I preordered in December last year and received them for over a month already but have been too busy to test and post results until now. I've been using them here and there especially the NOV-MU and they are absolutely amazing. Most of my gripes in the older FF lights have been fixed in the new series. The build quality also seems a notch above the older series especially the T1R prototype looks identical to Olight quality, which so far is second to none and I own over 400 flashlights.
Lumen output measured at 2seconds from turn-on using the Texas Ace Lumen Tube calibrated with Maukka lights. Spectrometer used is the Sekonic Spectromaster C-800-U
I was very lucky that FF offered to include a T1R prototype in my order for testing. I really like the looks of the T1R. It is noticeably smaller than the Acebeam E10 and you really feel the difference in your hands or in your pocket. They sent me a red and the color looks amazing even though I'm not even a fan of red! The aux light works so much nicer with this optic compared with the other Fireflies lights or any other flashlight with Aux lights for the matter. The only issue is that the beam is squarish almost like a beam from an overly focused aspheric lens. FF said they may be able to fix that in the final version but then again that beam shape might give it the highest intensity so not sure if it is worth fixing. One thing interesting is that the hotspot is noticeably larger than that of the MC13 and E10. Basically it is like comparing the hotspot of a Osram W2 vs Osram W1 yet still providing comparable intensity is real impressive. I guess this optic collects the spill and concentrates it into the hotspot.
Please note that the TA lumen tube favors throw lights over flood. I estimate actual output of the NOV-MU mule is 15-20% higher than what I measured. Flashaholic measured an output much higher than what I measured but he also measured the output of the T9R much higher than hat I measured :thinking:
I have been using the NOV-MU constantly for work related indoor photo taking and inspection. It is the best indoor photography light I've ever used and the battery can last through the entire job whereas my previous light the KR4 E21A mule with the 18650 often ran out of juice before my job is done. However, I accidentally turned on the light several times in my pocket and smoke came out. The protruding button makes it very easy for accidental activation so please remember to lockout the light by untwisting before putting it in your pocket. I have not experienced any accidental activation with the E12R because the head protrudes farther than the switch button.
The E12R is probably the largest I would carry as an EDC. It is actually much smaller than I originally thought and much smaller and lighter than the Noctigon K9.3. It is awesome to carry around so much power in such a small package. I do wish that there exist a 10deg optic for this light. I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to have a 12x W2 10deg optic high output thrower! I do not recommend the LH351D 4000K because of the positive DUV and not being too much brighter than the 219B version. I can drop the DUV by installing minus green filter but then the output will probably reduce to 219B level. Might as well get the 219B or SST-20 FA3. I would love to try the LH351D 5700K 80CRI high bin though. Maybe in the future I will get that to test.
The T9R is also much smaller than I originally expected, especially when compared side by side with the Noctigon K1. The beam is nicely focused and very tight and is probably the farthest throwing light with this head diameter. Unfortunately it cannot out throw the bigger K1 with the CSLNM1 but I guess we cannot defy the physics governing reflectors. The spill is also very narrow due to the deep reflector so good if you want to minimize light pollution up front. I also have the SBT90.2 on order and I'm anxious to test that one.
I also took some throw measurements. I'm not sure how accurate they are but at least they should be consistent for comparison among the lights tested in this list.
Lumen output measured at 2seconds from turn-on using the Texas Ace Lumen Tube calibrated with Maukka lights. Spectrometer used is the Sekonic Spectromaster C-800-U
| FF T1R CULNM1 | Turbo | 689 lumens | 7827K | -0.0079 DUV | 74.3 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 5.8 R9 | 44.7 R12 | 66 Rf | 96 Rg | included 22430 battery |
| FF T1R CULNM1 | M3 | 402 lumens | 6564K | -0.0019 DUV | 70.3 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | -17.2 R9 | 40.2 R12 | 65 Rf | 96 Rg | included 22430 battery |
| FF T1R CULNM1 | M2 | 111 lumens | 5587K | 0.0085 DUV | 69.0 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | -39.1 R9 | 32.9 R12 | 68 Rf | 93 Rg | included 22430 battery |
| FF T1R CULNM1 | M1 | 11 lumens | 5447K | 0.0100 DUV | 68.6 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | -42.2 R9 | 32.3 R12 | 68 Rf | 92 Rg | included 22430 battery |
| FF NOV-MU w/o lens and bezel | Turbo | 5,578 lumens | 5013K | -0.0099 DUV | 94.1 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 82.8 R9 | 83.2 R12 | 91 Rf | 104 Rg | 40T |
| FF NOV-MU w/o lens and bezel | Top of Ramp | 1,652 lumens | 4862K | -0.0052 DUV | 96.2 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 83.2 R9 | 75.0 R12 | 92 Rf | 103 Rg | 40T |
| FF NOV-MU w/o lens | Turbo | 5,224 lumens | 4913K | -0.0095 DUV | 95.3 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 83.1 R9 | 77.8 R12 | 91 Rf | 104 Rg | 40T |
