RovyVon A8 Review: Most Feature-packed Keychain Light?

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RovyVon A8 (UV/RED) - 4th Generation Transcript
General thoughts after a week of usage/size comparison/practicality/interesting things:
• It's hard to get excited about a chain light. I got my first RovyVon light, the A8 in the mail the other day and when I took it out of the box, I didn't really think much of it. But it wasn't until I had a closer look that I realized this light was something special.
• What you get in the box - some accessories (keyrings, magnetic tail/reversible clip), the light itself, and instructions - also come in a little storage box.
• Comparison with Nextorch K40
Overall Construction, LED, lens, bezel and reflector
• PC construction with stainless steel bezel. Appears to be a copper heatsink in the head of the light too. Clear windows in front of the auxiliary lights.
• Mine comes with a high CRI Nichia 219C (5000K) + TIR lens. You can also get the version with the SST20 @ 6500K. Mine comes with a 365nm UV auxiliary LED (genuine, as most are 395nm since they are cheaper but produce more visible light). Also, get a red LED (625nm) and a 4000K white LED (70 CRI). There are two other versions of this light that have 2x white LED/UV and Amber/Red/Blue LEDs. Incredible range of LED options for a keychain light. I don't know any other company that does this.
• Recessed stainless steel button.
UI - modes
• 5 clicks to lock/unlock
• Hold for a momentary high.
• Double-click to go to the memory mode of the main LED and click to cycle brightness.
• Triple click for UV/Red modes. Click again to cycle between modes.
• Quad click for white side LED. Click again to go from low to high.
Performance - total output, beam profile, longevity, practicality
• CCT, CRI, Ceiling bounce test
Considerations
• Non-replaceable battery.
• PC construction - keeps things light, but I prefer aluminum for added durability.
• Would prefer the UV mode separate from the red/white LEDs in the UI. E.g. 4 clicks to access UV.
Verdict
The attention to detail and amount of different features and functions in the A8 make it worthwhile considering if you're looking for an EDC flashlight. RovyVon has thought of everything under the sun when it comes to smaller EDC flashlights. This is the most advanced keychain light I own and I'd recommend it if you're looking for the perfect all-rounder EDC flashlight.

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  • @christopherbareja996
    @christopherbareja9968 ай бұрын

    Oh man, I knew it was possible to get it to start in moonlight mode! I did it and then undid it without knowing how. Thank you for explaining that it's memorised by leaving it in that mode for 3 minutes! A lot of other reviewers don't know this and just say it can't be memorised.

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    8 ай бұрын

    Your welcome mate! The manual wasn't super clear about it but that's what I interpreted from it.

  • @MADHIKER777
    @MADHIKER77710 ай бұрын

    Rovyvon really has focused on Keychain lights and it shows. They don't really have any competition when it comes to features. Nice to note that the UV is at the proper frequency. Kudos to Rovyvon. When is comes a small light, total lumen isn't important as runtime. Use of such a light will be a last resort because you don't have anything else.

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    10 ай бұрын

    It's definitely more than anyone will need for a keychain light haha. And yeah I was impressed with the 625nm UV light as well :)

  • @MaZEEZaM

    @MaZEEZaM

    Ай бұрын

    Not a last resort for me. I used to use it whenever I left or got home or elsewhere in the dark, I don't want much brightness, just enough to light where I'm walking. Its a really convenient, everyday carry size.

  • @SimplicityEDC
    @SimplicityEDC7 ай бұрын

    I really like the A5 that glows in the dark. Easy to find at night when you need it

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah, a surprising feature.. noticed the E1/8 are the same.

  • @JohnnyBoy-mt1lj
    @JohnnyBoy-mt1lj5 ай бұрын

    Best thing ever! Blinky mode!

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah if you ride a bike etc.

  • @marcooscatigna916
    @marcooscatigna916Ай бұрын

    A4 pro, is on another level

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    Ай бұрын

    Titanium!

  • @GehWegX
    @GehWegX10 ай бұрын

    I have the A3 G4 MAO Pro with Tritium…love it!

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    10 ай бұрын

    Very nice mate!

  • @gotcharamsys
    @gotcharamsys3 ай бұрын

    I love A8 with amber light 👌

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    3 ай бұрын

    Haven't seen that version but I do find that warmer light is easier on the eyes. I use the red one a lot but it doesn't make much light.

