ACEBEAM Rider RX 700 High Lumens LED Flashlight Rechargeable, Pocket EDC AA Flashlight with Clip, Super Bright Small Mini Flash Light, 519A-V1 LED 90+ High CRI Flashlight for Camping, Emergency, Home

This review evaluates the “Rider RX 700 Lumens Rechargeable EDC Pocket LED Flashlight” made by CEBEAM. The product was shipped with no excessive or wasteful packaging and all components were contained snugly in the box. What’s in the box: one (1) 700-lumen USB-C rechargeable LED tactical flashlight, one (1) 920mAh lithium-ion USB-C rechargeable battery, one (1) USB-C to USB-A charging cord, two (2) spare rubber O-rings, one (1) wrist lanyard, and an owner’s manual. First impressions: This flashlight hits way above its class in an extremely compact form factor. First of all the flashlight disappears in a pair of large hands being 5/8” in diameter by 4” in length (product literature in the ad is incorrect at 1.02” x 3.78”) – it is extremely small yet fits comfortably in your hand. The housing comprises two parts: an inner machined thick AL-6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy body surrounded by a machined titanium outer shield. There is a very small gap between the outer shield and inner core which allows for heat dissipation and makes the unit comfortable to hold after extended operation. The unit is attractively coloured with the inner core being anodized blue and the outer shield being gray titanium. On the outer titanium shield, there is a stainless steel clip which is handy for holding the flashlight to your pocket or the brim of your baseball hat for hands-free work. The outer shield extends and retracts to protect the rubber end cap switch from being activated. This flashlight uses a rubberized waterproof push button function switch located on the end cap of the housing that navigates through four (4) lighting modes (H/M/L, Ultra-Low) using short-press and ON/OFF using a long press. The flashlight remembers the last light brightness setting used when turned on again. The business end of the flashlight contains one high-powered 519A-V1 LED 90+ High CRI 5,000K LED module. The flashlight has a fixed broad conical beam of light with an impressive effective reach of approximately 320 ft (101m). The flashlight uses a 3.7V 920mAh 14500 lithium-ion battery (AA size form factor) that is USB-C rechargeable by removing the battery from the housing and plugging the charging cable into a USB-C connector built into the battery. The battery has up to an hour of runtime on high power and takes about 45-60 minutes to fully charge. On the top of the battery is an LED indicator light, flashing RED for charging and solid green for fully charged status. This one really surprised me. I test a lot of flashlights and initially thought I bet this one is a flimsy over-marketed gimmick – nothing could be further from the truth! I first tested the flashlight outside on a dark rural Northern Ontario night and let me tell you – very bright doesn’t begin to describe the 700-lumen (claimed) output of light… It’s like staring at the sun (never stare at a high-output light like this you will permanently damage your eyesight!). This flashlight packs a mighty punch for its size producing a wide cone of light that illuminated the bush and surrounding area like it was broad daylight. However, many flashlights are overstating their lumen output to capture sales. This light is very bright and actually grossly understated its maximum