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The headlamp is a practical lighting tool, I as an outdoor enthusiast often use it when night fishing, cycling, running and doing handmade DIY, wearing it on the head to illuminate while freeing my hands, and I have also reviewed many mid-to-high-end price headlamps before. Before, a fan asked me to do an evaluation of affordable headlights, so I bought 5 on the existing basis, and brought you 8 representative horizontal reviews of affordable headlights, all of which are priced below 100 yuan for reference. Let's start the test directly, and the summary and table of all headlamp parameters are at the end of the article.
1. Mu Gao Di zero degree headlamp 500
I bought the outdoor equipment of Mu Gaodi before, and when I browsed the goods, I pushed this headlamp, and I saw that the shape was not bad, and the price of 35.9 at that time felt okay. Screenshots of all orders are attached at the end of the article, and the prices marked in this article are the starting prices, which may change at any time, the same below.
Mu Gaodi zero degree headlamp 500 workmanship is also improvised, the shell is PC plastic, square shape, I don't know if it is OEM. The front round is the main light, there are two kinds of lights, white and yellow, which can also be lit at the same time, with a maximum luminous flux of 280 lumens; On the right is a red and blue flashing light.
This headlamp does not have a sensing function, it is controlled with a switch on the top, and there is a TYPE-C charging port at the bottom, which has a built-in 500mAH lithium battery. The capacity of these headlamps with built-in batteries is relatively low, and the brightness will not be very high, otherwise they will be very hot and heavy.
The net weight of the headlamp with the light strip is 68 grams, which is relatively lightweight, and the lamp has elasticity, which is very comfortable to wear on the head; The headlight angle can be adjusted, but the adjustment angle is not very large.
For comparison, all headlamps in this article were taken in the same location with the same camera exposure parameters. The illumination effect of white light mode is shown in the figure, which is a large flood effect, covering a large area, no spot spot, and the light is relatively soft. The brightness of the 280LM is not very high, and there is no problem with it when used for manual and fishing bait, but due to the small battery capacity, it is only suitable for short-term wear. By the way, I also measured the strobe of each headlamp, see the parameter table at the end of the article for details.
Pros: Good bloom effect with two color temperatures
Disadvantages: The brightness is relatively low, there is no brightness level, and the brightness is not adjustable
Personal recommendation index: ★★★ ☆☆, suitable for short-term lighting needs
2. H02B headlamp
The second is the H02B headlamp with a replaceable battery. This headlamp is a non-standard factory goods, there are also Songmei and other brands of labels, the price will be a few dollars more expensive, I started at 35 yuan, and I have bought two or three for fishing friends.
H02B is a double-lamp design, 35 yuan of GCL2 domestic lamp bead version of the maximum luminous flux of 834 lumens, as a headlamp is completely enough, choose SST40 imported lamp bead version can even reach 2300 lumens, of course, the price is much more expensive, so the domestic GCL2 lamp bead version will be more cost-effective.
H02B uses a very common 18650 battery, the price is without a battery, and the battery life of a 3500mAH lithium battery is several times higher than that of the headlamp with a built-in lithium battery in the text at the same brightness, which is very suitable for users who need a long battery life. The TYPE-C charging port is hidden in the nut on the left.
The weight of the headlamp with battery is 115 grams, and the material and workmanship of the light strip are not very good, and it will feel a little uncomfortable after wearing it for a long time, but the angler said that he would get used to wearing it a few more times. The switch is on the side, the gear shift is similar to the flashlight, short press to switch cycles, and double click to open the extremely bright gear; The headlamp has a wide range of illumination angles and can be rotated almost 180 degrees.
H02B-GCL2 is a flood effect, the main light spot is not dazzling, but the extremely bright gear is not suitable for long-term use, the headlights will be very hot after 2 minutes in summer, and the medium and high brightness is enough in general.
Advantages: battery can be replaced, high brightness, cost-effective
Disadvantages: The quality of the headband is not very good, and the lamp head is heavier
Personal recommendation index: ★★★★ ☆, suitable for users who pursue cost performance, brightness and battery life
3. Beijing-made induction headlamp
The third is a Beijing-made headlamp with a sensor function. The products made in Beijing are basically OEM, and when I saw the price of 39.5, I bought one to play with induction and self-operation.
The shell of this Beijing-made headlamp is made of plastic, and the workmanship is a bit rough, as shown in the picture, the main lamp beads are not in the center, which is unacceptable. The main light is a spotlight with a maximum luminous flux of 170 lumens, flanked by COB floodlights and red warning lights:
The two red buttons on the top are the gear switch and the sensor switch, there are 4 battery indicators on the right side, and the Micro-USB charging port is at the bottom. The headlamp has a built-in 1000mAH lithium battery, which has a much longer battery life than the first Mu Gao Di but is also larger and thicker:
The headlamp weighs 72 grams, and the illumination angle adjustment range is 90 degrees, making it moderately comfortable to wear.
