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Reviewer's
Impressions:
The MPTech XP3 is a cute little light but is obviously
not manufactured with the same attention to detail and
quality as its Inova counterpart.
(Inova X5T vs. MPTech XP3 - Look awfully similar, don't
they?)
The body appears to be anodized machined aluminum.
The body is fluted for grip. The bezel end houses 3
white 5mm LEDs recessed in what appears to be a chromed
metal cap. The knurling around the tailcap is a bit
poor with machining marks evident and a rough appearance.
The rest of the machining, however, appears to be pretty
good. There is a lanyard hole in the tailcap.
The bezel is a smooth chromed cap that houses the 3
5mm LEDs. The LEDs have a strange greenish tint to the
clear epoxy resin they are made from when looked at
from an angle. They do produce a nice white light.
(Inova X5T bezel vs. MPTech Bezel - note matte stainless
steel vs. shiny chromed metal)
The switch is a simple cap that you tighten to turn
the light on. It is possible to get some degree of "momentary"
operation by tightening the cap to just the right distance
and then pressing on the cap with the thumb to close
the contact.
Overall quality is OK. The package advertises the light
as waterproof and this is blatantly incorrect. The O-ring
on the threaded end does not even make contact with
the tailcap. It is much too small for the light.
Batteries are 3 alkaline N cells. A bit difficult to
find and they really don't last all that long.
The package advertises that a sheath is included, however
there was none in the package received. It may have
been removed by the sender. Also the light has a "Lifetime"
warranty listed on the package, however I was unable
to find the manufacturer in a web search. I would classify
this as generally a "cheap" imitation of a
very good light.
+ + + Pluses: Easy battery change, Lightweight
- - - Minuses: Not water resistant,
Machining not that great, Momentary tailcap temperamental
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