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[Review] Armytek Prime C2 (non pro) – an entry-level Armytek flashlight (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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The full review is available here

English review at BLF
German review at my website

Summary

The Prime C2 – Armytek’s new entry-level model of the Prime flashlight series. Compact size and with a simple user interface. But also tough, great switch and with the proven magnetic charging system.

But in my opinion there are too many compromises with the driver, the firmware and especially the light quality. Why was the battery level indicator omitted? The LED is probably still hidden behind the switch. Why is the current so low? The LED could handle more. And who approved this horrendous beam?

I would have been happy to recommend this flashlight. I was really looking forward to it myself. Unfortunately I got disappointed. But just try it out and decide for yourself whether you like it or not. Alternatively, I can recommend the Prime C2 Pro, which is a bit larger but otherwise better in many respects.

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[–] Zak 2 points 9 months ago

Who? Armytek? Use an inappropriate optic? That would never happen.

[–] Winged_Hussar 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

The double cone beam from the weird optic 😬 Even worse looking with the different color spill.

The magnetic tailcap / charger combo is super interesting though. I would like to see that on another light.

As always, thanks for your review!

[–] IMALlama 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Agree 100% on the beam, especially the different colors lol.

The magnetic tailcap / charger combo is super interesting though. I would like to see that on another light.

I haven't been an active flashlight lurker in a while, but magnetic charging via the tail cap was pretty popular a few years ago. No idea if it's still in vogue or not. Here's a quick list of lights with magnetic charging:

http://flashlights.parametrek.com/index.html?features=magnetic%20charging

[–] Winged_Hussar 2 points 9 months ago

Fantastic, I'll take a look

[–] Zak 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I really like the Skilhunt M200 v3 for a light with magnetic charging and a magnetic tailcap (though the charge pad is not on the tailcap).

[–] Winged_Hussar 1 points 9 months ago

Awesome, will check it out