Jetbeam TH20 SMO (2017) review
The Jetbeam TH20 SMO (TH20SMO) released in 2017. It uses Cree XHP70.2 LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 3150 lm output, 25600 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 320 m.
This light has 4 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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Jetbeam TH20 SMO (TH20SMO) specifications
| Brand | Jetbeam |
|---|---|
| Name | TH20 SMO |
| Type | TH20SMO |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2017 |
| Form | flashlight |
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
| Weight | 230.5 g |
|---|---|
| Length | 160.8 mm |
| Head diameter | 40 mm |
| Material | aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish |
| Colors | black |
System
The emitter of TH20 SMO manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The TH20 SMO 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 XHP70.2 LED |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | 6500 K |
| Reflector | SMO |
| Lens | toughtened AR coated glass |
| Switch | mechanical rear, electronic 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 | 3150 lm |
|---|---|
| Intensity | 25600 cd |
| Throw | 320 m |
| CD/LM factor | 8.13 |
Software
The TH20 SMO 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 | no |
| Ramping mode | no |
| Strobe | yes |
| SOS/Beacon | no |
Features
The TH20 SMO 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. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
| Battery | 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery |
|---|---|
| Battery indicator | no |
| Charger port | no |
| LVP | yes |
| Thermal regulation | yes |
| Protection | IPx8 |
| AUX LEDs | no |
| Magnetic | no |
Accessories
It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your TH20 SMO. The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
| Package contents | 18650 battery lanyard nylon holster spare o-ring spare rubber cover |
|---|
The performance of the Jetbeam TH20 SMO 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 Jetbeam TH20 SMO, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.
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