Nebo Redline Flex | Full Review ($22 Versatility)
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- Опубліковано 8 жов 2024
- My review of the viewer recommended Nebo Redline Flex rechargeable flashlight with a max output of 450 lumens.
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This light has been my daily driver for over 2 years and I absolutely love it. Best little flashlight I've ever had by far.
i want to ask you, does extending the zoom out compromize the water resistance of the flashlight ? thanks
The charging port is covered by the part which zooms in and out but the port is indeed exposed when it's zoomed out, and completely covered when zoomed in. I've used mine in the rain many times without issue, always making sure the charging port is facing down when zooming out in the rain. But honestly I don't think it's a problem unless the whole flashlight were to get submerged in water or something. If it were raining extra hard you could always cover the charging port with something, it's tiny.
I've had mine since 2018 and it still works just as good as the day I got it with the original battery that came with it. You really can't go wrong.
Need to show more outdoor beam shots. Just shining at the table doesn't do it justice. Indoor beam shots too.
Another good review. I remember when the channel was week old. Keep up the good work.
Lol, it was a week old like 3 weeks ago! Haha. Thanks for your continued suooort my friend!
No problem bud as long as the channel is growing. BTW don't buy nite core Mt 21c light. I got it for Christmas nice light versatile but reliability meh. Quit working after 20 days. I just sent it back for repairs. Let's see how that goes.
Word. I’ll stay away from it. Keep me posted on how it goes with their customer service and repairs. Maybe you just got a bad light?
I have 3 of them. 1st is about a year and a half old, charger plug no lo ger works. Pretty durable.
2nd one 9 months old, charging plug pulled completely out.
3rd 2 months old, magnetic came out of tail cap, hole 2 big.
They do have a warranty. If you registered it and if you have the receipt.
I'll keep this in mind.
👋🏼whats up bro loved the review went ahead and got mine still waiting on it figured id use it for work, I work in the auto industry so the magnet and double sided clip is a plus to put on a hat while working with both hands. How's it holding up so far? Hows the battery life? And whats your Edc flashlight? Thanks bro keep up the good content🤙🏼✌🏼
Hey thanks for watching! I think it’s a great work light because its kit too expensive and I wouldn’t be too mad it it got damaged, lol. The run time is ok, not fantastic. My current EDC is the Olight S1R Baton II. It’s a great light but a little pricey. If you want an excellent EDC/work light check out the Nicron N7. I did a video on it not too long ago, and they’re only like $15. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks brotha. Glad you like it for everyday use and sorry you could not find an edc use. I totally understand the need to save space though. I just purchased the next model up with the proprietary charging dock (really against that already...) but you can also use usb directly. I'll let you know how it is. Retails for $39.99 but i found it for $33.00 on ebay. Thanks again!
Yeah man, I have to take Subscriber recommendations seriously and I aprreciate the suggestion! I obviously can’t afford to buy everything that everyone recommends, but this was a great price and I didn’t see any other reviews of this light on UA-cam. If you type in “Nebo Redline Flex” in the search bar my video is like the 4th or 5th that comes up, and 2 of the others are from NEBO themselves, so I figured people would like this review since it’s the only dedicated review I can find on this exact light. I carried it a couple times and may EDC it from time to time just to change things up, but I know it will get A LOT of use around the house. Thanks again!
I use mine daily and def around the house and out. But there are a few things I don't like. I don't care for the square beam when zoomed in. It literally shows the shape of the LED bulb lol. Kind of funny but annoying. The magnet is cool but if you are working around computers or delicate electronics you could fry them. I do like the side switch rather than a butt switch and it seems fairly sturdy. I don't like the USB port under the bezel although it seems to be holding up ok. Time will tell. I think the next model up is going to be rather useless but I was curious and had $33.00 burning a hole in my pocket... Like I don't need ammo or new sights or targets or new guns or...…..
Yeah, it’s not perfect but for $22 it’s a good buy. I told another subscriber that it would make a great gift item for someone who isn’t a flashlight enthusiast, and I may do a progress report video on a couple months to see how it holds up because it will get banged around in my kitchen drawer and will get used frequently.
Just bought one myself, great little flashlight for work😀
Yeah man they’re not half bad!
