
Jaxman M8 XML2 (2017) review
The Jaxman M8 XML2 (M8 XML2) released in 2017. It uses Cree XM-L2 LED, OP reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 780 lm output, 5625 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 150 m.
This light has 3 modes of lighting. This light does not have memory function. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available.
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Jaxman M8 XML2 (M8 XML2) specifications
- Brand
- Jaxman
- Name
- M8 XML2
- Type
- M8 XML2
- Rating
- Launch
- 2017
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 117 g
- Length
- 130 mm
- Body diameter
- 24 mm
- Head diameter
- 34 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of M8 XML2 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The M8 XML2 has an orange peel (OP) textured reflector. Orange peel reflectors have smoother beams. It has an AR coated lens.
- Emitter
- Cree XM-L2 LED
- Color temperature
- 4000 K, 5000 K, 6500 K
- Reflector
- OP
- Lens
- AR coated glass
- Switch
- mechanical rear
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
- 780 lm
- Intensity
- 5625 cd
- Throw
- 150 m
- CD/LM factor
- 7.21
Software
The M8 XML2 is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate. It has the SOS beacon function for an emergency situation. The SOS flashes Morse code so you can signal for help when needed.
- Modes
- 3 modes
- Mode memory
- no
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- yes
- SOS/Beacon
- yes
Features
The M8 XML2 cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. 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. This light does not have temperature control feature.
- Battery
- 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery
- Battery indicator
- no
- Charger port
- no
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- no
- Protection
- IPx8
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
Accessories
The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
- Package contents
- 2 x spare o-rings
lanyard
The performance of the Jaxman M8 XML2 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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