I do these reviews on the sample I receive and I report what I find from that particular sample.
I am sure with pretty much any brand and from light to light there will be at least some small variances.
I agree with you on some points , although if you are not really close or white wall hunting with the sample I received , it does have a pretty nice beam , especially if outside. (not saying the beam is perfect)
I also do not expect such a small light to cover vast distances in most cases , as most of them just do not have the throw that a larger light with larger reflector will have and many times I prefer the more floody beam over the throwy beam , depending on what the light is being used for at the time.
As far as the price of the light and one being worth more than the other , that also is dependent on the buyer and what they prefer.
I am not reviewing the price or discount codes on these lights , as mentioned above , I simply review the sample I receive and give my findings as I see them on THAT particular sample.
I am also pretty sure if you asked 100 people what they think about this light , you would probably have many different opinions as some would like certain features while others may not like those same features.
I understand. I was just giving my opinions as I bought the new 600lm thinking it would be improvement. But found some small flaws. I just wanted to let people know the differences, in case someone has the old version and is thinking of doing the same upgrade. More of a comparison between them. Hopefully helps someone that is indecisive.
That’s an awesome little light Robo! They (at Olight) are sure packing the performance level into a small package, love seeing that! And they also seem to have an excellent grasp on what a small light needs in the TIR design, great beam profile for EDC use! Thanks for the review, Olight really is coming out with some groundbreaking lights these days.
Always glad to do the reviews Dale.
Sorry about the somewhat slow reply….the last 24 hours or so I felt pretty rough , so I have hardly been up and about during that time.
I agree that Olight has done some really nice things as far as development of the lights lately , although some ideas have not been perfect , at least they are trying to make progress instead of following what everyone else has already done and most of their ideas have been positive ones.
As far as your internet privileges being revoked and you wanting one of the S1 Mini………well your a big boy so you will have to fight with that decision yourself………lol
Thanks, I prefer retire the magnet, if is integrated,… is integrated. Is a nice light, but I will pass this time. I not use my Foursevens Atom AL for this, I like the option of magnets (but always must be a choice for the consumer use it or retire.
In all the Olight’s I’ve seen with a magnet in the tail cap it’s held there by a unique shape to the spring. Remove the spring and the magnet will fall out (or come with the spring)
Maukka beat me to it , but yea the magnet is glued in around the center contact , just the insulator covering the magnet. Probably enough heat and some determination would get the magnet loose?
Thanks both for your help!
I am really tempted, I love the design, but I must think about this…. I really hate magnet in my pocket. But all mini Olight are really nice …ufff…
I am practically convinced that I am going to buy it , I will look at prices. Thanks for the comments, we will see if it goes well with the game of exchanging the tail!
I just thought I would mention the S1 mini is on sale now through the 18th on the olight site for 30% off during the big Christmas sale they are having.
, I know this, but I would like that some one with the S1 mini confirm the information…best be sure before spend the money 
, I will look at prices. Thanks for the comments, we will see if it goes well with the game of exchanging the tail!