The illumination effect of the main light is shown in the figure, which belongs to the concentrating type, and there is a brighter concentrating spot in the center. I feel that the parameters of Jingzao are a bit conservative, and there should be more than 200 lumens in visual inspection.
Attached is a moving diagram of the main light and flood light, the order is the main light is high, the main light is low, the flood light is high, and the flood light is low.
By the way, I made a GIF to demonstrate the sensing function of the headlamp, which is to put your hand in front of the headlamp to turn on/off the headlamp, which is sometimes very convenient:
Advantages: with infrared induction, with far flood switching
Disadvantages: rough workmanship, low brightness, old MicroUSB charging port
Personal Recommendation Index: ★★ ☆☆☆
Fourth, the black pupil little King Kong PRO
Considering that some friends like to zoom, the fourth test is a headlamp that can zoom. Black pupil small King Kong PRO is the marked version of the HA01 series headlamp,And the above H02B is the same manufacturer,More functions,Zoom、Replaceable battery、Induction、Tail cover magnetic suction and so on,I'm 33.8Yuan to start,It's very cost-effective。
The main body of the headlamp is an aluminum alloy shell, and the lamp head can be rotated and zoomed to switch between spotlight and flood, and H02B almost uses domestic lamp beads, with a maximum luminous flux of 835 lumens.
Black Pupil King Kong PRO uses 18650 lithium battery, and the battery is included when you buy it, but the battery performance is poor, and the capacity is only 2200mAH, and you must replace a good battery above 3000mAH. If you need a higher battery life, you can buy the 21700 battery version of the Little King Kong MAX.
DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SENSOR HEADLIGHTS, THE SENSOR OF THE LITTLE KING KONG PRO IS ON THE SIDE, AND THE TYPE-C CHARGING PORT AND BUTTON ARE ALSO IN THE SAME POSITION, AND LATER FOUND THAT IT IS QUITE SUITABLE FOR FISHING, BECAUSE THE FRONT SENSOR WILL BE DETECTED WHEN THE ROD IS CAST AND RETRACTED, RESULTING IN A MISJUDGMENT.
Even the weight of the battery is 110 grams, which is much heavier than the headlamp with built-in lithium battery, and the illumination angle of the lamp head is also 180 degrees adjustable, and the light strip is not very good.
Adjust to the illumination effect of the spotlight as shown in the figure, and when fishing, you can adjust the spotlight to watch the floating action more attentively:
Zoom GIFs are attached, in the order of spotlight gradually changing to bloom:
Advantages: with infrared induction, zoom, replaceable battery, cost-effective
Disadvantages: The quality of the headband is not very good, it is heavier
Personal Recommendation Index: ★★★★ ☆, suitable for users who need to use zoom
5. T124 sensor headlamp
I saw this headlamp before that it was only 6.9 yuan, with induction, far-wide dual light source, and the battery can be replaced, so I bought one and came back to play. This headlamp is the roughest of all the headlamps in this article, after all, the price is also the lowest.
The headlamp is made of all plastic, the round one is a spotlight, the long one is a COB floodlight, the right side is an infrared sensor, and the front is a PVC board to transmit light, and the specific brightness is not indicated.
Its biggest advantage is that it uses 18650 batteries, and you can install an 18650 battery to play casually, which is suitable for users who are not very demanding.
After installing the battery, the total weight of the headlamp is 98 grams, which is on the heavy side, and the 4-level irradiation angle is adjusted, and the headlamp has a fixed slot that is a little larger, and it is easy to fall off if you use too much force.
The illumination effect is actually okay, and the brightness is a little brighter than the 270 lumens Mu Gao Di:
Advantages: with infrared induction, dual light source, replaceable battery, cheap price
Disadvantages: Rough workmanship
Personal Recommendation Index: ★★ ☆☆☆
6. Kerriz HM3
The sixth is the branded headlamp, which is the HM3 from Kerryz. I've been using Kerrytz's tactical flashlight, and I think this headlight is very light, so I bought one to try. The price is also the most expensive, costing 62 yuan.
The HM6 shell is made of plastic, the shape of the lamp head is 4cmX3cm, and the net weight of the light strip is only 36 grams, which is the lightest and smallest headlamp in this article. The main light of this size has a maximum luminous flux of 670 lumens; Of course, this body size is not enough to support 670 lumens to stay bright, and there are two red flashing lights on both sides, and there is no sensing function.
The switch is on the right-hand side, and there are four levels of extreme brightness, high, medium and low brightness, with a minimum brightness of 40 lumens, and a double click to light up a red flashing light. The charging port is on the other side, and it is also the old Micro-USB port that is used.
