Review: Manker E02H (Headlamp-EDC- Keychain, AAA, L shaped, XP-G3 200+ Lumens)

Budda

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I received the E02H from Manker.com for the review.

The E02H is the same light as the E02: a EDC 1xAAA with high output than most other lights of the segment, with a L shaped construction, an electronic switch on the head and a magnet in the tailcap… But now finally the E02H brings what the E02 lacked: an headband to use the E02 as an headlamp!
The E02H is available in several colorations, and with a XP-G3 Cool White emitter, or a Nichia 219C Neutral one. I got the XP-G3.

Also, new packaging for the E02H.
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Here is the E02H with the E02 I got. The E02H comes with clip and spare o-rings.
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My E02H is well anodized and has a vibrant, eye catching, red color.
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The threads are anodized and physical lockout is possible. Note that the head of the E02H is glued to the body.
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The Headband itself has some color to it, and the tissue has more stiffness compared to the other headbands I tried.
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The rubber mount for the light holds the light in place with a tight fit, even when the light is inclined.
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UI
Same as the one of the H02
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Output and Runtime
Same as the ones of the H02
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Beamshots at 0.5 meters from the wall
The small reflector will give a wide beam with a wide spot.
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The spill comes out of the lights almost horizontally, probably due to the bezel with the reflective finish. This means that the light will be a good candidate to enlighten your walking plan.
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Here you can see it better
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My thoughts
The light is well built and finished.
The magnet is strong enough to hold the light upside down or horizontally.
The max output of the E02H is impressive for a AAA battery, and I found that using non Eneloop quality batteries will make the max output significantly lower. The regulation is also good, not many AAA lights can get flat plots.
I like that the moonlight mode can be set from a super low firefly mode, do a generally more usable low mode (I couldn't measure the output, but with my eye meter is more or less a lumen).
I like that the light can give you quick access to lowest, highest and last used mode.

The E02H finally got the headband that deserved. The E02H is a great all around compact and light AAA headlamp.
I still feel the lack of another mode, at 120-150 lumens.

Thanks to: AntoLed for the cameras advices and the luxmeter.
 
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terjee

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Thanks for the review. :)

Quick question: Is the magnet removeable?

I try to keep magnets to a minimum, due to compass'.
 

proceed5

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Thank you for the review Budda.

It would be nice if Manker would sell the headband for the E02
 

Rekkie

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Very neat little light! Would be interesting to see what the runtime would be with an Energizer Ultimate Lithium battery.
 

Beacon of Light

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Anyone have an idea for a headband for this that would work? The stiff type headband is not the type that is comfortable to me. Has anyone modded a Zebralight headband and silicone holder to fit this?
 
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