| FF NOV-MU w/o lens | Top of Ramp | 1,597 lumens | 4779K | -0.0051 DUV | 96.3 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 83.7 R9 | 75.3 R12 | 92 Rf | 103 Rg | 40T |
| FF NOV-MU | Turbo | 5,353 lumens | 30T | ||||||||
| FF NOV-MU | Turbo | 5,155 lumens | 4856K | -0.0084 DUV | 95.9 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 87.3 R9 | 77.5 R12 | 91 Rf | 104 Rg | 40T |
| FF NOV-MU | Top of Ramp | 1,574 lumens | 4734K | -0.0042 DUV | 96.8 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 87.0 R9 | 74.9 R12 | 92 Rf | 102 Rg | 40T |
| FF NOV-MU | M3 | 734 lumens | 4708K | -0.0034 DUV | 96.9 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 86.2 R9 | 74.0 R12 | 92 Rf | 102 Rg | 40T |
| FF NOV-MU | M2 | 263 lumens | 4695K | -0.0027 DUV | 96.9 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 85.8 R9 | 73.3 R12 | 92 Rf | 101 Rg | 40T |
| FF NOV-MU | M1 | 50 lumens | 4671K | -0.0025 DUV | 96.8 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 85.3 R9 | 72.8 R12 | 91 Rf | 101 Rg | 40T |
| FF NOV-MU | Moonlight | 3 lumens | 4599K | -0.0020 DUV | 96.9 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 86.1 R9 | 72.8 R12 | 91 Rf | 101 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R 219B 4500K 90CRI | Turbo | 4,319 lumens | 4542K | -0.0089 DUV | 95.4 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 96.6 R9 | 79.2 R12 | 90 Rf | 104 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R 219B 4500K 90CRI | Top of Ramp | 1,471 lumens | 4484K | -0.0071 DUV | 96.0 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 94.1 R9 | 74.8 R12 | 90 Rf | 103 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R 219B 4500K 90CRI | M3 | 703 lumens | 4504K | -0.0074 DUV | 95.9 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 92.9 R9 | 75.0 R12 | 90 Rf | 104 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R 219B 4500K 90CRI | M2 | 256 lumens | 4462K | -0.0073 DUV | 96.1 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 91.7 R9 | 74.1 R12 | 90 Rf | 103 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R 219B 4500K 90CRI | M1 | 49 lumens | 4458K | -0.0076 DUV | 96.1 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 89.4 R9 | 73.8 R12 | 90 Rf | 103 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R 219B 4500K 90CRI | Moonlight | 3 lumens | 4370K | -0.0076 DUV | 96.0 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | 898.5 R9 | 74.6 R12 | 90 Rf | 103 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R LH351D 4000K 90CRI | Turbo | 5,871 lumens | 3892K | 0.0038 DUV | 90.0 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 0.83 | 66.3 R9 | 76.5 R12 | 89 Rf | 102 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R LH351D 4000K 90CRI | Top of Ramp | 1,853 lumens | 3861K | 0.0056 DUV | 90.7 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 0.83 | 67.4 R9 | 74.9 R12 | 91 Rf | 101 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R LH351D 4000K 90CRI | M3 | 881 lumens | 3837K | 0.0058 DUV | 91.1 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 0.08 | 68.4 R9 | 74.6 R12 | 91 Rf | 101 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R LH351D 4000K 90CRI | M2 | 321 lumens | 3820K | 0.0062 DUV | 91.3 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 0.82 | 68.6 R9 | 74.0 R12 | 91 Rf | 100 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R LH351D 4000K 90CRI | M1 | 64 lumens | 3809K | 0.0055 DUV | 91.8 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 0.83 | 70.2 R9 | 74.3 R12 | 92 Rf | 101 Rg | 40T |
| FF E12R LH351D 4000K 90CRI | Moonlight | 5 lumens | 3814K | 0.0052 DUV | 92.1 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 0.84 | 71.1 R9 | 74.1 R12 | 92 Rf | 101 Rg | 40T |
| FF T9R CULNM1 | Top of Ramp | 802 lumens | 7049K | -0.0060 DUV | 67.9 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | -12.9 R9 | 41.9 R12 | 60 Rf | 98 Rg | 40T |
| FF T9R CULNM1 | M3 | 554 lumens | 6225K | 0.0002 DUV | 64.6 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | -32.9 R9 | 37.4 R12 | 58 Rf | 97 Rg | 40T |
| FF T9R CULNM1 | M2 | 253 lumens | 5994K | 0.0031 DUV | 64.1 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | -39.9 R9 | 35.9 R12 | 59 Rf | 96 Rg | 40T |
| FF T9R CULNM1 | M1 | 62 lumens | 5744K | 0.0066 DUV | 64.2 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | -46.2 R9 | 34.5 R12 | 60 Rf | 95 Rg | 40T |
| FF T9R CULNM1 | Moonlight | 6 lumens | 5460K | 0.0092 DUV | 64.5 CRI | Blue light relative amplitude 1.00 | -49.6 R9 | 32.8 R12 | 62 Rf | 94 Rg | 40T |
I was very lucky that FF offered to include a T1R prototype in my order for testing. I really like the looks of the T1R. It is noticeably smaller than the Acebeam E10 and you really feel the difference in your hands or in your pocket. They sent me a red and the color looks amazing even though I'm not even a fan of red! The aux light works so much nicer with this optic compared with the other Fireflies lights or any other flashlight with Aux lights for the matter. The only issue is that the beam is squarish almost like a beam from an overly focused aspheric lens. FF said they may be able to fix that in the final version but then again that beam shape might give it the highest intensity so not sure if it is worth fixing. One thing interesting is that the hotspot is noticeably larger than that of the MC13 and E10. Basically it is like comparing the hotspot of a Osram W2 vs Osram W1 yet still providing comparable intensity is real impressive. I guess this optic collects the spill and concentrates it into the hotspot.
