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product_id: 21774105
title: "VG1 CREE LED Adjustable Focus AA Zoom Flashlight"
brand: "helotex"
price: "A$37"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Helotex"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/21774105-vg1-cree-led-adjustable-focus-aa-zoom-flashlight
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# Adjustable zoom beam Runs on AA battery 120 Lumens bright VG1 CREE LED Adjustable Focus AA Zoom Flashlight

**Brand:** helotex
**Price:** A$37
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔦 Light up your world with tactical precision and pocket-ready power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** VG1 CREE LED Adjustable Focus AA Zoom Flashlight by helotex
- **How much does it cost?** A$37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/21774105-vg1-cree-led-adjustable-focus-aa-zoom-flashlight)

## Best For

- helotex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted helotex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal Power:** Powered by a single AA battery—easy to replace anywhere, anytime.
- • **Compact & Durable:** Sleek 3.75" aluminum body built for pocket carry and rugged use.
- • **Tactical Strobe Mode:** Disorient threats with a powerful 3-mode light including strobe.
- • **Long-lasting CREE LED:** 50,000 hours of reliable, warm white illumination.
- • **Precision Zoom Control:** Seamlessly switch from wide flood to focused spot for every scenario.

## Overview

The Helotex VG1 CREE LED Flashlight delivers 120 lumens of adjustable, warm white light with a zoomable beam and tactical strobe mode. Compact and durable with a 3.75-inch anodized aluminum body, it runs on a single AA battery for ultimate convenience. Designed for professionals and everyday users alike, it offers 50,000 hours of LED life and versatile lighting modes, making it an unbeatable value under $10.

## Description

The "V" in VG1 stands for value! You may be wondering how we can offer a new flashlight at such an incredible value price. We specifically introduced this unit to allow our first time customers to see the quality that goes into each of our products! To keep the cost down, we picked the CREE XP-E2 and used an off-the-shelf commercial LED driver circuit. Per customer request, we also added a convex lens with with the ability to adjust the beam from a wide flood beam all the way to a narrow spot beam. Output: 120 Lumen LED: CREE XP-E2 LED Life: 50,000 hours Modes: 3 (High, Low, Strobe) Length: 3.75" Diameter: .9" (body), 1.05" (head)

Review: I'm impressed. - I've owned a lot of flashlights over the years, for a lot of different purposes, but what I use the most and own the most of is single AA size lights. For many years that meant the standard krypton bulb Maglite, but in recent years the advent of LED lights has produced many more contenders in the market. I needed a new pocket tactical light, which means I need a strobe function to disorient assailants in a potential violent encounter. Powerful strobing flashlights in a dark room can be very effective for that purpose. I normally assume I need to spend more for the quality I demand, but I've been pleasantly surprised by some relatively inexpensive products before, and I found the reviews for the Helotex VG1 intriguing. So I ordered a VG1 as a backup light (I normally have two on hand so there's always a spare). For a $9.99 light I have to say that I'm quite impressed. It's quite bright. Nothing really astonishing, but almost as bright as any other light I have in this size range. It's solid and well built, so I assume it will be durable. The indented slots on the focusing ring are not sharp, so I didn't have to break out a file to smooth them down for pocket carry. It's surprising how many light makers, both cheap and expensive, leave sharp edges on their lights that make them unsuitable for pocket carry. The "keystone" pattern another reviewer complained about when the focusing ring is zoomed in is actually the shape of the LEDs inside. Seeing that shape clearly is a sign of a good optical zoom, not a flaw, so I find it a bit amusing that that's the "top critical review" right now. Any old light will do for seeing in the dark, but some features are more desirable in circumstances where you may be using a firearm in the dark. I already mentioned the strobe function disorienting an assailant. The belt clip on this light is also substantial and strong, which has tactical value. How that value is put to use depends on the individual owner. I use mine to clip the light to a bedside holster on my mattress, so I can retrieve the light and gun in the dark at the same time. I decided to do a little side by side comparison of this light to a couple of its peers. I have a UltraFire 7W 300LM Mini CREE LED Adjustable Focus Zoom Flashlight that I bought in 2014 for $6.99 (it sells for $4.97 now). It does not have a strobe feature. I also have a TotaLohan Mx13 High Powered Mini Cree LED Adjustable Focus Zoom Flashlight that I just bought for $13.99. It comes with two rechargeable lithium batteries and a charger, but it's essentially the same light as the other two. The performance isn't very different between these lights, but they can be graded against each other as you can see from the included pictures. This light (the VG1) is almost as bright as the Mx13, and is brighter than the 300LM. I did note though that the VG1 has a different color temperature than the other lights. It’s closer to a warm white, which is similar to a typical incandescent light bulb. The Mx13 and 300LM are more of a cool white color temperature, which is what you associate with most florescent light bulbs. So although the 300LM looks much dimmer than the VG1 on the brightness test, it didn’t really appear that way in actual use. When all three lights are zoomed, the Mx13 is the clear winner, with the 300LM coming in second, though the differences weren’t very obvious in real use. I continue to be impressed with how well some of these inexpensive flashlights perform. I certainly wouldn’t proclaim this to be the light to end all lights, but I have a hard time imagining a light that could beat it for under $10. Of course I've just received mine, so I can’t attest as to durability and longevity. I'll come back to edit this review if time reveals any flaws that I don't yet see.
Review: It is a great flashlight. It is small enough to fit in ... - It is a great flashlight. It is small enough to fit in my pocket and very bright for its size. It also has a way to adjust the size of the beam, which is very useful. I'm not so crazy about the fact that you have an obligatory flash mode as well as a constant light mode that you have to cycle through as you push the on-off button on the back of the flashlight. I wish you could disable the flash mode or turn it on and off separately. I haven't tested the flashlight by dropping it, etc., but it seems to be very well made and could withstand some punishment.

