REVIEW - Rofis MR30 -  rechargeable and dischargeable  -  21700  battery

x-ray · 2018-10-23T08:07:00.000Z

Great review - Thanks

I think the stiff red wire you mention in the contents list (“but what is this?”) is to aid in threading the lanyard onto the light

mikobiker · 2018-10-23T13:28:39.000Z

Tks x-ray, :+1:
in fact, to introduce the lanyard in the narrow hole of the tailcap I had to use a needle

Trasnodel · 2018-11-01T01:31:59.000Z

Great review mikobiker. Thanks

mikobiker · 2018-11-01T08:42:14.000Z

TKS Trasnodel! :+1:

fluke · 2018-11-15T21:17:29.000Z

Hi do you have a link to the 18650 - 21700 battery sleeves?

nokoff · 2018-11-16T01:15:51.000Z

mikobiker:

Tks x-ray, :+1:
in fact, to introduce the lanyard in the narrow hole of the tailcap I had to use a needle

just fold a 6” piece of dental floss around the lanyard. Feed the thin floss through first and pull the lanyard through…works every time on any type of lanyard hole.

No risk of damage with a needle or anything metal.

teacher · 2018-11-16T19:03:06.000Z

Excellent review, thank you.
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Edit: I forgot to mention…. Your photos are fantastic!! .

wstrachan · 2018-11-16T05:33:32.000Z

I am very happy with mine so i ordered another. ’becoming a big fan of 21700 lights. Especially with a code amd Amazon prime: 2 days I have a great all purpose light with a cell for under $30. Thats hard to beat!

mikobiker · 2018-11-16T13:11:28.000Z

fluke:

Hi do you have a link to the 18650 - 21700 battery sleeves?

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teacher · 2018-11-16T19:24:37.000Z

wstrachan:

I am very happy with mine so i ordered another. ’becoming a big fan of 21700 lights. Especially with a code amd Amazon prime: 2 days I have a great all purpose light with a cell for under $30. Thats hard to beat!

Have you got a link to that “under $30” Amazon Code you mentioned for this light??
Thanks in advance…… :+1:

TexasToasted · 2018-11-16T20:10:08.000Z

teacher:

wstrachan:

I am very happy with mine so i ordered another. ’becoming a big fan of 21700 lights. Especially with a code amd Amazon prime: 2 days I have a great all purpose light with a cell for under $30. Thats hard to beat!

Have you got a link to that “under $30” Amazon Code you mentioned for this light??
Thanks in advance…… :+1:

Amazon Deals post 475

Mine should be in my mailbox tonight.

fluke · 2018-11-16T20:37:29.000Z

Thank you.

teacher · 2018-11-16T22:24:46.000Z

TexasToasted:

teacher:

wstrachan:

I am very happy with mine so i ordered another. ’becoming a big fan of 21700 lights. Especially with a code amd Amazon prime: 2 days I have a great all purpose light with a cell for under $30. Thats hard to beat!

Have you got a link to that “under $30” Amazon Code you mentioned for this light??
Thanks in advance…… :+1:

Amazon Deals post 475

Mine should be in my mailbox tonight.

Thank you TT…… I appreciate that!! . :+1:

emptypocket · 2018-11-16T22:49:43.000Z

teacher:

Have you got a link to that “under $30” Amazon Code you mentioned for this light??
Thanks in advance….

I think you’ve missed the boat.

I posted the vipon deal a few days ago for the MR30 and there was an additional 10% off coupon available from the seller, which is no longer there when I checked it moments ago.

http://www.vipon.com/product/5585976-Rofis-MR30-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Cree-XHP35-LED-1600

teacher · 2018-11-17T00:10:19.000Z

emptypocket:

teacher:

Have you got a link to that “under $30” Amazon Code you mentioned for this light??
Thanks in advance….

I think you’ve missed the boat.

I posted the vipon deal a few days ago for the MR30 and there was an additional 10% off coupon available from the seller, which is no longer there when I checked it moments ago.

http://www.vipon.com/product/5585976-Rofis-MR30-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Cree-XHP35-LED-1600

Nope, lucky for me the ‘Vipon Coupon Boat’ had not sailed. . I got it for $29.97 using the Vipon Coupon.

But as you stated, the additional coupon from the seller was gone. I think that would have got it down to $23 & change. Oh well, live & learn.

For the life of me I can’t figure out how I have not heard of Vipon until today. :person_facepalming:

I appreciate you guys sharing this so I can spend some more money. :money_mouth_face: . :money_mouth_face: . :+1:

TexasToasted · 2018-11-17T13:10:56.000Z

Received my MR30 last night. I’m very pleased with this light so far. The emitter may be cool white, but it’s quite good- not the harsh blue of some lights (Wuben TO46R comes to mind). I was worried about mikobiker’s comment “PWM: at low level, detected to the naked eye:”, but I’m happy to report that my eyes don’t see the PWM at all.
The protected cell that comes with the light is too long for my Opus BT-C3100, XTAR WP-6, XTAR Dragon, and MiBoxer C8 chargers, but it fits easily in the new MiBoxer C4 Plus charger. And, of course, the lights internal charger works just fine.
One very nice feature is that while the light is plugged into the USB charger, you can still turn the light on. It is a single mode light and appears to be on the medium level. You can even remove the battery and the light will still work just on USB power alone.
I hope the next version of this light uses a USB C port. That’s about the only thing I want changed.

nokoff · 2018-11-20T23:25:08.000Z

Thanks mikobiker for the review and all those great pics. I got my MR30 recently from an Amazon and Vipon good deal. I didn’t think I’d actually use it. It’s not the brightest. The tint is white which I’m fine with but usually I edc more neutrals. It’s kinda big for an edc. There’s no moonlight. The UI forces holding the button to change modes. The button is nearly impossible to feel in the dark. I mean there is a lot not to like, however I really like the knurling on the body tube and it feels good in the hand. I keep it on high and carry it in the holster. Again I’m not sure why I have been carrying it quite often. Can you tell me why, have I been hypnotized? TIA

FireHawk007 · 2018-11-20T23:40:02.000Z

What a great and thorough review.

teacher · 2018-11-21T05:36:02.000Z

Mine was waiting by the front door when I just now got home. It sure looks to be an impressive little light!! Well packaged, plenty of accessories & fit n’ finish appears perfect.

Charging battery now.

Edit: Battery charged, by on board USB charger; to 4.16 V. Not bad at all.

I am liking this light. It is my first ‘21700’ light too.

BlancoFire · 2018-11-21T06:59:13.000Z

Great little flashlight, charged my phone up in a few hours, lost turbo but other modes working fine. Did the Amazon/Zipon deal. A steal.