Please note that the TA lumen tube favors throw lights over flood. I estimate actual output of the NOV-MU mule is 15-20% higher than what I measured. Flashaholic measured an output much higher than what I measured but he also measured the output of the T9R much higher than hat I measured :thinking:
I have been using the NOV-MU constantly for work related indoor photo taking and inspection. It is the best indoor photography light I've ever used and the battery can last through the entire job whereas my previous light the KR4 E21A mule with the 18650 often ran out of juice before my job is done. However, I accidentally turned on the light several times in my pocket and smoke came out. The protruding button makes it very easy for accidental activation so please remember to lockout the light by untwisting before putting it in your pocket. I have not experienced any accidental activation with the E12R because the head protrudes farther than the switch button.
The E12R is probably the largest I would carry as an EDC. It is actually much smaller than I originally thought and much smaller and lighter than the Noctigon K9.3. It is awesome to carry around so much power in such a small package. I do wish that there exist a 10deg optic for this light. I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to have a 12x W2 10deg optic high output thrower! I do not recommend the LH351D 4000K because of the positive DUV and not being too much brighter than the 219B version. I can drop the DUV by installing minus green filter but then the output will probably reduce to 219B level. Might as well get the 219B or SST-20 FA3. I would love to try the LH351D 5700K 80CRI high bin though. Maybe in the future I will get that to test.
The T9R is also much smaller than I originally expected, especially when compared side by side with the Noctigon K1. The beam is nicely focused and very tight and is probably the farthest throwing light with this head diameter. Unfortunately it cannot out throw the bigger K1 with the CSLNM1 but I guess we cannot defy the physics governing reflectors. The spill is also very narrow due to the deep reflector so good if you want to minimize light pollution up front. I also have the SBT90.2 on order and I'm anxious to test that one.
I also took some throw measurements. I'm not sure how accurate they are but at least they should be consistent for comparison among the lights tested in this list.
| Noctigon KR1 CULPM1 | 94,080 kcd | 613 M |
| KR1vn SBT90.2 | 81,905 kcd | 572 M |
| Emisar D1S XPL HI 4000k | 115,109 kcd | 679 M |
| Acebeam L19 | 345,328 kcd | 1,175 M |
| GT Micro XPL HI 4000k | 48,700 kcd | 441 M |
| Speras T1 | 408,417 kcd | 1,278 M |
| Manker MC13vn CULPM1 | 114,003 kcd | 675 M |
| Manker MC13 CULNM1 | 131,712 kcd | 726 M |
| Noctigon K1 CSLPM1 | 534,595 kcd | 1,462 M |
| FF T9R CULNM1 | 464,865 kcd | 1,364 M |
| FF T1R CULNM1 | 95,187 kcd | 617 M |
| FF E12R LH351D 4000K 90CRI | 17,045 kcd | 261 M |
| FF E12R 219B 4500K 90CRI | 22,579 kcd | 301 M |
| FF NOV-MU | 4,317 kcd | 131 M |
| Acebeam TK16 CSLNM1 | 14,721 kcd | 243 M |
| Acebeam E10 | 115,109 kcd | 679 M |
| Acbeam L17 | 133,925 kcd | 732 M |
| Acbeam K75 | 1,375,779 kcd | 2,346 M |
| Acebeam W30vn CW | 1,863,887 kcd | 2,730 M |
| Acebeam W30vn Hi CRI | 999,459 kcd | 1,999 M |
| Eagtac TX25Cvn CULNM1 | 84,118 kcd | 580 M |
| Olight M2R Pro | 26,564 kcd | 326 M |
| Olight Javelot Turbo | 426,126 kcd | 1,306 M |
| Olight Warrior X Pro | 96,293 kcd | 621 M |
| Armytek Barracuda Pro 4000K WW | 168,237 kcd | 820 M |
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