Mini Flashlight Face-Off: Keychain vs Kube!

Today I'm testing out a mini keychain flashlight that I've gotten numerous requests to review and comparing it to a similar mini flashlight called the Kodiak Kube by Litezall.

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0:00 Intro & Overview
3:15 Night Tests
6:04 Charge Test
6:35 Waterproof Test
7:15 Indoor Comparison
8:12 Drop Test
8:43 Final Thoughts

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[AutoYoung]

You should've tested those magnets on something else too like a refrigerator cuz modern cars are mostly aluminum and alloys so it could've been your hood as well...

[atatistcheffs]

I'm surprised you didn't do a battery duration test. Probably not something you usually do on lights but since you're comparing the two I'd be interested to see if the keychain light is really half the duration given it's half the capacity of the cube.

[CRANEREVIEWS]

Oh, I am mid editing a review on these, I have purchased 30 of those carabiner ones from 5 different sellers and have been using them for 4 months now.
1. They have a HUGE initial drop off in the first 3 minutes
2. Battery life varies, DRASTICALLY
3. At $2 they are pretty darn great
4. All of the ones I got had good working magnets

[TheLochs]

Regarding the magnet. It also depends on the type of steel its on. Certain steels aren't as magnetic as others. I hope that helps.

[Metaphile]

I think the keychain was the clear winner here. It’s a shame about the weak magnet.

A few things I would like to have seen: 1) how long they take to charge, 2) how long they last on a full charge, 3) how long they can sustain max brightness

Love the channel!

[elizabethbrown]

It's unlikely I would purchase either one but if I had to pick one it would be the keychain light. I use a cross body purse most of the time and having a small light attached to it is convenient so I don't have to be distracted looking inside my bag for a light. I think it would be a pain remembering to keep it charged for when you might need it.

[chadausburn]

Your Ford Fusion hybrid (~2017?) has an aluminum hood with some steel inner parts and steel latch. The magnets were trying their best to stick to some steel through the aluminum. A battery test would be nice too. Love your videos!

[shannondore]

They seemed to be similar when it came to brightness but I think I like the keychain better mostly because it's more streamlined, has a good clip, and a stand in the back.

[tshaffer]

I get the best flashlights and push lights from the Dollar Tree. Damn bright. I have push lights up all over the place in my home as well as lanterns for emergencies. My place can be lit up like daylight if the power goes out. Love it.

[sublimationman]

I have 4 of the keychain light version and absolutely love them. These are not flashlights so you can't compare them but I use them working around the house, under the sink, under my desk (lots of cables and such) and on mine the magnet is plenty strong to hold the light in place, in fact I store them on vertical surfaces, one is on my fridge, one on a file cabinet and another on a chest freezer, never had an issue with them sliding even with doors or drawers moving all the time. I agree the lumen ratings are fake (just high numbers to impress) but for using them as a utility light like I do (10' away max and normally 3' away) they are perfect. I have not run one out of battery yet but I normally only use them 10-20 minutes at a time, then I recharge. I originally paid like $30 for my first 2 and a year later paid $20 for the second 2.

[jamarti]

LPT: if you put a drop off super glue on the button location and let it dry, it will provide a good raised bump to make it easier to find at night.

[mattsquires]

The key chain light is my go-to light when I go hiking. It's so powerful and lightweight for what I need it's perfect

[kwc]

I bought the keychain light a few weeks ago for around $3.50. The side of the carabineer is a (weak) bottle opener, and the "stand" flips up a full 180 degrees. I measured the current when it was charging, and I think the battery capacity is closer to 350-400 mAh.

[clevelandcbi]

Bought a box of 25 pinkie sized lights at Goodwill for $25 for stocking staffers a few months ago. Turns out they're around $50 apiece. They're "tactical" lights designed to clip onto guns, and OMG they're bright. Told my mom I won't complain when she wants to go again.

[royalrepublican]

to me, waterproof mean that no water what so ever can seep through, while water-resistant means that it can withstand water to a certain point. also if you really wanna review lights you can get a Lux meter

[Pienimusta]

Bought one of those keychain lights for about 5€ from Aliexpress. It has two cold white modes, 2 warm whites, and steady and blinking red modes. The magnet was really good also. Best part is the USB-C charging.
Superb for the price.

[laurachicago]

Hello from Chicago!My husband and I enjoy all your videos. I have the keychain light and it works for camping walking around in the dark. You forgot to mention it is also a bottle opener.

[Suebe]

Wow, great timing, I was just looking for a better key change light. I've seen that keychain light on Amazon and was wondering how good it was. I like that it's not as bulking as the Kube, and the light is just as good. Mostly, I would use it to put my key into a mailbox at night and also to put my key into my door at night. It's a plus, that it's chargeable!!! Thanks, James!!!

[NGMonocrom]

The magnet on my keychain version is a lot stronger than the one you got. While the bottle-opener feature isn't so useful. The carabiner clip feature, definitely is. For what this thing is primarily designed to do, it works well. No regrets buying mine.

[Sarafimm]

I think that keychain would be my choice. You could attach it to a belt loop and it would illuminate where you walk pretty well. Not good enough for a long jog or a jog on the road though--wouldn't want to blind drivers. But good enough for a short job or (dog) walk along the sidewalk. Definitely good enough for a trip to/from the car at night when you're bringing in multiple items and/or need a light plus a free hand to open your locked home door. The wide bright light would make sure there isn't someone hiding nearby.