Olight Archer (2021) review
The Olight Archer (ARCHER) released in 2021. It uses unspecified LED, SMO reflector and 1 x special 21700 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1000 lm output, 72656 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 539 m.
This light has 4 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. The Archer flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.
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Olight Archer (ARCHER) specifications
| Brand | Olight |
|---|---|
| Name | Archer |
| Type | ARCHER |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2021 |
| Form | flashlight |
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
| Weight | 200 g |
|---|---|
| Length | 126 mm |
| Body diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Head diameter | 46 mm |
| Material | aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish |
| Colors | black |
System
The Archer has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better.
| Emitter | unspecified LED |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | 6500 K |
| Reflector | SMO |
| Lens | convex |
| 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 | 1000 lm |
|---|---|
| Intensity | 72656 cd |
| Throw | 539 m |
| CD/LM factor | 72.66 |
Software
The Archer 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 Archer 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 | 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. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. A protected battery is recommended as the light itself does not have low voltage protection (LVP). The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
| Battery | 1 x special 21700 Li-Ion battery |
|---|---|
| Battery indicator | yes |
| Charger port | magnetic USB |
| LVP | no |
| Thermal regulation | yes |
| Protection | IPx7 |
| 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 Archer. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket.
| Package contents | MCC3 magnetic USB charger cable quick clip case special 21700 battery |
|---|
The performance of the Olight Archer 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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