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Review: Palight XHM-900LS U2
By: JohnnyMac Date: April 28, 2013, 9:21 pm
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[html]<p class="auto-style2"><strong>Palight XHM-900LS
U2</strong><br> <span style="font-size: x-small;">*Light
provided for review by Aurabuy.com</span></p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8682563060_24b3b7f98c_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8682563060_6cdef9ecb2.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p> </p><p
class="auto-style2"><strong>PROS</strong></p><ul><li><p
class="auto-style2">Exceptional build quality and flawless
finish</p></li><li><p class="auto-style2">Nicest reflector I've
seen yet</p></li><li><p class="auto-style2">Manufacturer's
stated output is accurate.  In fact, throw is greatly
underestimated in their specs.</p></li><li><p
class="auto-style2">Starts on high every time</p></li><li><p
class="auto-style2">Very compact for a 26650
light</p></li><li><p class="auto-style2">Extremely stable tail
standing</p></li><li><p class="auto-style2">Complete package
plus gift box</p></li><li><p class="auto-style2">Fantastic
value!</p></li></ul><p
class="auto-style2"><strong>CONS</strong></p><ul><li><p
class="auto-style2">Goofy mode order</p></li><li><p
class="auto-style2">Haven't figured out how to replace the
switch</p></li><li><p class="auto-style2">Included charger in my
example did not work.</p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>
<span class="auto-style3"> Specifications:</span></strong><span
style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';
mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"></span></p><table
class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Brand:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> PALIGHT</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:
0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Model:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> HXM-900</span>LS U2</p></td></tr><tr><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Product Color:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> Black</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in
0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Material:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> Aluminum alloy</span></p></td></tr><tr><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Emitter Brand:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> Cree</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in
0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> LED
Type:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> XM-L</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in
0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
BIN:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"
valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">
U2</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"
valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span
class="auto-style3"> Color:</span></span></p></td><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="auto-style2"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> Cool
white</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> Number of
Emitters:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">
1</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"
valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span
class="auto-style3"> Voltage Input:</span></span></p></td><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="auto-style2"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">
3.6~4.6V</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> Battery
Configuration:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> 1 x 18650 (not included) or 1 x 26650
(included)</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Circuitry:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> 2400mA</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in
0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Brightness:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> 900lm</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in
0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Runtime:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> 2~3 hours</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:
0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> Number of
Modes:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style7"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> 5</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> Mode
Arrangement:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> Hi > Mid > Lo > Fast Strobe >
SOS</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> Mode
Memory:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> No</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> Switch
Type:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> Reverse clicky</span></p></td></tr><tr><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Switch Location:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in
0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> Tailcap</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:
0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Lens:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> Tempered glass</span></p></td></tr><tr><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Reflector:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> Aluminum Smooth / SMO</span></p></td></tr><tr><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Strap Included:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in
0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> Yes</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in
0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> Clip
Included:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> No</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> Beam
Range:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> 100 meters</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:
0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> Other
Accessory::</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> 1 x Flashlight</span></p></td></tr><tr><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"
valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> 1 x
2-Flat-Pin plug power adapter
(100~240V)</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> </span></span></p></td><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="auto-style2"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> 1 x 26650
battery</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> </span></span></p></td><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="auto-style2"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> 1 x 18650 battery
holder</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3"> </span></span></p></td><td
style="padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in;" valign="top"><p
class="auto-style2"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> 1 x
Strap</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Dimensions:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in
0in 0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> 5.12 in x 1.81 in x 1.81 in (13.0 cm x 4.6 cm x 4.6
cm)</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> <span class="auto-style3">
Weight:</span></span></p></td><td style="padding: 0in 0in 0in
