Lumintop FW3A vs Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 size comparison
The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 3 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Lumintop FW3A, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 30 g lighter (without battery).
The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 3 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Lumintop FW3A, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 30 g lighter (without battery).
Dimensions
| Lumintop FW3A Check price ↗ | Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 92.5 mm (3.64 in) | 89.5 mm (3.52 in)−3 mm |
| Head / width | 25.5 mm (1.00 in) | 18.5 mm (0.73 in)−7 mm |
| Body | — | 18.5 mm (0.73 in) |
| Weight | 53 g without battery | 23.5 g without battery−30 g |
| Battery | 18650 | 14500 / AA |
| Max output | 2,800 lm | 900 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $31.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nealsgadgets.com sourced Only head diameter listed | lumintop.com unverified From search-cited spec (maker page not rendered); re-check |
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FW3A vs Tool AA 3.0: how they differ
Size and weight
The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is the shorter light: 89.5 mm (3.52 in) against 92.5 mm (3.64 in), a difference of 3 mm (3%). At its widest point the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 7 mm slimmer (18.5 vs 25.5 mm). The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 30 g lighter (23.5 g vs 53 g, without battery).
Brightness and throw
The Lumintop FW3A is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 900 lm for the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0, 211% more.
Battery
The Lumintop FW3A runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 14500 about 14 × 50 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Lumintop FW3A was from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com and the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 $31.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 cost $17.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Lumintop FW3A if you want more output (2,800 lm vs 900 lm). Choose the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 if you want a shorter light (3 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower) and less weight (30 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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FW3A vs Tool AA 3.0 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Lumintop FW3A or the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0?
The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is the shorter light: 89.5 mm (3.52 in) against 92.5 mm (3.64 in), a difference of 3 mm (3%). At its widest point the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 7 mm slimmer (18.5 vs 25.5 mm). The Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 is 30 g lighter (23.5 g vs 53 g, without battery).
Which is brighter, the Lumintop FW3A or the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0?
The Lumintop FW3A is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 900 lm for the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0, 211% more.
Which is cheaper, the Lumintop FW3A or the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Lumintop FW3A was from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com and the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 $31.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 cost $17.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Lumintop FW3A and Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 use the same battery?
The Lumintop FW3A runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Lumintop Tool AA 3.0 runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 14500 about 14 × 50 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Lumintop FW3A: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nealsgadgets.com. Price from $49.95 from nealsgadgets.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Lumintop Tool AA 3.0: specs from Lumintop product page (manufacturer). Some values could not be confirmed on a second source and are marked unverified. Price $31.99 from flashlightgo.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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