I love that a 4000K XHP35 HI is available. Its a directional pouch, with bezel-up carry only. Anybody have experience with or educated guesses about this light? This light really has the wow factor. Turbo (SFT40, 150): starts out at 2200 lumens and drops fairly quickly. application/pdf The W2 Blue is a close second just because its so different and with the W2 emitter floods a good amount, but not as practical as the others . The threads on my year-old sample are buttery smooth, but the threads on my brand new sample are a little rough. The SFT40 variant comes with Anduril 2 by default. 18650s will work in a pinch, even unprotected flat tops. It just starts out at a lower level. And heres the light beside my custom engraved TorchLAB BOSS 35, an 18350 light. So small light cant dissipate heat of SBT-90.2. endobj The cell is installed into the light in the usual way positive terminal toward the head. Interesting light,but when you check the SBT-90.2 option,it wont list specs or add to cart. %PDF-1.7 * Moonlight mode was too low for me to measure directly. However compared with Osram W1, the SBT90.2 falls short at distance. Lower the thermal limit. What do you mean by 'comfortably'? In fact, this one comes to me used (or as a user so to speak) and its still nearly flawless. Candela was right on spec. Worth every penny and every second. 1ms. With this light clocking in at around $90, that can no longer be said. Its far too complex to do a whole UI breakdown, but here are some of my favorite features: There are a few features that I greatly appreciated on K1 which dont exist in Convoy 4X18A. SBT90.2 LED, 5700K, 4500lm, Lux: 420Kcd (420,000cd). KR1 is somewhat unique in that it uses an electronic tailswich. From there, it dips slower, down to about 900 lumens over the course of a few minutes. Two 26650 (optionally included) or 26800 batteries instead of one 21700. I got the Noctigon K1 21700 Flashlight and a carry holster only. Its a design that works though, and it keeps it lightweight. Point being, it's durable. But this is a typical Anduril flashlight, so you probably already know how that works. The only good way to carry this light on you is in a belt holster. 650KCD THATS JUST UNDER 1-MILE. Less-fun switch. Noctigon K1 SBT90.2: Similar overall dimensions but much narrower in the body, single 21700 cell instead of 4 18650's resulting in much lower capacity, better protected charging port, much better UI (Anduril), RGB backlit button, slightly tighter hotspot and a little more throw, more expensive. J+VT6DMwvO{"W D,EEyf{g)FDx9w-GHY0w|9>[gR-sxqrq0V In the beamshots above, the trees where I'm aiming the hotspot are 175M away. Purpose-designed to be compact, lightweight and portable. The light is very well constructed. More info in my review: This section is not comprehensive. There is no visible difference between the two drivers I have. Head size is exactly that of the MK 37,turbo will be short-lived on this light unfortunately. I did observe LVP turn off the light if I tried to use Turbo when the cell was around 3 volts, so that indicates to me that the LVP does, in fact, work. Having both a K75 and MK37, I can say that lights get literally too hot to handle after like 45 seconds of turbo with the SBT90.2. The battery goes in with the positive end toward the head, so its technically backwards in the above photo. I think it's worth the extra cost. In this particular case for all 3V measurements I observed heavy stepdowns shortly after turn on on all modes except Turbo. It stays in that ballpark for a little over a minute, then starts a 45-second decline to a little under 1500 lumens. endobj Manker MC13: shorter (by default), USB rechargable 18350 battery included, more basic UI, larger head, fewer emitter options, TIR optic instead of reflector, Lumintop FW1A: smaller, fewer emitter options, doesnt throw nearly as far, poorly optimized reflector, Noctigon DM11: a little larger, worse performance, TIR optic instead of reflector, 21700 battery instead of 18650, RGB aux LEDs, backlit side switch, some different emitter options, nowhere near as ergonomic nor pocketable, no stock pocket clip, doubles as a cheese grater. W1 is warmer, but theres some yellow-green tint-shift in the hotspot. I have never seen better centering. Im a big fan of nice side switches, and this one doesnt disappoint. TOP Verarbeitung. I keep the test flashlight on the left, and the BLF-348 reference flashlight on the right. Includes a blue 18650 convoy body. My feeling is that this led is rather underpowered, and could do with higher amperage. This review is for the throwy KR1 configurations. Most KR1s comes by default with Anduril 1. Mine is a W1. Outdoors the beam is incredible. It is extremely well made and the throw from such a tiny led (I know the reflector type and depth is the real key) is indeed astonishing. The hotspot is a little bit narrower & more intense than 4X18A, and the spill from K1 is a lot narrower than 4X18A because the K1 has a much deeper reflector. Moonlight from both emitter options is well under 1 lumen. Significantly inferior user interface. KR1 is an ergonomic masterpiece. Noctigon K1 SBT90.2 flashlight review #Noctigon #Noctigonlight #Noctigonflashlight #Noctigonflashlights #flashlight #flashlights #torch #ledtorch #flashaholic #flashlightfanatic. Im really not a tailswitch kind of guy, so for a few months now Ive been trying to find a replacement for KR1 