new triple xml bike light from Manafont

Just spotted this new triple XML bike light at Manafont. Price is $46.90 which is the same as a single XML bike light. Modes are hi-mid-lo, no disco! It comes with 4 x 18650 pack and charger. I recently got a single XML and added a diffuser to it. It's plenty bright, so I imagine this to be significantly better. No info on drive current, so it may be underdriven.

  • Features XM-L T6 LED
  • Color BIN: White
  • Total Emitters: 1
  • Battery Configurations: 18650 batteries pack (included)
  • Switch Type: Clicky
  • Modes: 3
  • Mode Arrangement: Hi > Mid > Lo
  • Lens: Glass lens
  • Reflector: SMO Reflector
  • Other features: Comes with a AC adapter (100-240V US Plug), 18650 battery pack and O-rings

Interesting, so did you order one? Link?

-Garry

Linky Here.

Interesting. I wonder if H-M-L is a function of 3-2-1 emitters turned on like the Skyray S6? Good price on it.

True dat. Which way is better do you think - the "3-2-1" or a true low-med-high? I'm leaning toward the latter.

-Garry

Definitely True H-M-L. There is almost no discernible difference between 2 or 3 LEDs on my S6, and the Low isn't really all that Low.

Good to know. Now Hill just needs to order one up and give us a review on the modes!

-Garry

Don't tempt me! I was thinking about it, but without additional specs, it's a real gamble!

Lightmalls has a similar one here for $52.70

Modes are controlled by having 1, 2, or all 3 XML's on, plus strobe.

  • With 3 Cree XM-L T6 LEDS
  • Color BIN: White
  • Total Emitters: 3
  • Battery Configurations: 4x18650 batteries pack (included)
  • Switch Type: Clicky
  • Modes: 4
  • Mode Arrangement: Single T6 LED > 2 T6 LEDS > 3 T6 LEDS > Strobe
  • Brightness: 3600 lumens maximum brightness
  • Lens: Glass Lens
  • Dia: 5.62*4.4CM
  • Reflector: SMO Reflector
  • Other features: Comes with a AC adapter (100-240V US Plug), 4x18650 battery pack, holster for battery, and O-rings

Yeah, that's what I suspect for this one as well. The problem is: One LED is pretty bright ~ 500 lumens; Two LEDs basically doubles the lumens output ~ 1,000; Three LEDs ~ 1,500 lumens, which is only a 50% increase. In practice, it doesn't look a whole lot different.

Lightmalls have this one as well:

http://www.lightmalls.com/3t6-bike-light-3800-lumen-3xcree-xm-l-t6-4-mode-led-3t6-bicycle-light-set

one thing I like about it:
Cut Off: Press the Switch more than 3s

So no cycling through off when mode changing. According to lightmalls it does have strobe.