Xtar Venus WK16 EDC (2017) review
The Xtar Venus WK16 EDC (WK16) released in 2017. It uses Cree XP-G3 LED, OP reflector and 1 x 14500 Li-Ion or 1 x AA NiMH battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 550 lm output, 3900 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 125 m.
This light has 3 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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Xtar Venus WK16 EDC (WK16) specifications
| Brand | Xtar |
|---|---|
| Name | Venus WK16 EDC |
| Type | WK16 |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2017 |
| Form | flashlight |
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
| Weight | 44.3 g |
|---|---|
| Length | 98 mm |
| Body diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Head diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Material | aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish |
| Colors | black |
System
The emitter of Venus WK16 EDC manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The Venus WK16 EDC has an orange peel (OP) textured reflector. Orange peel reflectors have smoother beams.
| Emitter | Cree XP-G3 LED |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | 5000 K |
| Reflector | OP |
| Lens | glass |
| Switch | mechanical 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 | 550 lm |
|---|---|
| Intensity | 3900 cd |
| Throw | 125 m |
| CD/LM factor | 7.09 |
Software
The Venus WK16 EDC 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 | 3 modes |
|---|---|
| Mode memory | no |
| Ramping mode | no |
| Strobe | yes |
| SOS/Beacon | no |
Features
The Venus WK16 EDC cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. A protected battery is recommended as the light itself does not have low voltage protection (LVP). This light does not have temperature control feature.
| Battery | 1 x 14500 Li-Ion or 1 x AA NiMH battery |
|---|---|
| Battery indicator | no |
| Charger port | no |
| LVP | no |
| Thermal regulation | no |
| Protection | IPx8 |
| AUX LEDs | no |
| Magnetic | no |
Accessories
The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
| Package contents | clip lanyard spare o-ring |
|---|
The performance of the Xtar Venus WK16 EDC 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 Xtar Venus WK16 EDC, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.
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