One of the best flashlight reviewers. I wont mention names but a very well know you tuber gets angry in the comments if you call out a company for a short coming. He obviously gets them for free and cant be objective. Hence why i come here. Thanks man
Totally see your point about non-changeble batteries, but for people like me in the security business, you start your shift with freshly charged flashlight, you use it here and there, its perfect.. and solid too.
Man, that 9800 light made the 2000 lumen seem like a regular flashlight..! Not something i need though, and im sure the 1800 lumen MH12S (that i ordered yesteday) will be plenty for my needs. In fact, im so stoked about it that ive been watching flashlight videos almost all day now, LOL!
Realistically 500 lumens is more than enough for any situation, I’m 52 and have always had flashlights 🔦…So from a guy that thought Mag lights was the brightest lights made and loved them, I still remember getting my first 300 lumen 🔦 8 yrs ago I thought it was the best thing ever until I won a olight in a raffle about 6 yrs ago, was hooked every since then on high powered lights, I stay away from these type lights tho as you can only get that amount of light for a few seconds but with 500-1000lm lights you can run them longer
Adding to your comment, for first time buyers, go for MH12SE (released Aug 2022). Similar to MH12S, except it has longer beam throw at 405m, better tactical handling, plus few upgrades.
@@jackwilson2910 I like long battery life - and "battery efficiency" is great for longer trips where one would use battery banks and/or solar panels. Some months ago, i bought that the "MT1A" (single AA battery), which is both "power efficient", and has a pretty good battery life. Its selection of low lumen settings is perfect for night hikes and camping, and the size is very EDC friendly, so i always carry it in my pocket. Its even the official NATO "backup flashlight" 👍 The 5 lumen (low - 60 hours) setting is usually good enough for night hikes, if i want to enjoy the dark, and still see fairly good where im going. The 22 lumen (mid - 18 hours) setting may be nice to see a bit better and avoid puddles if its been raining. The 55 lumen (high - 5 hours 30 minutes) setting gives really good vision of where im walking Twisting the "head" of the flashlight gives 180 lumen (turbo mode - 1hour 30 minutes), and is very practical when i need a moment with extra bright light, without having to flip through all the modes. The strobe and SOS functions are kinda annoying IMO, as i have to flip through 2 extra modes to get to the setting i want, but i usually just set it to 5 or 22 lumen, and the "quick access" to "turbo mode" means i dont have to flip through modes very often. Would be great if they made a future version where you just twist the head, so it "clicks into place" at different settings. Nobody wants to cycle through ALL the brighter settings to get to a more dim one. Especially not NATO troops who want to avoid detection by the enemy... Like you say, it IS (usually) not necessary to have powerful flashlights, but i still occasionally like to bring the bigger MH12S, and i think having access to such a bright light is pretty satisfying. I like GOOD stuff, so to me the MH12S just feels "awesome" and "cool", lol 😅 I wish it had a few more low lumen setting. With 45 hours at 55 lumen, its not really necessary for battery life purposes, but it is good for battery efficiency - and i usually prefer to use more dim lighting when night hiking...
