Niwalker N01 Max Flashlight Overview

The Niwalker N01 Max flashlight makes use of an ordinary 21700 (included) and has USB-C charging. It has large throw and an approachable person interface. Learn on!

Official Specs and Options

Right here’s a hyperlink to the Niwalker N01 Max flashlight product web page.

Variations

Niwalker has made a variety of related lights over time, together with the N01 (not Max). The Niwalker N01 Max flashlight particularly is only one model, however obtainable in three colours: Pink/black (seen right here), pink, and pink.

Value

FlashlightGo.com has the Niwalker N01 Max flashlight on the market at $56.99.

What’s Included

• Niwalker N01 Max flashlight 
• Niwalker 21700 cell (5000mAh)
• Lanyard
• Charging cable (USB to USB-C)
• Spare o-ring
• Handbook

Bundle and Handbook

Construct High quality and Disassembly

First, let’s speak about this physique colour! I’ve by no means seen a flashlight like this earlier than, and it’s nice! The older N01 I’ve additionally has an uncommon physique colour (white). I recognize Niwalker for this!

The construct high quality is nice. That too is uncommon (extra on that in a bit). The tail has a spring, and the top has only a button – this isn’t a tactical mild. Threads between the physique half and head half are unanodized.

I twisted on the bezel only a bit and might verify it’s not glued.

Measurement and Comps

57mm x 30.5mm x 142mm and 230g

Right here’s the sunshine in hand:

Right here’s the take a look at mild with the venerable Convoy S2+. This can be a brass model, which is an effective bit heavier than aluminum, however has the identical dimensions: 24mm in diameter by 117.5mm in size.

Additionally within the picture above, my Customary Reference Materials (SRM) flashlight is the Hanko Machine Works Trident, an 18350 mild. Whereas I’ve not reviewed or examined the Gunner Grip model seen right here, I’ve examined a Hanko Machine Works Trident Complete Tesseract in brass. I really like the Trident, and it’s a placing distinction to the cheap Convoy S2+, one other nice SRM.

Retention and Carry

A lanyard is included with the Niwalker N01 Max flashlight bundle.

The lanyard attaches via a gap within the tailcap.

That’s it! There’s no pocket or belt clip.

Energy and Runtime

The Niwalker N01 Max flashlight runs on a single lithium-ion cell. The bundle features a 5000mAh button-top 21700. It’s an ordinary cell!

The cell goes with the button towards the top. The physique is a bit uncommon in that it has this diamond sample half and a head “half.”

Under you possibly can see a number of runtime checks. The sunshine virtually hits the output ranking however simply hits the throw ranking. I discovered this mild to be extremely throwy. Massively throwy!

The temperature traces in these charts are included as common context, not exact measurements. The values characterize the vary (min to max) throughout testing, however shouldn’t be taken as actual readings. A temperature sensor shouldn’t be at all times connected to the bezel (and even the most well liked spot, assuming that could possibly be outlined). Even with excellent placement, too many variables have an effect on temperature to definitively state a selected max worth.

Charging

The Niwalker N01 Max flashlight gives USB-C charging through a port reverse the swap. The charging port cowl is a reasonably commonplace press-in piece and is pretty simple to distinguish from the swap.

Niwalker features a USB to USB-C charging cable.

Charging is sweet and works simply wonderful for this 21700 cell.

Whereas charging, the swap lights in pink. When charging is full, the swap turns blue.

Modes and Currents

Pulse Width Modulation

All modes besides turbo use pretty quick PWM.

Click on right here to see a “baseline” – a chart with nearly no mild hitting the sensor.

Then there’s the Ultrafire WF-602C flashlight, which has a few of the worst PWM I’ve seen. It’s so dangerous that I used a put up about it to elucidate PWM! Listed here are a number of timescales (10ms, 5ms, 2ms, 1ms, 0.5ms, 0.2ms) to make evaluating this “worst” PWM mild to the take a look at mild simpler. That put up additionally explains why I didn’t take a look at the WF-602C on the typical 50us scale.

Consumer Interface and Operation

A single e-switch is used for controlling the N01 Max. The swap is pretty small whereas nonetheless being simple to search out with out trying. The swap cowl is metallic and has an indicating ring.

The swap is pretty simple to search out with out trying on the mild.

When the sunshine is on, the swap is blue. I don’t see it within the guide, and I can’t inform in any other case if the swap is simply blue on a regular basis or responds to cell voltage.

Right here’s a person interface desk!

LED and Beam

The Niwalker N01 Max flashlight makes use of a Luminus SFT40 emitter. This emitter normally gives excellent throw, and on this particular mild, with the deep, clean reflector, the throw is notably good.

LED Coloration Report (CRI and CCT)

This can be a very excessive CCT emitter. On the warmest, it’s a chilly 7300K. When being pushed the toughest, it will get effectively above 8000K – very chilly white. CRI is low.

CCT (Correlated Coloration Temperature) refers back to the measurement of the colour look of sunshine, expressed in Kelvins (Okay), which signifies whether or not the sunshine is heat (yellowish) or cool (bluish). A decrease CCT (beneath 3000K) is taken into account heat mild, whereas the next CCT (above 5000K) offers cooler, bluish mild.

CRI (Coloration Rendering Index) is a measure of how precisely a lightweight supply renders colours compared to pure daylight. Scored on a scale from 0 to 100, greater CRI values point out that colours seem extra true to life and vibrant, much like how they’d look below the solar.

Beamshots

These beamshots at all times have the next settings:  f8, ISO100, 0.3s shutter, and guide 5000K publicity. These images are taken at ground stage, and the beam hits the ceiling round 9 toes away.

Tint vs BLF-348 (KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b model) (affiliate hyperlink)

I preserve the take a look at flashlight on the left and the BLF-348 reference flashlight on the correct. These images are taken round 18 inches from the door.

I examine every little thing to the KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b BLF-348 as a result of it’s cheap and has the very best tint!

Abstract and Conclusion

This can be a nice thrower with person interface. I’m glad the included cell is commonplace (button prime) and charging works wonderful (if gradual). The colorway is nice!!

The Massive Desk

^ Measurement disclaimer:  Testing flashlights is my passion. I exploit hobbyist-level tools for testing, together with some I made myself. Strive to not get buried within the particulars of producer specs versus measurements recorded right here; A certain quantity of distinction (say, 10 or 15%) is completely cheap.

What I like

• Physique colour
• Low value
• Implausible throw
• Good person interface
• Customary 21700

What I don’t like

• Change might be laborious to search out with out trying
• Very chilly white

Notes