Manker E12 (2018) review
The Manker E12 (E12) released in 2018. It uses Cree XP-L V5 LED, OP reflector and 2 x AA batteries. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 650 lm output, 2300 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 96 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.
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Manker E12 (E12) specifications
- Brand
- Manker
- Name
- E12
- Type
- E12
- Rating
- Launch
- 2018
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 51 g
- Length
- 145 mm
- Head diameter
- 20 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of E12 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The E12 has an orange peel (OP) textured reflector. Orange peel reflectors have smoother beams. It has an AR coated lens.
- Emitter
- Cree XP-L V5 LED
- Color temperature
- 4500 K, 6500 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
- 650 lm
- Intensity
- 2300 cd
- Throw
- 96 m
- CD/LM factor
- 3.54
Software
The E12 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 E12 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
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- yes
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
The E12 cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. A protected battery is recommended as the light itself does not have low voltage protection (LVP). This light does not have temperature control feature.
- Battery
- 2 x AA batteries
- Battery indicator
- no
- Charger port
- no
- LVP
- no
- Thermal regulation
- no
- Protection
- IPx8
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
Accessories
The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
- Package contents
- clip
lanyard
spare o-ring
The performance of the Manker E12 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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