Mateminco G01 XPL (2020) review

2020

Cree XP-L HD LED

1200 lm output

8500 cd intensity

1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery

The Mateminco G01 XPL (G01XPL) released in 2020. It uses Cree XP-L HD LED, OP reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this headlamp provides up to 1200 lm output, 8500 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 184 m.

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 G01 XPL flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.

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Mateminco G01 XPL specifications
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Mateminco G01 XPL (G01XPL) specifications

Brand	Mateminco
Name	G01 XPL
Type	G01XPL
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 4/5 based on 1015 user votes.
Launch	2020
Form	headlamp

Body

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

Weight	122 g
Length	124 mm
Head diameter	24.8 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black gray green silver

System

The emitter of G01 XPL manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The G01 XPL has an orange peel (OP) textured reflector. Orange peel reflectors have smoother beams. It has an AR coated lens.

Emitter	Cree XP-L HD LED
Color temperature	5000 K, 6500 K
Reflector	OP
Lens	toughtened AR coated glass
Switch	electronic front

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	1200 lm
Intensity	8500 cd
Throw	184 m
CD/LM factor	7.08

Software

The G01 XPL 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 ramping mode of the G01 XPL is intuitive, and lets you seamlessly ramp the output up and down over almost the entire output range. The G01 XPL 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.

Firmware	Anduril
Mode memory	yes
Ramping mode	yes
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. It has auxiliary LEDs which make it really nice looking. The G01 XPL is magnetic so that the flashlight can be attached to some metallic surfaces.

Battery	1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Battery indicator	yes
Charger port	USB Type-C
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	yes
Protection	IPx7
AUX LEDs	yes
Magnetic	yes

Accessories

The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	18350 tube 2 x spare o-rings clip headband lanyard

The performance of the Mateminco G01 XPL 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 Mateminco G01 XPL, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.