LED Lenser 8403TP P3 Key Ring Torch (Test It Pack) - Black

I've had The LED Lenser P3 for several months now, I waited to review it until I'd had a chance to get some use from it and I can only conclude that it's a fantastic little torch. The light output is excellent for such a small unit and the battery life is also very good - I use a Uniross Hybrio rechargeable battery (AAA) and gave up trying to count how many hours light I got, it just keeps on going. It appears robust and well made, at least as good as the Maglights I've previously had. The focus is quick and easy to use although the difference between narrow and wide beam is not enormous. I've seen some comments criticising the switch as too fiddly. The switch is on the end of the base cap and is recessed quite deeply into it (presumably to prevent accidental switching on in a pocket or rucsac) but I find no problem at all with switching it on and off - with my averagely clumsy man sized hands! In fact I rather like the ability to depress the switch half way for momentary light - it stays on as long as you hold it, or depress it fully to turn on until pressed again to turn off, and all done one-handed - brilliant design.

I bought two Lenser torches at the same time - the P7 (based on various reviews on the web) and this P3, the latter as much an impulse purchase as anything else.

To be honest, I'm more impressed by the P3 than the P7. It is TINY (the dimensions given in the Amazon description are wrong - I think that must be the box size - the actual length is just over 93mm, max. diameter 20mm ,the main barrel only about 14.5mm diameter). That's about the size of an average mans' index finger. I carry it around on my belt in the ballistic nylon pouch that it comes with, next to my Gerber 400 and they are perfect companions. No at all bulky.

The light output is amazing for its size. More than adequate for finding your way around in dark lanes, looking under cupboards for that lost item, searching around engine bays etc. Basically, all those occasions when you think 'if only I had a torch' but wouldn't normally have one - because any other torch is too bulky to have with you all the time. Beam quality is very bright and even. I'd say the useful range is about 20 meters. It does have a focus facility but this is pretty much a waste of time.

Build quality is excellent and it's wearing very well (I've had mine for nearly a year now and it still looks like new even though I carry it around with me every day). I think the only trick Lenser have missed is to put a section of rubber sleeve or similar around the rear part of the barrel so that it would be a bit nicer to hold between your teeth (sounds strange, but I often need to do this to free up both hands!). A magnet on the body would also be a neat addition.

It's better value than the P7. Battery life is impressive - mine's still on the original that came with the torch.

I already own a lenser P7 and it's an excellent torch so I bought one of these and one of the even smaller keyring models.
I was very impressed with the brightness from a single AAA cell but I'd only had it a couple of hours when I noticed the beam pattern had gone from circular to oval. On close examination I noticed that the lense was loose and flapping about.
I have returned it for a replacement as I still think these are good torches and I'm hoping that this was just a duffer that slipped through the net.

I have owned a T7 Led Lenser for some time now and have been thrilled with the powerful output of the device. My 6 year old has been particularly impressed with the T7 when out walking the dog at nights and has expressed that she wants 'a really shiny torch like Daddy'.

I don't want a 6 year old playing about with torch which has the potential of harming so ing ones eyesight so I thought I'd have a look for a little Lenser for her. The P3 instantly caught my eye with the practicality of a single AAA battery and a very reasonable price. As, like other reviewers I received the gift box instead of the 'test it' which was a very welcome surprise.

The torch itself is absolutely fantastic. It is much smaller than I had imagined but still very useable and has an assuring weight about it. It looks and feels like a small P7 and the advaned focussing system works exactly the same as it's bigger brothers. Is. It just me or is the whole resistive sliding lens and the gentle thud when the torch is manually adjusted to fully focussed or fully flooded the most satisfying thing ever. Other reviewers have slatted the blue moon effect, i think it is amazing. The focussed beam is far more even and circular than my T7 and all the kids jaws drop when they see the blue line encircling it. Every one of my mates that have touched this torch have given me the same reassuring nod.

If you are a big boy scout you need a Led Lenser. I read an article recently about how over engineered Led Lensers are. There's nothing breaking this torch. I understand that the Germans only use a fraction of the power these torches are capable of to improve battery life but believe me they are still unbelievable bright for the size of it.... I did eventually and reluctantly hand the P3 over to my 6 year old who was also mightily impressed, although I dare so less than myself.

I do feel quite sad for getting so excited about a torch but I had to share my love for the little P3. Read more ›