BEST CAMPING LANTERNS - LEDLENSER - ML6 CONNECT WL - ML4 WARM LIGHT - REVIEW AND USER EXPERIENCE
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- In this video I test two rechargeable Camping lanterns from LEDLENSER - The ML6 CONNECT WL and the ML4 WARM LIGHT. I show the lanterns in action explaining their main features and benefits whilst discussing the suitability for outdoor adventures. Finally I conclude by giving my opinion regarding if they are worth the money which I feel is always important in any review.
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Dear Tom, I am writing from Italy, your videos are very well made as your detailed and honest reviews. You deserve a lot more from the UA-cam audience, you're definitely better than most of people here doing the same as you but with more subscribers. Keep going! Maybe some partnerships would give you more visibility.
Thanks for your commitment
Hi Nicolamatricardi - Thank you very very much for your kind words. I do put a serious effort into them and consider how I will present each one. If there is anything different I can do I try to think of that too to make it more interesting. Honesty is very important to me and you will notice that I didn't really say anything negative about these lanterns and that's because there wasn't anything in reality. I don't just want to find something negative because most other reviews will do that. I love outdoor kit and still get super excited when I get something new and good (new tent due today!!!). UA-cam is tough building up subscriber numbers but I just have to be patient and keep creating more content. Coming up soon will be a new lightweight stove review and the new tent of course. Probably being too heavy on the retail therapy as I can't get out camping. I hope that you are safe and well and getting outdoors if you can. ATB. Tom
I’ve picked up the ML4 and H7R Head lamp. Well impressed. Can’t wait to try them... Thanks Tom👍🏻
Enjoy Glenn. Thank you for your feedback. Both are great products and I hope you are super impressed with them like I was. ATB Tom
Well that £100 price tag was a surprise I thought it would have been more great video 💪💪👍🏴
Thank you, yeah the lamp has so many features. You even can set it to come on in the morning and wake you up either with a bright light or you can fade the brightness too... ATB Tom
Just got the ML4 warm light version. Brilliant bit of gear for overnighters.
Hi thank you for your comment as a user of the Ml4.. I love mine as just so light compact and powerful.. ATB Tom
Nice review Tom. Been looking at ML4 & your review is the most comprehensive
Thank you Paul, I honestly can't think of any reason not to purchase one. It is ridiculously small, light and bright.... ATB Tom
Some fantastic technology there, Tom. The ML4 looks small and compact enough for my needs - so it’s on my shopping list for next week 👍
Hi Shamus and Petra - Yes you could also put it in red light flashing mode and attach it to Petras collar as well as lighting up your tent. Very adaptable and super bright. ATB thank you for your comments... Tom
I don't know how much sense it makes to pack an additional light source when you will be carrying a headlamp anyway. I guess it is a luxury item that some people will be willing to carry to make the camping part more comfy but it does not belong to my usual overnight needs (alpine climbing or extended routes). Great light though! Led Lenser means quality no matter which model you look at. Great video as well.
Hey thank you for your positive comments.. I totally agree with you regarding the extra light thing.. The ML4 is only about 70g I think from memory.. If I am going to use my headtorch as a light in the tent then sometimes I bring a power bank as depletion of the battery may not leave me enough power to get off the Mountain in the middle of the night if needed. That's one option I like to keep open.. So I kind of do it both ways, sometimes I bring it mostly in winter when spending longer hours in the tent.. Yes I really like Ledlenser and have been impressed with the quality of every single one of their lights that I have tested... ATB and thank you once again... Tom
They look excellent! I didn’t know LEDLENSER made lanterns. Great review, thanks.
Thank you John. Really appreciate your comments - One more to add to your collection - ATB Tom
I know I'm pretty off topic but does anybody know a good place to watch new movies online?
@Hunter Harper I dunno I watch on Flixportal. You can find it through google:P -dallas
@Dallas Gannon thank you, I signed up and it seems like a nice service =) I appreciate it!
@Hunter Harper glad I could help xD
Ordered the ML4 warm can’t wait to hang it in my tent 👌🏽 Great video!
