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Recently, Niwalker has launched a more powerful version of the soda-can-sized MM25MB, the V2-version. Main difference between the two is the output at higher modes, the updated version has an increase of 1000 lumens. I'll show you some pictures of those compact lumen-monsters, also the parameters; but let's see also what the difference in output.. My full review of the MM25MB that I wrote earlier can be found here.
Special thanks to the outdoorsplus.com, who shipped both lights!
Same box, little difference at the stickers' size
simple but sturdy packages
a close-up at the parameters, there's difference from the third mode
the "V2" addition to the lights name is the only difference here
same bodies
orange-peel reflectors for a smooth "triple-beam"
the powerful XHP70 LEDS are well-centered
soda-can-sized
output-monsters!
the V2-version at the left here
Outdoor beamshots:
And now, the most important thing we want to know: How does the updated version perform against the elder one? Although Niwalker gives no different output parameters until the third mode, I would like to show you all modes against each other. I placed both lights on a tripod while standing on a road with some trees and used the same battery pack with High Discharge Current-cells. And, indeed, up to the third mode you can barely notice a difference, but at higher modes the GIF's show that the V2-version is brighter. What I noticed too is that the updated version has a better tint to me, more neutral. Have a look at the beamshots!
NOTE: I renamed the mode levels (Mode 1 – Mode 5) that Niwalker gave to Lower until Turbo
Camera-settings: ISO100, F/2.7, WB daylight, 4.0 sec, 35mm
Conclusion:
The pictures above clearly show that the V2-version of the Niwalker "MiniMax25MonsterBright" has increased output. Also I prefer the tint over the elder version. If you are already a (lucky) owner of the MM25MB, it isn't a must (in my opinion) to purchase the newer version. The elder version is still an output-monster, and a step between 7600 and 8600 lumens is not comparable to, let's say, the step between 1 and 1000 lumens. But it you don't own this light, it will be a nice and bright purchase, like I told you earlier in my full review!
Thanks for reading and watching
Special thanks to the outdoorsplus.com, who shipped both lights!
Same box, little difference at the stickers' size
simple but sturdy packages
a close-up at the parameters, there's difference from the third mode
the "V2" addition to the lights name is the only difference here
same bodies
orange-peel reflectors for a smooth "triple-beam"
the powerful XHP70 LEDS are well-centered
soda-can-sized
output-monsters!
the V2-version at the left here
Outdoor beamshots:
And now, the most important thing we want to know: How does the updated version perform against the elder one? Although Niwalker gives no different output parameters until the third mode, I would like to show you all modes against each other. I placed both lights on a tripod while standing on a road with some trees and used the same battery pack with High Discharge Current-cells. And, indeed, up to the third mode you can barely notice a difference, but at higher modes the GIF's show that the V2-version is brighter. What I noticed too is that the updated version has a better tint to me, more neutral. Have a look at the beamshots!
NOTE: I renamed the mode levels (Mode 1 – Mode 5) that Niwalker gave to Lower until Turbo
Camera-settings: ISO100, F/2.7, WB daylight, 4.0 sec, 35mm
Conclusion:
The pictures above clearly show that the V2-version of the Niwalker "MiniMax25MonsterBright" has increased output. Also I prefer the tint over the elder version. If you are already a (lucky) owner of the MM25MB, it isn't a must (in my opinion) to purchase the newer version. The elder version is still an output-monster, and a step between 7600 and 8600 lumens is not comparable to, let's say, the step between 1 and 1000 lumens. But it you don't own this light, it will be a nice and bright purchase, like I told you earlier in my full review!
Thanks for reading and watching
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