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Reviews
Bright & Versatile MicroLight
"The Photon Freedom Microlights are bright and extremely functional as a small keychain sized light. I’ve used these as everyday keychain lights and while working music festivals and events—lighting up areas as a barback, spotting someone in a dim bar/venue, or finding objects dropped in the dark. For its size, especially with a fresh battery, the output is phenomenal. The one-button controls take a little getting used to, but once learned, they’re straightforward. Battery life has been solid, and the IPX7 waterproof rating is useful around sweat, water, and snow. My main reason for giving it 4 instead of 5 stars is long-term durability. The gold-colored battery contacts bend/disconnect over years of use leaving some lights unusable (see picture) Overall, these are excellent little lights with a surprising amount of capability. I've probably bought over 50 of these in my lifetime for personal use. I just wish the battery contacts and internal components held up better over long-term use."
— Addison (4/5)
It has a five second on time, and then it shuts off automatically
"I did not realize this light had a five second run time, and then turns off that made me mad"
— BRIAN C. (2/5)
Excellent!!!
"Works well. . . my last one lasted over 15 years. . . thanks!"
— James B. (5/5)
No More Accessories
"The Photon Freedom (visible light) microlights used to be sold with a variety of optional accessories like neck lanyard holders, diffusers, finger ring frames, and so on. The descriptions sometimes indicated this, sometimes not so clearly. Seems the newer batches are pretty much just the microlight. In any event, the Freedom (visible light) models are quite useful as just-in-case lights someone might wear around their neck while camping for a late night walk (NV green LED best), or place in a first aid kit (white LED best). Yellow seems Ok for subdued light, but orange, red, and blue are questionable for practical use. I tried UV, but its 365nm output was too weak compared to the Photon I simpler device. I'm sure that's the case with IR models, too. I'm a strong proponent of microlights for just-in-case reasons, and definitely recommend the Freedom (visible light) especially with either white LED or NV green LED."
— TOM C. (5/5)
Great Back Up Light!
"Who knew so much power and features can be packed in a keychain light?? This light is bright! but like other Photon Lights, if you don\'t need it that bright you can power the beam down to a lower setting. I would recommend this to any outdoors men as a back-up light or camp light. With the clip feature, it makes a great headlight that will light your path to the outhouse and with the cord neck attachment, it\'s on the ready if your batteries fail in your main flashlight. If your camping trip turns into a \'Survival Adventure\' you have a SOS, Strobe light on hand around your neck!! at this price, you could have one on your pack too! I plan to buy more for my son and me."
— The C. (5/5)
Works Great
"Works great! Don\'t let the price fool you- the light and hands free clip are very well made. The light is perfect for navigating in the dark."
— Kevin L. (5/5)
Photon Freedom Micro LED Key chain Light
"Great Small light i clip it on my Hat Brim with clip option. When eyes are adjusted to night this thing is great. I could actually Hike out of the back-country in darkness with it if needed. i carry two and spare Batteries. They weigh nothing. They can get wet in rain. not sure about submerged??"
— George (5/5)
Great value in a small package
"Easy to use, bright beyond belief! I had these when I was in Basic training and kept me going till I lost them years ago. I decided holding a flashlight for everything and or a headlamp to carry around everywhere was too cumbersome so I remembered these little guys. Now I do not need to turn on lights around the house, instead I can click this little guy to get around. Also, working on vehicle, you can get it in every nook and cranny. I recommend having the covert sheild to help focus the beam and to help from getting blinded by the light! I have the UV one for my hotel inspection and the clear for every day use. Next I need the night vision and I'm all set."
— Kyle (5/5)
Best there is.
"I've bought a couple dozen key chain lights over the last 10 years. First the older Photon 2 with the manual switch to keep it on, then I started buying these. Every last one of these lights still works, with an occasional battery change. I am a service technician and I am constantly in and out of the truck with keys in multiple locks all day. Keys get dropped often onto pavement and the light is unfazed. My wife and I have them on every set of keys, and I give them as gifts to family and friends. I managed to break the battery cover on one of them and the company sent me a replacement for free. The older Photon 2 isn't fully waterproof and the one on my Camelback would turn on and stay on when I got caught in a downpour. No permanent damage, but these Freedoms are water tight and don't have that issue. Dog has one on his leash and it works great to be seen by cars. People slow down and look to see what that bouncing light is, saves me from having to use the big flashlight to announce ourselves. Order a few, you can't go wrong. Battery Junction consistently has the best price on them as well."
— Joe (5/5)
Great price
"The best prices I have found on these Photon Freedom."
— Johnny (5/5)
