I just wanted to start a thread where people can chime in, and see what’s new and for discussions instead of starting a new thread for every review we do…
I hope that’s easier this way…
Thanks for the hard work! This is such an invaluable website. I especially like the runtime curves! It really helps me decide which flashlights to buy. Much appreciated!
Gabriel thinks that 14,000 lumens is a lot of lumens, and I agree, although I would probably have just said: High output, instead of insane lumen output. But I see that you disagree. And that's totally fair.
At what point would you say something is a high output? 50,000 lumens?
I do understand that for some, 14,000 lumens may not be impressive. But not everyone is used to 10,000+ lumens.
The whole review is pretty clear about its performance, including the pros and cons. And again, in the final verdict it's repeated that it's not up to specs.
We share all of our measurements in the review, and try to be as consistant as we can.
Great review and congrats on 350! I don’t think I would have bought the MF01x if if I read this first… Oh well we will just have to see. Some other people seem to have a problem with screwing on the tail cap/ getting it off… May have to return this one…. Thanks for all your work
Well, I hope that isn’t right for all lights…. I have another group buy on the way…. This was my first time doing a group buy and did two within two days…. don’t think ill be doing it again. Thanks again!
I also stopped for a moment after reading “Insane output” listed as a positive attribute. It took me a moment to grasp what the reviewer meant. In my opinion the reviewer should have taken the design or potential of the light into consideration. For a Flashlight with 18 emmiters, powered by 3 21700 cells, rated at 21k lumens, I think most folks here wouldn’t consider 13k to 14k lumens to be insane output, especially when it’s so far below the rating. I think the comment is a little misleading and could have been worded more clearly. That said, I don’t see anything that would cause me to mistrust the review.
Thanks for the review. At this point I’m glad I didn’t order this light. I wanted to wait for feedback about the unfamiliar LEDs, had already bought the EC06, and GITD stuff is not my thing, but the 30% under spec output is an absolute deal killer for me.
Yeah, I can understand that about waiting for a proper review.
Okay, I just went ahead and changed the wording a bit, so it wouldn't trigger anybody...
Still, we have to keep in mind, that it's not just what the manufacturer claims, (although that could influence the final verdict a little bit)
If a manufacturer claims a flashlight is 200,000 lumens, but only does 100,000 ... it's still a fact to say: Extremely bright. Even though it's 50% below claimed output.
Calling something bright is subjective maybe? :D
100,000 lumens IS extremely bright... or not?
So the question is: when are we allowed to call something bright? extremely bright?
In the end you can’t please everyone.
In this case i might add a slight clarification, its insanely bright even if it doesn’t meet manufacturer spec.
After that leave those who want to grumble on their own.
I have never seen a 13,000 lumen flashlight in real life and 8 x 100W bulbs in one flashlight would be insanely bright to me when i do someday see one (at present my brightest light is my 4000 lumen Convoy M3C).
I just replaced my car headlights yesterday to restore a staggering 3,000 lumens of halogen light. I look forward to seeing how much of an improvement it is at night and if it had 13,000 lumens i’d probably be arrested for blinding oncoming drivers.
Pardon me kind flashlight reviewing sir. I was wondering if it’s possible you got a bad light? I read your review and did see you recharged your best batteries and all that jazz and they still didn’t budge from their numbers. I ask because I saw another reviewer that got 23,000 plus lumens on theirs. Could something in the light be restricting/subduing the power or maybe just limiting it to a single battery? I know different reviewers have different readings, but this one seems like a massive difference and may it’s just that it’s a dud? Just wondering if this has already been checked out and discounted. Thank you for the review and congrats on number 350. :partying_face:
