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Right in time, before the holiday-season starts, Sunwayman launches a "traveller-light", the new C22C. A compact all-rounder (that can be used as a headlamp too!) with enough output for daily situations. It offers also a special feature: A cool white and a neutral white emitter, that can be used together. Let's see, what this compact allrounder brings!
Sunwayman C22C, a traveller-light
powered by XM-L2 (U2)
and XP-G2(R5) LED
cool and neutral white in packaged in one
As usual, the (manufacturer) specs to start with:
Features:
● Main Light CREE XM-L2 U2 LED, Side Light CREE XP-G2 R5 LED, with a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours;
● Slightly depress the side switch to turn on/off the flashlight as well as selecting desired output mode:
●Powerful magnet built at the tail to ensure easy-stand of the light on any iron surface
● Tungsten steel spike at the end of the tailcap can be used for emergencies
● Constant current circuit, constant output
● Effective range of 208 meters
● Uses one single 18650 or two CR123A batteries
● Working voltage: 2.8~8.4V
●High quality metal smooth reflector for main light maintains great throw distance and spread with an ideal beam pattern; Side light uses optical lens
● Dimensions: 110mm (length) x 28mm (head diameter) x 25mm (tail diameter)
● Weight: 88g（battery excluded）
● Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, Stainless Steel retaining ring on the top
● Military Specification Type III- hard anodized body
● Waterproof, in accordance with IPX-8 standard
● Ultra-clear tempered glass lens resists scratches and impacts
● Accessories: Clip, Lanyard ,O-rings
And the output and runtime specs:
Main White Light:
● Turbo (1000 lumens, automatically lower to High after 3 mins continuous use)
● High (580 lumens, 2 hrs )
● Mid (130 lumens, 10 hrs )
● Low (35 lumens, 30 hrs )
● Strobe and SOS function
Neutral White Side Light:
● High (180 lumens, 3 hrs.)
● Mid (46 lumens, 9 hr.)
● Low (16 lumens, 45 hrs.)
● Strobe and SOS function
Unboxing:
The package looks neat: A big sticker with a nice print on it is pasted over the standard, brown-colored Sunwayman-carton. Inside, protected between foam, we find almost all we need: the light, spare o-rings, lanyard, manual and warranty card. A holster is missing.
a big sticker at this box
in the box: C22C, lanyard, spare o-rings, warranty card and manual
Impressions:
This light has its own looks: The square head, the tail with integrated glass-breaker and the side led with a "dome". The build quality is ok, except some little things: My sample had some little chips and the threads could be lubed better. The C22C has very good grip and fits nicely in the hand. Laser engraving is excellent done. Inside no surprises: The springs feel ok and the finishing is good. Overall, as always, Sunwayman did a good job here. Please scroll down for pictures and more impressions.
compact with unique looks
with side light integrated in the head
orange peel-reflector and sufficient centered XM-L2 (U2) led
the side led has a "dome"
fits nicely in the hand
steady tailstanding
a look inside the lights' head
sturdy, gold plated spring
no grease at the threads….you've to do it by yourself. Mind the glass-breaker at the tailcap
I've tested the glass-breaker, and yes, it works fine
a rather big, but high quality lanyard
excellent anti-roll design
there's a strong magnet in the tailcap
handy while repairing
User interface:
One button for all, that needs some exercise. A short click and the light's main led will start at High. When on, press an hold to cycle through the modes. Quick double press for Strobe, again for SOS. A short click in special mode will bring you back to last used normal mode. In normal mode, light will go off after a short press. About the side light: Press and hold for on; when activated, it has the same UI as the main led. It is possible to use both lights together: I asked several people to activate this mode without using the manual This mode is hard to find for the first time….Quick double press and hold to enter this mode. Note: there's only one mode for both leds. Momentary is missing. But…after some exercise, it works all fine.
Modes:
In total 12 modes on this light, all controlled by the same button. The XM-L2(U2) offers Turbo > High > Med > Strobe > SOS. The XP-G2 (R5) brings: High > Med > Low > Strobe > SOS. With both lights on you have only Med mode for both. I can't understand why a real low (1 lumen or less) is missing on a light like this….The C22C has instant-strobe mode.
