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(based on 34 ratings)
Brand: Underwater Kinetics
Located in: Add-On Gear, Lights
The high intensity SL4 eLED dive light is ideal for minimizing weight for travel due to its high brightness, small size and long burn time. Underwater, you can stow it out of the way in your BC pocket for when you go over the wall or peer deep under a ledge. As a back-up, the SL4 provides plenty of illumination to finish your dive. The eLED circuitry provides relatively constant brightness throughout most of the life of the batteries. As the batteries are nearly depleted the brightness of the LED falls sharply, but does not go out as happens with classical filament lamps. This brightness will persist for several days. Valuable for emergency situations.

The SL4 LED operates more efficiently and produces more light when it is cool. Underwater, the SL4 eLED burns brighter for almost half of the battery life, due to the unique way that heat is conducted away from the LED. The higher brightness consumes a little more power and slightly reduces the battery life.

You also get a free 36" Quick Release Coil Lanyard with the SL4. It's a snap! This coiled lanyard expands to 36". Simply unhook the latch with a squeeze of the fingers and the coil is released, offering up to 36" of extension during use.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.7 stars
(based on 34 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact(30), High intensity(26), Long bulb life(21), Reliable(23), Well-focused(18)
Best Uses:
Close-up viewing(14), Extreme depths(4), Night diving(10), Professional(9), Recreational(29)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(11), Professional diver(3), Recreational diver(8)
 
Great small light
By DrtedVerified Purchaser from kingman az on 4/5/2011
Pros:
Compact, Reliable
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Can be used as primary or backup light

 
Smalll SUN in your pocket!
By BacchanaliaVerified Purchaser from New Orleans, LA on 9/4/2010
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

This thing's really bright! Smaller than I was expecting...but that's a good thing! Feels really solid, like everything I've purchased from Underwater Kinetics. I've also heard from many forums that their warranty dept. is very easy to deal with...fortunately, I haven't needed to use them.

 
Worked Great....As Advertised
By DocsharkVerified Purchaser from Baltimore MD on 8/10/2010
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

I bought this product used from LP for $40 or so. IN the dive shop the same product was [$]!! [...] It even came with fully charged bateries in it. I used it on a 75ft quarry dive and it worked great. It is no light cannon, but it is not heavy, easily attaches to a D ring for quick access and would be great in clear water.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I use it everyday --All Day! & Night!!!!
By Emperor of the SeaVerified Purchaser from Hoinolulu Hawaii on 7/12/2010
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Cave Diving, Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

As a dive professional who makes 4-6 dives a day -- everyday and, an avid night diver I use this Dive light religiously! It fit's in the pocket of my BCD and dangles nicely from the lanyard with a stainless D-clip(not included.)I dive shipwrecks every morning and leave it "on" for 60 - 100 minutes a day. The beam is intense and focused. I've used it as a Primary light as well as having one as my secondary on night dives. It's great for it's size. The housing and lens/recepticle can take a beating. If there is one thing I could ask U.K. to improve it would be the switch mechanism. I found that this is the first thing to fail in over 5 years of diving with this light. Underwater Kinetics is also great at servicing and or replacing parts. I highly recommend this product. What do I know... I only have over 12,000 dives!

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Stayed lit for 24 days!
By DanVerified Reviewer from Albany, ca on 5/24/2010
Pros:
Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

I used two of these lights on an ongoing underwater filming project when our fixed lights kept flooding. We film the same place with fixed cameras once a month. Prior to filming we dive, affix the lights, then surface and activate the cameras for a few hours. We came back a almost a month later to switch out the light and to my amazement the light was still on! We installed and turned it on April 27th, and came back on May 21st. It was still giving off a good amount of light after being left on for 24 days! I still can't believe it. We used normal Duracell 1.5 V batteries. I checked the voltage on the batteries and one was at 0.6 V and the other three were at 1.0 V. Unbelievable.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Superior Product
By j_stansVerified Purchaser from Pacific Northwet on 9/18/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
Heavy
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 Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Good Back up in cold water. Excellent main light in warm tropical waters! Compact for travel. Thats where the only con comes in... 4 "c" batteries add a lot of travel weight so buy when you arrive, then there are no cons.

