Noctigon K1 W2 (2020) review

2020

Osram KW CULPM1.TG LED

1500 lm output

600000 cd intensity

1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery

The Noctigon K1 W2 (K1W2) released in 2020. It uses Osram KW CULPM1.TG LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1500 lm output, 600000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 1549 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 K1 W2 flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.

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Noctigon K1 W2 specifications
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Noctigon K1 W2 (K1W2) specifications

Brand	Noctigon
Name	K1 W2
Type	K1W2
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 3/5 based on 846 user votes.
Launch	2020
Form	flashlight

Body

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

Weight	318 g
Length	173 mm
Body diameter	26.5 mm
Head diameter	72 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black gray green silver

System

The emitter of K1 W2 manufactured by Osram, a German lighting manufacturer. The K1 W2 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	Osram KW CULPM1.TG LED
Color temperature	6500 K
Reflector	SMO
Lens	toughtened AR coated glass
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	1500 lm
Intensity	600000 cd
Throw	1549 m
CD/LM factor	400

Software

The K1 W2 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 K1 W2 is intuitive, and lets you seamlessly ramp the output up and down over almost the entire output range. The K1 W2 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.

Battery	1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery
Battery indicator	yes
Charger port	USB Type-C
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	yes
Protection	IP67
Impact resistance	1 m
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	no

Accessories

The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	2 x spare o-rings holster lanyard spare rubber cover

The performance of the Noctigon K1 W2 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 Noctigon K1 W2, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.