Size comparison:
Compared to some other lights in the same lumen-class, the Eagtac P25LC2, the Lumintop SD20 and a Sunwayman brother, the C25CTi Thrones
CR123A, 18650 cell and Sunwayman C22C
Sunwayman C22C, Lumintop SD20, Sunwayman C25CTi and Eagtac P25LC2
Sunwayman C22C, Lumintop SD20, Sunwayman C25CTi and Eagtac P25LC2
reverse…
a look into the heads…the P25LC2 has a neutral led
and the tails
Tint:
The C22C has a nice, coolwhite tint, with only a little green. I've compared it to the Olight ST25 Baton.
Beamprofile:
Thanks to the orange peel reflector the C22C gives a nice, smooth and a bit throwy beam. The big hotspot makes this one a good light for allday-use. The side led has a kind a magnifying lens that spreads the beam. This beam is useful while walking without blinding oncoming people.
Beamshots:
At first, the light projected on a white wall. We'll start with the XM-L2 mainled, after that the XP-G2.
Camera settings: ISO100, WB daylight, F/2.7, 1/125 sec, 35mm
animation picture
animation picture
Going outside now…..At first, the "main" XM-L2 (U2) led.
Camera settings: ISO100, WB daylight, F/2.7, 4.0 sec, 35mm
animation picture
And now, the neutral, XP-G2 (R2) "side" led.
NOTE: I directed the beam slightly to the left.
animation
Some shoot-outs against competitors…
against Eagtac P25LC2
against Lumintop SD20
compared to C25CTi brother
Conclusion:
The C22C is a handy, useful light for the upcoming holiday-season. It is compact, fits nice in the hand and brings a lot of power. As always with "tiny" lights, do not use the High mode that long: the light will get real hot and will step down to Med after a few minutes. The combination of neutral and coolwhite tint, the sturdy clip, steady (tail)standing and the magnetic tail make this light a good traveller light. Personally I would like if the neutral side led would start on low mode and had a better low (moonlight) mode. For reading a real is necessary. A hint to Sunwayman: An usb-recharge function would make this an ideal carlight.
Sunwayman C22C provided for review
Sunwayman C22C, a traveller-light
powered by XM-L2 (U2)
and XP-G2(R5) LED
cool and neutral white in packaged in one
As usual, the (manufacturer) specs to start with:
Features:
● Main Light CREE XM-L2 U2 LED, Side Light CREE XP-G2 R5 LED, with a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours;
● Slightly depress the side switch to turn on/off the flashlight as well as selecting desired output mode:
●Powerful magnet built at the tail to ensure easy-stand of the light on any iron surface
● Tungsten steel spike at the end of the tailcap can be used for emergencies
● Constant current circuit, constant output
● Effective range of 208 meters
● Uses one single 18650 or two CR123A batteries
● Working voltage: 2.8~8.4V
●High quality metal smooth reflector for main light maintains great throw distance and spread with an ideal beam pattern; Side light uses optical lens
● Dimensions: 110mm (length) x 28mm (head diameter) x 25mm (tail diameter)
● Weight: 88g（battery excluded）
● Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, Stainless Steel retaining ring on the top
● Military Specification Type III- hard anodized body
● Waterproof, in accordance with IPX-8 standard
● Ultra-clear tempered glass lens resists scratches and impacts
● Accessories: Clip, Lanyard ,O-rings
And the output and runtime specs:
Main White Light:
● Turbo (1000 lumens, automatically lower to High after 3 mins continuous use)
● High (580 lumens, 2 hrs )
● Mid (130 lumens, 10 hrs )
● Low (35 lumens, 30 hrs )
● Strobe and SOS function
Neutral White Side Light:
● High (180 lumens, 3 hrs.)
● Mid (46 lumens, 9 hr.)
● Low (16 lumens, 45 hrs.)
