Olight M20-R5

uncle wong

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Olight M20-R5


Specifications
LED Cree XP-G R5, life span up to 50000 hours, Max Output 320Lm
Weight: 120.5g without batteries
Dimensions: Overall length 140mm, Body Dia: 25mm, Bezel Dia: 33.5mm.
Functions: Three brightness levels plus strobe, 9lm (150hrs)-110lm (12hrs)- 320lm(4hrs),
to select modes loosen then retighten head.
Battery: Uses 2x CR123A 3.0v Lithium cells (Non Rechargeable) or Rechargeable Li-ion 3.7v cells either 2x RCR123A/16340, 1x 3.7v Li-ion18650 or 1x 17670.

Accessories included: Holster, Lanyard, Spare O-Rings, Spare fluorescent Tailcap Rubber Boot, CR123A Battery magazine.
Accessories Optional: Smooth Reflector, Remote Pressure Switch, Weapon Mount (Fits Picatinny/Weaver rail), Filters (Green, Red or Blue) & Beam Diffuse
Hope To See Review Asap .
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Sweet!!! i was hoping they would do that.
 

HIDblue

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Why is it that everytime I finally pull the trigger and buy a light, the company (Olight in this case) comes out with a better version of the same light that I just bought???

Am I the only one that is cursed with this bad luck??? :sick2:
 

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Why is it that everytime I finally pull the trigger and buy a light, the company (Olight in this case) comes out with a better version of the same light that I just bought???

Am I the only one that is cursed with this bad luck??? :sick2:
Ha ha. Not only you, many of us here have the same experience just like you did. :D.
 

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M20 R5's are shipping now - the M20S R5 with the side switch is still another week or two out.

Omg finally. Couldn't do away with the twisting/untwist UI. I hate to be a hater but gotta say it.
Should make a non-stobe model too!

Edit: If that came out too strongly I didn't mean so
 
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357mag1

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Omg finally. Couldn't do away with the twisting/untwist UI. I hate to be a hater but gotta say it.
Should make a non-stobe model too!

I prefer to twist the head over any light that changes modes when I momentarily press the tailcap. That drives me nuts. I would be happy to never see another flashlight with the strobe function.
 

lloydh

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How does the M20 manage 4 hours at 320 lumens when the comparable Fenix TK11 only lasts 2.7 hours at 285 lumens? Even accounting for some marketing inflation that seems pretty significant.
 

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How does the M20 manage 4 hours at 320 lumens when the comparable Fenix TK11 only lasts 2.7 hours at 285 lumens? Even accounting for some marketing inflation that seems pretty significant.

I think it has to do with the battery. The TK11 is saying 2hrs using a 2200mah 18650 while the Olight is 3hrs using a 2500mah, that would be my guess.



I am going to wait for the side switch model.
 

Quick Witted

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M20 R5's are shipping now - the M20S R5 with the side switch is still another week or two out.

I am looking forward to that. I already have the M30 and I really like it. The side switch is nice and I really like having instant access to the strobe.
 

JB

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How does the M20 manage 4 hours at 320 lumens when the comparable Fenix TK11 only lasts 2.7 hours at 285 lumens? Even accounting for some marketing inflation that seems pretty significant.

I was wondering that myself. Another comparable is the EagleTac T20C2 Mk II with the R5. That's only 1.7 hours at 380 lumens. Is some magic going on with the M20 R5?
 

Ace12

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I was wondering that myself. Another comparable is the EagleTac T20C2 Mk II with the R5. That's only 1.7 hours at 380 lumens. Is some magic going on with the M20 R5?


I think the eagle is OTF lumens and the Olight is emmiter lumens. The Eagletac may be driven harder.
 

uncle wong

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If latest version M20-R5 using the same driver from previous version M20.
1X18650 wont work well like previous problem
U need CR123 push to max
Correct me if i m wrong :)
 

CM2010

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How does the M20 manage 4 hours at 320 lumens when the comparable Fenix TK11 only lasts 2.7 hours at 285 lumens? Even accounting for some marketing inflation that seems pretty significant.

In the instructions it says this is only with a 2500mAh 18650.

Postie just dropped mine off heres a few pics before i head off out:

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