Hi Guys… I’ve managed to get my hands on a pre-release X9R prototype from OLight. This preview can be consumed in two formats - either in video or written format. This is more of a casual read rather then a lab test. Its just my style. Being a prototype, doing a full review wasn’t allowed. Though I do plan on making a review once the X9R is released. In the meantime, I would be more then happy to answer any questions or try any functions requested. Hopefully I can help anyone here who is eagerly waiting on the X9R release like me.
I’ve also seen some interest in comparing the X9R prototype with other high-output flashlights. Please let me know what you would like to see the X9R prototype battle and I’ll try to include that in a future comparison video. Finally, OLight AU was also kind enough to let us do a giveaway, all the details are in the video review if that’s something your interested in! 
- Video Review
- Written Review
Today we are looking at the X9R, or at least a near-release prototype. Weighing in at 1.8 kg or about 4 pounds, this is not only Olight’s brightest flashlight but also their largest. To say the X9R is huge would be an understatement. Though, despite the size - the X9R is both comfortable and well balanced. The design is well thought out with rubber coated finger grooves and a sleek user interface.
With the extra weight the X9R runs surprisingly cool, even without the active cooling shown in previous prototypes. With its huge cooling fins the X9R has been engineered to handle serious amounts of heat. OLight has even memorised the Turbo mode on this prototype. Now that’s confidence!
The interface is what we know and love from Olight. With shortcuts to turbo, low and strobe modes. But improving on the classic Olight interface, Olight has gone one step further by providing an inovative dashboard showing both the output and battery levels. The X9R also includes proximity sensors ,which will automatically dim the flashlight when close to nearby objects.
Having compared the X9R side by side with the 32,000 lumen Imalant DX80 the X9R throws further with its more defined hotspot. This is likely due to its much larger reflectors rather then its output.
Being a prototype, it wouldn’t be fair to talk specs. Though this X9R features 8 light modes and one flashing mode ranging from 200 lumens up to 25,000 lumens.
The battery in the X9R is equally huge. Changing the battery is as simple as connecting the included power pack, with the battery indicator showing the charge progress. Olight has also indicated that spare batteries will be made avaliable in the future.
Reviewing a varity of flashlights its difficult to be excited about the next innovation, though something about this X9R is impressive, perhaps its the simple yet functional display or just the sheer mass of the X9R. Either way, I forward to my own production X9R upon release.
While this is just a sneak peak rather then a review, we will be reviewing the production X9R. Please do let me know if you have any questions or comparisons and I will try my best to answer any questions.
