ARE YOU A PRO? Join for FREE!The Nitecore EA81 is a high-powered LED flashlight that utilizes a CREE XHP50 LED to emit a world-illuminating 2150 Lumens of bright white LED output. At full power, this flashlight throws a beam that reaches an astonishing 462 Meters, perfect for outdoor use as a searchlight. With a unique orange peel style reflector, the light of the EA81 provides a strong flood beam that makes lighting large areas a breeze. Whether you are on a camping trip, search and rescue mission, or any other outdoor activity, the EA81 has your back with superior output, construction and a convenient power source of eight AA batteries!
One of the best features of the EA81 is that it uses a popular and widely available power source, eight standard sized AA batteries. This light can run on either regular alkaline, rechargeable NiMh or primary lithium power sources. Using just eight of these popular batteries, this flashlight has access to a wide variety of modes, including the 2150 lumen turbo mode, as well as strobe and SOS emergency modes. Since AA batteries are so widely available, you can rest assured that a power source for your favorite flashlight is always somewhere nearby.
The EA81 is more than just a powerful flashlight, it is a reliable tool made with high quality materials and legendary Nitecore quality control. This light is crafted from lightweight yet durable aircraft-grade aluminum, and has been hard-anodized to prevent scratches and related cosmetic damage. Worried about dropping your light? Don't be! This baby can take a 1.5 meter fall without sustaining any serious damage. For all weather conditions, the EA81 is rated IPX-8 Waterproof, allowing it to be submersible up to 2 meters! Along with temperature regulation, reverse polarity protection, and heavy duty construction, the EA81 can take any damage that you can dish out at it.
Features:| Brand | Nitecore |
| SKU | NITECORE-EA81 |
| Series | E (Explorer) |
| UPC | 6952506401697 |
| Primary Material | Anodized Aluminum |
| Max Lumens (lm) | 2150 |
| Max Throw (m) | 462 |
| Rechargeable | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Switch | Body |
| Length | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
| In the Box | Holster, Lanyard, Spare O-ring(s) |
| Switch | Body |
| Primary Material | Anodized Aluminum |
| Max Lumens | 2150 |
| Max Throw | 462 m (1515 ft) |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Rechargeable | No |
| Length | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
| Head Diameter | 2.36 in (60 mm) |
| Body Diameter | 1.65 in (42 mm) |
| Weight | 9.95 oz (282 g) |
| Warranty |
Nitecore 5 Year Warranty Battery Junction Warranty |
| Return Policy | Return Policy |
| Glossary | Flashlight Glossary |
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 8 reviews.
Review topics: ["improvement","light","output","tool","switch","flashlight"].
"Great flashlight. I have several of the EA41 4 cell so this is very similar in function, but obviously longer as a 8 cell and twice as bright. The interface is easy to use and overall the EA81 balances nicely in my hand. Would highly recommend this if you're looking for a medium sized flashlight with a very bright output. If you want something more compact go with the EA41."
"Uo until this point, my brightest alkaline battery light was an older version EA41 at around 960 lumen. This EA81 destroys it! Its like a laser! I didn't want to have to go and buy a bunch of rechargeable batteries and charger yet. . . . and this EA81 definitely fills that void of a powerhouse light using AA batteries."
"Seriously bright, and on AA's. WOW! Get it on sale and you'll be smiling everyday."
"killed me to spend 120 on a flashlight / the 1st x / its so good / I just ordered another"
"I have had this EA81 for a month now and it's a top quality light for sure. This is now my 4th Nitecore light and it works great, just like the others do. The switch buttons are a great improvement even for some of their other models. I bought (2) from Battery Junction when they were on sale, glad I did, my buddy got the other one the day it came in."
"I also own the predecessor Nitecore Model EA8, a 900-lumen, neutral-tint LED. The new EA81 is a definite improvement and in my opinion, well worth the extra cost. For approximately the same battery life, you get over double the lumen output, and a two-button switch. That switch is a big improvement over the single-button user interface on the EA8. The EA81 has one switch for power and another for changing the brightness settings. In addition, it is useful to have rapid access to the lowest mode (moonlight) and the highest (turbo—2,150 lumens). And I really like that it uses AA batteries. Most of my other emergency lights use them—a real convenience, particularly in places where CR123’s are not as easily available. The EA81 works well with Tenergy 2600 maH NiMH re-chargeable batteries. The throw for the EA81 is actually slightly less than the EA8, 490 meters vs. 462 meters. My brief nighttime testing showed little throw difference in actual use. However, the EA81 has a wider beam, filled with much more light. A small negative for the EA81 is a slightly-darker central doughnut artifact. It does not interfere with performance, but some users may this annoying. Also, the light is incompatible with Li-ion rechargeables and with Primary LiFePO4 batteries. Other users have reported that unlike the EA8 (which can operate with 4 AA batteries as well as 8AA’s), the EA81 requires 8AA’s."
"I was looking for a light that would cover basically any need, and this one does that perfectly. It does it all, and very well. I didn't think that the 1 lumen setting would be of any use, but it totally is. It is plenty bright enough to see to get around inside or out. And with it lasting 810 hours on 1 lumen, and 32 hours on 80 lumens, it is great for emergencies where you don't know how long you will be without power. If you need more light, this thing sure has it. At full power, it is blinding to say the least, making it a great defensive tool to disorient someone in the darkness, or as a search and rescue light. It is very well-built and feels like you have a quality tool in your hand. And to add to it all, it runs on the most common battery type around, the AA, and you have a light that covers all needs and can't be beat."
"I like the dual side switches. Well put together. Wonderful light output. Suggest using lithium ion AA's. They are lighter and last longer."
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