Rexlight REX2.0 XR-E - Mini Review - With Many Pictures and Beamshots

[whc]

Just got my Rexlight REX2.0 today. It has bean a long waiting time since it first was announced. Now it is finally here .

The REX2.0 is a 1xAA or 1x14500 multi stage flashlight using the Cree P4 XR-E LED. The REX2.0 came in a nice gift box, has a OP-Type reflector and includes 4 o-rings (not installed, so you have to do this your self) extra rubber switch cover, and a spacer for using AA batteries (not needed).

The o-ring is too big for the flashlight, it is worst in the tail end of the flashlight, since the body is bigger in diameter on the head end. Really too bad, should have fitted nicely, hope that Rexlight will corrects this problem, and send new o-rings that fits, to us already bought one.

The REX2.0 is very small and compact, smaller than the Fenix L1D-CE. Overall it has a very nice finish, and perfect HAIII with no flaws (though darker than the pictures I have seen).

The UI takes some time to get used to, you have to leave the flashlight on for over 5 seconds to make it turn on to the same mode next time you turn it on. Or else it will go to the next mode the next time you turn it on. The modes goes like this: Low->Medium->High->Strobe->SOS (and then over again).

The REX2.0 uses PWM to control the modes, that makes it flicker when using the Low or Medium modes. Many don't like this PWM since it flickers, and since Kaidomain wrote in a early review that the end REX2.0 would not have this flicker problem, it is kind of a bummer. But the good side is that you can use all modes using 14500 3.7v Li-Ion battery, and that should only be possible with PWM. I personally don't mind that to much, since i rarely use any other modes than high, and no flicker is detectable in high mode.

I like this flashlight, it has got a unique UI, it is very small, OP-Type reflector and almost no ring at all, workable modes when using 14500 battery. Though I hope Rexlight will work out the o-ring issue.

Enough reading, now to some pictures .

From Left: REX2.0, M3, L1D-CE

With o-rings

Fits AW's protected 14500

Normal AA Ni-Mh

From left: REX2.0, L1D-CE, M3, T5

Now to some beamshots .

Left: REX2.0, Right: L1D-CE OP, both on low using Ni-Mh 1.2v

Left: REX2.0, Right: L1D-CE OP, both on low using Ni-Mh 1.2v, 2-stops underexposed

Left: REX2.0, Right: L1D-CE OP, both on medium using Ni-Mh 1.2v

Left: REX2.0, Right: L1D-CE OP, both on medium using Ni-Mh 1.2v, 2-stops underexposed

Left: REX2.0, Right: L1D-CE OP, both on high using Ni-Mh 1.2v

Left: REX2.0, Right: L1D-CE OP, both on high using Ni-Mh 1.2v, 2-stops underexposed

Left: REX2.0, Right: M3, both on medium using 14500 Li-Ion

Left: REX2.0, Right: M3, both on medium using 14500 Li-Ion, 2-stops underexposed

Left: REX2.0, Right: M3, both on high using 14500 Li-Ion

Left: REX2.0, Right: M3, both on high using 14500 Li-Ion, 2-stops underexposed

Here you can see an example of the flicker with the PWM, in medium mode

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Update: Lux readings.

Here is some Lux reading of Overall Output:

Rexlight REX2.0:
1xAA Ni-Mh on high: 3810 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on medium: 810 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on low: 210 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on high: 5550 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on medium: 1570 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on low: 570 Lux

Amilite T5:
1xRCR123A 3.0v on high: 8340 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on high: 10910 Lux
Fenix L1D-CE:
1xAA Ni-Mh on turbo: 3990 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on high: 3770 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on medium: 1910 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on low: 430 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh OP on turbo: 4410 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh OP on high: 4030 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh OP on medium: 2060 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh OP on low: 460 Lux
1x14500 Li-ion on turbo: 8240 Lux
1x14500 Li-ion OP on turbo: 8390 Lux
Led-Lenser Hokus Fokus:
3xAAA Ni-Mh: 4850 Lux
Lumapower M1:
1x18650 XR-E OP on high: 8140 Lux
1x18650 XR-E OP on low: 1640 Lux
2xRCR123A 3.7v XR-E OP: 8950 Lux
1x18650 SSC P4 OP: 5540 Lux
2xRCR123A 3.7v SSC P4 OP: 8230 Lux
Lumapower Tactical M1:
1x18650 3.7v OP on high: 7770 Lux
1x18650 3.7v SM on high: 8140 Lux
2xRCR123A 3.7v OP on high: 8130 Lux
2xRCR123A 3.7v SM on high: 8250 Lux
Lumapower LP-Mini:
1xRCR123A 3.7v OP: 7810 Lux
Lumapower M3:
1xAA Ni-Mh on high: 3640 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on medium: 1270 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on low: 40 Lux
2xAA Ni-Mh on high: 4300 Lux
2xAA Ni-Mh on medium: 1310 Lux
2xAA Ni-Mh on low: 350 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on high: 5880 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on medium: 3020 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on low: 690 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on high: 4390 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on medium: 2940 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on low: 680 Lux
Nuwai X-3:
2xAA Ni-Mh: 3020 Lux
Ultrafire WF-500L:
2x18650 3.7v: 4660 Lux

