Manker U11 Mini review: updated with runtime plot on Turbo 2

Thanks for the review, that sounds like a very nice and useful flashlight, Manker makes some great designs!

[quote=Leif] I don't have the tools to measure runtime. [/quote]

It's time to get yourself a clock ;-)

Thanks. By runtime I meant lumens/candela versus time. Judging output by eye is too subjective. However a BLF member reviewed the smaller brother of the U11 and found good regulation and runtimes not far off those quoted in the specs.

Thanks for the review, I think for the price is a great alternative to the some zebralight. Here for size comparison:

Looks slimmer than the Nitecore MH20. Looks like it might pocket carry better also.

Anyone have input on how it pocket carries, with the MH20 I noticed the anti-role flats.

Where are the pictures?

Thanks Trevi_lux, I’m looking forward to your review, I’m curious on the regulation although it seems good judging by eye.

It should pocket carry well, obviously it’s not suited to suit trousers as it’s not small, but it’ll be fine in work trousers. As I said, it will sit low down due to the clip design, so it should be secure. I only tried it briefly, not for a day or two. This light is for cross country running. :slight_smile:

Do you really need some? I suppose I can show it alongside a few other lights.

Thanks for sharing, Leif! I have been waiting for this.

Thank you for the review. :beer: Can’t wait to get mine in the mail, hopefully soon! Anyone has the Manker T01 and would like to post a pic to compare the size of the reflectors?

Thanks!

I added a foot note to the review:

I ran the light on turbo with two Panasonic CR123. It got too hot to hold. I also noticed this morning that the Keeppower 18650 3100 mah has a crushed button. I don’t know if this is an issue, but it certainly occurred in this light.

Did this seem to be from overtightening the tailcap till it bottomed out? If not then perhaps heat had something to do with it. Regardless it isn’t a good thing and glad you’ve made us aware of it!

Phil

Photos added to the mini review.

You have to fully tighten the tailcap as current flows from the end of the body to the tailcap. There is a spring inside at both ends. The button was crushed, apparently this is fairly common with 18650 cells in a single cell light and is not an issue as long as there is no damage to the protection circuit. Someone asked why the button is not stronger, but if it was, the damage would be at the other end, or within the cell, both of which are not good. This does suggest that longer 18650 cells are to be avoided. As I say, I used a Keeppower 18650 3100mah.

Thanks for the review. For a USB rechargeable I’ll stick to the Eagle Eye X6R, but I do have some interest in the U11. Smaller, deep carry clip, but it is twice the price.

Some beam shots added.

i wish someone can make a comparison of u11 and an mh20. it seems theyre pretty much the same, well in papers that is.

Added some crude flux measurements on Turbo 2.

Thanks, looks to be an excellent value.

there is a specific room for REVIEWS…. why do post here? :slight_smile:

Interesting—only 2mm wider head, and 20mm more length than the
AA/14500 Manker T01.

A word of caution, do not remove the rubber USB cover, I was unable to get it back on.

Whoops. :slight_smile: