Hello everyone ! It has been quite some time since i posted a review due to some difficulties , but i’m back at it now Take a look at my review of the nice Mi1C and expect more new reviews !
A few words for Klarus Mi1c :
It is a small EDC flashlight , made out of copper (and also available in Titanium) that makes it premium, producing a nice focused beam with enough light to cover your needs from an xp-l hi emitter .
Overview/Specifications :
•Mini-might brightness, thumb-sized.
•CREE XP-L HI V3 LED, maximum output up to 600 lumens.
•Extreme runtime, up to 9 days in moon mode.
•Tail magnetic base function, attach to a metal surface to provide “hands-free” illumination.
•Fade-in and Fade-out function when the turbo mode is the initial mode for on and off to promote eye safety and improve user experience.
•Newest Intelligent Temperature protection System(ITS) monitors internal temperature and adjusts output to regulate heat dissipation; protects LED and internal components for perfect balance of output and safety.
•Intelligent Battery Capacity indicator to view remaining battery capacity at any time.
•Unique lock-out mode prevents accidental activation; avoiding battery drains during storage or travelling and prevents unintended directly shining into eyes.
•Reverse-polarity protection prevents damage due to incorrect battery orientation.
•One-touch low and with mode memory function.
•Compatible with CR123A and 16340 Li-ion battery, KLARUS high performance 16340 battery with Micro- USB port included, no need to bring a charger, easy to use, safe and reliable.
First Look :
Flashlight in it’s box :
Light comes in a vacuum sealed bag , to prevent the creation of unwanted patina .
Package Contains :
- Flashlight
- Micro-usb rechargable 16340 Li-ion battery
- User manual
- 2x Spare o-rings
A closer look :
Here we have the flashlight ! A small & classy flashlight … It has a very nice look , with a premium feel
It is made from Copper , giving a very nice look and feel , but makes it a little heavier of course .
Length: 54.5mm
Max Width: 20.5mm
Weight: 56gr without battery !
It’s front side , with it’s e-switch visible :
It protrudes a little , making it easier for you to locate it :
On the opposite side , it has just some cooling fins :
Let’s talk about the details …
Flashlight has a small OP reflector and AR coated lens :
Led is a xp-l hi v3 , and i will guess it is a 1A tint , which btw is nicely centered . The stainless steel bezel is a nice addition too .
It has a deep carry pocket clip already installed :
Note : The black thing at the end seems to be some heat shrinking tube to prevent clip from scratching the light . It can be easily removed .
Body has a unique knurling , with diamond shape :
And at the other end we have the tailcap . There is no knurling there , but still is designed to provide some grip so you can change battery easily :
Nice , “square” threads on the tube :
Tailcap has a gold plated spring on the inside . It has a magnet too that it can hold it’s weight with ease :
It has springs on both sides , so it will accept even long 16340 batteries like the one that comes with the light :
Battery :
With the light comes a 700mAh battery , with integrated micro-usb charger . A small battery like this , with integrated charger , is awesome !
I believe it has a panasonic cell inside .
And the visible USB port :
At the top of the battery , there are 2 indicator leds , showing the status .
Red for charging , blue for battery full .
How it works (&modes) :
On :
- Hold the switch for approx. 0.5sec and the flashlight turns on on the last used mode .
- Hold the switch for approx. 1.5sec and the flashlight will turns on on the lowest mode .
Mode change :
- To change mode , when flashlight is ON , a short click will switch on the next mode .
Off :
- Hold the switch for approx. 1.5sec and the light will turn off .
Lock-out :
- To lock the flashlight to prevent accidental activation , from off press the switch for more than 5 seconds until the light blinks .
- To unlock the flashlight you have to make a triple click . A little weird to be honest .
Measurements :
Stock 700mAh battery
Lumens :
- Moonlight - ~1 lumen
- Low - 9 lumens
- Medium - 44 lumens
- High - 540 lumens
Runtimes :
Factory Runtimes using 18650 :
- Ultra Low - 6d
- Low - 32h
- Medium - 5h 37m
- High - 1h 12m
My tests :
Turbo mode (“High” mode in the previous measurements) :
Here is a close up of the first minutes :
At the 1.4 minute mark , flashlight is measuring the temperature , and makes small corrections on the output to keep flashlight cool .
PWM :
Flashlight in lower modes uses PWM , but the frequency is so high that it can’t be seen .
Intensity :
Mi1C : 2,61 kcd
Beamshots :
Wall @ 12m :
It has a small reflector , but xp-l hi makes the flashlight’s throw impressive for such a small light . Tint is Cool white and it doesn’t show any hints of blue/green/yellow .
Control Shot :
Low :
Medium :
High :
More beamshots :
Control Shot :
High :
Conclusion :
An premium EDC from Klarus , with nice output too , making the perfect combo !
- Made from Copper , gives a nice look & feel .
- A little heavier since it’s made out of copper , but due to it’s small size it is still great for EDC use .
- Beam is nicely balanced from the little reflector , xp-l hi still manages to have some throw (and not be completely flood) .
Recommended !
Comment if you want me to check something on the flashlight , or tell your opinion . Thanks !
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Flashlight was provided by banggood for review purposes .
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