0in;" valign="top"><p class="auto-style2"><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"> 5.61 oz (159 g)</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p
class="auto-style5"> </p><p class="auto-style2"><strong>NOTED
SPECIFICATIONS:</strong></p><table style="width:
50%;"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Number of
Modes</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">6</span></td></tr><tr><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Mode Order</span></td><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">H-M-L-Strobe-Turbo-SOS</span></td></tr><tr><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Mode Memory</span></td><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">No</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Switch
Type</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Reverse
Clicky</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">MCPCB
Diameter</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">20mm</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Driver
Diameter</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">17mm</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Pill
Diameter</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">26mm
(25.87)</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Pill
Thickness</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">10mm
(9.86)</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Reflector Diameter x
Depth</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">38mm (37.76) x 27mm
(27.2)</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Lens Diameter x
Thickness</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">38mm (37.6) x
1.3mm</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">O-ring
Locations</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Bezel, Lens & Battery
tube</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Tail
Standing</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Yes
(solidly)</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Waterproof</span></td><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Yes</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Cell
Included</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Yes, Palight brand
26650 unprotected</span></td></tr><tr><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Cell Capacity (actual)</span></td><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">2735 mAh to 3v @ 1A
discharge</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Charger
Included</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Yes</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Charger
Output</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">600
mAh</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Other Accessories
included</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">18650 Adapter tube,
Lanyard, Gift box</span></td></tr><tr><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Provided by</span></td><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <a
href="
HTML http://www.aurabuy.com/palight-h900-cree-xm-l-u2-5-mode-900-lumen-white-led-flashlight-torch-black-1-18650-26650.html"><br
/>Aurabuy.com</a></span></td></tr><tr><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Purchase Price</span></td><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <a
href="
HTML http://www.aurabuy.com/palight-h900-cree-xm-l-u2-5-mode-900-lumen-white-led-flashlight-torch-black-1-18650-26650.html"><br
/>$30.12</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p
class="auto-style2"><strong>PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATIONS</strong></p><table style="width:
50%;"><tbody><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"><strong>Mode</strong></span></td><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"><strong>Palight 26650</strong></span></td><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;"><strong>King Kong
26650</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Low</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">8
OTF</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">16
OTF</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Medium</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">176
OTF</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">287
OTF</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">High</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">376
OTF</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">615
OTF</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Turbo</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">487
OTF</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">863
OTF</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Lux @ 1m on
High</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">12,670</span></td><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">23,900</span></td></tr><tr><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Lux @ 1m on Turbo</span></td><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">15,000</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">30,300</span></td></tr><tr><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">Throw Distance on High</span></td><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">225 meters</span></td><td><span style="font-family:
arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">309
meters</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,
helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Throw Distance on
Turbo</span></td><td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif; font-size: medium;">244 meters</span></td><td><span
style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
medium;">348
meters</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>CONSTRUCTION</
strong></p><p>This
light is a joy to look at and to hold! The finish on my example
is flawless with perfect machining and nice matte finish on the
HAIII anodizing All components have great tolerances and all
threads are anodized . O-rings at all junction points ensure
water proofing at what I'm confident at guessing to be 1-2m
depth. As pretty as it is on the outside, it is just as pretty
inside. With the head apart the inside of the head is as nicely
machined and finished as the outside and the reflector is a
solid piece of aluminum. The reflector surface and finish are
the best I've ever seen and the beam is perfect with a nice
hotspot and smooth spill. The reflector really impresses me and
it put a real smile on my face when I took it out and beheld it.
Any doubt I may have had about being a flashaholic was
confirmed when I took out the refelctor and thought to myself,
"Wow, now that's sexy!", as only a flashlight geek would think
such a thing.</p><p>The included charger is your average
universal wall wart type and it works fine but at just 600mAh
output it will take a while to charge the included 26650 cell.
As for the cell itself, it is perfect for gifting with the light
as well as for the buyer if this would be your first 26650 cell
flashlight. I ran a full discharge test on it with my Imax
hobby charger and the capacity is just 2735mAh but for just $30
for a complete turn-key setup it is quite the bargain. You can
always get yourself a high end cell, like a King Kong, if you
don't already have some.  With the included 18650 adapter
any quality 18650 cell should give performance as great as what
I saw with the King Kong
cell.</p><p><strong>PERFORMANCE</strong></p><p>Palight uses the
strangest mode setup of any flashlight manufacturer I've seen.
