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(based on 15 ratings)
Brand: Princeton Tec
Located in: Add-On Gear, Lights
Scuba diving's most popular light. The Tec 400 is an ideal multipurpose light for both experienced and novice divers. Powerful narrow beam is suitable for both night and day exploration. Tec 400 includes halogen and long burn bulbs.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 15 reviews)
93% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact(13), High intensity(10), Long bulb life(10), Reliable(10), Well-focused(8)
Best Uses:
Close-up viewing(7), Extreme depths(3), Night diving(7), Professional(3), Recreational(11)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(8), Recreational diver(3)
 
Good for short while
By ROSEMAUIVerified Purchaser from MAUI HI on 2/3/2010
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Well-Focused
Cons:
Lasts only a year
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

Again you get what you pay for. I have had a couple of these and they last about 1 year and then you need to get another.

 
Very reliable
By Dive MonkeyVerified Reviewer from San Juan Island, WA on 11/14/2009
Pros:
Compact
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Professional Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

I have had one of these lights in my pocket for litteraly over a thousand dives and it works every time. Its simple and reliable.

 
good and nice , very confie
By joey the rastaVerified Purchaser from reading, pa on 9/18/2009
Pros:
Long Bulb Life
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

i will hook the ligth to my bc, have a nice strap to take around your hands.

 
Great small light for snorkeling or divi
By Rec DiverVerified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 8/5/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

My wife and I each have one of these for daytime snorkeling and night diving. It's a bright, compact light with long life and excellent reliability. So much easier to manage on a dive than the larger handle lights, but produces plenty of light for night dives.

 
Great light for the price!
By Tom the bottom scraperVerified Purchaser from Destin,Fl on 5/28/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
Slippery handle grip
Best Uses:
Cave Diving, Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Professional Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

I used it in a cave dive when my main light failed. It worked great as a backup. The light
has a nice solid feel to it. Well worth the price
I paid for it. The only down side is the handle
feels slippery to me on dry land.

 
it was ok
By Aaron the DentistVerified Purchaser from State College PA on 5/28/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life
Cons:
Malfunctioned occured
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

turning on was tricky. The switch would not always turn on the light. At times the switch had to be in just the right location before the light would operate. It was not as easy as on off. And at times it would not turn on right away.

 
great compact light
By tomthescubadiverVerified Purchaser from louisville on 1/21/2009
Pros:
Compact, Reliable
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

Great little light, and the price is right too. I bought two for my kids

 
Just right
By SpectrumVerified Purchaser from Maine on 8/13/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

We have been using the TEC 400 for over 3 years now. It's a great day light for peeking into dark places and a nice back-up for night dives. In the tropics it may be the only night dive light you need to use but bring something as a back-up just because.

 
I think I got a dud with this one
By Big JimVerified Purchaser from Fresno, Ca on 5/28/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
Breaks Easily
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

I have used one of these as my primary dive light about ten years and it was great. However, I lost that one on the last dive trip to California's Channel Islands, I think the lanyard broke. The one I just purchased to rplace it was sitting on a counter when it got bumped and it fell 3 feet onto the carpet and now it won't work. I changed the bulb but it seems to be the switch which broke. I'll have to send it back to Princton to get it fixed. It doesn't seem to be as rugged as the first one I had but I'll stick with Princton anyhow.

 
Good backup light
By Oleg96Verified Purchaser from Baltimore, MD on 4/2/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

This is a good light. The batteries really last a long time. The bottom line is it a great backup light for the money.

 
Good relation Price/Efficiency
By giggioVerified Purchaser from Athens, OH on 1/26/2008
Pros:
Long Bulb Life
Cons:
It's easy to flood
Best Uses:
Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

This is a good light, the batteries really last a long time, so you don't need to worry about it. It's really easy to find accessories for replacement and the focus is really good. The only problem, I think is the waterproof system that could be better...(2 o-rings instead of only one). In general, it's a good light, I recommend.

 
Just right light
By Diver DaleVerified Purchaser from Novato,CA on 10/11/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

Did what I bought it for, small, bright, and good enough for night dives

 
Great backup light
By JimVerified Purchaser from Philadelphia PA on 10/11/2007
Pros:
Compact, Reliable, Very clever design.
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

Clever design provides for spare bulbs stored right in the housing. Very good battery life. Decent amount of light, certainly more than sufficient as a back up light.

 
Super light.
By BamaDiverVerified Purchaser from Meridian, MS on 9/21/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver, Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

Great little light. I had my first one for about 10 years before breaking the lense. I didn't hesitate when it came to ordering another light. This light goes with me on every dive.

 
if you want satisfaction then this is it
By Jonjun from Siquijor, Philippines on 3/3/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
No comments
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Professional, Safety Backup
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Princeton Tec Princeton Tec, Tec 400:

finally found the one that fits my need. perfect for spear fishing during night, the weight, brightness and most important the long lasting power.

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