Here is some Lux reading at 1m in Throw:

Rexlight REX2.0:
1xAA Ni-Mh on high: 840 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on medium: 210 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on low: 60 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on high: 1460 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on medium: 460 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on low: 160 Lux

Amilite T5:
1xRCR123A 3.0v on high: 2520 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on high: 3260 Lux
Fenix L1D CE:
1xAA Ni-Mh on turbo: 1460 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh OP on turbo: 1510 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh OP on high: 1410 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh OP on medium: 730 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh OP on low: 170 Lux
1x14500 Li-ion on turbo: 3150 Lux
1x14500 Li-ion OP on turbo: 2820 Lux
Led-Lenser Hokus Fokus:
3xAAA Ni-Mh: 4460 Lux
Lumapower M1:
1x18650 XR-E OP on high: 4820 Lux
2xRCR123A 3.7v XR-E OP: 5500 Lux
Lumapower Tactical M1:
1x18650 3.7v OP on high: 4940 Lux
1x18650 3.7v SM on high: 7150 Lux
2xRCR123A 3.7v OP on high: 5070 Lux
2xRCR123A 3.7v SM on high: 7390 Lux
Lumapower M3:
1xAA Ni-Mh on high: 1240 Lux
2xAA Ni-Mh on high: 1530 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on high: 1980 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on high: 1550 Lux
Lumapower Lp-Mini:
1xRCR123A 3.7v OP: 4700 Lux
Nuwai X-3:
2xAA Ni-Mh: 1340 Lux
Ultrafire WF-500L:
2x18650 3.7v: 4710 Lux

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Update: Here are some runtimes.

AW's protected 14500 750mAh on High: 2hours 5minutes until the protection kicked in.
Ni-Mh 2600mAh on High: for 1hour 11minutes the output was very high
after 1hours 11minutes the output was very low (about low mode with fresh cell)
the flashlight finally turned off after 1hour 35minutes

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Update: Posts of interests.

The tailcap disassembled
Let me present Fenix REX2.0
Some wall shots from a distance of about 12-14m
Runtime Plotes from NetKidz

 

[LGCubana]

For your comparison pics, what battery were you using in the L1D CE ?

 

[TOOCOOL]

Very nice pics sir thanks for the mini review

 

[Oculus Sinister]

Thank you for well done pictures and review

 

[whc]

For your comparison pics, what battery were you using in the L1D CE ?

Ups, forgot to write which batteries I used. It is now updated ...

 

[luchs]

that's a great review. thank you!!!

did you test if the reflector fits into the fenix LxD??
(I'm expecting rex 2.o and fenix P3D, perhaps i could switch the reflectors or try the reflector of my LM301 to get a better beam of the fenix light)

:goodjob:

 

[Daniel_sk]

Thank you! Very well done.

 

[dardar]

Thanks for the mini review, nice photos.
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I suppose you used nimh on the 3 lights, rex-l1d-M3 ?
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Now anyone has seen my rexlight??

 

[Flying Turtle]

Nice review, whc. Thanks for all the hard work. I look forward to receiving my Rexlight. I'm pleased it has a lower low than others.

Geoff

 

[ruralott]

Great job. Thank you very much.

 

[whc]

Oon the REX2.0 vs L1D-CE I used Ni-Mh cells, on the REX2.0 vs M3 I used 14500 cells.

 

[whc]

Just a pic of the tailcap disassembled

With the red switch cover

 

[AFAustin]

whc,

Very nice review and photos, as always. The comparative output readings are especially useful.

Thanks for all your work on this. :thumbsup:

 

[whc]

Now there is another way of "solving" the o-ring issue. Let me present Fenix REX2.0 .

Yes the Fenix L1T and Rexlight REX2.0 shares the same internally diameters in the head only, so if you like the Fenix better, you can swap LED modules and reflector ...

 

[orbital]

whc, with the tailcap disassembled, did you get a chance to try a primary with the little metal piece included? wondering if it's even necessary.
If so, could you tell us sequence on installing it?

Thanks

 

[LA OZ]

Looking at the figure. The Amilite T5 is much brighter than the Rexlight on high. Does that mean the T5 is overdriven with higher current? Could this explained the browning? Hmm.

Does the Rexlight get hot quick on high setting?

 

[jar3ds]

very nice review!

 

[gunga]

Great review whc! I'm also wondering if the reflectors are interchangable with the Fenix (and perhaps the M3?). Was it tough to open up the head?
The light looks pretty good, junt wonder about runtimes...

 

[atm]

Great review, thanks whc. Overall I like the light also, although I'm disappointed with the PWM and can't for the life of me see why they made the time required to stay in the current mode so long (5 sec).

 

[whc]

whc, with the tailcap disassembled, did you get a chance to try a primary with the little metal piece included? wondering if it's even necessary.
If so, could you tell us sequence on installing it?

Thanks

Haven't tried it yet, don't know what it's good for or where to put it. The flashlight works without a problem with NI-MH, and don't think there should be a problem with primary either (though haven't tried).