The Pointer series is EagleTac's foray into AAA powered lights which provides compact and slender form factors. The PN20A2 has a three-point crenellated bezel up the front with an AR-coated glass lens sitting behind it. A rubber o-ring keep the lens firmly in place while keeping out moisture as well. Inside the head sits a lightly textured aluminum reflector which is well polished. The LED sits well-centered at the bottom of the reflector cup. On its exterior the head has a mostly smooth finish aside from a narrow band of knurling which helps with grip when twisting the head for mode changes. There is an red/blue filter kit which is made to fit the Pointer series as well.

The battery tube continues with the same clean cylindrical design. There are some subtle design touches such as ridges and contoured edges. Threads at the front end of the battery tube mate well and smooth. Towards the rear end of the battery tube is a removable clip which is quite firm and should hold the light well when clipped on. The PN20A2 uses a forward push button switch which has an average amount of travel and tension. As such, momentary activation is possible. A positive clicking sound and tactile feedback is provided by the switching mechanism when engaged. By default, the PN20A2 has its rubber switch cap protruding out the rear end. A tail standing replacement is also available which is installed by unscrewing a ring at the tail end. This can be a hassle if it was screwed on too tight though, because it's really quite thin and doesn't have much grip to it.

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A simple, two-stage output is provided by the PN20A2 which is selected by twisting its head. Tighten for Turbo, loosen for General. Beam profile has a mid-sized spot with a soft corona tapering of smoothly towards the spill beam. Beam quality is clean with no artifacts. The review sample has a slightly cool tint when compared to sunlight white. Output is maintained very well considering it's running on AAA cells which tend not to hold up well at high current drains.

The Good - Slim design makes it sit easy in the pocket. Simple mode selection, good variation between high and low levels. Regulation maintains almost perfectly with above average runtime.

The Bad - Nothing significant.

The Relative - Beam is clean with a slightly cool white tint. Uses a forward push button switch. Is able to tail stand. Optional red and blue color filters.