6 modes but with Turbo mode stuck between strobe and SOS (true
SOS). Aurabuy lists it as 5 modes but Turbo is not that much
brighter than High and I had to test it over and over before I
was able to visually confirm it wasn't my imagination that the
extra high mode was just a little brighter than regular high.
If you never use the Turbo you won't miss it as it is very nice
on high with a sharp, focused hotspot and smooth spill. The
emitter is an XM-L U2 but the color appears to be a 1C as it is
a little on the NW end of CW. Very pleasing color to it with no
blue or green tinit.</p><p>I tested the light with the included
26650 cell and again with a King Kong 26650. WOW! The light is
ok with the included cell but with a quality King kong it really
comes to life and performs as advertised! The included cell
works but does not provide the amperage the light craves. 863
OTF lumens on Turbo and 348 meters of throw from this compact
litle light. Exactly what color is "impressed"? I need to
check in the mirror because whatever color it is I am rocking
it!</p><p>The driver can easily be swapped out since it is a
standard 17mm but the driver retaining ring is threaded so using
a driver like a Nanjg 105c with components on both sides of the
PCB might be an issue.</p><p><strong>TEARDOWN
PICTURES</strong></p><p>Now for my favorite part of reviewing -
glamour and teardown pics!</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8682567350_97b5b89a17_o.jpg"<br
/>target="_blank"> <img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8682567350_42e2df6601.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style2"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">The HXM-900
comes in a solid, corrugated gift box. The light is in a heavy
bubble sleeve and all accessories are inside under a
compartmented section.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8681455197_3840e151ea_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8681455197_24795f3018.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2"> </p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8538/8681454531_ab1bdcd920_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8538/8681454531_87123d6336.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Here is the
light and all accessories.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8681453079_ba88bdd6c5_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8681453079_40073ee42a.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">It comes wi
th
an unprotected Palight brand 26650 cell.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8682564198_3968d94c53_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8682564198_2a937e2007.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Now for the
best thing in the box, the light!</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/8682563618_29c8d73cd9_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/8682563618_b4e1874731.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Aside from
the beautiful finish, the first thing you notice about this
light is the gorgeous SMO reflector.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8682563060_24b3b7f98c_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8682563060_6cdef9ecb2.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">All laser
engraving is clean and solid</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8682562542_4684ef5cb8_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8682562542_13d60b1a91.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">The usual
"Caution Hot" label is replaced with a tasteful symbol. Nice
fins machined into the solid head aid in dispersing heat
generated by the XM-L U2.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8545/8682561338_802db8a26d_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8545/8682561338_ed5274a1d8.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Brand and
model are engraved into the body tube.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8399/8682562066_1cac6afe38_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8399/8682562066_dd1d75e2c8.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Knurling
machined into the tail piece helps with grip. The knurling
itself is super clean and deep while not being too
agressive.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8396/8682560734_78bcc74509_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8396/8682560734_9edcceaabb.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">The switch
assembly is held with a solid machined nugget in the tail. I
have not figured out how to remove the switch assembly but
fortunately the switch feels very solid and sturdy with no trace
of flickering.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8681448289_60b76e01a5_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8681448289_a34829cd00.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">My favorite
part of the light, the reflector. The emitter is perfectly
centered by the insulator ring over the LED.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/8682559056_a759360315_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/8682559056_1c0b63bfdc.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">A look insi
de
the battery tube reveals a thick sping at the base.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8393/8681446691_a237bd4dcc_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8393/8681446691_35061cd203.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Now to the
head. The pill is very solid and heavy with a brass retaining
ring holding the driver. The scratches in the ring are from my
pliers slipping when I first tried removing it. The threads on
the head are fully anodized with just the contact point having
exposed aluminum where it sits tight against the battery
tube.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8682557738_393a1cef90_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8682557738_165bebcba5.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">All machini
ng
is sharp and clean with no burrs or rough edges. The anodizing
is heavy and tough. All parts are the same color with a nice
matte finish.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8682557186_246177ea16_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8682557186_c22b7a0c9e.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Threads are
deep and well machined with little slop in the threads.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8262/8681445003_8d9d7c6dc5_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8262/8681445003_b4dfa6da40.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Anodized
threads in the body are the same great quality of those in the
head.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8682556232_7fc08b7623_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8682556232_ec3f2a73b7.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">With the pi
ll
remocved we can see the rear of the reflector. The reflector
sits snugly inside the head with very little gap. You could
apply thermal grease around the reflector if you wanted to. It
fits that well inside.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8257/8681443843_1ba1ef104e_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8257/8681443843_e1117185df.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Threading o
n
the fairly massive pill is deep and clean.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8381/8681443219_62fc7df2a5_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8381/8681443219_85004790c3.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Here we see
the 20mm MCPCB . Solder joints are exemplary and the wires very
thick gauge. Thermal epoxy secures the star and the isolator
ring centers the emitter perfectly in the reflector.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8681442641_3de86d4167_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8681442641_d5e069ef10.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Here you ca
n
get an ide of how thick the pill is.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8255/8682553876_bd3c9240da_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8255/8682553876_d33d001aeb.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Here is the
centering ring itself along with a nylon bushing isolating the
anode spring from the ground. Made of brass, the threads are
super clean.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8395/8682553234_931b3e63b5_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8395/8682553234_4528ce535f.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">The driver
is
a Palight brand that I believe is used in all of their XM-L
lights.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8681440307_f5a2e882c4_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8681440307_c1db3f12f6.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Here you ca
n
see the components and heavy wire used. The pocket inside the
pill is not that deep though but it makes for a very solid
pill.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8682551546_8b83cfbbc1_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8682551546_d10e0bdf30.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">The bezel i
s
aluminum and has an o-ring to seal against water ingress. It is
very tight in the head and wasn't easy to grep and unscrew. I
almost thought it was glued but it wasn't.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8682550340_55daf3a59c_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8682550340_7670e63677.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Here is a
better shot of the bezel and o-ring.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8123/8681438035_a9d7bee2d6_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8123/8681438035_1b1dc7cf7d.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">The lens an
d
o-ring. The o-ring for the lens sits between the glass and the
bezel as a proper light should for best waterproofing.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8682549208_f31049d6e9_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8682549208_dd8d788cd1.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Look at tha
t
beautiful finish on that reflector! It really is
gorgeous!!</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8115/8681436809_2e19281b0c_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8115/8681436809_227167ebf8.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">A solid pie
ce
of machined billet. Fits perfectly into the head with very
little play.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8682547988_17ee9c0645_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8682547988_2dddc25b75.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8682547398_65b58fb69b_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8682547398_b7431229e5.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">The finish
on
the inside of the head is just as nice as the finish on the
outside.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8116/8681435017_f9ff33d632_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8116/8681435017_832412c9fd.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8114/8682546214_08788da95d_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8114/8682546214_f457ec0c9a.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8546/8682545566_34f8146e1c_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8546/8682545566_40e5370a5c.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">One more sh
ot
of the head assembled.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8682544956_4d0b45e37e_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8682544956_38900e6607.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">The main bo
dy
is mostly smooth with a few grooves machined into it along with
the two flats. The battery is swapped out through the front
since the body and tail are one piece for fewer joints and
better waterproofing.</p><p class="auto-style2"> </p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8395/8681432511_68ce6d497b_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8395/8681432511_45f8d0ff4b.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Super clean
knurling in the tail of the body. The lanyard holes will take
one of the Stainless steel pocket clips that can be bought from
Fasttech. The notch allows the lanyard to sit inside so
tailstanding isn't affected by it's use.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8124/8681431775_4f76a9e4b5_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8124/8681431775_b0e6a1a0a2.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Here are th
e
specs on the charger that is provided with the flashlight
package. Designed for US outlets, it provides just 600mAh
output.  (Update 4/30) This would be great but my example
did not work.  I didn't realize it at first because I used
my hobby charger to run charge and discharge testing on the
included Palight 26650 cell.  It wasn't until I tried to use
it to charge a 16340 cell last night that I discovered the darn
thing didn't even work.  A quick test with my DMM confirmed
there was zero output to the charging posts.  I disassembled
the charger but could see no loose connections or obvious
issues.  For a $3 charger it's just not worth the trouble.