Hi thank you for watching and your comments. You will love it for sure. ATB Tom
Very nice lanterns...thanks for sharing them with us.
You are welcome... I enjoyed playing with them and looking forward to using them on my next camp... ATB Tom
Great review. Absolutely relevant and answered all my questions. Keep up the good work.
Hey thank you for your comments and watching.. Great to hear that the video was helpful.. I love both of these lanterns. Be different but each definitely has its uses... Best wishes Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 my Black Diamond Moji R+ has just started to play up so I fancied an upgrade. I’ve just ordered the ML4 from Amazon based on your review so thanks again. I just hope it’s bright enough for my wild camping videos. Looking at your video, it seems more than adequate. I would normally go for bigger and brighter but as I’m sure you’ll agree, space and weight is crucial. Could I ask what camera you record your videos with please, the quality in low light is great. 👍
@@amateurexplorer809 Hi this camera was a Sony A7 111.. I am now using a Sony ZV E10 which is a bit lighter and way better in low light than any action camera.. I hope you are really happy with the lantern.. I love mine..
@@TOMHEANEY100 Thank you Tom. Great channel and thanks for the help. All the best. Stay safe 👍
Well... the USB-C can also be Waterproof and can come with a little cap to hold Sand and other dirt outside... In my Opinion everybody should use one Socket so that we as the customer don't have to carry a tons of cables with us around.
Good point Max. I totally understand where you are coming from. The ML6 and the ML4 even have different magnetic cables.... In the real world personal preference and always pros and cons as charging is completely sealed with these lanterns, and doesn't need a dust cap which can fail over the years or if not pushed fully home by accident. I appreciate your comments. ATB Tom
Excellent video, very informative thank you.
Hey, thank you for your positive comments on my video. I really enjoyed finding out the features of these two lights... ATVB Tom
Brilliant review of more excellent LED Lenser lights!! Do you think the ML6 is too heavy to hang from the inside of an inner tent?
Hi Phil, Thank you for your comments. Definitely not. All tents could handle it as its not heavy at all. Only problem is it would be hard to go to sleep as you will be playing with the settings so much with the phone app!!! Its so much fun.... ATB Tom
Hi Tom, this review was awesome, thank you! Two questions:
1) What tripod are you attaching to the ML6 (great idea)... and how'd you attach it?
2) Did you notice a big difference in the "Warm" and Regular light versions of these lanterns?
I'm leaning towards the ML6 Warm since it appears easier on the eyes at night, but I'm hoping it doesn't sacrifice too much performance.
Hi Christopher, thank you for your comments. The ML6 has a quarter inch thread on the bottom so most small tripods will screw straight into it. I have no experience with the regular lanterns I am afraid but I do like the warm soft light. The ML6 has fantastic features especially through the app which works flawlessly. ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 I’m sorry if you mention this but does the ap turn it on and off. Say if it was hung up very high and I was in my sleeping bag and I wanted it to turn on at night if I heard something? Most Bluetooth speakers for example can’t be turned on and off remotely. That would be an excellent feature if it can turn on and off remotely
Very full and clear review, thanks! Does the ML4 weight include the charger?
Hi Peter thank you for your comments. No just the batteries. Only comes with the magnetic attachment cable as any USB charger will do. It really weighs nothing at all and is so small. ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 thanks 😃
Umm, wouldn't the ML6 seems a bit overkill for what it is. ML4 a may be. Cheers Tom thorough video.
It's a great light but I sold it on as like you say too much weight bulk and power for my wild camping trips.. Thank you once again for watching and commenting.. Tom
What lamp did you go for after the sale of the ML6? I looking for something as im using an old bike rear light at the moment
@@Martycycleman Hi Marty, I use the ML4. Which is perfect..