  • @MaZEEZaM
    @MaZEEZaMАй бұрын

    It's very impressive how much light such a tiny torch gives out.

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah it's nuts. It steps down quick though, which is needed...

  • @truno7
    @truno74 ай бұрын

    Moonlight memory is the best since this is my nightstand light and daily carry light.

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah and so easy to access too. One click...

  • @Erin-Thor
    @Erin-Thor9 ай бұрын

    I see you swapped out the magnetic end-cap. How did you do that? I tried a screwdriver and a needle nose pliers and exerted enough force I thought I would break the plastic if I pressed any harder. Any clue how to swap it out without breaking the little thing?

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    9 ай бұрын

    Use a finger nail and 'scratch' one of the shorter edges. It clips onto the the light that way so don't just pull it or it'll break that lip on the plastic

  • @MaZEEZaM
    @MaZEEZaMАй бұрын

    Given you have the UV version i had anticipated no red light but it does have the red light, so whats the difference with the Red Amber model?

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah, there is a amber, red, blue aux version. I prefer the one I have as it gives a larger range of functions with the UV included.

  • @avgrim7729
    @avgrim772910 ай бұрын

    I have the A8 3rd gen with Amber, red and blue lights and the A7 3rd gen that glows green but i can't remember the side colors both have nichia.

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome.. they come in a heap of different configurations. Interesting SMD LEDs too - they look like mini versions of normal LEDs.

  • @avgrim7729

    @avgrim7729

    10 ай бұрын

    @@DarrenYeoYT They come in handy checking your mailbox and getting your key in the door when the lights are off. High quality and very bright for their size.

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    10 ай бұрын

    I like the look of their copper one :D

  • @Erin-Thor

    @Erin-Thor

    9 ай бұрын

    How do you get yours to switch to red/blue modes? Mine does UV, white in 2 brightness and 3 red and red flashing modes. The manual says three quick presses, and that doesn’t work.

  • @MaZEEZaM
    @MaZEEZaMАй бұрын

    ALOOMINUM What!! 🥶 Where'd the Aussie pronunciation go lol 😭

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    Ай бұрын

    Been influenced by you Americans too much 😂

  • @lachumansukhani2502
    @lachumansukhani25025 ай бұрын

    Nice how much where can I buy

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    5 ай бұрын

    It's in the video description, I left an Amazon link

  • @dekcarc
    @dekcarc2 ай бұрын

    I have one and I don't understand the amber LED that barely lights up along with the UV LED. It's not bright enough to do anything and can't be turned on by itself.

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    2 ай бұрын

    Hmm, the amber light should be able to be activated separately from the UV apparently

  • @dekcarc

    @dekcarc

    2 ай бұрын

    @@DarrenYeoYT Just checked again. It's not an amber LED, but the white LED that just barely glows (and appears amber) when the UV LED is on.

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    2 ай бұрын

    Perhaps faulty. Shouldn't do that. ​@@dekcarc

  • @dekcarc

    @dekcarc

    2 ай бұрын

    @@DarrenYeoYT It does the same thing in this video.

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@dekcarccan you activate it separately at normal brightness?

  • @MaZEEZaM
    @MaZEEZaMАй бұрын

    @19:00 is that a helicopter or plane?

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    Ай бұрын

    Not sure 😅 could have been a car too

  • @MiscName
    @MiscName6 ай бұрын

    Excellent review. But - “aluminum”? You’re Australian not American 😂

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    6 ай бұрын

    Did I say aluminum? 😂 Been watching too many American reviews

  • @jbreeze8610
    @jbreeze861010 ай бұрын

    Cool but to much for a keychain light

  • @DarrenYeoYT

    @DarrenYeoYT

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah they are a bit pricey for keychain lights but they have tons of features too. I'd rather get a metal version next time, maybe copper/brass.

  • @Erin-Thor

    @Erin-Thor

    9 ай бұрын

    Maybe… I bought mine after replacing the little AAA battery on my $9.99 300 Lumen O’light key chain light a few dozen times and realized the battery costs add up. This is rechargeable, multi modes and 600 lumens. I paid $37 not including tax. I’ve spent about that in batteries alone over the past few years, so IF you use it, not a bad deal at all!

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