Service & Delivery comments:

Leisure Pro does it again. Excellent customer service. Nice price and ultra speedy processing and delivery.

 
Good Light
By Blue StealVerified Purchaser from CA on 7/22/2009
Pros:
Compact, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

I like the extension lanyard.

 
Nice and Bright ! Great for all dives
By MikeVerified Purchaser from Hernando, Florida on 6/24/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Great price , great product !

 
Excellent Light!
By CopperguyVerified Purchaser from Copperopolis CA on 2/4/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

The UK SL4 eLed is my first dive light and I have found it easy to use, rugged, and bright. I use it as my primary light for tropical night diving and as a spotting light during the day. It has a bright focused center beam with a wider low intensity outside beam. I highly recommend this light.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I would buy this product next time.
By robertVerified Purchaser from Japan on 1/22/2009
Pros:
Compact
Cons:
Breaks Easily
Best Uses:
Night Diving
Describe Yourself:
Professional Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

II

Service & Delivery comments:

I have get this items in good condition.

 
Really Great Night Dive Light!
By KonadiverVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 10/5/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Recreational, Used as main night dive l
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

I used this as my main night dive light. Great range with a bright white light. Compact size fites in BCD pocket. Will buy another if I ever loose it.

 
Buddy beat me to it...
By SoCal DiverVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 9/3/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Beginner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Bought this light for a new OW buddy. This light lit up the night and the water nicely. I will be buying one for myself.

 
Love the light, works great!
By Bob DVerified Purchaser from Madison, WI on 8/21/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

I've dove with this light on nearly every dive I've been on. In the lovely Wisconsin waters every dive is basically a night dive below the thermocline in local lakes. Has worked really well, nice bright light. Love that the LED does not drain the batteries like other lights may.

 
Great Light
By TZVerified Purchaser from Lake Tahoe on 7/23/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

This is by far the best small light I have ever owned.

 
best dive light for working divers
By tommyVerified Purchaser from central,florida on 5/7/2008
Pros:
Compact, Durable, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Professional
Describe Yourself:
Technical Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

i would recommend this light to all commercial divers because i've tried all the other led lights and they don't last. this one is very durable and will not leak.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
yes. buy it. it is good.
By isaac de'largeVerified Reviewer from Sydney AUS on 5/1/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

i think UK are the best dive lights. i use the SL4 as my primary and the miniQ40 as my back up. it's plenty bright. i'm not blind. SL4 is adequate for any occasion i have encountered. it's better than bigger 8-battery bulb lights that i have used, for sure. also the switch in the SL4 is great. wish the miniQ40 had one. and i don't know what the other people are doing, but i have no troubles inserting batteries. it's a very simple design. it's good. buy one.
P.S. eLED is the way to go! DON'T buy bulb lights. batteries last so much longer (at least ten times longer) and eLEDs don't break. my tech-diver freind said "get eLED-trust me!" he was right. trust me.

 
Works great!
By MPVerified Purchaser from Virginia on 3/5/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Bright!

 
Great light!
By JoeVerified Purchaser from Apple Valley, CA on 2/20/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Anytime, Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

I have used this light on both night dives and durring daylight. at night it really lights up the surface and is easily seen over a long distance. durring the day its great for looking under objects and into holes/cracks/crevaces.

 
Small size Big performance
By eric wrightVerified Purchaser from Texas on 2/19/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Streamlines great when strapped to shoulder webbing. I use it with my tech gear as my primary (because I usually don't need the extra light of a big bulky lantern style for what I do)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
No hassle replacement
By cazVerified Purchaser from Manassas, VA on 1/21/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Great light last a long time on set of betteries. The batteries are difficult to replace. [...]

 
great little light
By jtedsVerified Purchaser from arizona on 1/16/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

used on day and night dives. fits easily in my BCD pocket so it is readily available.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great for fish spotting
By NismoVerified Purchaser from Newark, DE on 11/12/2007
Pros:
Compact, Long Bulb Life, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Bought 2 of these as new back up lights for myself and my wife with the C8 eLED as our primaries. First try was with looking into the coral on a day dive. Lit pretty well from a couple feet away. Did not have to be right on top of where you were trying to look. Used as well on a night dive and the light was very bright. Could actually use as a primary in crystal clear waters. I may actually use this as a primary as I become more comfortable on night dives. My light has some sort of malfunction with the on off switch where it won't completely shut off causing the led to have some power which causes a very very weak output or it won't shut off at all. Have to contact UK about it. My wife's light has not had any problems, granted it was not used as much as mine on the trip, it was used much the same way. Overall I am happy with the lights and I hope to have mine back in working condition soon.