in my collection. I would therefore thoroughly recommend both the product and Hank personally as an online seller. This ring replaces the pocket clip, since theres no lanyard hole built into the body of the light. Question. KR1 is available with a wide variety of emitters (CSLNM1, CSLPM1, SST20, XPL-HI, SST40, and SFT40) and many of those are available in a wide variety of color temperatures, or even non-white colors like red, green, or blue. However, Ive found the SB90.2 to be very efficient at lower outputs up to 2000 lumens. There are no other size cell tubes available, though. As with other Noctigon lights, the tailcap has reeding which aids in tailcap removal. Noctigon K1 SBT90.2: significantly smaller and lighter, only one battery, better switch, comes pre-loaded with Anduril firmware, tons of emitter options, marginally better driver, slightly more convenient charging, similar price point. 52 202. This is a lot more reliable at keeping particulates out than the cheap rubber flap port covers used on most lights with integrated charging. Thats an option you might or might not like it might be a little cooler than you wanted (see below), but itwill provide the best throw out of those options listed. Just make sure the cell you use can provide enough current for your driver (either 5A or 7.5A depending on the emitter) which shouldnt be too hard. The RGB backlighting makes it even better! Its a perfect cool white with zero green or tint-shift at all. The max ramp is plenty bright and not going to overheat. KR1 accepts unprotected flat top 18650 batteries. SFT40 is a little cooler in color temperature, but the tint is incredibly clean. A candela measurement was taken at 8 meters with a Digital Illuminance HS1010A (the meter included with the Texas Ace Lumen Tube) on the highest brightness, and other candela figures were calculated relative to that. Its the beacon. It also has no problem with over-sized USB-C plugs because its not set down into some rubber flap cavity. Disclaimer: Lumen measurements were taken on a Texas Ace 3.5 Lumen Tube. Not fond of those type of flashlights.. Smartly, the bezel is stainless steel. My only suggestion would be a quick manual as I know the buttons support clicks but i'm not sure exactly what does what. 2 7. application/pdf You will see why below. I think the anodizing just takes a little bit of use to break in and smooth out. [Wait for Third flash] Click for how many steps you want in Stepped mode. Dual-switch design with dramatically simpler UI. Its an insane combo of extreme brightness like an XHP70.2, with extreme throw like an XHP35-HI. 20A MIN FOR THE SBT90.2. Anduril is pretty conservative about when it starts low voltage stepdowns so the light should never completely shut off on you without hours upon hours of warning ahead of time. $100 now $75 now $65. A side e-switch is used in the Noctigon K1 21700 flashlight. BLACK GRAY CYAN. Read on for a bit of testing. Hello I was was wondering if anyone knew what the range of the Noctigon K1 in sbt90.2 4500 lumens is? The light hangs out the bottom of the holster, and the light can not be used while in place. In a reverse grip especially, it just feels right. Through the tailcap end (as seen below) is theonlyway to install cells, too. I also reviewed a floody configuration (GT-FC40) here separately. SBT90.2 when ran at highest output is truly a monster. 0.2ms. Its plain brown cardboard with a closed cell foam insert and hand-filled sticker indicating the contents. Here are some lights in the same class and how they compare. I got mine in W2.2 6000k, and it has a great blue tint on the beam. The throw and tint on this flashlight is insane. Below are a couple comparison shots between my KR1 W1 and a KR1vn with SBT90.2, just for fun. I calculate moonlight here to be 0.13 lumens. This is the one! Also has Sbt90.2 led with Driver VN4 and RS54 clicky. I tested with a flat top unprotected cell the Vapcell seen below. In Anduril, a double click takes you to and from turbo, but on the Convoy I had to slowly cycle back down to medium after turbo. Anduril 2 is hands down the best flashlight user interface available at the time of writing. Many thanks Hank - I will be keeping an eye out for your future products, as and when I look to extend my collection of lights further. This product uses free software distributed under the terms of the GPLv3. 5 0 obj But, the light thinks youre trying to do a factory reset, so if the switch gets held down while mechanically locked out your light can reset. K1 uses an RGB backlit, electronic, side switch. Perfect for throw! Noctigon uses a cardboard box with a label sticker, so thats what youre likely to get with this one, too. There are no artifacts at all and the centering is absolutely perfect in both my samples. K1 SBT90.2 arrived today! If I could make one change to the design of this light, I would eliminate the anodizing on the tailcap threads as well as the o-ring holding the clip in place. 