9 0 obj ?M!iJ)/WPH}kn5NopMJn$lMB/m!ladkFtC:c9K&;x9a$%qz1W5zuJ%@%E5UvLr$| o=9hP&*9z8'--W^-*Fft/`C%c"FP1U\X7 ]{#%>D9_{jPEXZ#s GR|U`Bh;J*%w/P;*'_. (=~lL^''(y. I have a modded MF01 mini using 7 Osram 2mm white flat emitters, and its 7000 lumen turbo doesnt heat up the smaller MF01 mini as the lone SBT90.2 does the MK37. Interesting light,but when you check the SBT-90.2 option,it wont list specs or add to cart. Manker are doing something different! In summary, my experience in purchasing this torch from Hank has been great in all areas. The first is a quick way back to medium from turbo. 20A MIN FOR THE SBT90.2. The charging port is built into the threads of the body tube, so its sealed against water and dirt by the o-ring. A charge cable isnt included but I can say that either USB or USB-C sources work just fine with this setup. As a single emitter flashlight, this light gets fitted with a smooth deep reflector. x|T Its easy to find, tactile, and clicky. The cell tube is completely removable. I got about 1,1 km throw. Honest and Detailed Flashlight Reviews from an Enthusiast. Looks awesome. When bouncing the light around in my white photo booth, I measured CCT at 5500K and RA (CRI) at 65 with my Opple Light Master 3. Medium (W1, 75): Medium is a nice, perfectly flat, 106 lumens until low voltage stepdowns kick in at 8.5 hours. The creamy color and output is amazing. ~$50 less expensive. Convoy L7: Virtually identical brightness, throw, and beam profile. Below is the first round of beamshots from when I first posted this review. Looks very interesting, but I cant find any info. 4 0 obj Turbo only, but both before and after calibration. The threads on the body are thick, square cut, and anodized (though, mechanical lockout doesnt fully work). 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. My K1 SBT90 is my current go to big light. Highly recommended thrower on Re-edits Flashlight group. Beryllium-Copper springs with 45% IACS superior to stainless steel alloys used for springs with only 2% IACS. It seems to do really well with the smaller LEDs, but the 90.2 is a such a beast that the . Im adding multiple timescales, so itll be easier to compare to the test light. Really until you get to something like the MF02s I dont think its appropriate. About as high quality as my favorite light which says something because I have a whole lot of lights. You will see why below. K1s closest competitor, Convoy 4X18A, has a poorly implemented UI that feels clunky and works differently than most of my other lights. In this particular case for all 3V measurements I observed heavy stepdowns shortly after turn on on all modes except Turbo. The RGB backlighting makes it even better! \DV+r.Ghz~|~xrg. 171 17 SBT90.2s turbo output is truly impressive, but requires a substantial host if you want to use it for more than 30 seconds. Less-fun switch. I also ran another turbo test that was fan cooled, with the thermal limit set to 70C, just to see what K1 can do. ME110SSR . Significantly inferior user interface. Turbo is affected by cell voltage, but the other modes are consistent until the cell is virtually empty. I prefer smaller lights that pack the biggest punch. The tailcap has a spring, too. super Taschenlampe,,mit hervoragender Reichweite The Turbo is much brighter but runtime is limited due to heat, but no to only a few sec like i thought. 8 0 obj {@_u"JN I cannot measure moonlight directly, so moonlight readings are calculated based on the brightness relative to the next-lowest mode. I chose an Osram KW CSLNM1.TG (W1) which is the highest intensity emitter available at the time of writing and a Luminus SFT40 which is the best overall with great throw and great brightness. Heres ToyKeepers UI graphic: If you want to see how to calibrate the thermals, seethis part of the FW1A review. A basic lanyard is included in the box, as well as a lanyard attachment ring. Im really interested in seeing what kind of current it pulls, and what its thermal performance and runtime curves are. I ordered one for myself and sold my 4X18A while writing this review because I like K1 SBT so much. You get a narrow cone of light for a hotspot that just seems to punch through anything. Ive got this light set up how I like it with 5 levels. Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $28.97 with. What about Sky Lumen's Olight Warrior X Turbo SBT90.2 mod? Ive got these lights set up how I like it with 5 levels. 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. The only good way to carry this light on you is in a belt holster. This is a review of that flashlight. Here are some lights in the same class and how they compare. Below you can see a KR1 fully disassembled, with the inner-tube removed and sitting to the right of the main tube. K1 SBT90.2 arrived today! If the threads werent anodized, they could carry current instead of relying on the tailcap to be precisely tightened. Its a perfect cool white with zero green or tint-shift at all. Modern flashlights are wild. %PDF-1.7 More info in my review: ~$50 less expensive. Velvetundaground . I only measure the currents on low modes and I calculate the estimated runtime of those modes based on the capacity of the Molicel P42A batteries Im using for testing. I'm really liking it. This light really has the wow factor. /Filter /FlateDecode *1 76. Noctigon uses a cardboard box with a label sticker, so thats what youre likely to get with this one, too. 5 57. I simply cannot list every possible competitor. The max ramp is plenty bright and not going to overheat. 