Nitecore Ci7 (2019) review
The Nitecore Ci7 (CI7) released in 2019. It uses 4 x Cree XP-G3 LEDs, 4 x SST10 IR LEDs, SMO reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 2500 lm output, 19500 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 279 m.
This light has 5 + 3 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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Nitecore Ci7 (CI7) specifications
- Brand
- Nitecore
- Name
- Ci7
- Type
- CI7
- Rating
- Launch
- 2019
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 158 g
- Length
- 148.2 mm
- Body diameter
- 25.4 mm
- Head diameter
- 40 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of Ci7 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The Ci7 has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.
- Emitter
- 4 x Cree XP-G3 LEDs, 4 x SST10 IR LEDs
- Color temperature
- 6500 K
- Reflector
- SMO
- Lens
- toughtened AR coated glass
- Switch
- mechanical rear, mode pedal 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
- 2500 lm
- Intensity
- 19500 cd
- Throw
- 279 m
- CD/LM factor
- 7.8
Software
The Ci7 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 Ci7 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
- 5 + 3 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- yes
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. The Ci7 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.
- Battery
- 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery
- Battery indicator
- yes
- Charger port
- no
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- yes
- Protection
- IP68
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
- Specials
- IR light
white light
Accessories
The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
- Package contents
- clip
lanyard
nylon holster
spare o-ring
spare rubber cover
The performance of the Nitecore Ci7 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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