Olight Brightest Flashlight: X9R Prototype (Beamshots, Sneak Peek & Giveaway)

OutdoorsIQ · 2018-03-16T10:30:44.000Z

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.

MascaratumB · 2018-03-16T11:52:47.000Z

Hi OutdoorsIQ!!

Welcome to BLF
Funny thing, I just recently “found” your YT channel and subscribed it immediately, and entered the M2R giveaway
I don’t know if I qualify for this GAW, but if I do, I’m in! I’d love to light my whole village with the X9R :smiling_imp:

Hope to see you around here, you’ll enjoy it :sunglasses:

OutdoorsIQ · 2018-03-16T12:14:18.000Z

Thanks for the warm welcome to BLF MascaratumB!!

Thanks for subscribing too, always great to have another IQ’er :). My channels pretty small so always appreciate the support. I’m a huge flashaholic, so it’s great to share my hobby with everyone.

Anyway hope you are enjoying our other videos as well.

BTW - you are definitely eligible for the giveaway. It might send us broke in shipping, but are doing this internationally for EVERYONE I thought it was important to make sure all our subscribers are included, no matter where they are from. We have more giveaways coming up soon too. Keep an eye on the channel heh

MascaratumB · 2018-03-16T12:27:40.000Z

OutdoorsIQ:

Thanks for the warm welcome to BLF MascaratumB!!

Thanks for subscribing too, always great to have another IQ’er :). My channels pretty small so always appreciate the support. I’m a huge flashaholic, so it’s great to share my hobby with everyone.

Anyway hope you are enjoying our other videos as well.

BTW - you are definitely eligible for the giveaway. It might send us broke in shipping, but are doing this internationally for EVERYONE I thought it was important to make sure all our subscribers are included, no matter where they are from. We have more giveaways coming up soon too. Keep an eye on the channel heh

Eheh, seems you’re in the right place to expand your “flashaholicism” :smiling_imp:
Yeah, I saw some of your videos and I liked them, very clear, and well explained! Bring them on

Thanks once again for the GAW and I hope that if I win it doesn’t lead you to bankrupcy

Nice to have you around! I’ll keep on watching the videos, for sure :+1:

OutdoorsIQ · 2018-03-16T13:35:21.000Z

Thought I should also post a photo of the giveaway for those interested - it’s the Olight M2R Warrior

Btw - we appreciate any feedback and comments :laughing:)

MascaratumB · 2018-03-19T11:54:04.000Z

BUMP!!!
Cause I don’t wanna be the only one entering this GAW

skinny_tie · 2018-03-19T12:27:33.000Z

It’s great to see a new Australian review channel! Of course I’ve entered the M2R competition, hoping to save you a bit on postage.

OutdoorsIQ · 2018-03-20T01:17:08.000Z

Thanks skinny_tie! Good luck btw!!

Also - stay tuned because we are going to do a review on the MR2 and we managed to get our hands on a couple more lights for giveaways!! We are pretty excited!

ZozzV6 · 2018-03-20T11:58:49.000Z

Biiiiig light. I don’t have any Olight flashlight. I hope I can have one this time

Yokiamy · 2018-03-20T21:10:29.000Z

Count me in for the GAW

neo71665 · 2018-03-20T22:22:16.000Z

That thing is something

Klotski · 2018-03-21T00:03:56.000Z

Wow nice light, thanks for the giveaway OutdoorsIQ

arficus · 2018-03-21T00:48:06.000Z

Proprietary battery pack? yuck.
Given that it’s olight there undoubtedly be no NW option.
Double out.

xxx · 2018-03-21T02:01:09.000Z

Thanks for review.

Wow, it will be someone EDC?

fireblade893 · 2018-03-21T17:46:44.000Z

In for the giveaway

Will you be doing a full review when you get the production one?

OutdoorsIQ · 2018-03-22T12:35:10.000Z

We will definitely be doing a full review when we get the production one! make sure you subscribe so you know when we release a new video

Also good luck to everyone who participated in the giveaway. The draw is on Sunday (AEDT).

some of you might be interested but we have anothet giveaway in the next few days managed to secure another light from Olight!! Yay!!

bmengineer · 2018-03-23T13:29:39.000Z

OutdoorsIQ:

some of you might be interested but we have anothet giveaway in the next few days managed to secure another light from Olight!! Yay!!

Good thing we’re all subscribed and ready for that one now

OutdoorsIQ · 2018-03-24T02:27:56.000Z

We just posted the next giveaway!! This time Mrs OutdoorsIQ is reviewing the light! Any support would be superb! Good luck

sovereignknight · 2018-03-24T02:46:42.000Z

Not another preparatory battery pack based light. :person_facepalming:

mrheosuper · 2018-03-24T03:45:23.000Z

who refuse a free light, not me