I’ve had one for a minute now. Only thing I can complain about is I gotta give it a snack in the back to work right. Odd, but it works.
Damn it I found this light I think I threw the battery away because I never had a blue battery but remember it now watching this I wonder where it came from damn
80 lumens for low is pretty stout! Maybe you mentioned it, does it have an indicator for when its fully charged (or when its running out)? Sure would be a good light to have in the car with that magnet and floodlight.
It does have a charge indicator for while it is charging. I don’t think it has an indicator to let you know if it’s running low.
@@GearedTowardGear1 With mine, the light around the on/off button changes from blue to red and starts blinking when the battery is low. The same light also changes from red to blue when it's done charging.
@@GearedTowardGear1 it does. when it is low the button will flash red, and when the batery is 10% or less it will be solid red.
Hmmm..if you need to zoom out in the rain you’d be exposing the charging port. Correct?
Way to go!! Lol keep me buying stuff thanks bro lol...keep up the good work..:)
Lol, sorry dude! 🤓
NEBO seems to have some innovative designs but zero traction on social media. This was the only serious independent review I was able to find on UA-cam. I don't see anyone EDC'ing their stuff on Instagram. So I don't know if they're vastly underrated, or are just as cheap quality as their prices indicate.
That’s a fair point, my friend. Thanks so much for watching. I think it’s a combination of a few things. In my limited experience Nebo seems to function just fine and as advertised. They also have some very interesting designs for very specific uses, although some would call them “gimmicky”, or like an “As Seen On TV” type light. I think their work lights, like the “Big Larry” are great. When you start to compare their flashlights to other budget brands like Sofirn, ThorFire, Lumintop, etc. I think Nebo loses the cost to performance battle. Another thing that turns a lot of people off is that a large portion of Nebo’s offerings are zoomable flashlights. I think some people like this feature, but spending time in some flashlight forums most “flashlight people” tend to look at zoomable flashlights as a joke or novelty because the beam pattern always suffers when zoomed all the way in. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to have Nebo lights around the house, in the garage, etc. They would serve me well I’m certain. As for EDC, I think there’s too many options that are superior in quality, performance, and at lower prices. That’s my best guess as to why you don’t see them EDC’d as often. Sorry for the long winded response. Lol. Thanks again for watching!
Nebo makes excellent flashlights. I don't think they need social media to sell their products, seemingly they prefer offer them more readily in places where people pay attention to quality survival gear, like Alaska, and let word of mouth do the leg work for them.
@@Grimes907 This is true, I’ve found NEBO displays in rural stores before, and they sell very well! They make excellent flashlights and definitely amaze those who I demonstrate a Redline 6K to.
I actually own the iprotec Twyst.( Iprotec is nebos other label ) ... Extremely small and light.. it's a angle light but twist and becomes a regular straight flashlight...500 lumens on high continuously for 1 hour!! Nebo has this same twyst light ..but nebos has 1000 lumen turbo but only for 40 seconds then cuts down to 250.... I would rather have the iProTec with the continuous 500 lumens for 1 hour. Also the IProTec uses a standard.usb .... The Nebo model requires a special cord
Certain zoomies I can't stand because of those lens I dont own one yet but I think the best zoomable light out on the market is a fenix fd41. Fitorch has a nice zoomie as well. But I dont knock what other people like. I'm not a nebo fan but great review buddy.
Thanks man. I’m not a huge fan of zoomabke lights either, and I’ll look into the Fenix you mentioned. Cheers!
Never heard of them... looks to be feature rich for its price... curious as to how it'll hold up over time... could be a great option to throw in the wifes glove box, so I dont have to worry about her loosing one of my expensive lights...
It certainly is rich on features for $22, but you’re right, only time will tell how it holds up long term. And you’re right, it would make a great “wife” light or a cheap gift for someone who isn’t a flashlight enthusiast. I know my wife loses stuff constantly so I’d be happy giving her one of these, lol. I may do a follow-up video in a couple months to revisit the light and give a progress report. Cheers buddy!
