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Maglite is known for making durable flashlights, and I have had one of their older incandescent flashlights floating around since forever. Let’s see if their LED offering meets the hype and is worth the approximately $30 at the time of this writing!
First, a note about LED Maglites. There are three generations of Maglite LED flashlights. While all stock in inventory at all major online and physical retailers should be the 3rd-gen product by now, it’s something to be aware of. Be sure to get the third-generation light as it’s more energy efficient and brighter than previous generations, and while 2nd-gens are OK, the 1st-gens had major overheating problems.
Hey guys, I have some questions in regard to Maglite D cells flashlight. Most of the upgrades on market will only fit “ D “ in serial number flashlight. I want to upgrade and need to know how or where to obtain these lights brand new. I want to upgrade Maglite 4-6 D cells from brand new host flashlight with “ D “ serial number. Maglite M2A016 Mini Mag AA Cell Torch in Blister Pack - Black. 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,710.
- Gen3 uses a Cree XP-E LED, has a serial number beginning in D, and the LED has a square base. Also, it advertises 168 lumens on the package.
- Gen2 used a Philips Luxeon Rebel LED, has a serial number beginning in DL, and the LED doesn’t have a square base.
- Gen1 used a Luxeon III LED. also has a serial number beginning in DL, and the LED has a dome over it with a black plastic ring around it.
Build Quality and Features
Of course, Maglites have a reputation for durability. Just like previous Maglites, the Maglite LED is built out of a sturdy metal housing, is water resistant (IPX4 rating), has a 10-year warranty, and is proudly Made in the USA.
Even before installing batteries (not included), it’s a hefty thing that could be handy in an emergency situation. Since it is beautifully machined and has no sharp edges, you don’t have to worry about hurting yourself grabbing it in the dark, unlike some similar flashlights I own or have seen.
On the Maglite, unlike many other competing flashlights, the power button is within reach of your thumb, rather than on the end. This is a matter of personal preference, but I have flashlights with both setups, and it’s fine. The button is covered by a rubber thing to keep it comfortable and keep water and stuff out. It’s worth noting that on the older incandescent Maglite I have, it was given to me because the rubber thing fell off, so it’s not something I would trust outdoors anymore. Hopefully they’ve improved the product so that the rubber button cover doesn’t fall off so easily on the newer LED models.
The button can either be clicked on or off, or you can press it lightly for momentary light. The momentary feature is cool if you need light suddenly but don’t want the audible click of turning it on, or just need light for a quick moment. Since quite some pressure is required to turn the flashlight on completely, it’s unlikely that it’ll accidentally turn on when banging around in your truck or toolbox or whatever, which is great.
Brightness and Runtime
Mag-Lite advertises 168 lumens of light output and 80 hours of runtime for the 3 D Cell size – smaller AA, C, or 2D Cell flashlights will deliver less runtime, though it’s worth noting that the 3 D Cell and 2 D Cell flashlights are the same brightness, and the only advantage to the large 3 D Cell unit I purchased is size and runtime. I’m not going to waste a set of expensive D batteries and sit here for several days with a timer, but from what I’ve read online the runtime on this flashlight is excellent, though apparently once the batteries get low, it does get noticeably dimmer. One major improvement between the Gen3 and Gen2 Maglite LED flashlights compared to the Gen1 flashlights is that instead of simply shutting off when the batteries are weak, it continues to operate at reduced brightness, which is very helpful so you aren’t stranded without light.
As for the light output, the 168 lumens the Maglite produces is really not competitive to other flashlights with a similar price range. Most similar sized flashlights offer 700-1000 lumens, and many smaller flashlights are available with about 300 lumens of output. One thing I don’t like about the Maglite is that while the lens adjusts between a wide-angle spotlight and a more focused light, there is a black spot in the middle when you de-focus the beam. Other flashlights I own don’t do this as much. It’s not a major issue, it’s just annoying.
Value and Conclusion
In terms of value, I don’t think the Maglite is the best deal out there. It’s got about 1/5 of the brightness as other similarly priced flashlights.
If you don’t really need a very bright light, and just want a quality American made flashlight that you can rely on for many years, the Maglite is for you.
I’m going to throw my Maglilite in the door compartment of my Ford Escape, and it’s going to live there. If it fails anytime soon, though I don’t expect it to, I’ll update my post. Otherwise, you can assume it still works.
You can buy the Maglite on Amazon.com here, or if you are a Costco member, check there, because I’ve heard they sometimes carry a twin pack that comes with a “mini” AA version of the Maglite packed with the large D version for about $30, which is a darn good deal!
More than just an LED version of the incandescent C-cell, the Maglite ML100 general purpose flashlight is the latest addition to the Maglite product line. Many features of the ML100 are shared with the higher performance ML125 rechargeable model, such as a more compact design, improved optics, and a choice of four user-selectable function sets. After multiple delays due to an upgraded LED and a revised user interface, we have finally received production models of the ML100 for evaluation.
