
Mateminco G01 XPL (2020) review
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 (G01XPL) specifications
Brand | Mateminco |
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Name | G01 XPL |
Type | G01XPL |
Rating | |
Launch | 2020 |
Form | headlamp |
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
Weight | 122 g |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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