I just bought one from local gun store, i dont usually carry a light (use my phone light) but its for sure much better with the extra, high and low setting + the strobe. I've always had AA battery lights so its a huge upgrade, no idea about the durability though. But its 10x better at $20 to my other $5 pocket lights
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you like it, it’s definitely rich in features for the price. I used my phone light for a long time and about 5 years ago I started carrying a flashlight everyday and have never looked back. I’m also unsure how this particular light will hold up long term. Currently this one is in my wife’s glovebox. I carry some other smaller (and some larger) EDC lights. There’s so many great options these days even at budget prices. Cheers!
I've had mine since 2018 and it still works just as good as the day I bought it with the original battery
@@Grimes907 Good to know. Just bought one.
I bought mine at a surplus store.
How do you fix the power button on the side..?
Is Nebo flashlights like ultrafire
I'd keep one in a tool box maybe.
The clips on all lights break though after a year or so. The companies need to put time into improving clip durability, no joke.
they wont if they want to keep it cheap.
My clip is as good as the day I bought it over 2 years ago, I keep it clipped to my inside pocket every day. It ain't your jimmy, quit playin' with it! xD
just bought one of these last week, price was $29 but oh well. Its a nice little light ….. my own personal critique...…..I don't like the button placement, would rather have tail cap switch and the charge cord is too short! It is a very bright light for its size.
Are you sure that is not a 18650 battery? They are very common in China lights!
Yeah I’m sure. It’s a tiny flashlight and used a 14500 cell, I put an Efest brand 14500 in it myself. That’s the reason it’s only putting out 450 lumens. An 18650 would put out at least 800-1200 on average. You can check it out on Amazon’s website for all the specs.
It's an AA battery, you can use a regular AA battery or the rechargeable one that comes with it.
@@Grimes907 doesn't always work. The 18650's are just slightly larger too
Great price point.
Yea..nice but only if you use their battery..not nearly ad bright with store bought batteries
That’s going to be the true with any flashlight that comes with a Lithium Ion battery. You can buy a 4-pack of them on eBay for $10. I don’t use Alkaline batteries in flashlights (they tend to leak). It’s rechargeable though, so if you charge it regularly you shouldn’t have to use store bought batteries.
Everybody says more lumens ,i think 450 max is perfect . 1000 and 1500 lumans suck so much power battery dies fast 450 is enough.
Dude, I get what you're saying, yet reckon it depends how you use it. I love my Nebo Flex as an EDC - it's perfect for my day sling. Yet I equally love my 1000+ lumen model (Thrunite) that is equally perfect for when I'm going in the mountains and need the longer range from time to time. Just because it has 1000 lumens don't mean that you have to use it on FULL blast 100% of the time. A couple of fully charged 18650 batteries will keep me happy in camp for a week through all uses.
Why wont it go to turbo with a AA?
Pulls too much voltage
@@Grimes907 you mean the amp draw is to high. Both types are 3.7v......?
That's called a flood light not a spot light
Fyi
These flashlights are a scam. I a have 2 of them I have hardly used and now as of this morning the second one does not stay on. This NEBO brand is on no where near the quality of stream light. I will be sending both my NEBO back for full refund. I cant rely on them.
I sleep with mine XD
It is junk
Depends on your definition of junk. This is far better than many lights I’ve been given by random no-name companies. Does it compare to an Emisar, Convoy, Fenix, Eagtac, zebralight, Olight, etc? No, of course not. But it turns on and shines light which is what it’s supposed to do. USB rechargeable, magnetic tail cap, fairly decent output...not junk. Not amazing, but not at all junk.
@@GearedTowardGear1 I bought is 2 times and each lasted a month or two. I am an Amazon Prime ember and they made the exception and let me return them, otherwise I was stuck with this heavy junky expensive paper weight LOL.
Wow. That sucks, I’m glad Amazon took care of you and allowed you to return them. I’ve had this one for over a year and I keep it in my office. I don’t EDC it, but I use it at least a few times a week and it’s still going strong.
Geared Toward Gear I m home inspector, keep it in my tool bag and use is regularly, I use Duracell didpossible batteries from Costco “no cheap batteries or recharchables” but it still got corroded! This flashlight sucks big time
I am. Ready to buy two rechargeable flashlights for Christmas presents
The UK website is offering a 10% discount for first order, free shipping and a free gift pen light.
I registered 2 days ago and tried to make an order. BUT NO
It will not give me the 10%
So frustrating
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