output, which was closer to 8,328 lumens on the highest setting as measured by my LUX meter (at zero distance, the further away you go the LUX intensity drops). At about 10 feet away the lumen output is still higher than advertised. ProTip: You can also use this flashlight with a standard 1.5V, 2,850mAh “AA” alkaline battery in an emergency and still get about 1/3 of the light output. My LUX meter measured the light intensity as 3,052 lumens, impressive indeed. The only thing I did not like was the short/long press feature to switch modes; unlike a lot of other flashlights that use such a feature, I found this flashlight hard to cycle the modes. Regardless, I generally use my flashlights only on the highest setting. Also, I think the modes should include an “SOS” beacon instead of a LOW or ULTRA LOW since it generally is a tactical or emergency flashlight. The flashlight is rated IP68 rated which by international standards means that for whatever its purpose or intended market, it can resist exposure to dust and withstand up to 30 minutes of submersion in water up to 60 inches (or 1.5 meters) in depth. I did not water test this product because to do it effectively I would have to test it in an outdoor environment for no less than 8 -12 months but it looks like it will survive normal use outdoors. I am evaluating this product as part of the Amazon Vine program so I am limited to a 30-day window to submit a review. Only time will tell if this flashlight has similar longevity and effective service life as other competitive products on the market. Therefore, I am going to monitor this product over the next 8-12 months of use and revise my review should problems arise. Cost-effectiveness and value: Overall I am very impressed with the product; it is ultra-compact, extremely bright, and very well-made. At a current price of $72.99, I feel this flashlight is very competitively priced when compared to other similar high-end tactical products in this class. In summary: the “Rider RX 700 Lumens Rechargeable EDC Pocket LED Flashlight” made by CEBEAM is made of high-quality materials, is compact, and is very bright. Whatever you need to light up in front of you or at the end of the road – this flashlight has got you covered! I would recommend this product without reservation. Pros 👍: ✔ Nice fit and finish. ✔ Well-made using quality materials. ✔ Anodized AL-6061-T6 Aircraft-grade Aluminum Alloy inner body. ✔ Titanium outer heat shield. ✔ High-powered 519A-V1 LED 90+ High CRI 5,000K LED module. ✔ Four (4) adjustable levels of brightness (High, Medium, Low, Ultra-Low). ✔ Remembers the last light brightness setting used when turned on again. ✔ Extremely bright – 700 lumens (claimed), 8,328 lumens (actually measured, zero distance). ✔ Excellent lighting angle and good distance reach 328 feet (101m). ✔ IP68 environment water resistant (2m submersion). ✔ Shock rated to 1.5m. ✔ Integrated stainless steel pocket clip on barrel body. ✔ Included wrist lanyard and spare O-rings. ✔ USB-C rechargeable (also removable) 920mAh lithium-ion battery. ✔ Can be used with a standard 1.5V, 2,850mAh “AA” alkaline battery in emergencies. ✔ Competitively priced in its class and good value. ✔ Makes a very nice and practical gift. Cons👎: ✘ Short/long press button switch was difficult to select the different modes. Manufacturer Suggestions 🖐: ✔ Include one (1) signal light function (S.O.S. or strobe). ✔ Include an integrated key ring or key ring attachment point.

