Had me confused at first. It shipped in "Simple" mode which I never use.
So far, the UI seems to match up well with the Sofirn LT1 Lantern A2 UI diagram from here: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/65927, but could be slight changes I didn't come across yet.
First impressions
It sure looks awkward for a lantern - too high. Nice they widened the base to help stabilize it but it's still too tippy for a lantern, specially sitting on an unstable surface, which you can expect when camping. Don't know what they could have done better, but saving every possible mm where possible would help. Maybe a flat brass button on the driver instead of a spring - don't need double springs for a lantern - shouldn't be on a bike or gun for example. I get it though - using a high capacity 21700 is important, but I would have been in favor of widening the body and base even further, keeping in mind keeping it light-weight is important too.
I'm probably far from the best to evaluate these attributes though. Unlike the BLF/Sofirn LT1, the LED's are where you would expect them - just above the driver, below the diffuser. A nice touch is they used an OP reflective surface under the top cap - I would think that would lessen the loss of lumens.
I never opened up the top of the BLF LT1, so just tried a few mins ago. Didn't notice the top hex head nut, so used a strap wrench on the top, and that loosened it, so I then tried unthreading the top - boy, what a mistake. Pulled the 3 wires and their pads right off the MCPCB - :FACEPALM: . It's fixable though - just gotta make new pads, re-solder. I see now how totally different that design is from the Mini. The old LT1's MCPCB is on the top - never expected that. Should have researched/read-up on it first.
I'm unfamiliar with the specs on the Mini, but it seems pretty bright at max. Even our new kitten in a lit room had to wince when looking at it on max.
I'll try to take pics, maybe a quick tear down.
Ohh - the diffuser is unscrewable on both the bottom and top, with an o-ring on each end. I'm thinking it's not something that should be done often - don't think that plastic will hold up well. The MCPCB appears to be aluminum, interesting - haven't seen an alum one used in years, but maybe because it's amp limited, though I hope it's DTP aluminum.