@@kodaph Both the MH12S and MH12SE have the same max lumen, but the spread (Lumen divided by Candela) is a lot better on the MH12S, while the "throw" (beam distance) is a lot better on the MH12SE (for some reason the ultralow 1 lumen setting on the MH12S is SLIGHTLY more focused than on the MH12SE, but supposedly both have 7 meter throw). ------------ MH12S ------------ * Ultralow 1 lumen / 12 candela = 0,0833 spread * Low 50 lumen / 600 candela = 0,0833 spread * Mid 300 lumen / 3700 candela = 0,0811 spread * High 1050 lumen / 12000 candela = 0,0875 spread * Turbo 1800 lumen / 21600 candela = 0,0833 spread -------------- MH12SE -------------- * Ultralow 1 lumen 11 candela = 0,0909 spread * Low 45 lumen - 1140 candela = 0,0394 spread * Mid 260 lumen - 6800 candela = 0,0382 spread * High 1050 lumen - 23500 candela = 0,0447 spread * Turbo 1800 lumen - 41000 candela = 0,439 spread For hiking purposes, even the low 50 lumen setting on MH12S is unnecessarily bright (high candela), and the 45 lumen setting on the MH12SE is almost twice as bright. So strictly speaking, both these flashlights are "overkill" for hiking, but the battery life is of course really good on both these flashlights, and enjoyment of lighting up an area may still make them good choices. For hikers who want a compact flashlight with good battery life and very reasonable brightness settings for hiking, the MT1A (single AA battery) is REALLY good. Especially the low settings produce a much more focused beam that the MH12SE, so even the low (5 lumen - 60 hours) setting is bright enough that i can find my way on familiar hiking trails without any problems. The mid (22lumen - 18 hours) setting is much better for wet conditions, as the 5 lumen can make it a bit difficult to see water puddles until you get really close. The high (55 lumen - 5hours 30 minutes) setting is not really necessary for hiking on good trails, but it is still good if you need to frequently look for trail markers. The "quick access" to turbo mode (180 lumens - 1hour 30 minutes) is very practical for checking for trail markers every now and then, without having to cycle through the different modes. Here is the spread on the MT1A: ---------- MT1A ---------- * Low 5 lumen / 280 candela = 0,0178 spread * Mid 22 lumen /755 candela = 0,0291 spread * High 55 lumen /1500 candela = 0,0367 spread * Turbo 180 lumen /3350 candela = 0,0537 spread
I just bought this and man oh man this thing is bright in high and turbo. I went out back and it lit up the field behind my place. From my fence to the wide end of the field is a full city block and the length of the field is little longer. I prefer flood style lights and this fills the bill.
I don’t see a problem, a lot of people have flashlights under 5”, it’s not that small….I mean it’s average if you think about it. Besides, it’s how you use it…
I would go the MH25s at 1800 lumens with massive candela so that way you can see a lot further. 7 secs for me doesn't cut it and I am a huge Nitecore fan.
Been a fan of Nitecore since the Thor I purchased over a decade ago which was a 900 lumen torch. Everyone is really stepping up their game in the light world, but Come On Nitecore! Turbo is just about useless with that short a run time before it steps down. I mean.....yeah, it's trying to preserve the integrity of the light, but still...........lol. It's like they're striving to be King of the Hill, but only for a few seconds. Thanks a ton for all the awesome work you do in putting these videos together my Friend! Hope all else is going well. Zip~
Just got this baby a few days ago, I have tons of great lights even a few ace beams that hit the moon but this tiny lil light is painfully bright and I mean painfully that you can keep an attacker away or most likely leave them standing put praying they get they vision back fast because a shine with this light will blind you temporarily
I don’t think the turbo is meant for anything other than a momentary blinding blast to help you get away from a threat. And let’s be real, it’s too bright to have any practical use other than blinding a threat.
I love this light , believe me the 10 seconds you get is enough to blind the shit out you’re self and anyone in the room the strobe omg you will freeze
I really like nitecore but for me the 7 seconds sucks. I’ll rather go for the Astrolux ea01s XHP50 version. Much much longer turbo output. You can change the battery. Higher lumens output as well.
I agree, I av thinking to but this tactical flashlight för defense purposes but I really think the lock out mode is to complicated. I Do not want to remember the sequence for lock out, I rater it be simpler because I to have different flashlights. They need to work om this.
I nearly placed and order, I came here for a look because of my near impulse purchase. The built in battery is a deal breaker. I was saved from over £100 of disappointment.
$160 for a flashlight that you cannot remove the battery pitiful this will deter from me buying the flashlight!!! I will not pay $160 for a flashlight that is disposable I'm wondering why Nightcore did this?
So🤷🏻♂️ I bought it , just charge up when it dies it dies nothing last forever and if it does it’s ok but you won’t last forever so who cares use it abuse it
Bought this and the tm20k , wow literally painful to even look at on turbo it’s like harnessing the suns power in you’re hands. And the strobe on both are a weapon guaranteed to mess up an attackers plans unless he is wearing some Maui Jim’s 😂
Another vote for the M2R Warrior Pro. Of the many high-end Olights that I have, it's the one that I pick up 95% of the time. It's a very versatile and well-built light.
@@ChrispyThings but i mean when its cold. i feel like it goes into a sleep mode and when you use it fir the first time after a while it has the initial delay.
Dang, my 7900 lumen Flex Era 4 lights are insanely bright. If it's so easy to put that much lighting into a little flashlight, then whey are vehicle lights not anywhere close?