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. Mechanical lockout doesnt even work anyway (more on that momentarily). J ~nMkmomB![f_^E 'V53lof'?>O+lS>4 N8ERofEt|dF This thing is AWESOME! Normally a nylon belt holster is included, but I dont have it so I cant comment on that. 5 476. For an e-switch, its remarkably quiet. There is a lanyard too, which attaches through this hole in the tailcap. Your email address will not be published. And it really makes the red or green charge indicators pop!! Quick measurements: 30T: 5,100+ lumens at start / 4,900 lumens at 30 seconds. Top of ramp is level 120, which I believe is the maximum regulated level for this driver. Other Flashlight Firmware Repository branches Its also possible to remove the head, and the same thread conditions apply here. What about Sky Lumens Olight Warrior X Turbo SBT90.2 mod? During charging, the end of the body tube will glow red. Mike. (Identity) Youd need to send an email to work out those details, but it can be done (and its easy!). I would therefore thoroughly recommend both the product and Hank personally as an online seller. Since Im already familiar with Anduril 2, having it included on K1 just feels right, and using it is second nature. 1ms. When charging is complete, it will glow green. $100 now $75 now $65 5. I highly recommend it. Low voltage stepdowns kick in after 16 minutes. [Noctigon K1 - SBT90.2] Foggy and Rainy. Below are runtimes for both K1 SBT and its main competitor, Convoy 4X18A SBT. Everything I wanted, as well as expected from this flashlight since I saw the prototype. In the beamshots below, the park bench where I'm aiming the hotspot is 42M away. I know this light will do exactly what it says it will do and look forward to using it very soon. application/pdf Regulation is pretty good. The quality of the metal and materials is top notch. 2014-02-11T17:25:39+09:002014-02-11T17:25:40+09:00CubePDF Flash light so bright it calls all the bats to my yards. 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. Below are a couple comparison shots between my KR1 W1 and a KR1vn with SBT90.2, just for fun. J+VT6DMwvO{"W D,EEyf{g)FDx9w-GHY0w|9>[gR-sxqrq0V 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. Ive set up the stepped ramp with 4 steps so, with turbo added, I get the 5 modes I like. The simple UI is default too, so you can send one to your parents and you wont have to reprogram it first so they dont get it stuck in momentary mode. Anybody have experience with or educated guesses about this light? Hank's replies to my questions both before and once I had ordered the light were first class. Also has Sbt90.2 led with Driver VN4 and RS54 clicky. I calculate moonlight here to be 0.13 lumens. 25 9. Noctigon KR1 SBT90.2. Use the slider below to compare the brightness and runtime of these two versions! 15 3 11.43 762 76.2 133. I love this feature. Add Your Review, 21700 Battery is NOT included in the price, it should be purchased separately, https://jlhawaii808.com/products/molicel-p42a-21700-4200mah-45a-li-ion-rechargable-battery, CNC machined from aircraft-grade aluminium, 1*21700 unprotected battery (not included in the price, 18650 battery can also be used as emergency). Im not sure if the owner removed it, or if it shipped this way. Mounting the light to a tripod where youll never touch it and want max brightness? Unfortunately, the PWM on this light is so bad that it doesnt even work with my normal scale, with is 50 microseconds (50us). Maybe there was and it wasnt included with my package. Driver VN4 with RS54 clicky. endobj Such a great emitter if you prioritize CCT over just extreme throw. Its just not as secure as Id like. endobj My general rule of thumb is for single cell lights, which usually means a tapered down head / heatsink, is about 10:1 head diameter to LES area. (Adobe) I do know that it includes a belt holster and that a battery is not included. There are no artifacts at all and the centering is absolutely perfect in both my samples. #1 SINGLE LED THROWER ON THE MARKET! Ramp configurability: choose between smooth brightness adjustment or stepped brightness adjustment. Runtime tests were performed with the Ceilingbounce app on my smartphone. It's also a very expensive emitter, which is why it adds fifty dollars to the cost of the light over the cheapest emitter options. I seen a TikTok video and all I gotta say that brightness is really good and that door dash driver must of felt really Good thinking he was going to get that side quest. I tried carrying K1 in a jacket pocket but its just too big. View cart for details. For really serious long-range S&R I guess I'd take the Acebeam, but you can carry one Noctigon K1 and a handful of extra batteries and it still won't weigh nearly as much. Here is the official product page. All of these tests were performed with a fully charged MODEL battery unless otherwise specified. The Noctigon K1 21700 flashlight also benefits from some cooling fins in the "neck" area, around the switch. No pocket clip is included, which makes sense. No charging solution is included with KR1. I keep the test flashlight on the left, and the BLF-348 reference flashlight on the right. Anyway, I like the view into those electronics. Of the 3 it's s by far the most useful. 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. 19 Review(s) Similar head size, but with more cooling fins. 