Ho preso questa torcia come edc leggero, attirato sia dai suoi materiali che dalla componente fidget. Inutile dire che non sono rimasto deluso, al punto che ormai non esco di casa senza. La potenza é piu che sufficiente per affrontare qualsiasi compito nella mia quotidianità, soprattutto quando parcheggio l’auto di sera e ho bisogno di luce per tornare al portone di casa. La possibilità di ricaricare la batteria tramite USB é davvero un “plus”, ma se si resta a corto di energia all’improvviso basta alimentarla con batterie AA, acquistabili praticamente ovunque. Trovo che sia davvero una torcetta geniale, la sto consigliando a tutti i miei amici e la consiglio assolutamente anche a voi!

RATINGS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — 10/10 HIGHLIGHT: — Tiny but mighty! [See the videos & pictures attached.] CONCLUSION & FINAL THOUGHTS: — Like I said, it's tiny but mighty. It's a pocket-size water-resistant flashlight that charges an internal removable battery through its external USB interface. It is super bright in the dark but I have no way of measuring its 700 lumens capacity. It sure is bright though. It also comes with two extra seals, a Lanyard and a USB Type A to USB-C charging cable. — I really love how the internal removal battery has the USB-C port built into it. Yes, it makes it harder to charge but it's tremendous protection from water and dirt as there are no exposed ports and interfaces on the outside. — Some odd oil marks like staining on the titanium. It doesn't bother me as much but for that reason, it would probably prevent some people from gifting it away. — Expensive. PROS: — Strong manufactured product. — Good quality product. — Fun to use. — Works extremely well. — Great gifting idea. — Portable. — Lightweight. — Good seal. — USB-C interface (present/future-proofed). — Water-resistant Ingress Protection capability to IP68 [Tight Dust and water submersion up to 13 feet]. — Internal batteries are rechargeable but also replaceable so once they go bad, this would not make the entire product inoperable which makes it a bit of a con. — I really love how the internal removal battery has the USB-C port built into it. Yes, it makes it harder to charge but it's tremendous protection from water and dirt as there are no exposed ports and interfaces on the outside. CONS: — Expensive. — No indicator to display the level of battery left. — No protective hard case included for when not in use. SHIPPING [Timeline]: — Shipped directly by Amazon. It was ordered on Friday and arrived Sunday [Urban area 31 miles/50kms West of Toronto CN Tower]. PRODUCT PACKAGING: — Standard on-shelf style product packaging cardboard-style box. STORAGE WHEN NOT IN USE: — No protective hard case included for when not in use. DESIGN & BUILD QUALITY: — Strong manufactured product. — Good quality product. — Lightweight. — Good seal. PERFORMANCE & USABILITY: — Like I said, it's tiny but mighty. It's a pocket-size water-resistant flashlight that charges an internal removable battery through its external USB interface. It is super bright in the dark but I have no way of measuring its 700 lumens capacity. It sure is bright though. It also comes with two extra seals, a Lanyard and a USB Type A to USB-C charging cable. FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS: — I really love how the internal removal battery has the USB-C port built into it. Yes, it makes it harder to charge but it's tremendous protection from water and dirt as there are no exposed ports and interfaces on the outside. — USB-C interface (present/future-proofed). — Water-resistant Ingress Protection capability to IP68 [Tight Dust and water submersion up to 13 feet]. — No indicator to display the level of battery left. PRICE & VALUE PROPOSITION: — It's expensive.

Die Taschenlampe kam gut verpackt an in einem kleinen Karton. Dort befinden sich die Lampe und ein USB A Kabel auf USB C zum Aufladen. Die Taschenlampe ist sehr klein und handlich und ist sehr gut verarbeitet. Man kann sie auch mit dem daran befindlichen Clip an eine Mütze klemmen oder auch in der Hosentasche nochmals zur Sicherung anklippen. Sie hat vier Lichtstärken von sehr schwach zu ultraweit. Ganz enorm, was so eine kleine Taschenlampe ausstrahlt. Darüber hinaus ist sie wasserdicht. Leider gibt es auch Schattenseiten. Zum einen gefällt mir nicht, dass man die mitgelieferte Batterie rausnehmen muss, um an dieser das Aufladekabel anzuschließen. Etwas unkomfortabel. Ist aber vielleicht der Wasserdichtigkeit geschuldet. Zum anderen finde ich die Schaltung der Lampe nicht so leichtgängig. Versteht man erst einmal das Prinzip des Schattens, ist das zwar kein Problem, aber es bleibt leicht schwergängig. Positiv ist allerdings, dass die letzte Einstellung gespeichert bleibt. Am Schluss kommt immer noch die Aussage, wie lange die Taschenlampe brennt. Einem fallen immer erst die 58 Stunden auf, mit denen immer gross geworben wird, aber das ist nur für die dunkelste Einstellung der Taschenlampe, die man für gewöhnlich am wenigsten braucht. Für die interessanteste Stufe, die höchste Einstellung, steht dann da 35 s+1 h. Naja, was soll das denn bedeuten? Auf jeden Fall hält sie länger als 37 Sekunden -wieviel länger habe ich noch nicht ausprobiert. Denke, es reicht für den Hausgebrauch, ob das aber für eine Nachtwanderung reicht, mag ich bezweifeln. Nun ja, die Taschenlampe wird ja als Camping und Notfalllampe beworben, und das schafft sie bestimmt spielend. Insgesamt ist es eine robuste Taschenlampe, die sehr hell ist und dazu handlich. Der Preis mag bei der Qualität gerechtfertigt sein.

This flashlight seems well made. The finish is very nice and uniform throughout. The machining appears perfect with no loose metal chips inside unlike some other brands( looking at you Olight) Im not sure about the fidget function, it seems rather stiff at the moment but I bought it to use as a lock out feature rather than a fidget. It does make the light a little larger than most other compact lights. I find the fidget hard to use with one hand due to the ergonomics but it may just be my extra large hands. The only downside I see is the beam is very much on the floody side. I prefer a tighter beam to give it more throw with some side spill.