I had one, it is a little brighter than the preceding 272 lumen version, but the tint on mine was bluer, so I stayed with the old one.
The 2C ML25 is a better buy IMO, it has a lot more throw and a much better beam pattern with good tint. The ML25 has lower lumens but who cares? Lumens are good for comparing light bulbs, not flashlights. Throw, beam pattern and tint are what counts. The ML25 runs at full power without any timed step down like on the Mini Mag Pros.
I run my ML25 on a 18650 in a 3D printed adapter, which gives good runtime without much weight.
Don’t know, but I would guess that the 332 MM Pro still steps down, the ML25 is one of the few Mag LEDs that runs flat out without reducing brightness.
If you want an AA Mini Mag, I would recommend the Pro Plus either the 245 or 281 lumen Pro Plus, as they have a very useful low mode.
The Mini Mag Pro Plus is a great light for what it is, but it is limited by it’s smaller reflector and larger LED chip which means it has a fairly small spill and a big hot spot. The ML25 has a smaller, much brighter hot spot and a huge spill. The spill is bright enough for close up and the intense hot spot gives it a lot throw. The ML25 is obviously a fatter (though not very much longer) light, it is about as compact as a 2C light gets and the larger diameter head/body provides a better grip that is easy to turn on with one hand.
The ML25 can also be run on AA’s or 18650’s in adapters.
For around $20 the ML25 is hard to beat for value. I have the original single mode ML25 – great light but there is a new version that recently came out that has 2 modes that should be even better.
For a more compact light I like the AAA Mini Mag LED. The AAA MM has a beam more like the ML25 – big spill beam for up close with a small hot spot for distance.
As luck would have it I have two of these 351 Lumen Mags right here with me. Here you go! The beam on the ceiling has been on for 5 minutes the beam on the wall was just switched on, if it’s throttling it ain’t much, ambient temp is about 72-75 degrees.
And for all you “Maglite is behind the times” folks, the Mini Maglite Pro + has out put and runtimes comparable to any 2AA Chinese light (some cases better) without all the bs strobe modes and with FAR stronger build quality. I’m a mechanic I’ve used a Mini Maglite Pro + for 5 years beaten the crap out of it, dropped it in oil trans fluid diesel hydraulic fluid etc, dropped it in engine compartments had it ping pong all the way to the concrete workshop floor MANY times dropped it a million times, it took it. The Fenix’s died after about 3 Years.
Yep sucking here too. I would LOVE an ML25lt but I need to find Nimh rechargeable C batteries. I love the Maglite AA Pro +s because they can slip in a pocket, and the new 351 Lumen ones are BRIGHT, the peak beam intensity is 8,000 candela so they can THROW.
The ML25 is brighter and throws further with a much better beam – shine both against a white wall, dial in the focus and it is obvious. Take them outside and shine them at a good distance down range and the advantage of the ML25 becomes even more pronounced. ML25’s are easy to run on AA Eneloops in simple spacers: Eneloop sells them or you can easily make them yourself. I also run mine on 18650’s or 21700’s in 3D printed adapters.
Oh I don’t doubt it, but I need the Mini Mags to be shirt pocketable and I also use it with a flashlight holder that Velcro’s to my head. I’ll pick up an ML25 when I get a chance then.
I have several of the new Mini Maglite Pro single level 332 lumen ones like these on Maglite's website. I tend to swap colored parts, to make it more interesting.
Here is the runtime I did some time ago. Lumens were tested on the Texas Ace Calibrated Lumens Tube. Pretty much matched Maglite spec. However, Maglite ramps up the output in the first minute to reach spec, then backs down.