Maglite XL100 LED Flashlight Review

RedSquirrel · Mar 26, 2010

TITAN1833 said:
These guys have them listed but again no stock it seems like that the UK over

http://www.torchesandbatteries.co.uk/products/Maglite-XL100-Led-Torch.html

Thanks! I will keep an eye on that site for any stock updates.

I asked that distibutor that you kindly provided if they would be able to wholesale supply to me as I would be willing to buy a large number to resell on eBay etc while hopefully offering the best price to all. I would probably only be able to buy between 500 and 1000 at the moment dependant on the wholesale unit price so they will likely have larger customers to supply to first but I will keep you updated!

Robin24k · Mar 26, 2010

Hmm...the image on that site... :crackup:

http://www.torchesandbatteries.co.uk/productimage.php?product_id=633

TITAN1833 · Mar 26, 2010

Robin24k said:
Hmm...the image on that site...

Yeah LOL it's a beaut

Tohuwabohu · Apr 5, 2010

carrot said:
For all you know, Intelligent Power Source Management could mean a simple PWM circuit... It is simply marketing speak. I look forward to runtime graphs...

Here you are:

With 3 AAA Alkaline batteries, time in hours:

Detailed view of the first 35 minutes:

After 8 minutes the flashlight starts to regulate down in small steps.

With 3 AAA Eneloops:

The first 35 minutes with 3 AAA Eneloops.

The stepping down begins after approx. 16 minutes.

1:30h after start the brightness begins to drop faster and soon is lower than with alkaline batteries after the same time.

PWM at approx 240Hz.

Only one flashlight moved fast in front of the camera:

LeifUK · Apr 5, 2010

TITAN1833 said:
These guys have them listed but again no stock it seems like that the UK over

http://www.torchesandbatteries.co.uk/products/Maglite-XL100-Led-Torch.html

Shoot, that is expensive!

LeifUK · Apr 5, 2010

They weren't lying when they said 5 hours 15 minutes runtime on alkalines. Assuming the ISO criteria that is, whereby runtime is measured as the time to 10%. But in the real world, the runtime is more like 45 minutes on alkalines and 1 hour 40 minutes on NiMH cells. Runtime and output are no better than a Quark Mini (or one of the lookalikes), but it is bigger, and requires 3 cells in a caddy.

Beacon of Light · Apr 6, 2010

Tohuwabohu I was wondering if you have runtime test for the minimum setting? This is all I am interested in.

Robin24k · Apr 16, 2010

A runtime test on the low setting could take a while since it's rated for 201 hours.

Not sure what the test criteria would be for the low setting though...it would start off at less than 10%. :thinking:

Monocrom · Apr 18, 2010

Found this light at a ****'s Sporting Goods store. They were selling it above retail. :sick2:

I was surprised as to how big it is! Despite some great pics in this thread, the light seems bigger & thicker in person.

Robin24k · May 3, 2010

Got a new multimeter...here are some numbers for high mode:

Maglite XL100 Alkaline
4.35V 0.561A
4.68V 0.558A

Maglite XL100 NiMH
4.02V 0.560A

Maglite XL100 EA92 Lithium
4.87V 0.558A

Maglite 3D LED Alkaline
4.45V 0.587A
4.78V 0.556A

Maglite 3D LED NiMH
4.27V 0.654A

Maglite 2AA LED Alkaline
3.21V 0.472A

Maglite 2AA LED EA91 Lithium
3.46V 0.532A
3.50V 0.520A

Maglite 2AA LED NiMH
2.86V 0.480A

adirondackdestroyer · May 3, 2010

Thanks for the results Robin.

This means that it is perfectly safe to use Energizer Lithiums in this light, since it actually runs at a lower current with them, right?

Robin24k · May 3, 2010

Yup, the regulation is buck circuitry, so the extra voltage won't hurt the light. That being said, since NiMH voltage is lower, I would expect them to be more efficient. I haven't noticed any difference in brightness between NiMH and EA92, although both are brighter than alkaline.

ncka1234 · May 4, 2010

Nice break down Robin...

Frk13 · May 28, 2010

Robin24k, I sax that you have MagLite xl100 and 3D Led, which is the most powerfull (witch can illuminate further) between them ?

Sorry for my bad english, François

Robin24k · Aug 12, 2010

Not sure how I missed your post...sorry about the delay. The 3D is brighter and also throws farther. However, it's a much larger light. With NiMH rechargeables, the XL100 is almost on par with the 3D.

And onto the reason for bumping this thread...new pics!

Finally got a grey XL100.

funkychateau · Sep 28, 2010

alfreddajero said:
Awesome review......very nice looking light indeed. But why the 3AAA format though.

Probably so that a simple (cheaper) buck-only regulator could be used.

sleslie1802 · Oct 11, 2010

Thanks for the helpful review. I think I will look for another light. I was looking at purchasing this one but thanks to your review I see that it's really not what I am looking for.

beninjakarta · Oct 28, 2010

Now that is what you call a useful review :thumbsup:

Blue72 · Nov 2, 2011

Tohuwabohu said:
Here you are:

With 3 AAA Alkaline batteries, time in hours:

Detailed view of the first 35 minutes:

After 8 minutes the flashlight starts to regulate down in small steps.

With 3 AAA Eneloops:

The first 35 minutes with 3 AAA Eneloops.

The stepping down begins after approx. 16 minutes.

1:30h after start the brightness begins to drop faster and soon is lower than with alkaline batteries after the same time.

PWM at approx 240Hz.

Only one flashlight moved fast in front of the camera:

I was thinking about picking up a xl50 tonight.......but thank God I saw this runtime graph.....That sucks!

Robin24k · Nov 2, 2011

That's not a runtime graph, it's current vs. time.

Actually, since it doesn't include voltage, I'm not sure if it is even meaningful at all...

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