Fitorch ER16 (2018) review

2018

Cree XP-L LED

1000 lm output

4500 cd intensity

1 x 16340 Li-Ion battery

The Fitorch ER16 (ER16) released in 2018. It uses Cree XP-L LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 16340 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1000 lm output, 4500 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 134 m.

This light has 4 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 ER16 flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.

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Fitorch ER16 specifications
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Fitorch ER16 (ER16) specifications

Brand	Fitorch
Name	ER16
Type	ER16
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 4/5 based on 1012 user votes.
Launch	2018
Form	flashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive ﬁnish.

Weight	72.4 g
Length	93 mm
Body diameter	24.5 mm
Head diameter	24.5 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black

System

The emitter of ER16 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The ER16 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 LED
Color temperature	6500 K
Reflector	SMO
Lens	toughtened 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	4500 cd
Throw	134 m
CD/LM factor	4.5

Software

The ER16 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 ER16 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	4 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. The ER16 is magnetic so that the flashlight can be attached to some metallic surfaces.

Battery	1 x 16340 Li-Ion battery
Battery indicator	yes
Charger port	microUSB
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	yes
Protection	IPx8
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	yes

Accessories

The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	clip lanyard microUSB cable spare o-ring

The performance of the Fitorch ER16 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 Fitorch ER16, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.