Nitecore R25 (2017) review
The Nitecore R25 (R25) released in 2017. It uses Cree XP-L HI V3 LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 800 lm output, 25800 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 321 m.
This light has 4 modes of lighting. This light does not have memory function. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available.
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Nitecore R25 (R25) specifications
- Brand
- Nitecore
- Name
- R25
- Type
- R25
- Rating
- Launch
- 2017
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 108.1 g
- Length
- 141 mm
- Body diameter
- 25.4 mm
- Head diameter
- 31.8 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of R25 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The R25 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
- Cree XP-L HI V3 LED
- 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
- 800 lm
- Intensity
- 25800 cd
- Throw
- 321 m
- CD/LM factor
- 32.25
Software
The R25 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
- no
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- yes
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. 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
- yes
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- yes
- Protection
- IPx8
- Impact resistance
- 1 m
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
Accessories
It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your R25. The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket.
- Package contents
- 18650 battery
clip
nylon holster
spare o-ring
spare rubber cover
wall adapter
wall mount cradle
The performance of the Nitecore R25 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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