Mateminco MT18S (2019) review

2019

18 x Luminus SST20 LEDs

15000 lm output

95000 cd intensity

4 x 18650 Li-Ion batteries

The Mateminco MT18S (MT18S) released in 2019. It uses 18 x Luminus SST20 LEDs, TIR reflector and 4 x 18650 Li-Ion batteries. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 15000 lm output, 95000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 616 m.

It uses a TIR lens to form the beam pattern. 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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Mateminco MT18S specifications
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Mateminco MT18S (MT18S) specifications

Brand	Mateminco
Name	MT18S
Type	MT18S
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 3/5 based on 1026 user votes.
Launch	2019
Form	flashlight

Body

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

Weight	498 g
Length	122 mm
Body diameter	54 mm
Head diameter	72 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black blue green purple red sand silver

System

The emitter of MT18S manufactured by Luminus, a US-based LED manufacturer. A TIR lens works on the principle of total internal reflection. The TIR lens collimates the LED light into efficient, well-controlled light beams that maximize the usable lumens in the target area.

Emitter	18 x Luminus SST20 LEDs
Color temperature	4000 K, 5000 K, 6500 K
Reflector	TIR
Lens	TIR
Switch	electronic side

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	15000 lm
Intensity	95000 cd
Throw	616 m
CD/LM factor	6.33

Software

The MT18S 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 MT18S is intuitive, and lets you seamlessly ramp the output up and down over almost the entire output range. The MT18S 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. The MT18S 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. It has auxiliary LEDs which make it really nice looking.

Battery	4 x 18650 Li-Ion batteries
Battery indicator	yes
Charger port	no
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	yes
Protection	IPx7
AUX LEDs	yes
Magnetic	no

Accessories

The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	2 x spare o-rings lanyard tripod mount screw

The performance of the Mateminco MT18S 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 MT18S, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.