XENO E15 V2 --- A Quick Review

Thanks to Karol of Zhongwin, received this package a couple of days ago.





Let's take a look at some pics...



Package contains Xeno E15 v2 with Cree XP-E 7B Q3 emitter.





Like most other Xeno products, Xeno E15 v2 comes in a metal case.





The light and accessories are nicely put into shaped foam... :thumbup:





Full contents of the package...



- Xeno E15 v2 flashlight

- Battery extender for 2 x AA configurations

- Lanyard

- 2 O-rings

- Spare switch

- Intruction manual



Another photo of the light with battery extender...





Xeno E15 v2 with battery extender installed... (notice the warm output from the front of the E15 v2? :thumbsup: )





Xeno E15 v2 with OP reflector...





A close-up of the XP-E emitter...





As with most releases from Xeno, the front bezel is fitted with a Stainless-Steel lens retaining/protective ring. Another signature from Xeno is the use of GITD o-ring at the front bezel...



nice...



A photo of the E15 v2 head...



The head and body are inseparable and it evidently gives a good thermal path for heat dissipations.



The tail end... with GITD tail boot... another common from Xeno flashlight...



Xeno E15 v2 has a reverse clicky switch, with 3 modes, Med - Low - High. Although the manual says it is a Low - Ultra Low - High, but the output is really Med - Low - High. :nana:

and because of the recessed tail-cap design, it supports tail-standing. :thumbup:



The body of the Xeno E15 v2...



a very aggressive knurling design, provides a very good grip even when our hands are wet... but wifey thinks this is too aggressive...



Inside view of the tail-cap...





Inside view of of the head contact, with spring at the head contact.



this design should prevent accidental mode changing upon impact.



My impression

I'm pretty impressed with the built quality to say the least, besides the normal XP-G 1B cool white, Xeno's decision to offer the option with XP-E 7B Q3 warm white tint is really adding icing on the cake (I know, I know, I am bias because I'm a warm tint fan :nana: ). The 7B Q3 warm tint in this unit is very close to those warm-white XP-G offered by other manufacturers, tho it is leaning towards yellow than orange, like an over-driven incan... nice! In addition, unlike other manufacturers, XENO goes with an OP reflector which in my opinion is just perfect for an EDC light like E15 v2.

Other features:

- No PWM

- long runtime on low

- double o-ring design

- supports 14500 Li-Ion battery

- good thermal path



My runtime test and observations using alkaline AA and Eneloop AA...

Alkaline

- On high, light starts to dim at ~minute 20 and will continue to dim down to low (ultra-low) mode for the next couple of hours (~3 hours)

- On low (ultra low), *coming soon*



Eneloop

- On high, light starts to dim at ~minute 50 and will continue to dim down until it shuts off at minute 70.

- On high, light is hot to the touch when run for 20 minutes without active cooling, temperature reads ~49.2°C

- On low, ~31 hours... :thumbup:



AW 14500 (starting Voltage: 4.16V)

- On high, light automatically shuts off at minute 32 (cell reads 3.16V upon removal from light)



A few current draw reading without tail-cap using DMM

- Alkaline: Med (~400ma), Low (~50ma), High (2.1A)

- Eneloop: Med (450ma), Low (40ma), High (2.2A)

- AW 14500 LiIon (cell at 4.08V): Med (~900ma), Low (~290ma), High (~1.6A)



I do see myself EDC-ing this light (without the extender). However, I wish there is a clip for ease of clipping to my pants pocket tho... :naughty:

I got my E15 just a few days ago. Mine is the XM-L T4 warm white version. I really like the tint. It is my first warm white tint flashlight and I will pay more attention to the tint from now on. I like the build quality as well although I think the switch is a little soft in comparison to the other flashlights I have, and I wish that it had a momentary on feature. Also, unscrewing the body (when I open it to insert batteries) feels a little rough. I am guessing that the threads need to be cleaned and lubricated. Am I right? Is there something I can get at a local store that would be good for lubricating the threads of flashlights?

wait this is only $5 dollars for this light?

That is a good deal!!!

purelite said:

wait this is only $5 dollars for this light?

That is a good deal!!!

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did you say FIVE DOLLARS?

i am in!!

Haha, they're $57.99 shipped on *bay. Nice light, nice configuration in 1AA/14500 or 2AA. It would be a nice light to have as an AA backup in the event other battery types aren't available.

Dual O-ring on the extended tube :thumbsup: Wha'bout the main tube ? Also dual O-ring ?

I liking this one... gonna get a Neutral T5 XM-L... beam shot anyone ? :wave:

I'm in! T6 for me!

Nice close up pics ! I want one.

They are pretty expensive here in the USA but I found the E15 in XP-G in China for $26, which is less than the USA price of the EOS. If you shop it you'll do well on the price, including shipping. I have the XM-L and XP-G and I prefer the XP-G, but both will run 14500 in single cell mode and both are a lot of light for the money!

LanternLover said:

... Also, unscrewing the body (when I open it to insert batteries) feels a little rough. I am guessing that the threads need to be cleaned and lubricated. Am I right? Is there something I can get at a local store that would be good for lubricating the threads of flashlights?

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Anyone?

Thanks! Just realized that there is a dedicated thread for lubricants and grease. So much more to learn!