REVIEW: unbranded “handheld searchlight” flashlight (XP-G R5 , 2x18650)

realista

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(i am not so good to write in english, i am surely making a lot of grammar error, so please be compliant with me. I accept suggestions and corrections if you wanna point me where i wrote a "strange phrase" and suggest me the correct way to express myself in the english language)


First impressions:

Shipped from: buyincoins

I purchased this flashlight for the low price and the nice look, at the moment it's the only flashlight with handle which i hold in my little collection.
I have to say that i received a "similar aspect" flashlight like you can confront.

I made lots of research on the net (it needed a lot of time!), finding other shops that sell similar branded/unbranded with different names.....

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Modes and estimated lumens:

Switch type: ELECTRONIC
There are " 3 " modes in the following order:
Hi – low – strobo .
You need to press all modes to turn it off.

My estimated lumens are 150/200

>>>LIGHT >>> The angle of refraction:
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Weight and dimensions measurements (made myself, not by specs):

This flashlight weighs precisely 337 gr
Height 15,9 cm
Diameter 5 cm
Head diameter 6,6 cm


Construction quality:

In terms of appearance and general build, i can't say anything bad, it does have an hole where to insert the li-ion charger plug, and does work.
One thing i found poorly designed is the battery holder. It is easy to insert them but....there is only a little gap near the "+" and it's not easy for the fingernail to grab out the first battery. After the first one, the second battery is easy to push out...
As pictures demonstrate...there's nothing else to say :)

Lanyard hole: NOT PRESENT


Threads came NOT GREASED, but this is not a big con, i used my grease.(mine isn't an high quality one, but you can buy a top notch if you prefer)
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Led Tint, reflector and lense:


The led is well centered and its tint is cold white
Reflector made of: SMOOTH – PLASTIC
Lense made of: PLASTIC

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Outside beamshot at 25 meters, only at FULL power (same place for all my reviews)


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Wall beamshot at 250 centimeters, from lower to higher power (same place for all my reviews)

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Ceiling bounce test with LUXmeter:

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PROS:


- cheap
- rather strong as thrower, long range comparable to courui D01(but not as wide)
- decent overall quality
- long runtime thanks to 2 batteries and low power

CONS:

- low light power
- too much narrow beam
- not comfortable to extract batteries from holder

Final thoughts and why you should buy it:

It isn't a flashlight what you would love for most things, but if you are looking for a thrower with small hotpot...this is the flashlight!
Runtime is good but after all it's a sufficient flashlight....nothing more.


Thanks for reading.....
….and if you notice some bad written phrases, feel free to correct me suggesting the right way to write it!! :)
 
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chuckhov

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Re: REVIEW: unbranded "miner lamp" flashlight (XP-G R5 , 2x18650)

Excellent Review - Thank you!

While not a mainstream light for Today, this light looks like a lot of Fun!

After reading your review, I will consider getting one.

Thanks again, and Please Keep Reviewing!
-Chuck
 

realista

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Re: REVIEW: unbranded "miner lamp" flashlight (XP-G R5 , 2x18650)

;) i appreciate your opinion
 
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realista

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for submission in the Reviews forum
 
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