tldr; Compact AA/14500 with floody TIR. High CRI available, twist operation. Good budget EDC.
$19.90 on AmazonScores based on sentiment analysis of topic-related comments
Best praise vs top criticism for Skilhunt E2A
“For me personally, E2A > Tool. E2A much better build quality. 3 modes and no Strobe in the cycle. Tool AA does have higher sustained outputs though, but it feels too flimsy with a mushy button. Cycling through 4 modes, and hitting that strobe by accident annoys the sh\*t out of me ;),”
“though most skilhunt use no pwm, the E2A uses slow PWM of 629Hz, which is considered High Risk Flicker Index, with potential to cause migraine in sensitive individuals, when used for extended periods. (Flicker Index is a metric related to office lighting, and its effect on workers exposed for long hours at a time): https://preview.redd.it/hw36mtlovdof1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d402fab8ed0d88c55e39d77c0717a4857fd857e1”
161 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/4/2026