They absolutely can. But if we have cars driving around with insanely bright headlights, then it’d blind oncoming drivers. I’d hate that as someone who drives a lot at night.
@@ChrispyThings I meant for aux lights like my KCs. To get something close to 10k lumens it costs like $600 per pair. For that I have just under 16k lumens and continuous duty cause the heat sink is so large, but seems like they could be making 20k lumen setups for much less.
Impressive coupled with high output without the need for turbo to get high output at 2k on high for the size. Big turn off trying to go the route of cell phones with built in batteries and only having 2 meters of water resistance.... Hrmm. Could be better, could be worse 🤷🏻♂️
Agreed. The IP rating is fairly standard these days for flashlights. The only waterproof rating that’s higher is 9 that protects against high pressure water, high temp, and steam.
Awesome DRAGSTER flashlight----burst of lumen for a quick defensive or search As for the heat---usually wear gloves on duty so not a bother. Best bang for the buck for this lumen Definetly not an edc---ill keep with my Powertac M5G2 for that Perfect for a first responder duty light---blast when needed or long run time search lower lums Will attach this to my call out vest and will be perfect
I just don't get having a built-in battery for something this $$ and LEDs that last a decade of use but a battery that degrades after even a year of regular use... The turbo needs to last at least a minute in this price category. Just doesn't make sense for how big this is compared to 4k - 5k lm floodlights out there from Olight, Wurkkos, etc.
The fact that you can’t replace the battery automatically takes me out of the game. It’s tactical correct? How is that tactical?? It’s dumb maybe, but no way should they call it tactical!
Non changeable battery, short turbo time, $160... deal breaker. I'd get it if it was 39.99. But at 160, I would have hoped that turbo mode would last much much longer. Thanks for testing
Wow... The question I ask myself is... how do these 9 LEDs not damage each other with the heat when you insist on Turbo mode ?? Or the lithium battery : this kind of rechargeable battery deteriorates quickly in a closed, hot area, without ventilation... This thing is really a monster, it is the case to say it 😳
they should make these types of flashlight able to power and work while charging with a powerbank, pair it with a 20k powerbank, use it while charging, it wont be useless anymore when empty 😀😀🏃♂️🏃♂️
Well truth be told i bought the tm9k not because its a need well just to play with it at my workplace haha.. ican say this though the 9800 burst is less than 10 second HOWEVER the amount of light coming from this darn carnation of a 🔦 is so FxxxING freaking bright ass....i absolutely luv it hellyeah...the PROS i agree with all the people out there the unremoveble battery...thats a ballcrusher i would say BUT theres a reason somehow n somewhere... I guess its got to do with the amount if consumption of the amount of light it generate...but yes i can say truthfully i luv this 🔦 even though it GIVE OUT A BURST OF 9800 GRAND i don't think so you would want to be the receiving end of it ..even the 9800grand of strobe is holy shit can make u see stars above the heaven...but hey that is my point of view...nice video n nice review brother i absolutely luv it ...u r the master of light... enjoy the things u do brother n take care bye!!!!.....
Don't like the tail cap buttons - prefer side buttons - my thumb just doesn't bend enough to make operation of end cap buttons comfortable. For me it requires 2 hands to operate. Don't like non-removable tactical ring. I just don't see the benefit of a tactical ring. It is only in the way. Don't like non-removable battery. If the battery goes dead in the field, it can not be replaced with a fresh one. Not much runtime on turbo. Great output and throw. Try again Nitecore.
NITECORE. Has a god name. BUT they have a habit of putting out torhes with very short Turbo times ...the max lumens....would be a deal breaker for me buying any torch. VS lights that can stay in Turbo mode for a very high 7 minutes before stepping down (not "ramping down") ..heh..."run-time matters"1
Bye Bye nitecore, build in batteries are a No Buy for law enforcement and first responders. You just cant go on a 8 hour nightshift with just one build in battery. I always carry spare batteries with me.
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One of the best flashlight reviewers. I wont mention names but a very well know you tuber gets angry in the comments if you call out a company for a short coming. He obviously gets them for free and cant be objective. Hence why i come here.
Thanks man
I get review copies of some flashlights but that doesn’t sway my opinion. I will always let people know of the negatives.
@@ChrispyThings that's why I come here mate. keep it up
Totally see your point about non-changeble batteries, but for people like me in the security business, you start your shift with freshly charged flashlight, you use it here and there, its perfect.. and solid too.
