Rofis MR50 (2018) review

2018

Cree XHP50.2 LED

2500 lm output

17158 cd intensity

1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery

The Rofis MR50 (MR50) released in 2018. It uses Cree XHP50.2 LED, OP reflector and 1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 2500 lm output, 17158 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 262 m.

This light has 5 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 MR50 flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.

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Rofis MR50 specifications
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Rofis MR50 (MR50) specifications

Brand	Rofis
Name	MR50
Type	MR50
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 3/5 based on 1032 user votes.
Launch	2018
Form	flashlight

Body

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

Weight	120 g
Length	125.8 mm
Body diameter	28.8 mm
Head diameter	35 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black

System

The emitter of MR50 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The MR50 has an orange peel (OP) textured reflector. Orange peel reflectors have smoother beams. It has an AR coated lens.

Emitter	Cree XHP50.2 LED
Color temperature	6500 K
Reflector	OP
Lens	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	2500 lm
Intensity	17158 cd
Throw	262 m
CD/LM factor	6.86

Software

The MR50 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 MR50 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 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. 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. The MR50 flashlight can be used as a powerbank to recharge a device, such as a mobile phone.

Battery	1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery
Battery indicator	yes
Charger port	microUSB
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	yes
Protection	IPx8
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	no
Specials	powerbank function

Accessories

It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your MR50. 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 21700 battery lanyard microUSB OTG cable microUSB cable nylon holster spare USB plug

The performance of the Rofis MR50 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 Rofis MR50, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.