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. I had to use mine.) I bet an apples to apples real world comparison of these in any given light wont look favorably on the SBT90.2 in anything smaller than a ~K30GT sized light. Ive reviewed other lights with it, too. Official Specs and Features of the Noctigon K1 21700 Flashlight, Tint vs BLF-348 (KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b version) (affiliate link), a link to the Noctigon K1 21700 flashlight product page, Lowest (Accessible from the ramping group only), Strobe Cycle (Candle > Bike Flasher > Party Strobe > Tactical Strobe > Lightning Storm), Blinke Cycle (Sunset > Beacon > TempCheck > BattCheck), Heighten selected mode (Make faster or brighter), Lessen selected mode (Make slower or dimmer). Its a design that works though, and it keeps it lightweight. This ring replaces the pocket clip, since theres no lanyard hole built into the body of the light. K1 just feels high quality. If the flashlight will tailstand, Ill show that here, too (usually the fourth photo). I love that a 4000K XHP35 HI is available. Also has Sbt90.2 led with Driver VN4 and RS54 clicky. NOCTIGON K1 THROWER. Smartly, the bezel is stainless steel. Im a big fan of nice side switches, and this one doesnt disappoint. I estimate W1 at 0.15lm and SFT40 at 0.4lm. Higher sustained brightness and dramatically longer runtime. Its a directional pouch, with bezel-up carry only. It stays there until the 45 minute mark, where low voltage stepdowns kick in. Noctigon K1 SBT90.2 - 1,307 meters of throw! This is why the cell can only go into the light through the tail end the head end is captured. Note the difference in this one and the K9.3 this one lacks the opaque plastic guard. But then the light would be bigger, and defeat the purpose of a portable light. 3 0 obj (LogOut/ You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. SFT40 is a little cooler in color temperature, but the tint is incredibly clean. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good review? Average quality video as my Samsung A50 takes great STILL shots but video is OK, when woods/grass are around. 5* This light looks interesting to me. Olight Warrior 3S Review Phenomenal EDC/Tactical Hybrid, Emisar D4K Review Enthusiast EDC Powerhouse, Convoy M1 SFT40 Review High Value Compact Thrower, Simple basic operation (1 click on/off and hold to change brightness), Customizable minimum & maximum brightness, Customizable smooth or stepped brightness adjustment, Sunset timer (dims the light over a customizable period of time). (LogOut/ 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. I purchased my Osram W1 variant with my own money from the manufacturers website in late 2020 at full price. 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. Mine is a W1. Noctigon K1 SBT90.2 flashlight review #Noctigon #Noctigonlight #Noctigonflashlight #Noctigonflashlights #flashlight #flashlights #torch #ledtorch #flashaholic #flashlightfanatic. 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. A cigar grip works remarkably well too, thanks to the curves in the body tube. I cannot stress enough how perfect KR1 feels in-hand. $129.88 USD $115.88 USD. Ive carried this light for 2-3 weeks total since I bought it and its perfectly adequate as an EDC light. endobj I'm hoping the new kr9.3 will have sbt90's available as it's big three. Selection of the Ceiling you like best by clicking 1, 2, 3, etc. >> application/pdf Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Excellent Mid-size thrower with extreme performance, nice tint choices and regulated modes. Medium and Low are always exactly the same regardless of cell voltage. It stays in that same vicinity until low voltage stepdowns kick in just after 3 hours. However compared with Osram W1, the SBT90.2 falls short at distance. then again, who is running turbo for more then 30s-60s anyway? Theres no extra bulk anywhere. Turbo shut off immediately. [Wait for First flash] Click for N times for N degrees C. [Wait for Second flash] Click for N times for 30C + N. [Wait for First flash] Click for N times N seconds per flash. ~$50 less expensive. Change). So small light cant dissipate heat of SBT-90.2. like others have said you will never have long runtimes on high settings with a small host, but that doesnt discount the usefullness of having a small light thatll fit easily in your pocket and can still put out 5000 lumens and 700 meters of throw when needed, for short bursts (im thinking KR1vn from skylumen, or Lumintop X9L with sbt90.2). 35 13. Longer and heavier with better balance. The threads are square cut, anodized, and appropriately lubed. The SFT40 variant comes with Anduril 2 by default. I tried Thrunite Catapult Mini, Sofirn IF22A, and Noctigon DM11, yet none of them come close to the level of excellence displayed in KR1. Surprisingly the Noctigon K1 21700 flashlight has built-in charging! About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . KR1 has three driver options, a 5A, 7.5A, or 9A constant current depending on your emitter choice. Ive got these lights set up how I like it with 5 levels basic. Sbt90.2 led with driver VN4 and RS54 clicky turbo for more then 30s-60s anyway: choose between brightness! A charge cable isnt included but I dont think its appropriate all and the BLF-348 reference flashlight on left. At distance love that a battery is not included K1 SBT and its perfectly adequate as EDC! 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