You can find my full video review here:
SUMMARY:
The first time you hit turbo, you’ll giggle uncontrollably. Very few flashlights have had that effect on me. If you’re looking for the world’s brightest flashlight, look no further! THIS IS IT.
TESTING:
First off, I have testing equipment, and the flashlight is really 120,000 lumens. And even more surprisingly, it really is 30 lumens on low! Very surprising for a light of this size. Kudos, Imalent! I performed a runtime test with my logging lux meter, and on the 25,000 lumen mode, the light was able to able to sustain 25,000 lumens for 55 minutes with no step down at all. Amazing!
After that test, the light stepped down as the battery cutoff voltage had been reached. The batteries were 3.08v per cell. Perfect. Also, the light won’t leave you in a lurch. Even at battery cutoff, the light would still operate a several hundred lumens.
The Cree XHP50.3 emitters are domeless, cool white at 6500K, and 70CRI. My Sekonic C-800-U measure 60077K CCT and 0.0068 on 30 lumen mode. A little “green” but totally to be expected running the emitters that low. In the middle of output the light runs 6569K and 0.0036. Finally, on Turbo it’s 7676K and -0.0032, a crisp bluish white with pleasing tint.
USER INTERFACE:
This light has an excellent UI with an OLED screen for instant feedback. There is a button on the side of the flashlight itself, as well as one on the handle for convenient one-handed operation. One click to turn on, Hold to change modes, and the OLED display states your lumens output, 30 lm, 1500, 4500, 9000. 25000, 50000. Double tap to go to turbo of 120,000 lumens! Tap once for off.
4 clicks will lock and unlock the flashlight. 3 clicks will read out the voltage. Maximum is 16.80v (because the battery pack is a 4P2S configuration of 4000mAh 21700s).
PRO TIP: while the flashlight is off, long press the button ( 5s ) to turn on the fans and cool the flashlight after some maniac session of 120,000 lumens has gotten the flashlight super hot.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
The light comes with a Gallium Nitride PD100W charger with USB-C connectors. I was really happy to see that inclusion. The manual states to use the 100W port on the charger for best performance. And indeed the light charges up from nearly dead in under an hour on 100W. But here’s a PRO TIP: If you don’t need speed, connect to the 30W port on the charger for less strain on the batterie while charging, and more battery longevity.
The light comes with a hard case with metal latches and custom die cut foam. That sounds great until you realize it’s the worst possible manufacture of case that could be still considered “hard case with metal latches.” Mine even came with two corners unglued, and I had to re-glue it overnight. I’m not complaining too much about it though, as most manufacturers wouldn’t have sprung for a permanent case at all. Just some styrofoam in a cardboard box.
Inside the case was a should strap, usb-c to usb-c cable, GaN 100W PD charger, manual on folded sheet of paper, and of course the SR32 Flashlight and battery pack.
VALUE:
The price might seem high to the uninitiated. but in fact it’s a steal. The list on amazon is $669 with a 10% coupon that brings it close to $600 even. Well, the American made Cree XHP50.3 emitters used in the light are about $7 each. Do the math. $7 * 32 + shipping + tax = $250. That’s JUST for the emitters, and not including the driver, the MCPCB, the custom reflector, massive toast, cooling system, or R&D. If you want the best, this is it.
TL;DR Breakdown:
THE GOOD:
- Truly, the brightest LED consumer flashlight in the world. For real: 120,000 lumens.
- Easy to under stand UI with OLED display
- Comes with everything you need to start melting eyeballs right out of the case.
- An amazing 25,000 lumen sustain for almost an hour!
THE BAD:
- Storage case is flimsy, but does the job.
- My charger came scratched up, but works.
CONCLUSION:
- There is no crazier, brighter flashlight. This is the one to rule them all!
