WTS: HL55vn - Brightest Headlamp

[gofastman]

The HL55vn is an awesome headlamp and it really doesn't have any real negatives. The only thing I dislike is the turbo mode is only for 30 seconds and then the light turns off instead of dropping down to high. The light will run on high without becoming uncomfortable until the voltage drops.

I might be mistaken, but if the mode is on high and you activate turbo, it drops down to high after 30 seconds.
I wish there was a thermal step down, or a timed step down that is significantly less conservative, I think 2 min would be just fine.

 

[Bigwilly]

I might be mistaken, but if the mode is on high and you activate turbo, it drops down to high after 30 seconds.
I wish there was a thermal step down, or a timed step down that is significantly less conservative, I think 2 min would be just fine.

The turbo mode on mine is exactly 30 seconds long but it does turn off at the end. It's never stepped down. I thought all of them were like this....... just a quirk. Anyone chime in on their headlamps? Step down off of turbo or turn completely off like mine?

 

[gofastman]

The turbo mode on mine is exactly 30 seconds long but it does turn off at the end. It's never stepped down. I thought all of them were like this....... just a quirk. Anyone chime in on their headlamps? Step down off of turbo or turn completely off like mine?

My light is in my toolbox at work so I can't test it, it's quite possible I'm wrong.
If you do this does it still turn off?
Turn the light on, set it to high, press and hold button until turbo kicks on (it turns of for a bit while activating turbo) wait 30 seconds.

 

[Bigwilly]

My light is in my toolbox at work so I can't test it, it's quite possible I'm wrong.
If you do this does it still turn off?
Turn the light on, set it to high, press and hold button until turbo kicks on (it turns of for a bit while activating turbo) wait 30 seconds.

I am 99% sure that activating turbo from high, that the light still turns off. I will check tomorrow for sure.

 

[Bigwilly]

Ok I was wrong. If you go into turbo from high it will step down. If you go into turbo from off it will turn off after 30 seconds. Sorry for the misinformation guys. Still the best headlamp Vinh makes.

 

[3L3M3NT]

After everything I've read and researched, makes the HL55 the way to go. To bad I don't have the extra cash right now, so in a month I'll be purchasing an HL55vn:thumbsup:

 

[3L3M3NT]

After everything I've read and researched, makes the HL55 the way to go. To bad I don't have the extra cash right now, so in a month I'll be purchasing an HL55vn:thumbsup:

I ended up getting one, since I didn't realize Vinh was having a Labour Day Sale on his lights, so I'm pretty pumped to get my headlamp and 2 extra batteries lovecpf

I suggest anyone considering a light from Vinh, to get one while the sale is going on. Better hurry up I think it ends at midnight PST :twothumbs

 

[cnjl3]

Paypal issued for one HL55vn plus insurance.
Paypal address is correct.
Thanks.

 

[3L3M3NT]

Before I saw that Vinh had a HL55 headlamp for sale, I purchased a factory Fenix HL55 from Amazon 4 months ago.

Since I have both headlamps, I figured I would show the difference between the 2.

Both have had some run time on them, so the batteries weren't a 100%, but they were nowhere close to dead...I'd say they were at 75% if I had to guess.

The distance to the swingset was approx. 25-30 ft.

Here are the photos.
Control

Factory Light Output
Eco

Low

Med

High

Turbo/Boost

As you can see the factory headlamp has good output, but when compared to the Vinh modded light there's no comparison imo :wow:

Here are the photos of the HL55vn headlamp
Eco

Low

Med

High

Turbo/Boost

To show the throw of the light, we put each headlamp on Turbo and directed them to my neighbors house approx 75-85 yards away.

Here are the pictures.
Factory

Modified

As you can see the HL55vn is well worth the money.:twothumbs

 

[Bigwilly]

Thanks for the comparison 3L3M3NT. It's not often we get owners to compare factory and V54 lights. It's an awesome headlight for sure.

 

[3L3M3NT]

Thanks for the comparison 3L3M3NT. It's not often we get owners to compare factory and V54 lights. It's an awesome headlight for sure.

I'm glad I can help other people see the difference in performance and why it's money well spent to get a light from Vinh.

 

[Skylumen]

I tested the boosted version of this light to only make 850 OTF Lumen max. The stock is dimmer although not measured. This mean stock claim of 900 is too optimistic.

 

[Skylumen]

TESTEd: XML2 U4 Cool White ~ 6000K, 1125/1100

Nice!

 

[Skylumen]

Stock measure Lumen 720/700, 200 Lumen lower than factory claim

 

[Bigwilly]

TESTEd: XML2 U4 Cool White ~ 6000K, 1125/1100

Nice!

XML2 U4 -1125 lumens - is that for the 30 second boost mode or high? If boost can you test high please.

 

[Skylumen]

XML2 U4 -1125 lumens - is that for the 30 second boost mode or high? If boost can you test high please.

Numbers are always for the highest mode possible. I will test the next time I got the light out.

 

[Bigwilly]

Numbers are always for the highest mode possible. I will test the next time I got the light out.

I figured that so thank you. It doesn't seem to be a large jump from high to boost so I am gonna guess high is around 950 lumens. Thanks gain Vinh.

 

[Mr.PT]

How long does this usually run for before needing another battery.

 

[Bigwilly]

Don't recall timing it but somewhere around 30 - 40 minutes on high I would say.