Man, that 9800 light made the 2000 lumen seem like a regular flashlight..! Not something i need though, and im sure the 1800 lumen MH12S (that i ordered yesteday) will be plenty for my needs. In fact, im so stoked about it that ive been watching flashlight videos almost all day now, LOL!
Realistically 500 lumens is more than enough for any situation, I’m 52 and have always had flashlights 🔦…So from a guy that thought Mag lights was the brightest lights made and loved them, I still remember getting my first 300 lumen 🔦 8 yrs ago I thought it was the best thing ever until I won a olight in a raffle about 6 yrs ago, was hooked every since then on high powered lights, I stay away from these type lights tho as you can only get that amount of light for a few seconds but with 500-1000lm lights you can run them longer
Adding to your comment, for first time buyers, go for MH12SE (released Aug 2022).
Similar to MH12S, except it has longer beam throw at 405m, better tactical handling, plus few upgrades.
Nah you need 9800
@@jackwilson2910 I like long battery life - and "battery efficiency" is great for longer trips where one would use battery banks and/or solar panels. Some months ago, i bought that the "MT1A" (single AA battery), which is both "power efficient", and has a pretty good battery life. Its selection of low lumen settings is perfect for night hikes and camping, and the size is very EDC friendly, so i always carry it in my pocket. Its even the official NATO "backup flashlight" 👍
The 5 lumen (low - 60 hours) setting is usually good enough for night hikes, if i want to enjoy the dark, and still see fairly good where im going.
The 22 lumen (mid - 18 hours) setting may be nice to see a bit better and avoid puddles if its been raining.
The 55 lumen (high - 5 hours 30 minutes) setting gives really good vision of where im walking
Twisting the "head" of the flashlight gives 180 lumen (turbo mode - 1hour 30 minutes), and is very practical when i need a moment with extra bright light, without having to flip through all the modes.
The strobe and SOS functions are kinda annoying IMO, as i have to flip through 2 extra modes to get to the setting i want, but i usually just set it to 5 or 22 lumen, and the "quick access" to "turbo mode" means i dont have to flip through modes very often.
Would be great if they made a future version where you just twist the head, so it "clicks into place" at different settings. Nobody wants to cycle through ALL the brighter settings to get to a more dim one. Especially not NATO troops who want to avoid detection by the enemy...
Like you say, it IS (usually) not necessary to have powerful flashlights, but i still occasionally like to bring the bigger MH12S, and i think having access to such a bright light is pretty satisfying. I like GOOD stuff, so to me the MH12S just feels "awesome" and "cool", lol 😅 I wish it had a few more low lumen setting. With 45 hours at 55 lumen, its not really necessary for battery life purposes, but it is good for battery efficiency - and i usually prefer to use more dim lighting when night hiking...
@@kodaph Both the MH12S and MH12SE have the same max lumen, but the spread (Lumen divided by Candela) is a lot better on the MH12S, while the "throw" (beam distance) is a lot better on the MH12SE (for some reason the ultralow 1 lumen setting on the MH12S is SLIGHTLY more focused than on the MH12SE, but supposedly both have 7 meter throw).
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MH12S
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* Ultralow 1 lumen / 12 candela = 0,0833 spread
* Low 50 lumen / 600 candela = 0,0833 spread
* Mid 300 lumen / 3700 candela = 0,0811 spread
* High 1050 lumen / 12000 candela = 0,0875 spread
* Turbo 1800 lumen / 21600 candela = 0,0833 spread
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MH12SE
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* Ultralow 1 lumen 11 candela = 0,0909 spread
* Low 45 lumen - 1140 candela = 0,0394 spread
* Mid 260 lumen - 6800 candela = 0,0382 spread
* High 1050 lumen - 23500 candela = 0,0447 spread
* Turbo 1800 lumen - 41000 candela = 0,439 spread
For hiking purposes, even the low 50 lumen setting on MH12S is unnecessarily bright (high candela), and the 45 lumen setting on the MH12SE is almost twice as bright. So strictly speaking, both these flashlights are "overkill" for hiking, but the battery life is of course really good on both these flashlights, and enjoyment of lighting up an area may still make them good choices.
