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*This review is made possible by Fenix China.*
One of Fenix big sellers, received another update. The TK75 is a well known light among flashlight users. The first TK75, released a long time ago, started out at 2600 lumens. That was impressive, back then.. Now Fenix released a new version, pushing out an astonishing 5100 lumens with the use of 4x Cree XHP35 HI leds. It still has the same form factor, but with an updated look. Let's check out this new light :thumbsup:
The Packaging:
The TK75 2018 comes in a hard-plastic case with a cardboard sleeve. Inside the case you'll find;
- TK75 2018
- Manual
- Carrying strap
- Micro-USB charging cable
- Lanyard
- Tripod attachment
- Spare o-ring(s)
- Fenix products leaflet
Features and Specifications: (given by Fenix)
·4 Cree XHP35 HI LED's, with lifespan of 50,000 hours
·Powered by 4 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
·188mm Length x 53mm Body diameter x 86 Head diameter
·630 grams (excluding batteries)
·Max 5100 lumens output, 850m beam distance
·Micro USB rechargeable battery holder
·Momentary on turbo and strobe
·Back support system eases handheld fatigue
·Battery level indication; lockout function
·Dual stainless steel side switches for fast and convenient operation
·Digitally regulated output maintains constant brightness
·Reverse polarity protection, to protect from improper battery insertion
·Low-voltage warning reminds when battery charging is needed
·Made of durable high-strength and oxidation-resistance aluminum
·Premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
·Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with an anti-reflective coating
MSRP: $274.95
Lets take a closer look
The TK75 2018 uses metal butons instead of the rubber they used before. On the opposite side is the tripod attachment. The tripod insert also has a metal loop for attaching the shoulder strap.
And now a close-up look of the head. The head houses 4x Cree XHP35 HI leds, surrounded by a relatively deep smooth reflector. A stainless steel ring protects the glass when dropped.
The glass does have a anti-reflective coating, to let most of the light out. A leds are centered on my sample.
Large boxes on the outside provide some grip on the light. Personally, I would prefer smaller boxes. The large box shapes don't provide enough grip when using gloves, IMO.
There is a small led between the switches that acts as battery level indicator. There are four slots cut out at the tailcap, for lanyard attachment.
The tailcap comes off smooth. There is a decent amount of grease on the threads.
Laser engraving does look good, although with a macro lens you can see the edge-'imperfections'.
Look down the battery tube
There is no external micro-USB port for charging. The port has been placed on the battery-carrier. Therefore you don't have to remove the batteries out of the carrier.
A small led shows the status during charging. When you press the blue-button on the carrier, the led will show the remaining battery power. The battery carrier is made of sturdy plastic.
There are small finger-groves to make removing batteries a little bit easier. Like earlier TK75 models, the 2018 version is fully compatible with the Fenix AER-TK75 extension. With adding a extension, you'll double the
runtime. Output levels will keep the same.
User Interface:
The TK75 uses two buttons to operate the light.
From Off:
Press&Hold the left button to access Strobe. Press the button again to switch to SOS mode. Press&Hold to turn Off.
Press&Hold the right button to access the last continues mode used.
When On:
The with a single press (right button) you'll cycles between; Eco>Low>Med>High I>High II>Turbo.
The UI did change, because Fenix used Press&Hold before to cycle between modes. Now you have to Press&Hold to turn On/Off.
This does require some attention when you're not used to this (like me )
Size Comparison:
As you can see, the 2018 version looks similar to the first TK75 light. Dimension are comparable.
Beamshots:
Beamshot where taken on a soccer field. The goal is about 120 meters away from the light. Due to circumstances, I was not able to photograph the lower modes.
Pros and Cons:
+ Size-Output ratio
+ Rechargeable
+ Throw-Spill ratio
+ Mode spacing
- Weight
- Not external chargeable
Conclusion:
The TK75 2018 is a worthy follow-up to all other TK75 lights. It's amazing Fenix can still update the light, while keeping the same body. The UI does require some getting use to. Specially when you're
coming from the older Fenix lights. It's nice that there is a rechargeable option, but it's a shame you first have to open the light. Of course, the removal of a external USB port does help with keeping water and dust out,
but it's not very user friendly. The metal buttons are sturdier than rubber covered switches, but personally I'm not a big fan. The feeling just isn't right to me. Fit and finish is excellent, as we can expect from Fenix.
If you're looking for a light that can light up a large area, but still has lower modes for closer up work, the TK75 2018 is definitely one of your best options.
This review is made possible by Fenix China. Thank you Fenix for providing this TK75 for review.
