![]() ![]() It took more than 6 hours to fully charge a 3200mAh cell in the old Wizard. A full charge of the 3500mAh battery takes approximately three and a half hours. The latter is different from previous versions: it changes the size, color and amount of current delivered. The tailcap is magnetic and has the connection for charging using a proprietary USB cable (supplied). The physical lock-out avoids accidental starts and the annoying parasitic drain (measured in about 7uA). The threads arrive really well lubricated by Nyogel grease (tArmytek uses it to lubricate all its lights) and although these are not anodized, physical lock-out of the interface is still allowed by unscrewing the tailcap by ¼ of a turn. On the threads, it is possible to notice the presence of a pair of O-rings that guarantee perfect waterproofing. The only part of the flashlight that can be unscrewed is the tailcap for inserting the battery. These too have undergone a slight change compared to the previous version. Under the head we note the presence of a series of dissipating fins. There is no type of cosmetic defect and everything is taken care of in the smallest details. To the touch, the flashlight immediately gives an excellent feeling of robustness and build quality. The Wizard C2 Pro is made entirely of metal with a special matte finish that makes the flashlight particularly pleasant to the touch and always provides exceptional grip even with wet hands. The lens is of the TIR type with honeycomb processing, and produces a flood beam with a spill of 120° and a spot of 70°. The optical part is composed of a CREE XHP50.2 LED (previously on the Wizard v3 there was a first generation XHP50) which allows to deliver 2300lm to the Turbo. The Wizard C2 Pro, evolution of the now famous Wizard v3, is a headlamp with a thin and elongated shape with a diameter slightly larger than a normal 18650 battery. This means that if the flashlight is able to dissipate the heat, so if, for example, you are in cold or particularly windy environments, the maximum brightness of the selected level can be maintained for much longer. I also like the fact that the stepdown of the Turbo levels is not dictated by a timer but by the active protection against overheating. I can conclude by saying that the regulation of the Wizard C2 Pro is truly exceptional. The Turbo1 starts at around 650 lumens and reaches 550 lumens after about 12 minutes.Īll levels below the Turbo, therefore M1-M2-M3-F1-F2-F3, showed a runtime with a flat discharge curve until the final stepdown (direct drive) when the battery ran out. In fact, the Turbo2 starts from about 1500 lumens to drop to about 550 lumens after just 2 and a half minutes. Turbo2 and Turbo1 have a very similar trend to that of Turbo3 except for the first few instants. The flashlight remains on this level for about 2 hours and 20 minutes and then undergoes further stepdown on lower levels until the firefly. The Turbo3 runtime graph starts from an output of about 2100 lumens to settle after less than a minute at about 550 lumens. The runtime tests were carried out in a home environment at a temperature of about 24☌ using the 3500mAh Armytek battery supplied as power source.
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