies group 1), then blink once more. It\u2019s this second ramp you click on to pick group 1!)<\/li>\n<li>Mild is programmed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The identical\u00a0<em>normal\u00a0<\/em>course of is used for the opposite choices. Steps 5 and 6 within the checklist above differ barely for the opposite choices. These choices are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>^Choice 2 = Reminiscence on\/off, when the sunshine ramps down, it should blink thrice to point out you it\u2019s within the third choice, and flash purple or inexperienced a number of occasions. Cycle the change whereas flashing purple if you need reminiscence off and inexperienced if you need reminiscence on.<br \/>^^Choice 3 = Strobe choice, when the sunshine ramps down, it should blink 4 occasions to point out it\u2019s within the fourth choice and flash every colour a number of occasions, cycle change whereas flashing purple for off, inexperienced if you need customary strobe, and blue for bicycle mode. To entry these in regular use cycle change quickly thrice, and it&#8217;ll entry both strobe programmed when turned on.<\/p>\n<p>Right here\u2019s a listing of the mode teams. Mainly, nothing tough about them, so no level in a separate desk.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-53.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119092\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-53.png\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight mode groups\" width=\"507\" height=\"387\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Programming and utilizing the CWF Mini Arc flashlight is mainly like utilizing the CWF Peanut. The Peanut has secondary LED choices, in order that\u2019s one huge distinction. However programming will typically really feel the identical between the 2.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold;\">LED and Beam<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The CWF Mini Arc flashlight makes use of a reflector and one Nichia 219c. It\u2019s 4000K (however 5000K 519a is what\u2019s accessible now).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-13.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118523 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-13.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight emitter detail\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-25.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118534 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-25.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight emitter on\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The beam profile is nice and helpful.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-26.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118535 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zeroair-reviews-cwf-mini-arcadian-26.jpg\" alt=\"CWF Mini Arc flashlight emitter on\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LED_Coloration_Report_CRI_and_CCT\"><\/span>LED Coloration Report (CRI and CCT)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As acknowledged, the Nichia 219c on this Mini Arc is acknowledged to be 4000K (5000K additionally accessible), and that\u2019s <em>about<\/em> what it measures. CRI is excessive (yay!) and the Duv stays proper across the BBL (it gained\u2019t appear excessively inexperienced or pink.) This can be a stable (possibly \u201cprotected\u201d) emitter selection. Sure, 219c is a bit dated, and I\u2019d quite see Nichia 519a, for instance. And that\u2019s what\u2019s accessible now \u2013 I\u2019m not even certain you would order 219c. (I\u2019ve had this gentle for some time, and it\u2019s not simply contemporary out of the CWF store, so no fault to anybody for this utilizing the older emitter!<\/p>\n<p>Do observe that emitter swaps on this gentle might be a reasonably superior method since all the pieces (emitter and driver elements) is all on one aspect of the board!<\/p>\n<p><strong>CCT<\/strong>\u00a0(Correlated Coloration Temperature) refers back to the measurement of the colour look of sunshine, expressed in Kelvins (Ok), which signifies whether or not the sunshine is heat (yellowish) or cool (bluish). A decrease CCT (beneath 3000K) is taken into account heat gentle, whereas a better CCT (above 5000K) provides cooler, bluish gentle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CRI<\/strong>\u00a0(Coloration Rendering Index) is a measure of how precisely a lightweight supply renders colours compared to pure daylight. Scored on a scale from 0 to 100, increased CRI values point out that colours seem extra true to life and vibrant, much like how they&#8217;d look underneath the solar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beamshots\"><\/span>Beamshots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These beamshots all the time have the next settings:\u00a0 f8, ISO100, 0.3s shutter, and guide 5000K publicity. These photographs are taken at ground degree, and the beam hits the ceiling round 9 toes away.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tint\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tint_vs_BLF-348_KillzoneFlashlightscom_219b_model_affiliate_hyperlink\"><\/span>Tint vs BLF-348 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.killzoneflashlights.com\/products\/killzone-flashlights-stainless-pen-light?ref=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b model<\/a>) (affiliate hyperlink)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I preserve the check flashlight on the left and the BLF-348 reference flashlight on the appropriate. These photographs are taken round 18 inches from the door.<\/p>\n<p>I examine all the pieces to the <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroair.org\/2018\/10\/22\/killzone-com-stainless-pen-light-blf-348-with-219b-flashlight-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b BLF-348<\/a> as a result of it\u2019s cheap and has one of the best tint!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abstract_and_Conclusion\"><\/span>Abstract and Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CWF Mini Arc flashlight is a neat gentle. It\u2019s not a high-output gentle, although. I\u2019m undecided that\u2019s the declare it makes, and in a good analysis of the sunshine, that must be thought of. Does it hit 520 lumens? No, however an even bigger concern is such a small gentle as this coping with the warmth produced by 520 lumens, and what life like expectations are. Realistically, this tiny gentle will warmth up an excessive amount of to keep up 520 for lengthy anyway. However stepping down to only over 10% of the declare appears egregious.<\/p>\n<p>I admire the design similarities to the opposite Arcadian lights by CWF, and I really like matching units. So in case you are a fan of CWF lights just like the Peanut or Arcadian (and I&#8217;m a fan), then this gentle will slot proper into that household simply superb.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"table\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Massive_Desk\"><\/span>The Massive Desk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>^ Measurement disclaimer:\u00a0 Testing flashlights is my interest. I exploit hobbyist-level tools for testing, together with some I made myself. Attempt to not get buried within the particulars of producer specs versus measurements recorded right here; A specific amount of distinction (say, 10 or 15%) is completely affordable.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_I_like\"><\/span>What I like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Construct high quality<\/li>\n<li>Pocket clip<\/li>\n<li>Contains cell<\/li>\n<li>14500 is included<\/li>\n<li>Nice beam profile<\/li>\n<li>Programmability<\/li>\n<li>No mode reminiscence (should you program the sunshine that means)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"dislike\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_I_don%E2%80%99t_like\"><\/span>What I don\u2019t like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<li>Huge stepdowns on highest 3 modes.<\/li>\n<li>Can\u2019t run 1.5V AA cells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 id=\"notes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span>Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"cb_p6_patreon_button\" style=\"text-align:center !important;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;\">\n<p>Favored it? 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It runs a single 14500 and has a mechanical clicky. Learn on for testing! Official Specs and Options Right here\u2019s a hyperlink to the CWF Mini Arc flashlight product web page. 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