One of Fenix big sellers, received another update. The TK75 is a well known light among flashlight users. The first TK75, released a long time ago, started out at 2600 lumens. That was impressive, back then.. Now Fenix released a new version, pushing out an astonishing 5100 lumens with the use of 4x Cree XHP35 HI leds. It still has the same form factor, but with an updated look. Let's check out this new light :thumbsup:
The Packaging:
The TK75 2018 comes in a hard-plastic case with a cardboard sleeve. Inside the case you'll find;
- TK75 2018
- Manual
- Carrying strap
- Micro-USB charging cable
- Lanyard
- Tripod attachment
- Spare o-ring(s)
- Fenix products leaflet
Features and Specifications: (given by Fenix)
·4 Cree XHP35 HI LED's, with lifespan of 50,000 hours
·Powered by 4 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
·188mm Length x 53mm Body diameter x 86 Head diameter
·630 grams (excluding batteries)
·Max 5100 lumens output, 850m beam distance
·Micro USB rechargeable battery holder
·Momentary on turbo and strobe
·Back support system eases handheld fatigue
·Battery level indication; lockout function
·Dual stainless steel side switches for fast and convenient operation
·Digitally regulated output maintains constant brightness
·Reverse polarity protection, to protect from improper battery insertion
·Low-voltage warning reminds when battery charging is needed
·Made of durable high-strength and oxidation-resistance aluminum
·Premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
·Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with an anti-reflective coating
MSRP: $274.95
Lets take a closer look
The TK75 2018 uses metal butons instead of the rubber they used before. On the opposite side is the tripod attachment. The tripod insert also has a metal loop for attaching the shoulder strap.
And now a close-up look of the head. The head houses 4x Cree XHP35 HI leds, surrounded by a relatively deep smooth reflector. A stainless steel ring protects the glass when dropped.
The glass does have a anti-reflective coating, to let most of the light out. A leds are centered on my sample.
Large boxes on the outside provide some grip on the light. Personally, I would prefer smaller boxes. The large box shapes don't provide enough grip when using gloves, IMO.
There is a small led between the switches that acts as battery level indicator. There are four slots cut out at the tailcap, for lanyard attachment.
The tailcap comes off smooth. There is a decent amount of grease on the threads.
Laser engraving does look good, although with a macro lens you can see the edge-'imperfections'.
Look down the battery tube
There is no external micro-USB port for charging. The port has been placed on the battery-carrier. Therefore you don't have to remove the batteries out of the carrier.
A small led shows the status during charging. When you press the blue-button on the carrier, the led will show the remaining battery power. The battery carrier is made of sturdy plastic.
There are small finger-groves to make removing batteries a little bit easier. Like earlier TK75 models, the 2018 version is fully compatible with the Fenix AER-TK75 extension. With adding a extension, you'll double the
runtime. Output levels will keep the same.
User Interface:
The TK75 uses two buttons to operate the light.
From Off:
Press&Hold the left button to access Strobe. Press the button again to switch to SOS mode. Press&Hold to turn Off.
Press&Hold the right button to access the last continues mode used.
When On:
The with a single press (right button) you'll cycles between; Eco>Low>Med>High I>High II>Turbo.
The UI did change, because Fenix used Press&Hold before to cycle between modes. Now you have to Press&Hold to turn On/Off.
This does require some attention when you're not used to this (like me )
Size Comparison:
As you can see, the 2018 version looks similar to the first TK75 light. Dimension are comparable.
Beamshots:
Beamshot where taken on a soccer field. The goal is about 120 meters away from the light. Due to circumstances, I was not able to photograph the lower modes.
Pros and Cons:
+ Size-Output ratio
+ Rechargeable
+ Throw-Spill ratio
+ Mode spacing
- Weight
- Not external chargeable
Conclusion:
The TK75 2018 is a worthy follow-up to all other TK75 lights. It's amazing Fenix can still update the light, while keeping the same body. The UI does require some getting use to. Specially when you're
coming from the older Fenix lights. It's nice that there is a rechargeable option, but it's a shame you first have to open the light. Of course, the removal of a external USB port does help with keeping water and dust out,
but it's not very user friendly. The metal buttons are sturdier than rubber covered switches, but personally I'm not a big fan. The feeling just isn't right to me. Fit and finish is excellent, as we can expect from Fenix.
If you're looking for a light that can light up a large area, but still has lower modes for closer up work, the TK75 2018 is definitely one of your best options.
This review is made possible by Fenix China. Thank you Fenix for providing this TK75 for review.
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