Sunwayman V11R Mirage XM-L U3
Sunwayman has a few different V11R special editions, and this is the uniquely hand painted camouflage V11R, the XM-L U3 Mirage.
All copies of this light are unique, not only because they are hand-painted, but also because there are only 800 sets available world wide.
Which makes this a real collector`s item.
Specifications:
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What`s in the box:
- A Tin Case
- Holster
- Lanyard
- 3 spare O-rings
- Spare rubber boot
- Papers (warranty card/Manual/Sunwayman Brochure)
Dimensions and weight
AA/14500style
Length: 100mm , Diameter 23mm.
Weight: 60 gram (without battery)
CR123A/16340 style:
Length: 85mm , Diameter 23mm.
Weight: 50 gram (without battery)
It`s not the smallest AA light and neither the lightest. Lights such as the Eagletec D25A (87mm,24gr) beats it in this class if you care about the extra grams and extra millimeters.
It`s in the same league as the Fenix LD12 (105mm,54gr.), and Xeno E03 (97mm,48gr.)
Here a comparison shot with from left to right: Ultrafire M5, Itp EOS A3, Sunwayman M10A, Sunwayman V11R and Fenix LD12.
Close up:
As can be seen in the picture above, the letters are really crisp and clear, unlike my Sunwayman M10A where the letters are blurry.
Sunwayman V11r runs on a CR123A cell as well as an AA using the extender.
The extension part has a thicker wall, so that AA cells don`t rattle inside the light.
The extender is on the right.
All threads are Square cut, and came without any lubrication.
The reason is probably that therefore the light will not easily be locked out.
All threads are anodized, which makes it easy to lock out turning the body only by a few millimeters.
For sturdiness anodized threads are better, but it could accidentally happen, when you are turning the Magnetic Control Ring that the light turns off. This accidentally locking out has been reported several times.
The head of the light has a Magnetic control ring, a Coated tempered glass lens, and a orange peel reflector.
Moon-mode:
The magnetic control ring has good knurling, so it makes it easy to change output, even wearing gloves!
Handling:
Just as the mag.control ring the main body as well as the extender have a good quality knurling.
When you pick this light up, you feel directly that you are holding a Premium light.
The anodization feels rock solid, and I havent been able to find any cosmetic blemish.
My main battery type I will be using is AA, but it is really nice to be able to use different types of batteries, especially for emergency purposes.
The tactical forward clicky makes it possible to use it momentary on.
Because I mainly use the light with AA batteries, the following measurements are taken with using an AA eneloop battery.
Runtime and Performance:
AA Performance (Eneloop 3rd gen):
Lowest:0.04A
Highest: 2.3A
14500 Performance (unprotected Ultrafire):
Lowest:0.02A
Highest:1.6A
Lowest setting is only about 1 lumen, both on AA and 14500.
The output is very sensitive using the magnetic control ring. It doesn`t have any "dead space", so even the slightest turn the output increases.
On the lowest setting it draws around 0.04A on AA, but even turning the ring slightly the output increases to a few lumens, but the DMM still shows 0.05A
Runtime on High, using an AA battery is around 55 minutes
The following pictures show the output measured over 55 minutes, with picture intervals of 5 minutes.
Somewhere between 52 and 55minutes the light starts blinking due to the Low Battery Warning.
PWM:
The V11R is current controlled, and therefore PWM is not noticeable in any output setting!
Beamshot:
I put the V11R up against the Fenix LD12 (XPG), but comparing and XM-L and a XP-G doesnt really work.
V11R on the left, Fenix LD12 on the right.
On Low:
Left: Fenix LD12 (3lumens) Right: Sunwayman V11R (1-lumen)
Left: Fenix LD12 (3lumens) Middle: Sunwayman V11R (1-lumen) Right: ITP Eos a3 (3lumens)
Looking at the pictures, the lowest setting seems to be less than 1 lumen.
But it`s difficult to tell.
Summary:
PROS:
- Premium light made out of quality materials.
- The anodization seems to be of high quality, so you don`t have to worry too much about bumping it into something.
- The clip is very sturdy,and won`t brake easily.
- Extensible.
- It runs on different kind of batteries, and therefore a very good EDC/emergency light.
- Using the magnetic control ring is a breeze, and can be handled one-handed.
- NO PWM.
- Infinite variable output.
- Moonlight mode.
- Limited edition, hand painted, 800 copies available.
- Low voltage warning.
CONS:
- Run time on high is just shy of 55minutes (specs show a misleading 90minutes)
- Using the magnetic control ring one-handed can sometimes result in an accidental lock out.
- Price (isn`t really budget.)
- Output on High using an AA battery isn`t the greatest, so I consider this as a Con.. Comparing to other premium lights with more output and longer run time.
- Some axial play on the M.C.ring, so it seems that dirt can get in between.
