rizky_p
August 7, 2017, 3:46pm
310
Am i missing something? any review of this the light in its production sample reviewed somehere?
Come one man that is not fair comparison, ACEBEAM X80 is way more expensive than MF-01 if i could afford X80 i wouldn’t have given MF-01 a first glance. Problem is me and many people here cannot just pick the most expensive light and call it a day where is the fun in that and i can’t afford X80 no matter how good the quality are it is just too much money to justify for a single light after all we call this place budgetlightforum for a reason.
I think Astrolux S41 is a good and beautiful light, i got mine for $25 and for that price i am not complaining it is working fine so far, as for S42 it had a really bad start and fast forward today still not a perfect light far from it in fact despite efforts from Astrolux(BG) to fix many of it’s problems to be fair at least they try to to fix it. I dont understand why you assumed that MF-01 would be a bad light? I saw nothing wrong with the light as per Lexel’s review and if there are any problems it is from a pre-production sample as we can expect from a light in that early stage.
But everyone have their own choice and it is your own money you can do anything with it. i wouldn’t call your decision bad or anything but your logic doesn’t make much sense.
For that price i’ll give Astrolux a second change, i am sure they are also learning from their own mistakes.
myflashguy:
i agree with some members about S42 quality issue. When i received my S42 i thought it was such a good looking light but then thing starts to change first the tube was too short resulting damage to my 16340 battery then the usb cover too loose but they did rectify both problem via replacement. After trying it out I realise the mode spacing is horrible the brightness level from 6 to turbo was too far apart, from moolight if u want to turn off the light by long press it will go to turbo so you can’t turn off your light from moonlight. You need to go to level 2 then long press to turn it off. Lastly the button is too small & too soft not a very nice feel at all. If you want to unlock or lock the light u need to move your finger slightly aside to see the dragon breath light to make sure it is on or off to know if it’s already locked or unlocked. I rather the led blinks once or twice to tell you that it is locked or unlock.
Conclusion is the only reason I would buy MF01 is because of it’s low price nothing else but after reading a few member passing this light I decided to go for ACEBEAM X80 instead which i think is so much better quality. Sorry ASTROLUX but I did buy your S41 & S42 but this X80 looks is freaking awesome just can’t resist it. !!
hIKARInoob
August 7, 2017, 3:39pm
311
In my opinion, the X80 is absolutely not a superior light. The beam profile of the MF-01 is so much more usable, with a much higher lux/lumen ratio. The tint with the Nichia 219C is also preferable over that of the X80. Specs of the MF-01 is top class. :+1:
myflashguy
August 7, 2017, 3:46pm
312
Yeah maybe just maybe I would give them a chance mainly bcos of their price. Btw I have not place any order yet so hopefully more positive review here who knows right?
rizky_p:
Am i missing something? any review of this the light in its. production sample reviewed somehere?
Come one man that is not fair comparison, ACEBEAM X80 is way more expensive than MF-01 if i could afford X80 i wouldn’t have given MF-01 a first glance. Problem is me and many people here cannot just pick the most expensive light and call it a day and i can’t afford X80 no matter how good the quality are it is just too much money to justify for a single light.
I think Astrolux S41 is a good and beautiful light, i got mine for $25 and for that price i am not complaining it is working fine so far, as for S42 it had a really bad start and fast forward today still not a perfect light far from it in fact despite efforts from Astrolux(BG) to fix many of it’s problems to be fair at least they try to to fix it. I dont understand why you assumed that MF-01 would be a bad light? I saw nothing wrong with the light as per Lexel’s review and if there are any problems it is from a pre-production sample as we can expect from a light in that early stage.
But everyone have their own choice and it is your own money you can do anything with it. i wouldn’t call your decision bad or anything but your logic doesn’t make much sense.
For that price i’ll give Astrolux a second change, i am sure they are also learning from their own mistakes.
myflashguy
August 7, 2017, 3:58pm
313
hIKARInoob:
In my opinion, the X80 is absolutely not a superior light. The beam profile of the MF-01 is so much more usable, with a much higher lux/lumen ratio. The tint with the Nichia 219C is also preferable over that of the X80. Specs of the MF-01 is top class. :+1:
I forgot to mention another reason that put me off was the lack of battery reverse polarity protection. I did encounter with an exploded 14500 li-ion battery & also placed 2 x 16340 into a non compatible flashlight that causes it to smoke after remove the battery the battery was damaged as well. (my mistake for not reading)
Hopefully that battery reverse polarity safety feature can be adapted soon.
hIKARInoob
August 7, 2017, 5:05pm
314
myflashguy:
I forgot to mention another reason that put me off was the lack of battery reverse polarity protection. I did encounter with an exploded 14500 li-ion battery & also placed 2 x 16340 into a non compatible flashlight that causes it to smoke after remove the battery the battery was damaged as well. (my mistake for not reading)
Hopefully that battery reverse polarity safety feature can be adapted soon.
