Fenix PD40R v2. 3000Lm SST70 light.
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2020
- Hey all! Beam shot links at the end of video!!!!
{{{I had made comments that once the light reaches a certain voltage it will not go into turbo mode. My 21700 charger has arrived and was able to test the voltage of when it kicks down and won’t go back up until you charge it. And that voltage is actually 3.84v}}} so now that I know this, it isn’t a big deal...
So this is just a quick review of the Fenix PD40R V2.
This kick down I talked about at the end confused me so much because every one of my other lights never dropped down so early when the voltage wasn’t that low. Probably 3.9v which isn’t low enough to drop 1000 lumens from max. I say this because my Manker E14II will continue to have 2,200-2,500 tested lumens on a smaller 18650 cell even at 3.7v
But this is probably just a protective system in place to keep the cell from discharging too much current at max output on a 21700 when the voltage is lower than 3.9v - Věda a technologie
Thanks, very nice review! I just got the light and it is amazing indeed. My runtime test was 1 hour 38 minutes in flat about 1000 lumens level (3rd) before stepping down because of low voltage protection but not shutting down. I used a fan in my test but I can also verify that I didn't see any stepping down in my outdoors testing in 3rd level or less (in about 5C degrees temperature outside). So in the light there is very good thermal protection and not timed as some other lights. You have to have a good battery for this light for sure. For example I used the Samsung 50E in turbo level and it was just above 1000 lumens but not much. There's got to be active voltage measurement and the voltage drop in high current causes the light output to step down to maybe 1500 lumens level or less. With better battery you can have maximum 3000 lumens for sure. For example I also used the Samsung 40T and I had the same high 3000 lumens as with the original battery. With shorter battery you need to use a magnet in the positive end of the battery for sure otherwise there is will be no contact or power. By the way with the 50E battery there was very short high flash 3000 lumens but then the circuit stepped down output. The measurement circuit kind of detects that the battery is not good enough and gives you less output which is good protection feature.
I’m gonna have to do what you did. Time to go shopping for a new cell lol!! But I certainly think you’re right about that. I’ll have to look more into that. Thanks for the comment ;)
Had the same issue where turbo mode would barely make a difference with the 1000 lm mode, even with fully charged battery. Turns out I just had to twist a little harder the thread for the battery until the very end where you can feel it stop. So I guess the battery just didn't make good contact which prevented it from showing its capabilities. Once I tightened it up, turbo made all the difference.
That's a bummer that it won't go back to turbo mode for no reason. Just ordered this light, and my first fenix also. My first flashlight that isn't powered by regular batteries I wonder if yours is defective or fenix quality isn't as good as its price tag. Also, I don't understand why companies use such cheap and weak aluminum. 6061 is very common and cheap metal. 7075 would make better sense for the price imo.
Not sure if I'll want a floodier light. Thinking about getting a thrunite t2 to see.
Do you know if or when flashlight companies give the most discount? Black Friday maybe? All I got was 20% off at fenix.
Fenix quality is superb. I've owned them for years. He explained about the battery losing charge and that's why it won't go back into turbo mode after a little while. If you want a good thrower, the Fenix HT18 is an absolute throw beast for 1500 lumens, over 200k candela, and all in a small light
Mine came with a 26650 battery and standard USB port. I have the older PD40R.
v1.0？
That’s the one I was gonna get until I saw this one
@@04mach1speed yep, mine is the original version. Mine doesn't have the rotary neck
@@user-ls5bb9ph8j yep
Turbo mode only lasts a minute. On the box it says 2hr 40min on Turbo mode. Can anyone explain this bs
It is thermal protection. You are right about the text in the box, it's not telling the truth. In my testing at outside walking I was able to switch to turbo as many times as I wanted to do. No issues but it's got to be so that in under some voltage level you are not able to get 3000 lumens anymore because the voltage measurement is triggering protection circuit to reduce the output. It's not bs, it's great protection. For example I had a very good flashlight the Imalent DN35. It broke down because of not having good protection circuit, that is BS! I think Fenix did great job for designing protection features.
I'm absolutely disappointed about this flashlight. I got it 3 days ago. Charged to 100%, outdoor temperature around 30 Fahrenheit. The Turbo mode worked for about 10 seconds! After that only mode 123 is usable.... even after recharging. The difference between mode 3 and 4 ist about 100-200 Lumen. That's it. I don't know what to do or how i get the turbo mode back with 3000 lumens. My Turbo is around 1200. Thumbs down @ Fenix
Yes! Mine does literally the exact same thing. It’s absolutely ridiculous!! It’s too late for me to send it back but this is my first Fenix light and I’m also disappointed in this brand. Mine will always go to 3000 lumens only if the battery is above 4.0v soon as it hits 3.99 it doesn’t go back into mode 4. Makes me so mad
@@04mach1speed after a few more days of using this light, the turbo mode is still unusable (with the original battery). But.... the PD40R is real good to use with thick gloves. On/Off and changing modes is easy going with 1 hand. That's what i really like. It would be a very good 1200 Lumen flashlight. But it's sold as a 3000... so i don't know. I hate it, i like it.... :-D
Harry Bo that’s so upsetting too. Especially with the price of 130 USD. I know the Fenix battery it came with is more than likely a Chinese cell. So I wonder what happens if I was, and you, to buy a higher quality Japanese cell if that problem will stop. Makes me wonder
@@04mach1speed It's definitely the battery. If the temperature of the battery falls below a certain point, the fourth mode no longer works or it works only with ~ 1200 lumens. If you then warm up the battery in your jacket or hand and reactivate the flashlight, it will run again at 3000 lumens. That's my experience with the fenix. Maybe I'll try a Japanese battery. With the original battery and cold weather conditions the 3000 lumens are not usable or only a short time (less then a few minutes)