Key Specifications
- Output: 137 lumens high, 34 lumens low
- Runtime (2-cell): 13h high, 48h low
- Runtime (3-cell): 37h high, 78h low
- Battery: 2 x C-cell or 3 x C-cell
- Length (2-cell): 9.1″
- Length (3-cell): 11.1″
- Diameter: 1.98″ bezel, 1.20″ body
- Weight with Batteries (2-cell): 15.2 oz.
- Weight with Batteries (3-cell): 18.4 oz.
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime
- MSRP: $54.99-$58.99
- Actual Pricing: ~$45-$55
Pricing & Ordering
MSRP for the ML100 is $54.99 to $58.99, and the light is only available in black (contrary to the flyers we posted in 2011).
In The Box
Included in the blister packaging are: Maglite ML100 LED Flashlight, 2 x C-cell alkaline batteries (or 3 x C-cell for the 3-cell model), and user manual.
Batteries
The ML100 operates on C-cell batteries, which makes the light less bulky and easier to grip than wider D-cell lights. However, the C-cell form factor is not very popular, so alternatives such as battery adapters for AA’s are available (which we used for our NiMH runtime test). Using these adapters not only creates commonality with AA batteries, but also further reduces weight.
The Light
Head
The head features a plastic window and a shallow smooth reflector. Unlike previous models, focusing is continuous action, so the head cannot be removed.
Body
Knurling along the flashlight body gives the ML100 better grip, and the light is type-II anodized aluminum inside and out.
The head mounted switch is an electronic switch similar to that of the XL-series lights.
Tail Cap
A band of knurling is found on the tail cap, and that’s about it for the exterior.
Threads are anodized, allowing lock-out with a quarter turn of the tailcap.
Modes
Five modes, which are arranged into four function sets, are available for the user to choose from.
Full Power
100% brightness at 137 lumens.
Power Save
25% brightness at 34 lumens.
Strobe
The 12Hz strobe feature is designed for disorienting or getting somebody’s attention.
SOS
SOS is the International Morse Code Distress Signal, which is three short flashes, three long flashes, and three short flashes.
Momentary
If momentary is enabled, the switch must be pressed twice for Full Power. While this is not true momentary operation since Full Power cannot be activated from momentary, it’s a clever workaround of the electronic switch.
Function Sets
To change the function set, start with the tailcap slightly unscrewed so that the light does not turn on when the switch is pressed. Press and hold the switch while screwing on the tailcap, and once the tailcap is screwed on all the way, the light will start flashing. The number of flashes corresponds to a function set’s number, which are cycled. Releasing the switch selects the function set.
Function Set 1 (Default)
Full Power, Power Save, Strobe.
Function Set 2
Full Power, Power Save, SOS.
Function Set 3
Momentary, Full Power, Power Save.
Function Set 4
Momentary, Full Power, Strobe.
Performance
One of the upgrades that the ML100 received during its redesign was the more efficient Cree XP-E LED, increasing light output to 137 lumens. Since the XP-E LED has a smaller chip size than the XP-G used in the ML125, the ML100 has a more intense beam that will travel a longer distance.
The redesigned focusing assembly of the ML-series allows fine-tuning of the ML100’s beam pattern, if desired. Lights are aligned at the factory and both of our ML100’s had well-focused beams, so we didn’t find this necessary. Although focusing is smoother, there are still some rings and holes when the ML100 is unfocused.
We measured standby power drain of 47.2 µA (or 0.0472 mA) on the 2-cell ML100, and 59.8 µA (or 0.0598 mA) on the 3-cell ML100. Since C-cell batteries have more capacity than the AAA’s used in the XL-series, this is less of a concern, but we would recommend locking out the tail cap if the light will not be used for an extended period of time.
Runtime
If you haven’t read our article about runtime graphs and the ANSI FL1 Standard, please click here.
Power-save regulation is also used on the ML100, which reduces output to approximately 50% after 12 minutes of runtime.
If the ML100 is operated with a 90% duty cycle (13.5 minutes on, 1.5 minutes off), maximum output is maintained for a shorter amount of time and the runtime graph resembles that of a flashlight without an automatic energy-saving step down.
Accessories
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Maglite C-cell mounting brackets and belt rings are compatible with the ML100, but since many mid-sized rechargeable flashlights have similar body diameters, open-bottom holsters (such as the Pelican 7078 below) designed for those lights can also be used.
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Not only is the ML100 an improved LED flashlight, but also a major step in the right direction for Maglite. Previous generations of Maglite’s MAG-LED technology, including the original LED drop-in replacements and even the current LED D-cell lights, had problems with heat dissipation and irregular beam patterns because they were originally designed for incandescent bulbs. However, neither is a concern anymore with the new ML-series, and the Maglite ML100 offers a lot of features and performance for the $50 price point.
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