Fenix UC30 (2017) review
The Fenix UC30 (UC30) released in 2017. It uses Cree XP-L HI LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1000 lm output, 16000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 253 m.
This light has 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available. The UC30 flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.
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Fenix UC30 (UC30) specifications
| Brand | Fenix |
|---|---|
| Name | UC30 |
| Type | UC30 |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2017 |
| Form | flashlight |
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
| Weight | 77 g |
|---|---|
| Length | 130 mm |
| Head diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Material | aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish |
| Colors | black |
System
The emitter of UC30 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The UC30 has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.
| Emitter | Cree XP-L HI LED |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | 6500 K |
| Reflector | SMO |
| Lens | AR coated glass |
| Switch | electronic side |
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
| Flux | 1000 lm |
|---|---|
| Intensity | 16000 cd |
| Throw | 253 m |
| CD/LM factor | 16 |
Software
The UC30 has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The UC30 is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate.
| Modes | 5 modes |
|---|---|
| Mode memory | yes |
| Ramping mode | no |
| Strobe | yes |
| SOS/Beacon | no |
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
| Battery | 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery |
|---|---|
| Battery indicator | yes |
| Charger port | microUSB |
| LVP | yes |
| Thermal regulation | yes |
| Protection | IP68 |
| AUX LEDs | no |
| Magnetic | no |
Accessories
It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your UC30. The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
| Package contents | 18650 battery 2 x spare rubber cover lanyard microUSB cable nylon holster spare o-ring |
|---|
The performance of the Fenix UC30 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Fenix UC30, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.
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