 
A compact primary, great idea!
By JayVerified Purchaser from Springfield, PA on 11/9/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Light is small enough to fit in a BC pocket, but bright enough to use as a primary light on night dives. Lightbeam is a very bright blueish color with good illumination toward the outer edge of the lightbeam

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
More than just a dive light
By Dominion Boiler RatVerified Purchaser from Richmond, VA on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Durable, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Cons:
A little too large, Heavy
Best Uses:
Boiler inspections, Professional
Describe Yourself:
Mechanical engineer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

I use this light during power station/utility boiler inspections. The light is very bright, the battery life is excellent and the light keeps working even after it has been dropped, (try that with the standard SL4 and you will be in the dark!!). Currently the only problem I have experienced is that at times the intensity of the light can wash out a digital photo if taken to close.

 
A great every-dive light
By Tiny TexanVerified Purchaser from Houston, Texas on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
None -very happy
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Fits in a BCD pocket and makes every dive.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Will buy again
By SparkySFDVerified Purchaser from Springfield, MO on 11/8/2007
Pros:
High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Extreme Depths, Professional, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Technical Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

I actually bought this to take the led bulb assembly out and mount it in a Halcyon Scout light. It is much cheaper than the Scout replacement. The LED is MUCH brighter than the older xenon scout bulb. I use it for a backup emergency llght so I like the reliability and life of the LED. This was an experiment to see if it would function in a scout. I plan on buying another one for my other backup light.

 
Great back up torch.
By Dec.Verified Purchaser from Cork,Ireland. on 10/24/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Great light out of this torch.

Service & Delivery comments:

My order was at my door in two days.Fantastic service.

 
Light
By SeaofbluVerified Purchaser from Maryland on 10/11/2007
Pros:
Compact
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
SCUBA Instructor
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

compact light easily fits in BCD

 
Its shining like the sun
By GittanVerified Purchaser from Sweden on 10/10/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

A good buy

 
I really like this light
By LadyvVerified Purchaser from Rogers, AR on 9/20/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

This light is powerful enough to use as your primary light and compact enough for travel. I have really enjoyed it.

 
Happy with my purchase
By Scuba Diver PinkyVerified Purchaser from Houston, TX on 9/4/2007
Pros:
Compact for the intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Intermediate, Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

I use this light find critters hiding during the day ... lobster, crabs, etc. It also works as a pointer to show things to my dive buddy. I rented a bigger size light on my last night dive and planed to use the Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light as a back up. Bigger isn't always better ... the SL4 eLED was much brighter than the bigger UK I rented. I gave the light 4 flags, since I haven't used it for very long.

 
Great pocket light - even better price!!
By old timerVerified Purchaser from Nashua, NH on 8/28/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
None -very happy
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational, Safety Backup
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver, PADI Master Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

I'm primarily a warm water diver (wimp?).
Nearly 300 dives in last 10 years - this light has replaced the Ikelite PC I've carried for many years and is always in the BC pocket. It's also good enough to use as a primary light on most Carribean night dives.

 
Bright!
By Marcus, Ulman from Dallas, TX on 3/28/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational, Safety Backup
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

Great little light that burns long and gave me a bright white light. The beam was narrow and even during the day it was perfect for looking under ledges. I used it on a night dive as a back up and was very very satisfied! Buy this one, its worth it!!

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great light, battery difficult 2 change
By KeithVerified Reviewer from Atlanta, Ga on 3/21/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational, Safety Backup
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight SL4 eLED Dive Light:

The light has a very strong, white light. It's small enough to shine into small cubbyholes or under ledges. It's also bright enough to light up distant parts in a room on a wreck dive.
Unfortunately, the housing with the C-cells is so tight it is VERY difficult to change the batteries. I took the batteries out before putting into a bag checked for a flight and it took me over an hour to pry the batteries back into it. I was able to get them in with a long screwdriver but marred the inside of the housing in doing so.

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