Beta QRv3 Titanium (6Al/4V)

Very well done

I love the aaa size lights. They are so convenient to throw in a pocket or on a keychain for those times when you unexpectedly need a little light. This one solves all the problems I've had with other small flashlights. My biggest issues were the available modes, the use of lithium batteries and having the operation be a very simple user interface twist action. Having small batteries will limit the output and that is a given. It is nice to have a low output mode that last a long time but have the option to get more output when needed. This does both of those things very very well. I like being able to use the rechargeable batteries and the lithium batteries. Rechargeable for obvious reasons but I really like lithium as they hold their charge and they last longer. The new user interface on this light is what I most excited about. I love that it always starts out on low and you don't have to be super aggressive when changing the outputs. You have more time to switch between the modes so you aren't fumbling to get the output you want. Not only that but the light is not programmable so you don't have to worry about switching through the light modes trying to find what you want then all of a sudden your programming your light. I use low mode most of the time being a husband and a father. Also starting on low it saves the battery if you don't need the higher modes starting off. This was very well thought out.

Great little light. Pull mechanism a little gritty at first, but getting better.

Great Little EDC Light

Have carried a Beta off and on for years. Was always happy with the tint, beam profile and reasonable battery life given that it runs on a AAA. They are not lumens cannons, but it handles most EDC tasks, including short walks at night quite well. What I was never thrilled with was the twisty action because it was difficult to maintain a grip on the head (operating one handed). The slight redesign to the head (slightly larger and with deeper, more pronounced vertical lines) has corrected that one nitpick. It is now easy to operate one handed even when your hands are sweaty. Add the bonus that the light is now American made and I can’t think of a thing I would improve. Very pleased.