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P25C Review

Fellas,

Sorry for the delay....here are my data points and opinion. Go easy on me, this is my first light and first review....of anything lol. Hope you find it useful.

Coach

Sunwayman P 25C​

Basic Stats

Low - 84 Lumens
Medium - 137 Lumens
High - 300 Lumens
Turbo - 1000 Lumens

In addition to:

-Strobe
-SOS
-Aviation Beacon
-Last mode used memory function

Power - can use CR123A(2) or 18650(1) batteries

Beam Range - 208 meters

LED - Cree XM-L2 U2

Ships with a lanyard, extra o-rings and extra tailcap

After having used it consistently for a month:


Points of Interest

-The user interface is very positive, I have medium-sized hands and can easily manipulate both the on/off switch and
power level switch. The controls are very intuitive, I was easily able to figure out how to adjust to each of the levels as well as the added features like the SOS/Strobe.
-I live on the 7th floor in my building and when on the balcony, can easily illuminate the parking lot on turbo (highest mode) -Excellent when used in the tail stand position, easily lights up the whole room. For example, I had the light in my second bedroom burn out. I needed to iron a pair of pants and it was dark out at the moment.....so with no light from outside I stood it on its tail (on a desk), put the beam on high, and was easily able to iron my pants.
-it provided a ton of light. The room I was in is about 10x12 for reference.
-The machining of the aircraft aluminium body is nicely done, comfortable, and lends itself to the user being able to make a solid purchase on the light in any position.
-the knurling is in all the right spots and does not create hot spots if held for extended periods of time.
-Small enough to fit in a pant pocket or a messenger bag (this is how I deployed it during the 'test period').
-I like the SOS feature. I have not had need to use it (hopefully never will) but I feel its a nice option to have if you ever get stranded in the middle of nowhere -just set it and let it run, giving you the ability to be seen from the air and ground at a distance.
-The hot spot bursts with intensity while the flood area surrounding it is clean and crisp with no anomalies.

Misc/positives/negatives

-No holster
-Clip is non-reversible and isn't black (would like to see it same colour as the light to add to the concealment factor if used as an EDC)
-Good solid entry level light with power/features for the money
-Could be used as an EDC light
-Would not consider it 'tactical' as the bezel is not crenulated
-Cannot reverse the clip to use on the brim of a hat
-Not sure how applicable the aviation beacon is, would like to see it replaced with something that is likely
to be used more often such as a holster or magnetic tail
-Has a momentary on for quick peeks.

-The instruction manual is nicely laid out, detailed, clear, easy to read and understand.

Notwithstanding the fact that I am a newbie, I would very much recommend this light for the average user as it is capable of tackling a variety of common, everyday tasks. Great bang for the buck!


I apologize that I did not compare the P25C to other light(s) as it is my first, and still only light, in my collection.
 
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Thanks for the review, coachnick! Well done!

I too was annoyed at the lack of a holster. I know Sunwayman was thinking about the price point, but in my opinion, a decent holster is absolutely essential - I'd gladly pay a few extra bucks for it if need be. I had other options, of course, which is why it wasn't a deal-breaker for me. I wish I had thought to include a holster with your light...I usually have at least two or three Nite-Ize holsters laying around. At this point, though, it would cost as much for me to ship one to you as it would to buy the holster. You'll just have to win another giveaway...that way I can throw a spare holster in the package. :twothumbs
 
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Thanks for the feedback doc.

No worries about not including a holster, I very much appreciated the extras you did include. Besides, I like your suggested way of getting a holster better anyway :rock:.

Coach


thedoc007 said:
Thanks for the review, coachnick! Well done!

I too was annoyed at the lack of a holster. I know Sunwayman was thinking about the price point, but in my opinion, a decent holster is absolutely essential - I'd gladly pay a few extra bucks for it if need be. I had other options, of course, which is why it wasn't a deal-breaker for me. I wish I had thought to include a holster with your light...I usually have at least two or three Nite-Ize holsters laying around. At this point, though, it would cost as much for me to ship one to you as it would to buy the holster. You'll just have to win another giveaway...that way I can throw a spare holster in the package. :twothumbs
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Very good job on the review, coach! Are you sure that was your first one?

Edit 6/11/15: Just realized this was my one thousandth post on CPF.
 
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"I am in for the Eagletac SX25L3". I would use it in my boat in place of my spotlight.I hope it comes with a holster.I could also blind those things that go bump in the night!
 
I am in for the Eagletac SX25L3.
Mainly out of curiosity, it might skip my radar to how it looks and I might miss out on a good style of light through my ignorance.
So please count me in to, I wasn't going to enter, but I am thinking my tastes should grow.
Thank you, have a great day.

Apologies, missed usage of said light.
There's a creek nearby my house which my wife, son an myself like to enjoy for long walks. It is deep an long and eats up low powered lights like candles an with a brute lumen monster like this, we could zap away dark zones as we travel along.
It gets dark in that creek far earlier then top side does, a good light is needed suddenly at times down there. My thought was I may not be smart enough to buy a light like this, nor do I know anyone with one so my experience is limited to smaller lights. Where I might be better off with a large caliber light then I thought. I hope that makes sense to someone. ☺

Double edit, thanks Doc for pointng out my error.
 
