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  1. maukka

    Acebeam EC65 review (21700, 4x XHP35 HI, cool white)

    edit 2018-06-15: added data for turbo output with back to back activations Disclaimer: The Acebeam EC65 was provided for testing by manufacturer free of charge The Acebeam EC65 is an EDC sized 60 watt hotrod quad with an advertised maximum output of 4000 lumens and fast USB-C charging for...
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    Zebralight SC64c (XP-L2) measurements or "why 2-step means squat"

    I tested some non Easywhite binned 4000K XP-L2s a while back and found the CRI90 versions to be green/yellow in tint while the CRI70 versions were quite alright. Both suffered from the tint shift within the beam i.e. the Cree rainbow. The 2-step CRI90 XP-L2 in the Zebralight SC64c should...
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    Acebeam K65 NW review w/ measurements (XHP70.2, 4x18650)

    Disclaimer: The Acebeam K65 was provided for testing by manufacturer free of charge With the K65 Acebeam has updated their popular K60 to a more efficient XHP70.2 emitter. It gains significantly more throw with a dedomed version of the LED and a smoother reflector. It's also a bit smaller...
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    Niwalker BK-FA30S review w/ measurements (XHP35 HI, 4x18650)

    Disclaimer: The Niwalker BK-FA30S was provided for testing by manufacturer free of charge The newest long range XHP35 HI thrower from Niwalker promises a lot. With a specified range of 1600 meters it should be in the same class as the Thrunite TN42 and Acebeam K70. What sets the BK-FA30S...
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    Acebeam K30 NW review w/ measurements (XHP70.2, 3x18650)

    Disclaimer: The Acebeam K30 was provided for testing by manufacturer free of charge The Acebeam K30 is one of the smallest, lightest and brightest 3x18650 single emitter lights on the market. It sports a powerful XHP70.2 LED with an output of 5200 lumens. According to Acebeam the K30 is...
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    Astrolux MF02 CW review w/ measurements (XHP35 HI, 4x18650)

    Disclaimer: The Astrolux MF02 was provided for testing by banggood.com free of charge They are running a promotion on the MF02 til the 21th of December during which the price is $84.95 (non-tracking link The MF02 is the second light in the MF series of Astrolux's multi battery monsters. The...
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    Olight S1 Mini Baton CW+HCRI review with measurements (XM-L2/XP-G3, 16340)

    Disclaimer: The Olight S1 Mini Baton was provided for testing by the manufacturer free of charge The S1 Mini is currently the smallest 16340/RCR123 flashlight in Olight's Baton S series of compact EDC lights. It is very similar to the special edition S Mini being only slightly smaller than...
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    Olight M2R NW+CW review with measurements (18650, XHP35, USB charging)

    Disclaimer: The Olight M2R Warrior was provided for testing by the manufacturer free of charge The M2R is the latest addition to the Warrior series of tactical lights from Olight. The M equals Military/Tactical, the 2 in Olight's nomenclature means it uses an 18650 battery while the R tells...
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    Vollsion MR12-D review with measurements (18650, XP-L, USB charging & power bank)

    Disclaimer: The Vollsion MR12-D was provided for testing by the manufacturer at no charge. The MR12-D is a part of Vollsion's new line of rechargeable lights with a power bank function (the -D in the end). The same light comes in two form factors, a throwier MR25-D with a bigger head and the...
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    Olight HS2 headlamp review with measurements (2x XP-G2, 2000mAh LiPo)

    Disclaimer: The Olight H2R Nova was provided for testing by the manufacturer free of charge The lightweight Olight HS2 headlamp is meant for trail runners, hikers and general outdoor activities. It's powered by a small lithium polymer battery pack but thanks to a Micro USB connector can be...
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    Olight PL-2 Valkyrie weapon light measurements (2xCR123A/16340, XHP35 HI)

    Note: this is not a review, since I didn't use or stress tested the PL-2 as a weapon light Disclaimer: The Olight PL-2 pistol light was provided for testing by the manufacturer free of charge The Olight PL-2 Valkyrie weapon light uses an interesting combination of a domeless XHP35 HI emitter...
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    Olight X7R Marauder review with measurements (3xXHP70, 4x18650)

    Disclaimer: The Olight X7R Marauder was provided for testing by the manufacturer free of charge The X7R Marauder is the successor of the X7 Marauder released a year ago in september 2016. Here's what's been changed on the X7R compared to the X7: + 33% more claimed output, 12000 vs. 9000...
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    Armytek Wizard Pro v3 headlamp/right angle review (18650, XHP50)

    Disclaimer: The Armytek Wizard Pro v3 XHP50 (White) was provided for testing by the manufacturer free of charge Wizard Pro v3 XHP50 with a magnetic usb charger is the newest version of the high end 18650 headlamp made by Armytek. It sports a Cree XHP50 emitter with heavy emphasis on...
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    Olight H2R review (Headlamp/right angle, 18650, XHP50)

    Disclaimer: The Olight H2R Nova was provided for testing by the manufacturer free of charge Update: according to Olight's engineers there's over current protection on the battery at 27 amps. So shorting the tailcap contacts will not damage the battery or the light. Update 2: the tailcap has...
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    Armytek Prime C2 Pro v3 Warm review (XHP35 HD, 18650)

    Disclaimer: The Armytek Prime C2 Pro was provided for testing by the manufacturer free of charge Features and manufacturer’s specifications Battery: 18650, 2x CR123A, 2x RCR123/16340, 2x 18350 Input voltage: 2.7-9 V LED: Cree XHP35 HD, available in warm (tested) and "white" Waterproof: IP68...
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    Acebeam X45 review with measurements (4x XHP70, 4x 18650)

    Disclaimer: The Acebeam X45 was provided for testing by the manufacturer at no charge. With the X65 Acebeam showed that a world class thrower doesn't have to have a pencil beam. The X45 is almost half the weight of the X65 and redefines the compact floody monster series with its 16500 lumens of...
  17. maukka

    Klarus G20 review (26650, XHP70)

    Klarus G20 is one of the more compact 26650 lights out there. With an integrated usb charging and XHP70 LED it's advertised to reach 3000 lumens, which puts it in the same ballpark with other similar lights such as the Olight R50 Pro and Acebeam EC50 II. Features and manufacturer's...
  18. maukka

    MecArmy PT60 review (16x XP-G2, 4x18650)

    Among all the multi XHP70 lights MecArmy PT60 with its XP-G2 and optics arrangement provides a different approach. Manufacturer's specifications Battery: proprietary 4x 18650 3400 mAh pack in 2S2P configuration LED: 16x Cree XP-G2 in cool white Waterproof: IPX8 Mode memory: no Low voltage...
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    To 10k LM and beyond: Acebeam X65 & X60M review

    In this review I will be taking a look at the Acebeam X65, one of the highest output led flashlights currently on the market. I will also compare it to its predecessor, the Acebeam X60M and provide some reference in the form of two high output soda can lights, the MecArmy PT60 (to be reviewed...
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    Olight H1R Nova headlight review w/ measurements (16340, usb charging)

    Disclaimer: the H1R Novas were provided for testing by Olight free of charge The Olight H1R Nova is the rechargeable version of the superb H1 Nova headlamp derived from Olight's popular S series flashlights. The differences are minimal, so some sections of this review have been copy & pasted...
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