 I will be converting it for use as a cell cradle for my
hobby charger.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8255/8682543058_298a224058_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8255/8682543058_59f3c43fff.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">The plug
prongs fold in for travel and storage. They engage solidly and
the charger seems to be well made for a universal charger. It
can be used for all Li-Ion cell types including protected
18650/26650 cells.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8681430455_e725b83cd2_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8681430455_7573db07d6.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p class="auto-style2">Here is the
unprotected Palight 26650 cell in the charger. There are still
a few mm of travel left in the contact spring to accommodate
protected cells if you have any.</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8682541798_c11042b000_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8682541798_714f66505f.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style1"></a></p><p>Waterproof?  No. Water
resistant?  As long as you don't leave it under for more
than a minute, most likely.  I left it in the drink for 30
minutes and it came out nice and dry, or so I thought.
 After standing on it's head over night, after the dunk
test, I pulled the cell and found some water in the back of the
battery tube.  I am thinking that a little bit of water got
past the switch assembly in the tail and worked it's way into
the battery tube overnight.  I sure wish I knew how to get
the switch assembly out of the light.  I'm sure it could be
corrected..</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8690404151_bf345572bf_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8690404151_9f434fcdc3.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style8"></a></p><p>Some beam shots to show hotspot
and spill...</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8266/8691521348_09b80673a9_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8266/8691521348_17cbbde4b8.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style8"></a></p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/8690402123_983b123bef_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/8690402123_60441c2e50.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style8"></a></p><p>And now a shot of the HXM-900
alongside it's closest competitor in the 26650 size, the
Trustfire A8, and also a standard that most know, the Solarforce
L2T. You can really see just how compact this light is and how
impressive the performance it is considering it's size.
;)</p><p><a
href="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8259/8690403233_866b262a2c_o.jpg"><br
/><img
src="
HTML http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8259/8690403233_72fa66c857.jpg"<br
/>class="auto-style8"></a></p><p> </p><p
class="auto-style2"><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p><p
class="auto-style2">A definite "<strong>JohnnyMac
Approved!</strong>" for the HXM-900! $30 for this entire
package is a steal even if you don't use the included cell and
charger. Get yourself a quality 26650 cell or a quality 18650
cell (if you don't already have one) and this light is
IMPRESSIVE!  It's an awesome light with only it's quirky
mode order as it's only major drawback and it's low quality
battery and non-functioning charger it's only drawback.
 Even without the charger and cell it's a great light and
worth the price.  If they could package it without the
charger and cell and knock $5-$10 off the price it'd be a steal!
The light reeks of quality and is very compact with a fairly
large head for a tube style light.  I highly recommend
it!</p>[/html]
#Post#: 810--------------------------------------------------
Re: Review: Palight XHM-900LS U2
By: MRsDNF Date: April 29, 2013, 3:01 am
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Thanks JohnnyMac. I agree with you that this looks like a
fantastic light. Do away with the battery, charger, led and
driver and for $15.00 I'd buy a dozen.
#Post#: 868--------------------------------------------------
Re: Review: Palight XHM-900LS U2
By: gords1001 Date: May 5, 2013, 2:09 pm
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that is a nice looking host, short too, I wonder if one of the
good intloutdoor ramping drivers would fit? with a sink pad and
nw xm-l2 it'd be awesome.
#Post#: 869--------------------------------------------------
Re: Review: Palight XHM-900LS U2
By: Spasmod Date: May 5, 2013, 2:48 pm
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Great review Johnny of an awesome looking light. I wanted to
review that one but you beat me to it lol
Thank for sharing
#Post#: 870--------------------------------------------------
Re: Review: Palight XHM-900LS U2
By: MRsDNF Date: May 6, 2013, 4:51 am
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Why not have two reviews? I assume you have the light spasmod?
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Re: Review: Palight XHM-900LS U2
By: Spasmod Date: May 7, 2013, 8:48 pm
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Why not have two reviews? I assume you have the light spasmod?
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Hehe, no I asked for it though but was told it had been chosen
by another reviewer. now I know who :D
I'm glad Johnny who got it as his reviews are fantastic
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