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I just recently picked up a Fenix LDO1 Q5, Maratac AAA and AA, and a ITP A3. I like all of them. For grip the Maratac AA is king and I like the reversable clip, it is also one of the lightest of the bunch. The beam is very good and bright. I like how the AAA can sit upright straight up and down. The ITP A3 has a key ring mount on the bottom and will not allow it to stand up. They are all twist lights. The Fenix is the longest of the AAA as long as the Maratac AA. It is also the heaviest but feels the most solid. The clip on it is an absolute tank and tight but will scratch the body of the light when taking on or off. It is also very difficult to put the clip on and off. The AA is merely a bigger longer lasting and a hair brighter than its similar AAA version. The ITP A3 has the best beam spread of all the lights, I really like it, it seems to be the lightest of the pack as well. It is slightly brighter than the Maratec AAA. The clip isnt as good but does the job, the Fenix and the AAA clip seem better. I found one major flaw with the ITP the body is slick and harder to spin on and off. The texturing isnt to great. This drove me crazy when I compared it side by side next to The Maratac which has the best texturing on the body making it clearly easier to turn on and off, this is a huge advantage to the AAA and AA. The AAA and and the AA seems to be built well. But once again the beam is so good on the ITP that even the key ring placement and the texturing I still really like it. If it wasnt for that it would be my favorite light. So it is a tie with the Maratac AAA and the A3. Both are excellent and cheap, small, light, and powerful. I like my fenix but for the money you can get 2 ITP or 2 Maratac. Just remember for the money the fenix is a tank...something I dont think is a big concern for me because I dont think a small light flashlight needs to be built this well but it is good to know and will probably last forever. Not that the Maratac or the ITP arent made as well just that the Fenix is just made the best and feel solid. One thing that is of Note, the fenix does hummm or produce a high pitched sound when it is on certain settings...the other do not!
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