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I am in for the Eagletac SX25L3.

I would be using this light at a sailing ship. It would be a holstered EDC for emergency, security, SAR and general working necessities (still trying to find a TN4A cheap enough that I can bypass customs threshold).

Thanks to MoldyOldy for remembering everyone else and thedoc007, as always, for keeping these alive!
 
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Im in for the eagletac sx25l3
I work in security so the use is for my night shift patrolling with my k9 :)
Ideal replacement for my lost led lenser x7r :(
Thanks alex
 
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I am in for the Eagletac SX25L3.

If I get picked I'll be giving the light to my cousin who lives in the province. I'm pretty sure it will get a lot of use there.
 
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prnguinpoo said:
Ah... I had originally posted my Klarus Mi02 review as a separate thread, I guess it should have been here!
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I didn't ask for a review of it...of course everyone is welcome to volunteer, and feedback is a good thing, but there was no need for you to post it anywhere.

If you want to post it here, though, I don't think anyone would object.
 
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Mini Review! From a newbie at flashlights. (I updated it a bit seeing as I am copying it here, updates are comments in [square brackets])

So I lost my cat, great time I thought to do a comparison of my flashlights that just arrived. [One on the rescue list, it went missing for 3 weeks! The cat needed treatment, its OK now, managed to give it 5 days of Anti biotics]

Pictures (google Klarus Mi02 for these! No need to add more to the internet!).

Basically great little light. Comparing it to Fenix 01 (actually 3 x E01's) - as they are the only other lights I have at the moment (Archer 1A V2 arrives next month, one NW and one CW) [They arrived, and I gave the CW away]

Brightness: 11 Lumens!

Walking around the city: Good for walking in complete darkness, lights up area about 10 meters in front of you. In absolute pitch black, you can see around 20 meters, not too bad! For city use, it doesnt compete with ambient lighting so well. But does well for looking for your missing cat. [or Animal Rescue in closed environments, good because its not too bright]

Looking for your lost cat under cars: Pretty good actually, as its not too bright to damage your night vision so you can still see movements in your peripheral (cat going under another car). Lights up the her eyes from about 20m. [Attended a Hedgehog call out, its not really bright enough to find a hedgehog, as the beam is not big, you need to know what you want to look at. This was a sad case actually, prefer not to think about this, wish I had had my TN12 at the time :'( ]

In the house: nice if for a power cut, doesn't light like a normal house light, but good for getting jobs done in a power cut (putting on the gas kettle etc...)

Cleaning up dropped cat food in the house during a power cut: not so great actually, need a bit more light, as my wife missed some bits with the mop. When taking the cat food out to catch the lost cat, we did see the pieces fall, so that was good, but had to hunt for them after.

Runtime: Alkalines: got around 16 hours,
Lithium Eneregizer: Flippin' eternity, put a battery in, it'll be in there for the rest of your life, it hasn't died yet after 2 days...
NiMH: Pretty good, 20hours, what it says on the box
both Klarus and E01 got the same runtimes

Beam & Tint.
This is where there is a difference. E01 is smooth, like a mini version of a big flash light, more neutral tint. Klarus was cold, and a bit 'ringy', reminded me of my mini mag. [Much better than a Mini Mag, actually I really like this Mi02 after using it]

Tail stand: E01 yes, and with lanyard yes, neither a that stable. Klarus, even better with no lanyard (as good as you'll get), but with lanyard, no, it doesnt. Winner: Klarus, while the Fenix tail stands the same with or without lanyard, its not great at it, so you wouldnt use it.

Finish, Klarus is nice because its in a prettier blue colour! I like the finish. A lot.

EDC: Still to big for a keyring light, and no pocket clip makes it awkward for pocket carry. kinda crap at this for both, would suggest a pocket clip light, or those little photon button cell lights, depending if you want big or small. [This is actually my EDC, and I like it a lot]

Waterproofing: Both can sit at the bottom of the washing up bowl why my wife does the washing up with a confused face. Im sure they would be OK even if she were not confused!

So in conclusion, which would I pick up if leaving the house? One with more battery power, but if both had new batteries, or energizer lithiums (which I have decided last forever), then I would probably pick up the erm, Klarus. Because they are both good, Klarus has a nicer finish. It tail stands better with no lanyard (yes the fenix tail stands with a lanyard, but its not that stable, so you would not use it like that anyway). Beam pattern and tint IS nicer on the fenix, but, I found my cat with the Klarus, and that is a good memory, so I can look at the klarus, and remember my ginger-white cat (aptly named ginger-white), and that gives me more pleasure than the slightly nicer tint & beam spread of the E01. [I chose the Klarus Mi02, it was a giveaway so wanted to put it to use, and I like the finish]

Battery note: New found respect for energizer lithium's. Although I've not yet had the physical time to run one out, they do last awhile. In my Denon noise cancelling headphones, where I also have an energizer lith (originally chosen due to weight), it has lasted a year so far, admittedly not heavy use, but has outlasted the previous Alkaline by 2 times already. Originally I had put this down to shelf life (or thought my first Duracell was a dud), but now I suspect it may be more than that. I had bought a load of AAA and AA liths for everything that needs a primary (remotes etc...). although in reality the devices will be out of date before the batteries expire. [Still lovin' liths!]
 
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