For hikers who want a compact flashlight with good battery life and very reasonable brightness settings for hiking, the MT1A (single AA battery) is REALLY good. Especially the low settings produce a much more focused beam that the MH12SE, so even the low (5 lumen - 60 hours) setting is bright enough that i can find my way on familiar hiking trails without any problems. The mid (22lumen - 18 hours) setting is much better for wet conditions, as the 5 lumen can make it a bit difficult to see water puddles until you get really close. The high (55 lumen - 5hours 30 minutes) setting is not really necessary for hiking on good trails, but it is still good if you need to frequently look for trail markers. The "quick access" to turbo mode (180 lumens - 1hour 30 minutes) is very practical for checking for trail markers every now and then, without having to cycle through the different modes. Here is the spread on the MT1A:
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MT1A
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* Low 5 lumen / 280 candela = 0,0178 spread
* Mid 22 lumen /755 candela = 0,0291 spread
* High 55 lumen /1500 candela = 0,0367 spread
* Turbo 180 lumen /3350 candela = 0,0537 spread
I just bought this and man oh man this thing is bright in high and turbo. I went out back and it lit up the field behind my place. From my fence to the wide end of the field is a full city block and the length of the field is little longer. I prefer flood style lights and this fills the bill.
This is the last time you guys are going to hear that something under 5 inches is impressive so listen up.
I don’t see a problem, a lot of people have flashlights under 5”, it’s not that small….I mean it’s average if you think about it. Besides, it’s how you use it…
I would go the MH25s at 1800 lumens with massive candela so that way you can see a lot further.
7 secs for me doesn't cut it and I am a huge Nitecore fan.
i have an Imalent m30c but i was looking for some nightcore long throw one. do you think i coul put a 21700 35amps in them?
Me too. That 7 seconds just stop me from getting this
Been a fan of Nitecore since the Thor I purchased over a decade ago which was a 900 lumen torch. Everyone is really stepping up their game in the light world, but Come On Nitecore! Turbo is just about useless with that short a run time before it steps down. I mean.....yeah, it's trying to preserve the integrity of the light, but still...........lol. It's like they're striving to be King of the Hill, but only for a few seconds. Thanks a ton for all the awesome work you do in putting these videos together my Friend! Hope all else is going well. Zip~
It’s meant to be a tactical self defense light. Not something for hiking. So 10s are enough. But who will spend 250$ on a tactical light xD
Right. "Turbo" sounds just pure marketing. Better opt for 1500lumens below that runs long in operation.
ey bro Zippo, let me just turbo you in the face real quick xD
@@mistergreen5395 We can have a turbo duel. lol
@@ZippoVarga
yeah you say lol but I feel ure not actually laughing xD Well we'll find out just how useless turbo is on your face then xD
Just got this baby a few days ago, I have tons of great lights even a few ace beams that hit the moon but this tiny lil light is painfully bright and I mean painfully that you can keep an attacker away or most likely leave them standing put praying they get they vision back fast because a shine with this light will blind you temporarily
Like anything it has it's good and bad. But I like being able to put a fresh battery in when I have to.
Yep!
I don’t think the turbo is meant for anything other than a momentary blinding blast to help you get away from a threat. And let’s be real, it’s too bright to have any practical use other than blinding a threat.
I love this light , believe me the 10 seconds you get is enough to blind the shit out you’re self and anyone in the room the strobe omg you will freeze
Thank you Sir, for your test results and information about this light. I won't be purchasing one, now that I know it's disposable.
Hey man would you suggest this flash lite or the P20iX. Since the p20ix you can run the turbo mode in the tactical mode with 4000lm
I really like nitecore but for me the 7 seconds sucks. I’ll rather go for the Astrolux ea01s XHP50 version. Much much longer turbo output. You can change the battery. Higher lumens output as well.
except your recommendation is only available to specific regions.
Oh yez, out of stock since month's in Austria too 😔
So when the battery reaches it’s life cycle, the flashlight is trash?
I agree, I av thinking to but this tactical flashlight för defense purposes but I really think the lock out mode is to complicated. I Do not want to remember the sequence for lock out, I rater it be simpler because I to have different flashlights. They need to work om this.
I nearly placed and order, I came here for a look because of my near impulse purchase.
The built in battery is a deal breaker. I was saved from over £100 of disappointment.
What did you choose instead?
What did you choose instead?
