Imalent MS18W (2019) review

2019

18 x Cree XHP70.2 LEDs

100000 lm output

458000 cd intensity

8 x 21700 Li-Ion batteries

The Imalent MS18W (MS18W) 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 9 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode.

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Imalent MS18W specifications
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Imalent MS18W (MS18W) specifications

Brand	Imalent
Name	MS18W
Type	MS18W
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 4/5 based on 1048 user votes.
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 MS18W manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The MS18W 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	5000 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 MS18W 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	9 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 MS18W 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 Imalent MS18W, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.