They look like cracking lanterns! Great review Tom well done 👍🏻
Thank you Stuart. I have to say I am super impressed by both. The ML4 is just so small, light and compact. The ML6 connect entertains me so much with all its features. It can even be programmed to switch on and off at certain times ...... ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 I could be tempted by that ML4 I must admit. That would be a brilliant light to hang in the tent. And for all it weighs
@@stuart6347 Absolutely some retail therapy is good at the moment as we can't get out... ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 I’m very tempted to chance it and go anyway! Doing my head in
@@stuart6347 I know me too...
For the price it would be nice to have two 18650 batteries, then it would have power bank capabilities.
Hi Jimmy, yes that's an option.. The ML6 does function as a 🔋 power bank but yes you would have more with a bigger battery although it would then be more bulky and heavy.. ATB thank you for watching and your comments.. Tom
Thanks I saw these in lidl, Googled them-found your video = result 👍
Hey Kevin, that's great I must have a look as I would not have thought they would be there... ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 okay just bought 1, but it's the cl2, I'm blown away by it, way more than enough for what I need, it runs only on 1AA battery, has the charger port on it so probably works if rechargeable battery is put into it 🤷♂️, anyway loadsa light & light settings, glows in the dark so you don't need a light to find it 🙈 & 20 quid so happy happy 👍👍
@@EireFirst2024 Thats great. I honestly was seriously impressed with mine. The little one is so light compact and powerful..Great that you got it so cheap too. ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 cheers Tom & thanks for the video so I knew what I was getting 👍👍
Good review. But I am not to happy about these magnetic charging contacts. Once connected and charging you should leave it alone. If you accidentally pull the charging cable the contact can turn. It doesn't come off but since it is maybe turned 90 degrees, contact is lost.
I have a KLARUS CL1. Bought it for three reasons mainly; 157 h running time, nice temperature light and build in speaker. So much better sound when you look at Netflix in your tent.
Hi thank you for your comments. Yes the magnetic charging has definitely some plus points but minus ones too. I have pointed this out in a more recent video where I review the H7R Signature Headlamp. ATB Tom
Hi Tom, I am sad to hear that you are glad that they are moving away from USB. The U in USB does stand for Universal, you know that pesky standard that makes sure that all USB devices are compatible. Now on a hike, when I lose the non universal charger cable for the led lenser due to .... whatever.... I am screwed as the charger cable for my phone cannot charge it... it is not universal... The common charger cable for anything usb cannot charge it as it is not universal, I cannot go into a gas station and by a new cable and charger... as it is not universal. Basically I need to order a new cable, a very specific cable that only works with this product. So, please, the next time you decide to trash on industry standards think a little bit ahead and ask yourself... is a non universal standard really a good thing?. :). Cheers
Hi thank you for sharing your comments here and taking the time to write them well, I appreciate that. I didn't mean to TRASH USB and am sorry it came across that way. Any time I have had water ingress into my waterproof USB charging android phone I cant charge it. So this is a potential failure to me. I do get it re the unique cable issue but everything has pros and cons. Believe it on not, in support of what you say these two lanterns even have different magnetic cables..... I love the idea on a head torch due to the fact that it is totally sealed from water and dust and for outdoor use in harsh environments but maybe on a lantern its more of a hassle than benefit. Garmin as you may or not know doesn't use USB on its watches (I suspect this may be due to protection too) and very few seem to have issue with this... Once again Thank you for the challenge. No worries Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 Hi Tom, no worries, I am not a native English speaking person and reading back the post it did fail to express the point I was trying to drive home.in a decent manner. The real problem with text is no intonation which did sound right in my head but clearly did not come across. It was supposed to be more of a tongue and cheek remark saying OH you do not like usb well, what if.... And it failed to drive home the point that the U in usb is everything but universal. There are a dozen form factors for usb, it is the least universal port from an user perspective (chip wise it is though) en good lord all the different charging protocols between manufacturers (concerning quick charging) is muddying the waters even more. And you are right, the most common "micro" usb connector is bad, realy bad. It eats grime as lunch, and often just fails to hold on to any cable within a years worth of use. USB C is a good contender though it seems to be a lot sturdier.