139,000 152,900. By default its in the simple UI where turbo is disabled (so you cant burn stuff by accident) and a lot of the confusing modes are too. Ive taken the reflector out of the W1 version a half a dozen times and it always goes back to perfectly centered. Cooling fins on the head are deep and well finished. The Noctigon K1 21700 Flashlight is a feature-rich flashlight with many emitter options seen here with an Osram KW CSLNM1.TG. Its really bad. Left: Noctigon K1 (SBT90.2) vsRight: Astrolux FT03S (SBT90.2)Both flashlights use the same SBT90.2 LED, have Anduril firmware UI and have nearly same size head.K1 uses 21700 battery (built-in USB-C charging)FT03S uses 26650 battery (built-in USB-C charging)At this close distance, it's difficult to tell the difference in beam pattern since they're close in performance.Also compare the longer distance beamshots:1) Noctigon K1 (SBT90.2) beamshothttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EI_eXHIwpI2) Astrolux FT03S (SBT90.2) beamshothttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyF-dErpSnU Thats a huge deal to me, as it means I can update my light as it ages. Is the U22 III still IPX8 if the rubber cover over the charging port comes off? That only happened twice during my year-ish owning the light so its not a huge deal, but its something to be aware of. Turbo (150): starts out at 4100 lumens (a little under the advertised output of 4500 lumens). In a display faster than 0.2ms or so, the on/off cycle is more than one screen, so itd just (very incorrectly) look like a flat line. Runtime tests were performed with the Ceilingbounce app on my smartphone. There are thick, strong, gold-plated springs at either end of the body tube. GPL Ghostscript 9.06; modified using iText 5.3.2 2000-2012 1T3XT BVBA (AGPL-version) That speaks to the owner having soft touch, or the light being very robust and taking use very well (or both, obviously). The new features are nice, but the main thing is that this allows me to have the same user interface on most of my lights, so I dont have to memorize 15 different ones. The beam is really impressive outdoors. High (120): starts out at 1550 lumens and drops slowly to 1100 over the course of about 15 minutes. The cell tube is not reversible. Hank WangEmail : contact@intl-outdoor.com, Owned by Nanjing YaoQi Photoelectric technology Co., LTD. Ive seen 1Lumens review on that light and Im tempted. Can fit on a riffle well. Levels 1-120 are within the linear portion. (LogOut/ Below are the official specs. 4 0 obj (Identity) This cream anodizing color is no longer available, but it looks smooth and even. Nothing you buy anywhere can compare to these. When you press the switch with the tail unscrewed a little, the switch itself makes electrical contact and the light can activate. Honest and Detailed Flashlight Reviews from an Enthusiast. Its worth noting that the contacts on the end of the battery tube connect directly to the cell as far as I can tell, so dont just toss the battery tube in a pocket with your keys, as that will likely cause a short and lead to some dangerous problems. Its easy to find, tactile, and clicky. Ive got this light set up how I like it with 5 levels. Specs for SBT90 on MK37 are up and posted, with video beamshots. ~$50 less expensive. In terms of heat? Take a second to support zeroair on Patreon! Anduril 2 has 150 levels, so doing measurements and tests for each mode is virtually impossible. Medium (W1, 75): Medium is a nice, perfectly flat, 106 lumens until low voltage stepdowns kick in at 8.5 hours. I reviewed the aluminum version of that light in both 35 and 70 formats. There is a lanyard too, which attaches through this hole in the tailcap. It is worlds better for typical daily carry, so much so that Ive ordered several extras to put on other lights. As the current to the emitter goes up, the CCT goes up (dramatically) too. Compared to 4X18A: K1 just cant compare in runtime or sustained output. I tried Thrunite Catapult Mini, Sofirn IF22A, and Noctigon DM11, yet none of them come close to the level of excellence displayed in KR1. Unihead construction. Theres a USB-C port on the positive side of the cell tube. But for XHP35-HI and SBT90.2 (shown here) you need more current. I believe the linear portion handles up to 5A based on the measured output at level 120, this graph from this BLF thread, and some room for reflector & optic losses. As a single emitter flashlight, this light gets fitted with a smooth deep reflector. ^ Measurement disclaimer: I am an amateur flashlight reviewer. Noctigon K mit SBT90.2 Leds #flashlight #noctigon #sbt90.2 #beamshots #jacksonleeflashlights I also greatly appreciated the low moonlight on K1, since 4X18As lowest mode is over twenty lumens! Its not amazing but there arent any significant issues. Manker are doing something different! Notably, my W1 version (5A driver) is a little bit better regulated than the SFT40 version (9A driver). <>/Contents 9 0 R>> Even on a perfectly sustainable medium mode, the spill is plenty bright for outdoor navigation and the hotspot throws far enough for most situations. Disclaimer: Lumen measurements were taken on a Texas Ace 3.5 Lumen Tube. Of course, we all want what we want, and a small hotrod that steps down quickly is not for everyone, so i get that. Its significantly better than the tint on 4X18A SBT with its laughable 22 lumen moonlight mode. The MK37 can run at 1100 lumens with no worry at all with regards to heat buildup using the SBT90.2, but instead of getting 250kcd, youre only getting like 40kcd. I hope they make an extra battery adapter for this flashlight and come out with a similar version w/ 26650 Battery w/ Extra Battery Adapter as well in order to house 2 qty 26650 batteries. super Taschenlampe,,mit hervoragender Reichweite Smooth aluminum reflector. 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