Luxeon K2 B-18WB 1x18650 2 mode - Rechargeable

[ernsanada]

I just got this light from Quality China Goods, http://www.qualitychinagoods.com/luxeon-b18wb-1x18650-mode-rechargeable-p-530.html

Uses K2 Led.

Battery type, 1 18650 Battery. I am using 1 Protected 18650 Battery.

2 positon reverse clickie, high low.

Build quality excellent.

Uses spring to make contact with + side of battery.

Ample room for 18650 Battery.

Inside shot of 2 position reverse clickie high low switch.

Size comparsion. Left, K2 B-18WB. Right Mini Mag Ican.

Left, K2 B-18WB. Right, Lumapower DX1 K2 Module

Left, K2 B-18WB. Right, Lumapower DX1 K2 Module

Beam shot comparsion. K2 B-18WB is using a shiny reflector. Lumapower DX1 K2 Module is using a OP reflector.

Left, K2 B-18WB. Right, Lumapower DX1 K2 Module @ 96"

Left, K2 B-18WB. Right, Lumapower DX1 K2 Module @ 96" Stepped down exposure.

K2 B-18WB @ 96"

Lumapower DX1 K2 Module @ 96"

K2 B-18WB @ 96" Stepped down exposure.

Lumapower DX1 K2 Module @ 96" Stepped down exposure.

K2 B-18WB @ 96" High Setting

K2 B-18WB @ 96" Low setting.

The K2 B-18WB has side spill which the Digital Camera has a hard time picking up.

 

[wojtek_pl]

Yes, I have WC version.
http://www.qualitychinagoods.com/luxeon-b18wc-1x18650-mode-rechargeable-p-531.html

Nice throw for that money, isn't it ? But with K2 there is very little of sidespill. Only hotspot and ... nothing. So for throw its good for closeup tasks - not really.

Unfortunately flashlight parts are glued together with something red and flashlight is not dismountable.

Well... with enough force you can do that but it will never be pretty again...
I did it... Lots of force applied :sweat: Only one injury ... I'll live ... :shrug:

I mounted SSC P4 in it and now it is a real throw monster. And sidespill is more usable. I wonder how it will compare with Lumapower M1 X-RE...

Real pity that it's glued, because this flashlights could become cheap hosts for modifications.

Sooo... If you're not planing of any modifications its a very good and cheap (contradiction ? ) flashlight.

 

[ernsanada]

Nice light for the price.

How did you break the glue?

 

[wojtek_pl]

Nice light for the price.

How did you break the glue?

Brute force. I'll post some pictures later, but it's not a pretty sight...
Strangely, the ring retaining the lens was not glued at all

 

[wojtek_pl]

Promised pictures of my flashlight after. Not a pretty sight so more sensitive people, please be careful...





Left K2 B-18WC on high, right Fenix P1D-CE on medium. Fenix loaded with CR123A.


Left K2 B-18WC on high, right Fenix P1D-CE on medium underexposed



Left K2 B-18WC on high, right Fenix P1D-CE on medium more underexposed


Left K2 B-18WC on low, right Fenix P1D-CE on medium


Left K2 B-18WC on low, right Fenix P1D-CE on medium underexposed

 

[ernsanada]

The lens comes out very easy. Just unscrew the retaining ring on the lens.

 

[wojtek_pl]

Yes... I know... But that was last part I took out...

 

[huntman]

:rock: is this light use LUXEON new K2 ?