Imalent MS18 (2019) review
The Imalent MS18 (MS18) released in 2019. It uses 18 x Cree XHP70.2 LEDs, OP reflector and 8 x 21700 Li-Ion batteries. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 100000 lm output, 458000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 1354 m.
This light has 8 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode.
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Imalent MS18 (MS18) specifications
- Brand
- Imalent
- Name
- MS18
- Type
- MS18
- Rating
- Launch
- 2019
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 1900 g
- Length
- 265 mm
- Body diameter
- 59 mm
- Head diameter
- 129 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of MS18 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The MS18 has an orange peel (OP) textured reflector. Orange peel reflectors have smoother beams. It has an AR coated lens.
- Emitter
- 18 x Cree XHP70.2 LEDs
- Color temperature
- 6500 K
- Reflector
- OP
- 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
- 100000 lm
- Intensity
- 458000 cd
- Throw
- 1354 m
- CD/LM factor
- 4.58
Software
The MS18 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.
- Modes
- 8 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- no
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. 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
- 8 x 21700 Li-Ion batteries
- Battery indicator
- yes
- Charger port
- yes
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- yes
- Protection
- IP56
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
- Specials
- OLED display
heat pipe radiator
Accessories
- Package contents
- 2 x spare o-rings
strap
wall adapter
The performance of the Imalent MS18 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.
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