Haikelite HK 29 Short Review

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Haikelite HK29

Reviewer's Overall Rating: ★★★★

12/17/2022

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Haikelite HK29 Specs & Measurement Information
Emitter(s)	29 pc - Samsung LH351D
Price in USD at publication time:	$149.95
Cell(s):	3pc - 21700
Waterproof Rating:	IPX7
Switch Type:	E-Switch
On-Board Charging?	Yes
Charge Port Type:	USB-C
Measured CCT	4850k
Measured CRI	95.9
Claimed Lumens (lm)	27,000
Measured Lumens (at startup)	23,200 (85.9% of claim)
Claimed Throw (m)	600
Claimed Candela (Kcd)	90,000

Disclaimer: This light was not provided to me by any entity and was purchased utilizing my own resources. I have not been paid to review this item, nor have I been withholding any problems or defects.

Pros:

• 23,000 lumens on start-up
• Wall of light
• 90+ CRI
• USB-C Charging

Cons:

• Real-world lumen output is lower than claimed
• UI is average
• Overheats quickly

Summary: ★★★★

I purchased this unit because of the premise of a high lumen, high CRI soda can form factor light. I'm a big fan of soda can-style lights; most of my collection consists of these. For my measurements, I utilized 3 pieces of Molicel P42A cells. Haikelite claims 27,000 lumens, but I could only attain 23,200 lumens at turn-on, even with fully charged cells. The CCT jumped around depending on where the sensor was within the beam, but the average CCT I read was 4850k. The CRI measured at a solid 95.9 on the higher lumen settings.

The build quality is average, but this is not a high-end light at $150~ USD. My example suffers from slightly off-centered emitters, although this doesn't appear to impact the beam or quality of emitted light. The USB-C port and onboard charging work well; the specs state approx. 3hrs for a full charge - I find that to be reasonably accurate with my experience. The beam profile is one of pure flood, there is not a lot of throw with this particular light. Overall, a decent light for the price point!