The headlight strip is the most comfortable in this article, with a 90-degree adjustable headlight angle, a stainless steel clip, and the ability to remove the light strip as a brim lamp.
HM3 light is a flood type, the center of the light spot is brighter but not dazzling, limited by the small size and 200mAH low capacity battery design, although it bursts brighter but can not be maintained for a long time, only suitable for short-term lighting.
Advantages: Lightweight and compact, high-bright
Disadvantages: low battery capacity, short battery life, short highlight retention time, high price
Personal recommendation index: ★★★ ☆☆, suitable for users who pursue small highlights and short-term use
VII. Yanni 512
The seventh is a traditional headlamp shape pure long-range headlamp Yanni 512. As shown in the figure, it is the largest headlamp in this article, the caliber of the lamp head is a bit exaggerated, and the light cup is also very deep, these designs are designed to improve the long-range effect, and it is the headlamp with the best long-beam effect in this article, and the irradiation distance can reach 180 meters-500 meters.
The headlamp shell is made of plastic, and the light cup and pressure ring are made of aluminum alloy, which by the way, this large light cup is used for heat dissipation. Using an OSRAM lamp bead, the specific luminous flux is not marked, but the power consumption of the lamp bead is marked as 3W, and the estimated luminous flux is about 300 lumens.
The switch is designed at the bottom of the headlamp, with only two gears, high and low, and a Type-C charging port below. The cylindrical part of the headlamp is a built-in 18650 battery, the standard version only has a capacity of 1800mAH, and the built-in YN-512S model with a capacity of 2600mAH is more than ten yuan more expensive, but unfortunately it is not designed as a replaceable battery.
The headlamp weighs 119 grams, which is quite heavy compared to other models with built-in batteries.
The concentrating effect of the Yanni headlamp is very good, but it is not suitable for illuminating close places and doing handiwork, the light spot is thin and bright, and it will be dazzling when illuminated closely, and the long-range effect is much better than several others.
Advantages: good concentrating and long-range effect
Disadvantages: too big and too heavy, the built-in 18650 battery has low capacity and the battery is not replaceable
Personal recommendation index: ★★★ ☆☆, suitable for users who need to shoot from a distance
VIII. Knight Cole NU11
The last one is the NU11 multi-function light from Knight Cole. Knight Cole's flashlight has also been bought before, the price is relatively high, and I saw that this headlamp looked OK for only 44 yuan, so I bought one to test.
The orange is the main lamp, with a maximum luminous flux of only 150 lumens, and it is not indicated which lamp bead is used, which is the lowest brightness headlamp in this article; The white light on the left is a red warning light, and the infrared sensors are on either side.
After removing the light strip, it is a hat brim lamp, which can also be clamped on the brim and shoulder straps, or it can be clamped on the bicycle basket as a cycling light, and the overall workmanship is OK. It has a built-in 600mAH lithium battery and a Type-C charging port at the bottom.
NU11 with the light strip together the net weight is 60 grams, cancel the light strip when the hat brim lamp is only 40 grams, it is relatively lightweight, the quality of the Knight Cole headlight strip is also relatively better, the headlamp illumination angle adjustment range is 90 degrees.
The main light is a partial flood effect, and the central spot is not bright, which is relatively soft. The brightness is indeed relatively poor, suitable for wearing and doing handiwork, not very suitable for outdoor use.
Advantages: lightweight, with induction function, multi-purpose
Disadvantages: Low brightness
Personal recommendation index: ★★★ ☆☆, suitable for users who do not have high requirements for brightness and light use
Originally, I planned to do a battery life test, but later found that almost all the battery life of the built-in lithium headlamp was "lai", that is, the brightness would slowly drop to a very low level after irradiation for a period of time, and then last for two or three hours, and the manufacturer's battery life mark was almost meaningless.
Attached is a comparison chart of the illumination effect of all the above headlights:
Attached is a comparison table of self-made parameters:
Conclusion:
The following conclusions can be drawn through horizontal evaluation: the headlamp batteries with built-in lithium batteries in these eight affordable headlamps are generally very small, and the high brightness cannot last for a long time, which is suitable for short-term use, and the advantage is that it is lightweight, which is more suitable for night running, hiking and handiwork; Like fishing, cycling and other outdoor sports need long battery life to buy replaceable battery headlights, I recommend the text of H02B and black pupils of the small King Kong PRO, installed with a high-capacity 18650 battery than the built-in headlamp type battery life is more than 3 times higher, at the same time, you can also bring multiple batteries to improve battery life, and the price is not expensive, and there is no need to worry about the problem of built-in lithium battery scrapping caused by long-term non-use, the only thing that needs to be overcome is that the headlamp with replaceable battery is relatively heavy. You can choose according to your own needs, if you have any questions, please leave a message for consultation.
The headlamps evaluated in the article are all purchased by individuals, with screenshots of orders: