Does someone have experience with the N-Light B1 ($26.50) ? Seems like a nice light and if I read correctly there is a version with just hi-mid-low. The B2S from the same manufacturer had good reviews. (Manufacturer Link)
"Hello Outdoor Store team,
I am interested in your N-Light B1 neutral white, but I want the version with just 3 modes Low(5%)-Medium(30%)-High(100%) and not the version with 5 modes (I hate strobe and SOS modes). How do I order the 3 mode version?
http://www.intl-outdoor.com/nlight-b1-ss-300-lmaa14500-flashlight-p-237.html
Best regards
Vec"
I have the order number 82. ;-) Your shop is quiet new I assume? I just read that B2S suffered from switch issues and was pulled from the market. I hope that's not also affecting the B1-series. Would you mind checking mine before shipping it out? If that's not possible, I'll just have to wait and see. Thanks.
I also came across this model on Hank's website a while back but found zero references to it, let alone a review so I passed. If it's a typical N-Light then build quality should be decent. I wasn't aware of the switch issues with the B2S, but then I don't own any N-Light product.
I think that's a safe statement ..The b2s resembles a D-10 in stainless Steel. For a hardcore nitecore lover that's a serious plus.. And when OLD4570Said it did 500 lumens ..that would have explained why on a 14500 it has that WOW factor like a es 01xeno or any xml .. this one just does it with an xpg.
I also have the B9...Same emitter and driver ..Just different styling and weighs about 600 pounds .Hard to carry so it lives in the guest bedroom. double WOW.. wow bright and wow heavy .
The N-Light B1 arrived. My first impression was... wow that thing is heavy and seems to be so big. The size is pretty much the common 1 AA form factor, but it looks so massive.
At first I was disappointed with the output and some flickering issues, but cleaning the internals of the clicky helped a lot. Before it was like low-medium-medium, after cleaning it is like supposed to be: low-medium-high. It's a physical clicky btw and not an electronic one. The diffuser that is provided with the light by N-Light is actually too big, but Hank offered to send a suitable one.
What I like:
- neutral tint
- 3 modes with no strobes
- no visible PWM on medium and lo
- well spaced modes on NiMHs, very similar to my Xeno XP-G E03
- the Fenix PD-10 clip I got from Boaz fits like a glove (not incl of course)
- tailstands very solid
- runs well on 14500 and Eneloop
- metal tailcap (not rattling)
- there are no logos or brand names on the body, contrary to some product pics out there.
What I don't like:
- the weight
- the "optical" and "felt" size
- provided diffuser too big
- that I had to clean the internals, to work properly
Photobucket is exceptionally slow today, so pics will be provided later.
Wow, man, that's a... huge light :O I didn't thought it will be so big (thanks for the comparison with Xeno, which I own). Those specs in your first post, Vec, should be wrong. AFAIK, Xeno is 97x22 mm :| and it looks quite smaller.
Funny thing is that the N-Light is a little thinner and about as long as the Xeno. Don't let camera angles and optical illusions fool you. But I could have sworn it was bigger when I first held it in my hands. I think I fixed the contact issues, but I shouldn't have to .. on a $26,50 light. I think I am starting to like this light...
But it looks so much bigger... even in real life. Yep it weighs about a ton.
It is certainly a heavy duty light. But since I like the tint so much it could become my new work horse... and since it is SS and very smooth with no sharp edges or knurling, I wouldn't be afraid to throw it in a pocket or bag with other things.
