KronoReview of the Odepro HEX60 . This item was provided by BangGood/Neal for review.
Product page/website pic.
Odepro is owned (or vice versa), by Brinyte. I previously reviewed the Odepro B58U , and was quite pleased with it. So how does the HEX60 stack up? Let’s see. A little info from BangGood first:
BangGood regular price: $23.50.
Specifications (From BG product page):
Product name: Odepro HEX60 CREE XM-L2(U2) mini LED Flashlight
Brand: Odepro
Model: HEX60
Emitter Brand CREE
Emitter Type: XM-L2(U2)
Material: T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, military grade
Mode: low, middle, high, strobe, sos
Battery Configurations: 1 x 18650 battery (not included)
Switch Type: clicky
Switch Location: Tail cap switch
Brightness: 460lumens
Range: 150m(max)
Runtime: 12hours(max)
Lens: Glass lens
Reflector: Aluminum reflector
Carrying Strap: included
Waterproof: IPX-8 waterproof
Color: black
Weight: 116g without battery
Size: 131mm x 28mm(length x body diameter)
Features:
Constant current circuit. memory function
Super bright ,Easy to carry, product size is suitable for gun mount
Can be used for Hiking, Mountain-climbing, Guiding, Lighting for large area. etc.
Package included:
1 x Odepro HEX60 CREE XM-L2(U2) mini LED Flashlight
My added specs:
Lens OD: 22mm
Lens thickness: ~1.5mm
Tailcap amps high: 1.0 amps
Tailcap amps medium: .1 amps
KRONOREVIEW:
The Odepro HEX60 (oddly labeled HEX61-2014) is a single 18650 flashlight with a single XM-L2 U2 emitter. The flashlight comes with a standard, no-frills lanyard, 2 extra o-rings, and a little tub of lube/grease. It is shipped with ample protection in a sturdy cardboard box. Light is controlled with a tailcap reverse clicky. There are 5 modes (L/M/H/Strobe/SOS) and it has last mode memory. It has a brass bezel, AR lens and OP (orange peel) reflector.
HIGH-LIGHTS:
Sturdy, 2 piece construction. Body is one piece, tailcap is ‘cork’ style.
Double sided AR Glass lens.
Hex shape is interesting and provides anti-roll feature.
HA-III matte black coating.
Reverse polarity protection (confirmed).
Pleasant beam pattern with a smooth transition from corona to spill.
Ample tailcap threads.
Fits un-protected and some shorter, un-protected 18650s.
Cutouts on tailcap also allow for use with gloves.
Reverse clicky with half-press advance.
Comes with extra O-rings, grease, English and Chinese instructions.
Last mode memory.
LOW-LIGHTS:
No hidden blinkies. (High/Medium/Low/Blinkies/Turbo/SOS).
One lanyard hole.
Will not tailstand due to bulbous switch cap.
Little to no thread lube (but grease provided in little tub).
Could use some knurling for grip.
1 amp on High…Way too low!
PICTURES
Packaged in a generic cardboard box.
Well protected on inside with ample foam packing. Light, spare O-rings, lanyard, grease, Chinese and English manual and Odepro Man card.
Lanyard and lil’ tub-o-grease…nice!
Generic English manual.
Standing on bezel.
Propped up on watch case-back removal tool. Used it to remove bezel.
Sideviews.
Logo/patent mark.
Cathode spring side.
LED views.
In hand.
Tailcap end. 2 lanyard holes, but one on either side. Thumb relief.
DECONSTRUCTION
Bezel and OP (Orange Peel) reflector, lens and O-ring removed.
Nice, brass pill.
Tailcap torn down.
BEAMSHOTS/NIGHTSHOTS:
Beamshot closeup on stained concrete floor.
Control shot.
High beam shot. 1.0 amps.
Medium beam shot. .1 amps.
Low beam shot. Amps unknown…wouldn’t show on my DMM.
SUMMARY
There is no doubt that this is a solidly built light by Odepro. Quality HA-III matte black anodization, chunky brass ‘pill’, AR lens…overall a decent light. But why? I don’t quite understand the light. It is a bit pricey, and WAY underpowered at a paltry 1 amp. UI is solid with last mode memory. Nice box, standard lanyard, extra O-rings and tub of grease are nice. Overall a decent light, just doesn’t have much appeal.
KRONOMETER patented rating: 3.25 out of 5.
