Customer reviews for Inova X1MT-WT
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Category: Electronics
Brand: Inova
Model: X1MT-WT
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My X1 is not as bright as my old Gerber Infinity and certainly falls short of the light that my Gerber Firecracker puts out. Quality seems to be fine but not as good as my Firecracker. Some rave about the X1 and I have an X1 with green LED that is a good light, but my new X1 is just not that bright. Maybe it has an older LED in it. Save your money and buy an Infinity or Firecracker.
Inova X1MT-WT Review by C. MacPhail (Solana Beach, CA USA)
** June 2011 update: Inova just released model Inova X1DM-HB Dual High/Low Mode Flashlight with White LED and 1 AA Battery, Black which has much better specs than this model for about the same price (55/6 lumens, 1.75/40 hour battery life, it has a high/low modes). I haven't tested the new model yet, however.
** July 2010 update. They keep changing the flashlight without changing the model number. The one I got in April 2010 is brighter and especially the center spot is brighter than the one I got in October 2009. I'd say it lights up a reflective sign at 75 feet about as well as the MagLite AA LED. Very impressive. The reflector is shinier. I don't know if they changed the LED.
For a tiny 2-ounce flashlight, the Inova X1 is amazing and just about perfect.
- - - Comparison with MagLite LED (2-AA) - - -
It's 47% as large/heavy, but center spot is about as intense as the MagLite LED (2-AA).
It's an ideal just-in-case flashlight for backpack/purse/travel -- when tiny rules.
For the glove box of your car, or anyplace you don't mind the bulk, the MagLite LED (2-AA) is probably better due to more battery life and multi-mode (energy saving mode).
Most affordable LED flashlights do not throw a concentrated beam nearly as well as these two models. Either will light up a reflective street sign really well from about 75 feet away.
The "contacts problem" is easily solved. Clean the endcap grease off them with a napkin and pencil eraser (see below).
PROs:
~~> Tiny & lightweight
~~> AA battery
~~> Concentrated beam. Better than most other LED flashlights
~~> High quality look and feel (exceptional)
~~> Has hole for tether/strap
~~> Affordable
CONs:
~~> Switch/contacts failure (easily solved)
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DETAILS:
Beam focus: The beam has two well defined parts. The center beam lights a 8" diameter spot on a wall 10 ft away (4 degrees). At the same time an outer beam (53 degrees) illuminates a 10 ft diameter area. This compares to the MAGLITE LED 2-AA which dishes out a much brighter 8" diameter spot (at 10 ft distance) and the rest of the light fills a 8-ft diameter area (44 degrees).
Both models have plastic lenses which will scratch over time.
Stick with AA batteries for all your devices. Best deal on rechargeables, and only one size to stock up on. Borrow from other devices in a pinch. I never go AAA...they're 2-1/2 times as expensive per amp-hour of output, and in flashlights they're also less space-efficient (per amp-hour of output).
Contacts problem: I noticed after 3 months that the "momentary-on" button started to work poorly, and even the full-on position required a firm twist. Other reviewers had this problem. It was easily solved by cleaning endcap grease off the contacts (barrel end, disk inside endcap, and battery ends) with a napkin and pencil eraser.
Comparison Data:
Inova X1 ...... MagLite LED 2-AA
----------- ...... -----------------
.72" x 4" ....... .72"/1" x 6.6" ... Dimensions
2 oz .............. 4.25 oz ......... Weight (with alkaline batteries)
2 ................... 3 ................. Stated Watts
4/53 degrees .. 4/44 degrees .. Beam Focus
75 ft. ............ 75 ft. ............ Street Sign Test
YES................. NO ............... Glass Lens (scratch resistant)
NO ................. YES ............. Beam adjustment
?? ................. YES.............. Energy saving mode
YES ................ YES .............. Hole for wrist-strap or tether
Inova X1MT-WT Review by Wesley Bryan Snider (Marshall, Texas)
the product decribed is the old style of x1 with a clearly defined beam, the one they gave was the new style where there is blead off on the outer edges of the beam. this may be what you want, but it was not what i was looking for.
Inova X1MT-WT Details
- Designed with double coated glass lens that concentrates energy into potent beam
- Smooth, reliable piston that delivers energy and prevent s electronic damage
- The X1 features a regulated circuit that provides constant energy
- Features half turn switch cap and highly wear resistant anodized thread with a tightly sealed piston
- The knurled cap features a lanyard hole and is O ring sealed to enhance water resistance
- Item Dimensions: 4 x 1 x 1 inches; 0 pounds
- Brand: Inova
- Model: X1MT-WT
- Product Type: Electronics
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