[Review] SAOPRKLER V2 Cyber - Stylish & Compact 21700 Thrower
Disclaimer
I hate taking photographs, and I do not have equipment to take proper measurements.
This review will not include any of my own photos, and it will not include any measurements.
If you’re looking for any of that, kindly find another review.
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I used a program called Topaz Gigapixel AI to improve the image quality of the images.
Intro
I received the SAOPRKLER V2 Cyber about three days ago.
The SAOPRKLER V2 Cyber is a stylish and compact 21700 thrower.
Emitter and Reflector
The V2 Cyber has a smooth reflector, and the emitter is the SFT40.
This is the perfect combination to get a lot of throw with some usable spill.
Because the flashlight head diameter is 35mm, it easily fits in my pocket, though a larger head diameter would provide more throw.
I usually prefer a smooth reflector, and the smooth reflector in the V2 Cyber functions perfectly.
The beam is not ringy.
Tint
The color temperature is cool white (perhaps 6500K.)
The cool white tint of the V2 Cyber is fine for me, though I prefer warmer tints.
I don’t see any greenish, bluish, or purplish tint.
User Interface and Modes
The mode spacing is okay.
There isn’t much difference between High and Medium, so that could be improved.
The UI is fairly simple.
When off, a single click turns the light on High.
When on, a half-click cycles from High to Medium to Low.
To access Turbo, you need to do a double half-click, which is not super easy for me.
When on, a single click turns the light off.
The light has always turns on in High.
I would prefer proper last mode memory.
Switch
The tail switch is pretty standard for a mechanical switch.
It is a good size, and has a nice rubber texture to it.
The tail switch will not accidentally turn on in your pocket.
Accessories
The flashlight comes with some accessories.
It comes with a printed manual.
I didn’t notice any typos or grammar errors, though the font size is quite small.
The light comes with a 5000mAh 21700 cell, a single slot battery charger, and a USB-C to USB-A charging cable (for the charger).
The light does not have a USB port.
Heat
The flashlight head gets quite hot on Turbo within 2-3 minutes, which is no big surprise, especially for a compact light like this.
After 3 minutes of Turbo, I turned it off.
I use the light on High, which doesn’t get nearly as hot within 3 minutes.
I haven’t tested the V2 Cyber for any longer periods of time, but I think High will be just fine heatwise.
Conclusion
The fit and finish of this flashlight are quite nice.
There are no sharp edges anywhere.
I like the V2 Cyber.
The UI is fairly simple, though the mode spacing is not perfect.
I would prefer a warmer tint, and I don’t like doing a double half-click to access Turbo.
The SAOPRKLER V2 Cyber is a stylish and compact 21700 thrower.
The flashlight can be purchased here…
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flyer/saoprkler-v2-flashlight
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