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Flashaholic
Little over a year ago, I reviewed the Olight R20 Seeker. I was quite surprised when I saw, that Olight had given the R20 an updated. The R20 Javelot features a Cree XP-L High Intensity led, which is known for his
throw capabilities. The max output is raised to 900 lumens.
The packaging:
The R20 Javelot comes in a clear packaging, which is standard for Olight these days.
Inside you'll find; the R20 Javelot, manual, USB-cable, lanyard and a Olight product catalog.
Features and Specifications: (given by Olight)
KEY FEATURES:
- Aircraft-grade aluminum body with anti-scratch type II hard anodizing.
- The default setting when turned on is the high brightness level. Lightly press the tail switch to cycle through the brightness levels.
- Three brightness levels: 900 lumens / 3 minutes + 450 lumens / 2.5 hours.
- Contains a smooth reflector with a Double-sided anti-reflective hardened glass lens.
- Includes a high quality customized 2600mAh 18650 rechargeable Lithium Ion 18650 battery with a protection board. The R20 Javelot can also use standard 18650 batteries (Will not support Micro-USB charging).
- Charging port inside the neck of the flashlight using a protection ring for dustproof and waterproof capability.
- Built-in charging circuit using a 1000mAh 4.2V constant current for consistent charging.
- Indication light above the USB charging port can also be used as a battery low voltage warning. When the battery voltage is lower than 3.0V, the indicator light turns red and the light will turn off and needs to be charged.
- Tail cap with lanyard hole.
- Capable of standing on the head for area lighting.
MSRP: $59.95
The manual gives information on specs, user interface and more. Always handy to read before usage
Overall, the R20 Javelot looks the same as his predecessor. Biggest change is the tailcap. The tail-switch doesn't protrude anymore, to allow tailstanding when needed. The switch has changed to a reverse-clicky.
Great for mode changing, but it does sacrifice the momentary On function. The USB-port to recharge is still hidden in the neck of the light, under a protection ring. This ring, combined with an O-ring, keeps water and dust out of the USB-port. A led charging indicator is right above the USB-port. The original R20 had a black stainless steel bezel, where as the R20 Javelot has a silver stainless steel bezel.
The blue o-ring at the reflector has GITD powder on it.
Down the smooth reflector, sits a centered XP-L HI led.
Charging the R20 Javelot, is done via the included USB-cable. Of course, any micro-USB cable will do
The led indicator above the USB-port shows the charging status. Red when charging, Green when charged.
Note; only the included custom Olight 18650 battery can be charged in the R20 Javelot. The light will work on other 18650s, but charging isn't available.
Anodizing and engraving is nicely done. The body has some knurling to provide some grip. The tailcap doesn't have any knurling at all.
Lanyard hole in the tailcap.
The R20 Javelot has well cut anodized square-cut threads. Threads came well lubed and opens/closes smoothly.
The included custom Olight 18650 battery.
User Interface:
From Off; click to turn On, click again to turn Off.
When On; slightly tap the switch to cycle between High > Med > Low. The light always comes On in High.
A lockout is possible. Just loosen the tailcap a quarter turn.
Size comparison:
Olight 18650, Olight M1X, Olight R20 Javelot, Olight R20, Fenix TK09 (TK12)
Indoor Beamshots/ Outdoor Beamshots:
ISO400, f/5.6, 1/50 sec - Canon 500D - Light approx 30cm/ camera 1m in front of wall.
Positives and Negatives:
In this section I give my quick view on +'s and -'s.
+ Increased output
+ Throw capabilities
+ Multi mode
+ Useful Low mode
+ Tailstand
- No momentary
- No included holster
Conclusion:
If you asked me a year ago, if I expected the R20 would get an update, I would've said no. Although the original R20 is a good in- and around the house light, there wasn't a lot of talk about it.
This has changed now Olight dropped a XP-L HI led in it, and has increased the output. It throws very well for his size, and with the available lower modes, you can still use it up close.
For the price, it's a great light. Because keep in mind, it includes a battery and charging cable. You buy a complete package and is ready to go, whenever you're. Personally I do miss the momentary On and would've
like a black bezel. But you can't have everything
R20 Javelot was supplied by Adola for review, on behalf of Olight.
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