There is protection; physically it doesn’t accept reversing cells. There is no way you can reverse polarity this light.
Lexel
August 7, 2017, 9:23pm
315
I reviewed the production sample
The light was supplied by Banggood , no compensation other than the light itself was received for this review
The light is a pre production sample, so there might be improvements for the final light
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The price can be lowered with Freeme coupon here
This is my 4. light that was supplied by Banggood for a review, I am honest and will judge the light as it is with its pros and cons
Manufactory specification:
I did edit the errors in it
Product name: Astrolux MF-01 18x XP-G3/Nichia 219C…
rizky_p:
Am i missing something? any review of this the light in its production sample reviewed somehere?
Come one man that is not fair comparison, ACEBEAM X80 is way more expensive than MF-01 if i could afford X80 i wouldn’t have given MF-01 a first glance. Problem is me and many people here cannot just pick the most expensive light and call it a day where is the fun in that and i can’t afford X80 no matter how good the quality are it is just too much money to justify for a single light after all we call this place budgetlightforum for a reason.
I think Astrolux S41 is a good and beautiful light, i got mine for $25 and for that price i am not complaining it is working fine so far, as for S42 it had a really bad start and fast forward today still not a perfect light far from it in fact despite efforts from Astrolux(BG) to fix many of it’s problems to be fair at least they try to to fix it. I dont understand why you assumed that MF-01 would be a bad light? I saw nothing wrong with the light as per Lexel’s review and if there are any problems it is from a pre-production sample as we can expect from a light in that early stage.
But everyone have their own choice and it is your own money you can do anything with it. i wouldn’t call your decision bad or anything but your logic doesn’t make much sense.
For that price i’ll give Astrolux a second change, i am sure they are also learning from their own mistakes.
myflashguy:
i agree with some members about S42 quality issue. When i received my S42 i thought it was such a good looking light but then thing starts to change first the tube was too short resulting damage to my 16340 battery then the usb cover too loose but they did rectify both problem via replacement. After trying it out I realise the mode spacing is horrible the brightness level from 6 to turbo was too far apart, from moolight if u want to turn off the light by long press it will go to turbo so you can’t turn off your light from moonlight. You need to go to level 2 then long press to turn it off. Lastly the button is too small & too soft not a very nice feel at all. If you want to unlock or lock the light u need to move your finger slightly aside to see the dragon breath light to make sure it is on or off to know if it’s already locked or unlocked. I rather the led blinks once or twice to tell you that it is locked or unlock.
Conclusion is the only reason I would buy MF01 is because of it’s low price nothing else but after reading a few member passing this light I decided to go for ACEBEAM X80 instead which i think is so much better quality. Sorry ASTROLUX but I did buy your S41 & S42 but this X80 looks is freaking awesome just can’t resist it. !!
Ilmatic
August 7, 2017, 11:20pm
316
I agree, the beam profile is what hooked me in
+1 This light is looking great and a great price. X80 looks way to floody and way to pricy in comparison.
rizky_p
August 8, 2017, 2:34am
318
Yes that is what i was referring, now what we need is the GB price
Jtm94
August 8, 2017, 8:30am
320
Hey that’s pretty good!
rizky_p
August 8, 2017, 10:41am
322
YES! can i have the coupon code? :smiling_imp:
freeme:
$67.95.
Posting other deals here is not ethical i think.
How much longer until we can order with the coupon?
Edit: Just realised that I never expressed my interest in this. So interested
flybird
August 8, 2017, 10:34am
324
Can we have update GB list please. ( I don’t see my name on the list yet. ) Thank you.
WTF
August 8, 2017, 10:38am
325
It looks like they have added a few more features to the light.
Is it almost ready to go into production or do they have more testing to do?
rizky_p
August 8, 2017, 10:42am
326
MF01 is already on its normal price now on Banggood.
freeme
August 8, 2017, 1:29pm
329
I have just sent out the coupon through PM. Reply below if you have yet to receive.
