Odepro MR18 flashlight review

The Odepro MR18 flashlight was released in 2018. It uses Cree XM-L2 U4 LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 800 lm output, 7300 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 171 m.

Excited to learn if the MR18 lives up to expectations? Read on!

Table of Contents

• Odepro MR18 specifications
  • Body, materials, weight, colors
  • System, LED, lens, reflector
  • Performance, flux, intensity, throw
  • Software, user interface, modes
  • Features, battery, protections
  • Links
• Conclusion, pros and cons
• Photos
• Comparisons

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The MR18 flashlight offers a versatile lighting solution. This light has 3 modes of lighting. The lack of mode memory means you need to adjust the flashlight's settings each time you turn it on. You can use the strobe function as a self-defense tool.

Odepro MR18 specifications

The MR18 flashlight allows you to light dark areas.

Body, materials, weight, colors

The MR18 is small, compact, and designed for ultra-portability. The length of a flashlight can affect how it feels in your hand and how you can grip it. The aluminium body of the MR18 has excellent thermal conductivity. The HAIII coating is uniform and attractive. The MR18 flashlight comes in a stylish gray color.

System, LED, lens, reflector

Cree is widely regarded as a reputable LED manufacturer. Warm, white light is generally more comfortable. The SMO's main job is to focus and project light from the source. The AR coating reduces the loss of light due to reflections, allowing more light to pass through the lens.

Performance, flux, intensity, throw

With 800 lm, the MR18 flashlight will offer a brighter and more powerful beam of light. The MR18 flashlight has 7300 cd, it provides a much brighter and more intense beam. The throw is the distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. Candela per lumen (cd/lm) measures a flashlight's beam intensity.

Software, user interface, modes

A flashlight's modes are different output settings or brightness levels. The MR18 flashlight has a strobe function, it produces a rapid, repetitive flashing of light. The MR18's SOS mode produces a specific sequence of long and short flashes.

Features, battery, protections

The MR18 flashlight's power source is 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The MR18 cannot charge batteries. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. Use a protected battery, because this flashlight lacks low voltage protection (LVP). Flashlights without thermal protection may rely on other design elements to dissipate heat. The "8" in the IPx8 rating means the highest level of protection.

Links

Conclusion, pros and cons

This Odepro flashlight, like any other, has its strengths and weaknesses. Let's take a close look at both sides to understand this flashlight better. I share my thoughts on its standout features and the parts that might need improvement. Keep in mind, these are just my opinions, and you might have a different perspective.

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Comparisons

According to our statistics, the Odepro MR18 flashlight was most often compared on our site with the following flashlights.

Odepro TM30 Odepro KL41 XPL Odepro HEX62

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Updated: April 23, 2024

by David Hagon

I love bushcraft and flashlights. I find joy in mastering wilderness survival skills and exploring the realm of illuminating gadgets. Bushcraft isn't just fun, it's a learning journey. I form a strong bond with nature. It's more than a hobby, it enriches me in practical and spiritual ways.