Klarus G10 (2018) review

2018

Cree XHP35 HD LED

1800 lm output

15600 cd intensity

1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery

The Klarus G10 (G10) released in 2018. It uses Cree XHP35 HD LED, OP reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1800 lm output, 15600 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 250 m.

This light has 4 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available. The G10 flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.

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Klarus G10 specifications
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Klarus G10 (G10) specifications

Brand	Klarus
Name	G10
Type	G10
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 3/5 based on 1027 user votes.
Launch	2018
Form	flashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive ﬁnish.

Weight	80.2 g
Length	120.1 mm
Body diameter	24.5 mm
Head diameter	25.6 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black

System

The emitter of G10 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The G10 has an orange peel (OP) textured reflector. Orange peel reflectors have smoother beams. It has an AR coated lens.

Emitter	Cree XHP35 HD LED
Color temperature	6000 K
Reflector	OP
Lens	toughtened AR coated glass
Switch	electronic side, 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	1800 lm
Intensity	15600 cd
Throw	250 m
CD/LM factor	8.67

Software

The G10 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. The G10 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	4 modes
Mode memory	yes
Ramping mode	no
Strobe	yes
SOS/Beacon	yes

Features

The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. 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	yes
Charger port	microUSB
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 G10. The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	18650 battery lanyard microUSB cable nylon holster spare o-ring

The performance of the Klarus G10 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 Klarus G10, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.