## Features

- Adjustable Beam
- Zoomable Beam
- CREE LED
- Runs on AA Battery

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B015GLJ2MO |
| Additional Features | Adjustable |
| Batteries are Included | No |
| Battery Description | Alkaline |
| Battery Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #524,306 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #4,172 in Handheld Flashlights |
| Brand Name | Helotex |
| Brightness | 120 Lumen |
| Bulb Shape Size | B13 |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 74 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Painted or Anodized |
| Included Components | Battery |
| Item Weight | 0.11 Kilograms |
| Light Source Special Features | Adjustable Focus, Zoomable |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Manufacturer | Helotex |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Model Number | VG1 |
| Mounting Type | Handheld |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Tactical |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Shape | Cylindrical |
| Special Feature | Adjustable |
| Style Name | Compact |
| UPC | 039517235094 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| White Brightness | 120 Lumens |

## Images

![VG1 CREE LED Adjustable Focus AA Zoom Flashlight - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51M7HUSImeL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the diameter of the helotex vg1?  will this fit in a 1" (1-inch) rail mount on my gun?  is it sturdy enough handle recoil from shotgun?**
A: not sure about the diameter. i dont think it can handle the recoil. it works fine in a pinch or for a glove compartment flashlight, but I would not count on it for much more. I have to smack it sometimes to get it to turn on.

**Q: Can this light use a 3.7v, 14500 Li-Ion battery?**
A: its designed for a AA size, not sure if it would take a higher voltage though.

**Q: battery life? Obviously types of batteries will vary, but thinking of mounting to my bike and using for 1-2 hours straight?**
A: It will run for over 2 hours straight.

**Q: can this fit in the condor pistol mag pouch**
A: Not sure about the dimensions of the condor pouch, but the wide part of the flashlight is approx 1.25/1.5 inches. It's a good little light, especially for the price.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm impressed.
*by R***B on January 27, 2016*

I've owned a lot of flashlights over the years, for a lot of different purposes, but what I use the most and own the most of is single AA size lights. For many years that meant the standard krypton bulb Maglite, but in recent years the advent of LED lights has produced many more contenders in the market. I needed a new pocket tactical light, which means I need a strobe function to disorient assailants in a potential violent encounter. Powerful strobing flashlights in a dark room can be very effective for that purpose. I normally assume I need to spend more for the quality I demand, but I've been pleasantly surprised by some relatively inexpensive products before, and I found the reviews for the Helotex VG1 intriguing. So I ordered a VG1 as a backup light (I normally have two on hand so there's always a spare). For a $9.99 light I have to say that I'm quite impressed. It's quite bright. Nothing really astonishing, but almost as bright as any other light I have in this size range. It's solid and well built, so I assume it will be durable. The indented slots on the focusing ring are not sharp, so I didn't have to break out a file to smooth them down for pocket carry. It's surprising how many light makers, both cheap and expensive, leave sharp edges on their lights that make them unsuitable for pocket carry. The "keystone" pattern another reviewer complained about when the focusing ring is zoomed in is actually the shape of the LEDs inside. Seeing that shape clearly is a sign of a good optical zoom, not a flaw, so I find it a bit amusing that that's the "top critical review" right now. Any old light will do for seeing in the dark, but some features are more desirable in circumstances where you may be using a firearm in the dark. I already mentioned the strobe function disorienting an assailant. The belt clip on this light is also substantial and strong, which has tactical value. How that value is put to use depends on the individual owner. I use mine to clip the light to a bedside holster on my mattress, so I can retrieve the light and gun in the dark at the same time. I decided to do a little side by side comparison of this light to a couple of its peers. I have a UltraFire 7W 300LM Mini CREE LED Adjustable Focus Zoom Flashlight that I bought in 2014 for $6.99 (it sells for $4.97 now). It does not have a strobe feature. I also have a TotaLohan Mx13 High Powered Mini Cree LED Adjustable Focus Zoom Flashlight that I just bought for $13.99. It comes with two rechargeable lithium batteries and a charger, but it's essentially the same light as the other two. The performance isn't very different between these lights, but they can be graded against each other as you can see from the included pictures. This light (the VG1) is almost as bright as the Mx13, and is brighter than the 300LM. I did note though that the VG1 has a different color temperature than the other lights. It’s closer to a warm white, which is similar to a typical incandescent light bulb. The Mx13 and 300LM are more of a cool white color temperature, which is what you associate with most florescent light bulbs. So although the 300LM looks much dimmer than the VG1 on the brightness test, it didn’t really appear that way in actual use. When all three lights are zoomed, the Mx13 is the clear winner, with the 300LM coming in second, though the differences weren’t very obvious in real use. I continue to be impressed with how well some of these inexpensive flashlights perform. I certainly wouldn’t proclaim this to be the light to end all lights, but I have a hard time imagining a light that could beat it for under $10. Of course I've just received mine, so I can’t attest as to durability and longevity. I'll come back to edit this review if time reveals any flaws that I don't yet see.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is a great flashlight. It is small enough to fit in ...
*by J***N on May 21, 2017*

It is a great flashlight. It is small enough to fit in my pocket and very bright for its size. It also has a way to adjust the size of the beam, which is very useful. I'm not so crazy about the fact that you have an obligatory flash mode as well as a constant light mode that you have to cycle through as you push the on-off button on the back of the flashlight. I wish you could disable the flash mode or turn it on and off separately. I haven't tested the flashlight by dropping it, etc., but it seems to be very well made and could withstand some punishment.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Inconsistent brightness
*by K***N on January 18, 2022*

I ordered 2 of these and they both came today. Seem sturdy and well made but one of them is decently bright and the other isn’t bright at all. Both have a brand new battery in them

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