FEATURES
1. Extreme competitive Price.
2. Strong metal clip.
3. Compact size and light weight, suitable for EDC (every day carry).
4. Mil-Spec Type III Hard Anodized finish.
5. Made from Aluminum alloy, really strong.
6. Water proof to IPX-8 standard.
7. Fully-regulated circuit, Broad input voltage (1.0V - 4.2V) and battery compatibility (i.e. alkaline, NiMH, 14500) .
8. Precision Aluminum reflector (Orange Peel) .
9. Simple operation. High-Medium-Low. No SOS and strobe modes.
10. Tactical switch for momentary on.
11. Prominent runtime.
12. Anti-reverse protection.
13. Can be updated to XM-L T6 LED
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Dimension: Head diameter 24mm, Tail diameter 24mm, length 102mm
2. Cree XP-G R5 LED
3. Lumen and runtime:
XP-G R5
Single AA:
Maximum output of 139 lumens for 1 hour
Medium output of 41 lumens for 4 hours
Minimum output of 7 lumens for 20 hours
Single 14500
Maximum output of 275 lumens for 1 hour
Medium output of 141 lumens for 4 hours
Minimun output of 11 lumens for 50 hours
4. Material: Aircraft Aluminum Alloy T6061
5. Weight:40g (without battery)
6. Water proof to IPX-8 standard
7. Battery: single AA or 14500
8. Accessories: O-rings, user's manual, tail cap, holster (optional accessories)
FEATURES
SE-1 flashlight carries with a forward clicky and three modes sequenced H-M-L. Modes are switched by half pressing the tailswitch.
This SE-1 sample lights equipped with an XP-E R3 emitter. And it is possible to upgrade this light with an XP-G or XM-L emitter as well It is able to handle either a regular AA or 14500 li-ion cell, which is a plus. The reflector is a lightly textured orange peel that is fairly deep for a 1xaa light. No doubt this contributes to the slightly longer than average length of the light. With the listed dimensions, you would think this light would be a little porky for a 1xaa, however, in hand, this light is quite lightweight and does not feel bulky at all.
BUILD QUALITY
Definitely a strength of this light is the quality of construction at this price level. The design of the SE-1 is slightly more complicated than the standard black tube with some knurling. Despite this, all the parts match up perfectly with no obvious machining gaffes. The type III anodizing is even and nicely done in the typical matte. There is knurling on the head and tail pieces and it again is perfect.
If you want a discreet light, this would be a good choice. Discreet without the design being overly boring looking. Threads are all buttery smooth and fit together perfectly every time. The tailswitch is overly firm and yet still has a slight squishiness. The clip is quite hefty and solid and fits very tightly to the light.
The emitter is perfectly centered and all parts and soldering seem clean. There is no spring on the head of the light, but there is one on the tail end, held in place by a plastic retaining ring. Reverse polarity protection is handled by the insertion of a thin plastic ring at the head of the light.
LIGHT OUTPUT
Beamshots - Other brand flashlight, Balder SE-1, Other brand flashlight all on 14500
Outdoor Beamshots - 60 ft to the large tree and 30 ft to the baby tree in the foreground.
SE-1 14500 High
SE-1 14500 Med
SE-1 14500 Low