● Strobe and SOS function
Unboxing:
The package looks neat: A big sticker with a nice print on it is pasted over the standard, brown-colored Sunwayman-carton. Inside, protected between foam, we find almost all we need: the light, spare o-rings, lanyard, manual and warranty card. A holster is missing.
a big sticker at this box
in the box: C22C, lanyard, spare o-rings, warranty card and manual
Impressions:
This light has its own looks: The square head, the tail with integrated glass-breaker and the side led with a "dome". The build quality is ok, except some little things: My sample had some little chips and the threads could be lubed better. The C22C has very good grip and fits nicely in the hand. Laser engraving is excellent done. Inside no surprises: The springs feel ok and the finishing is good. Overall, as always, Sunwayman did a good job here. Please scroll down for pictures and more impressions.
compact with unique looks
with side light integrated in the head
orange peel-reflector and sufficient centered XM-L2 (U2) led
the side led has a "dome"
fits nicely in the hand
steady tailstanding
a look inside the lights' head
sturdy, gold plated spring
no grease at the threads….you've to do it by yourself. Mind the glass-breaker at the tailcap
I've tested the glass-breaker, and yes, it works fine
a rather big, but high quality lanyard
excellent anti-roll design
there's a strong magnet in the tailcap
handy while repairing
User interface:
One button for all, that needs some exercise. A short click and the light's main led will start at High. When on, press an hold to cycle through the modes. Quick double press for Strobe, again for SOS. A short click in special mode will bring you back to last used normal mode. In normal mode, light will go off after a short press. About the side light: Press and hold for on; when activated, it has the same UI as the main led. It is possible to use both lights together: I asked several people to activate this mode without using the manual
This mode is hard to find for the first time….Quick double press and hold to enter this mode. Note: there's only one mode for both leds. Momentary is missing. But…after some exercise, it works all fine.Modes:
In total 12 modes on this light, all controlled by the same button. The XM-L2(U2) offers Turbo > High > Med > Strobe > SOS. The XP-G2 (R5) brings: High > Med > Low > Strobe > SOS. With both lights on you have only Med mode for both. I can't understand why a real low (1 lumen or less) is missing on a light like this….The C22C has instant-strobe mode.
Size comparison:
Compared to some other lights in the same lumen-class, the Eagtac P25LC2, the Lumintop SD20 and a Sunwayman brother, the C25CTi Thrones
CR123A, 18650 cell and Sunwayman C22C
Sunwayman C22C, Lumintop SD20, Sunwayman C25CTi and Eagtac P25LC2
Sunwayman C22C, Lumintop SD20, Sunwayman C25CTi and Eagtac P25LC2
reverse…
a look into the heads…the P25LC2 has a neutral led
and the tails
Tint:
The C22C has a nice, coolwhite tint, with only a little green. I've compared it to the Olight ST25 Baton.
Beamprofile:
Thanks to the orange peel reflector the C22C gives a nice, smooth and a bit throwy beam. The big hotspot makes this one a good light for allday-use. The side led has a kind a magnifying lens that spreads the beam. This beam is useful while walking without blinding oncoming people.
Beamshots:
At first, the light projected on a white wall. We'll start with the XM-L2 mainled, after that the XP-G2.
Camera settings: ISO100, WB daylight, F/2.7, 1/125 sec, 35mm
animation picture
animation picture
Going outside now…..At first, the "main" XM-L2 (U2) led.
Camera settings: ISO100, WB daylight, F/2.7, 4.0 sec, 35mm
animation picture
And now, the neutral, XP-G2 (R2) "side" led.
NOTE: I directed the beam slightly to the left.
animation
Some shoot-outs against competitors…
against Eagtac P25LC2
against Lumintop SD20
compared to C25CTi brother
Conclusion:
The C22C is a handy, useful light for the upcoming holiday-season. It is compact, fits nice in the hand and brings a lot of power. As always with "tiny" lights, do not use the High mode that long: the light will get real hot and will step down to Med after a few minutes. The combination of neutral and coolwhite tint, the sturdy clip, steady (tail)standing and the magnetic tail make this light a good traveller light. Personally I would like if the neutral side led would start on low mode and had a better low (moonlight) mode. For reading a real is necessary. A hint to Sunwayman: An usb-recharge function would make this an ideal carlight.
Sunwayman C22C provided for review
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