$160 for a flashlight that you cannot remove the battery pitiful this will deter from me buying the flashlight!!! I will not pay $160 for a flashlight that is disposable I'm wondering why Nightcore did this?
So you would buy another one
So🤷🏻♂️ I bought it , just charge up when it dies it dies nothing last forever and if it does it’s ok but you won’t last forever so who cares use it abuse it
I agree.
For ultra-stability bro.
@@QuanNguyen-xn8sy Such claim
So there is no way to have it in strobe-mode with one hand? You have to press it all the time?
Bought this and the tm20k , wow literally painful to even look at on turbo it’s like harnessing the suns power in you’re hands. And the strobe on both are a weapon guaranteed to mess up an attackers plans unless he is wearing some Maui Jim’s 😂
I have only TM20K and I kind of love it and hate it at the same time. What are your pros/cons of TM20K compared to TM9K?
I've had mine for less than 18 hrs and already its bypassed the lockout and turned on in my pocket. And it gets HOT!!!
All that step down stuff would drive me crazy.
Fenix LR35r is a Better choice with better runtimes and good balance of throw and Flood beam.
And Much more expensive.
@@andrzejsati3861 Only 30 dollars more for a much better Performance
In my country it cost two times more from the nitecore price. 10k lumes, 500m throw.
LR35r is toooo ugly urgh
What's the brightest everyday light 9800 lumens then solid use
So whats the point of 9800 and 2k lumens here? They should put 500 lumens as turbo mode
Not being able to remove the battery...is a deal breaker
It’s a tough sell for most people
Any idea of the life cycle of the battery, how many time can it be recharged before it no longer holds a charge?
500 x
Built in? Paperweight
Is this a good police Duty light?
Which tactical flashlight would you recommend for a runner that runs at early AM hours?
Fenix TK16 V2 or the Olight M2R Warrior Pro. Both are great. I did reviews on both
@@ChrispyThings thanks!
Another vote for the M2R Warrior Pro. Of the many high-end Olights that I have, it's the one that I pick up 95% of the time. It's a very versatile and well-built light.
@@BladderProductions Nitecore MH25S or P20iX.
Fenix TK16 V2: Better runtime, 380m beam distance and 36100 Candela, for mi is better than numbers from Nitecore, only Lumens is better in Nitecore.
Has anyone tried to fit the 40mm strike bezel on this?
is strobe only momentary ? you have to constantly depress the button ?
Step down is standard with nitecore turbos.
I’m trying to find out the life expectancy of this flashlight with no success… any ideas? Ty
Not at all. Mine is still going
Is it normal for it to delay about 1/2 second turbo if it hasn’t been used for a few minutes.
My light does delay for a sec. It might be an internal heat issue. This light gets very hot
@@ChrispyThings but i mean when its cold. i feel like it goes into a sleep mode and when you use it fir the first time after a while it has the initial delay.
Dang, my 7900 lumen Flex Era 4 lights are insanely bright. If it's so easy to put that much lighting into a little flashlight, then whey are vehicle lights not anywhere close?
They absolutely can.
But if we have cars driving around with insanely bright headlights, then it’d blind oncoming drivers. I’d hate that as someone who drives a lot at night.
@@ChrispyThings I meant for aux lights like my KCs. To get something close to 10k lumens it costs like $600 per pair. For that I have just under 16k lumens and continuous duty cause the heat sink is so large, but seems like they could be making 20k lumen setups for much less.
Ah of course!
I have this one but why built in batteries that can't be changed . The batteries will eventually run out then it's knackered
Damn, I have ordered mine before seeing this video :(
Impressive coupled with high output without the need for turbo to get high output at 2k on high for the size. Big turn off trying to go the route of cell phones with built in batteries and only having 2 meters of water resistance.... Hrmm. Could be better, could be worse 🤷🏻♂️
Agreed.
The IP rating is fairly standard these days for flashlights. The only waterproof rating that’s higher is 9 that protects against high pressure water, high temp, and steam.
Awesome DRAGSTER flashlight----burst of lumen for a quick defensive or search
As for the heat---usually wear gloves on duty so not a bother.
