Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5 Review

ernsanada

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I just received my Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5 from Tactical Hid.



I paid $62.00 + $4.00 shipping.





Uses 2AA Batteries. No 14500 Lithium Batteries!



Voltage - 0.8V-3V



Uses XP-G 1B R5, Color Temperature - 6,500K - 7,00K



OP Reflector.



No PWM.





Low (20mA / OTF 10 lumens), Medium (135mA / OTF 40 lumens), High (650mA / 185 lumens) Note, Xeno calls the levels Ultra Low, Low and High.



Rutimes - Low, 50 hours. Medium, 8 hours. High, 1.5 hours. Measured with a Sanyo Enloop AA 2600mAH Nimh Rechargeable Battery.



Length 165mm, Diameter 35mm



Weight - 5.6oz without batteries.





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Comes with 2 lanyards, Instructions, 2 o-rings and 1 spare micro-switch for rear clickie.



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XP-G 1B R5, Color Temperature - 6,500K - 7,00K



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Stainless Steel Bezel, Glass Lens and GITD O-rings behind the lens.



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Module comes out.



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Module comes apart.



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Module fits in this end.



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O-rings came lubed. Square threads.



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Thick battery tube. The lanyard ring is removable.



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Tailstands



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Inside view if the rear clickie.



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Rear clickie is a reverse clickie. GITD rear rubber cover. 3 levels, low, medium and high. When the light is shut off for more than 50 seconds the light always turns on medium. Does not memorize last setting when shut off. Levels are medium, low then high. Just half press to get to the other levels. Very easy to press to change the levels.



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Size comparison





Left, Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5. Right, Farka Xeno F8 V5, XP-G R5



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Left, Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5. Right, Farka Xeno F8 V5, XP-G R5



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Left, Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5. Right, Klarus ST20 2AA XP-G R5



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Left, Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5. Right, Klarus ST20 2AA XP-G R5



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In the lux readings and beam shots I choose the Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5 vs the Klarus ST20 2AA XP-G R5 because both are 2AA lights and both have OP reflectors.



I used my Meterman LM631 and took the lux readings within a minute of starting the lights. I used Energizer Rechargeable 2500mAH Nimh Batteries fully charged in both lights.





Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5, Low- 100 lux @ 1 meter



Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5, Medium - 1050 lux @ 1 meter



Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5, High - 3580 lux @ 1 meter





Klarus ST20 2AA XP-G R5, High - 2150 lux @ 1 meter





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Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5, High @ 96



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Klarus ST20 2AA XP-G R5, High @ 96



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Left, Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5. Right, Klarus ST20 2AA XP-G R5 @ 96



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Left, Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5. Right, Klarus ST20 2AA XP-G R5 @ 96 Stepped down exposure



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Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5, Low @ 32'



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Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5, Medium @ 32'



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Xeno E06 V5 2xAA XP-G R5, High @ 32'



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Klarus ST20 2AA XP-G R5 @ 32'



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I have always been wanting the Xeno E06 V5 when I first saw it. I'm glad Tactical HID is the first to carry this model.



Xeno IMO makes some good quality lights.



Excellent machining. Square threads. Threads are smooth and the o-rings cames lubed.



The Type III Hard Anodize is excellent. Color matches between body parts and no flaws.



The module comes out very easy and comes apart very easy, good for you modders out there.



The beam tint is white. The beam very smooth.



The 2 lanyards are a nice touch. I like the longer lanyard.



An extra rear switch is included.



There is a warranty card printed on the Instructions. Xeno calls it a Qualification Card. It has a stamp from the QC Inspector. Warranty is 3 years from the date of purchase.



Anti-roll knurling on the head and also a rubber ant-roll device near the end of the battery tube, It has a flat spot but the light does not need to put in the flat spot due to the anti-roll knurling on the head.



The only con I could find is I wish the Xeno E06 V5 would memorize it's last setting when shut off.
 

Deal4

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Great review ernsanada!:thumbsup:
Thanks for doing this as it is very hard to find information on this light.
I don't know too much about Xeno brand lights, but they do seem to be very high quality. Maybe we will start seeing more of them!:naughty:
Like you said it is to bad the last mode used isn't memorized, but if that is the only bad thing you can find then this is a heck of a light!
Thanks agian!
Shad
 

Thefo

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Very nice review thanks, I have the Xeno G42 which is a thrower. I love it however my sample came with no lube on the o rings...other than that though I can't fault it, Xeno make solid lights.
 
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