
Imalent MS18W (2019) review
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 (MS18W) specifications
Brand | Imalent |
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Name | MS18W |
Type | MS18W |
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Launch | 2019 |
Form | flashlight |
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
Weight | 1900 g |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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