Best bang for the buck for this lumen
Definetly not an edc---ill keep with my Powertac M5G2 for that
Perfect for a first responder duty light---blast when needed or long run time search lower lums
Will attach this to my call out vest and will be perfect
I just don't get having a built-in battery for something this $$ and LEDs that last a decade of use but a battery that degrades after even a year of regular use... The turbo needs to last at least a minute in this price category. Just doesn't make sense for how big this is compared to 4k - 5k lm floodlights out there from Olight, Wurkkos, etc.
The fact that you can’t replace the battery automatically takes me out of the game.
It’s tactical correct? How is that tactical??
It’s dumb maybe, but no way should they call it tactical!
great light but 7 seconds ain't enough..........thanks for sharing
Non changeable battery, short turbo time, $160... deal breaker. I'd get it if it was 39.99. But at 160, I would have hoped that turbo mode would last much much longer. Thanks for testing
Wow... The question I ask myself is... how do these 9 LEDs not damage each other with the heat when you insist on Turbo mode ?? Or the lithium battery : this kind of rechargeable battery deteriorates quickly in a closed, hot area, without ventilation...
This thing is really a monster, it is the case to say it 😳
Another reason why there should be a replaceable battery
@@ChrispyThings, yep 🙄
@@ChrispyThings is it disposable? The useful life of the battery ends... and? For the trash?
@@olgac9121 pretty sure you can replace it but it requires disassembly not just a screw on cap
And the price
they should make these types of flashlight able to power and work while charging with a powerbank, pair it with a 20k powerbank, use it while charging, it wont be useless anymore when empty 😀😀🏃♂️🏃♂️
Doesn't tail stand? Hmmmm......
Looks too bulky to carry regularly, but I would like that light.
😂 how long it will last on max mode???
Well truth be told i bought the tm9k not because its a need well just to play with it at my workplace haha.. ican say this though the 9800 burst is less than 10 second HOWEVER the amount of light coming from this darn carnation of a 🔦 is so FxxxING freaking bright ass....i absolutely luv it hellyeah...the PROS i agree with all the people out there the unremoveble battery...thats a ballcrusher i would say BUT theres a reason somehow n somewhere... I guess its got to do with the amount if consumption of the amount of light it generate...but yes i can say truthfully i luv this 🔦 even though it GIVE OUT A BURST OF 9800 GRAND i don't think so you would want to be the receiving end of it ..even the 9800grand of strobe is holy shit can make u see stars above the heaven...but hey that is my point of view...nice video n nice review brother i absolutely luv it ...u r the master of light... enjoy the things u do brother n take care bye!!!!.....
Don't like the tail cap buttons - prefer side buttons - my thumb just doesn't bend enough to make operation of end cap buttons comfortable. For me it requires 2 hands to operate.
Don't like non-removable tactical ring. I just don't see the benefit of a tactical ring. It is only in the way.
Don't like non-removable battery. If the battery goes dead in the field, it can not be replaced with a fresh one.
Not much runtime on turbo.
Great output and throw.
Try again Nitecore.
NITECORE. Has a god name. BUT they have a habit of putting out torhes with very short Turbo times ...the max lumens....would be a deal breaker for me buying any torch. VS lights that can stay in Turbo mode for a very high 7 minutes before stepping down (not "ramping down") ..heh..."run-time matters"1
How long does it stay on turbo 9800 lumens before stepping down??
Bruh watch the video…
7 seconds 👎🏽
Sadly it doesn’t go far throw I like at least 600 meters
Muy mala compra no bale la Pena. I buy one I'm a security guard I'm disappointed whit the product.
Nice flashlight, too many negatives, no sale !!!!
Rear directed? Not handy.
174$ in french
Built in batt. I'm out.
Built-in battery 🤧
6-7 sec to get the Turbo at 140 degree's ....no thank you
Bye Bye nitecore, build in batteries are a No Buy for law enforcement and first responders. You just cant go on a 8 hour nightshift with just one build in battery. I always carry spare batteries with me.
build in battery..is a major turn off,it defeats the purpose of the 'tactical' badge,,,
I paid 145 for this on eBay
P20iX is much better than this, 4000 lumens for 30min swappable battery just perfect
I did a review on that too
No, it's turbo will last a maximun of 30 seconds. 30 min is how long it takes to go from 4000 to 400 lumens.
No thanks .way tomany negatives. I'll pass
Dont like it !!!
Crap - it’s 9800 lumens for like 5 seconds. And then it’s like any other EDC.