I actually do have a led lenser torch, I believe it is the P7R? and I do like the magnetic charger port. It is bomb proof, I cannot see it failing unless I willfully smash it repeatedly on a rock or something in that nature. The cable is an issue though, it would be better if, for example, for outdoor gear the manufacturers would agree on a single type of system and actually make it universal.
I hope you understand what I am trying to say here :D, it was not intended as an challenge because there really wasn't anything to challenge :P.
OMG... I just received the ML4 and I understand what you are trying to say regarding the charging cable... they are not interchangable!!!! Fuck me that's a *huge and massive* negative for LED Lenser. So effectively I do not have a spare cable in my pack now but I increased the chance of either failing because I now have to carry 2??
Hey, what brand power brick are you using in this video? Thanks for the light review; been looking for one as I am not happy with my Black Diamond light; it's not reliable.
Hi thank you for your comments, Its a little Ledlenser one ha ha. The Flex 3... Not massively powerful but enough to top up your phone etc. ATB Tom
Does the lamp work when charging e.g with a battery bank?
Hi sorry for the slow reply but had to test the lights to find the answer. Yes the ML6 tested here will work when charging with a power bank, but no the ML4 won't. ATB and thank you for your comments. Tom
Tell me if i'm wrong, but the only difference difference between ml4 and ml4 warm light is the light color ? ML4 warm light is cheaper (5 euros) but have only 40 hours of autonomy (45h for ml4 classic). Is there anything else ? Do you think the ml4 is a better choice than ml4 warm light or it's only about personnal preferences ?
Hi, thank you for your comments. As you state I can see no other differences apart from the colour and slightly reduced run times. I do like the warm light but as you say its just a personal preference. LedLenser make fantastic products BUT make so many similar products that its hard sometimes to know which are the most recent ones or what is the difference between them.. I hope this helps. ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 Thank's :) . Choice is difficult so i decided to ask this question to ledsenser team also. I'm waiting for their responses now.
I bought a mh10 head lamp kit with a small latern ml2. Is anyone can confirm is a ml4 just named different? Manual do not giving me sure to use 14500 3.7 volts. Dimensions my ml2 is the same like ml4. And is ready for magnetic charging cable like ml4.
Hi I am not sure but I will contact Ledlenser direct and ask them. Give me a couple of days.... ATB Tom
Hi I have been in contact with LedLenser UK who state that they do not make an ML2 so possibly it is a copy but I am not sure 100 percent. I hope that this helps. ATB Tom
Does anyone know how to turn on the warm light ? If I tap once, I get the white light, a second time from there will just make it brighter, if I tap twice from off, I get the boost, and if I keep the button pressed from off (I tried different durations, from 2 seconds to about 6), I get the red light... In case anyone's wondering if I got the right ML4 model, it has 'ML4 warm light" written on it.
I think they may have made two versions.. You have to actually have the ML4 warm version and the light is always warm..
Nice video man!'
Thanks Jari - sure gadgets are great.... ATB Tom
So is it lm4 enough for 2p tent or lm6?
How long can lm4 last?
Hi the ML4 does have enough light for a two person tent but it will not last as long as the ML 6..The ML4 Lasts 2.5 hours on high power which isn't very long... BUT mid power of 50 lumen is about 8 hours.. Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 thanks for information bro
@@faristaufiq8256 welcome
Just bought one £88.95
Hey Trevor, you wont be disappointed... ATB and it will serve you well... Tom
so funny staging, the guy put mountains clothes and has install a tent in the back of his garden for the video . . . and think we wont notice it ;)
One of the uses for a lantern is to light up a tent. So I made an effort to show this. The lantern can also be used in the dark to help put up a tent so I demonstrated this too. I can't go camping so had to use the garden. Its an outdoor Channel so I make an effort to wear outdoor warm clothing on a cold day not just jeans and a T shirt... I am sorry that my presentation had displeased you... ATB Tom
@@TOMHEANEY100 Good reply to this lame comment Tom. At least you show us an actual use case. That's why people are looking at these videos, hoping somebody will take it out of its *** living room. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.
@@djVancee Hi thank you for your support with the previous comment from Nat...... Much appreciated. Tom