Flashlight Review, LumaPower LumaHunter MRV

[erns]

I just received the LumaPower LumaHunter MRV SK Q5 from Battery Junction.

Shipping is the usual fast 3 days to Socal.

The MRV SK uses a Cree XRE-7090 Q5 WD LED driven at ~1.2A/4.25W.

Uses a longer reflector 35.94mm to the 1st Generation MRV's reflector 31.25mm. The longer reflector increases the brightness and throw compared to the 1st Generation MRV's. Also included is a OP reflector.

Can use 2 CR123's, RCR123's or with the M-65 extender 2 18650's.

The MRV SK uses a side switch which controls the 3 brightness levels, high, medium and low. The rear clickie is a forward clickie.

The finish is excellent except for a scratch by my side switch. The Type III Hard Hard Anodize looks uneven in color. The lens bezel is a black color the lens housing is dark brown color. The battery tube is a black color. The Cree module is also a different color which looks to me like a dark bronze color. I gave the grade A- due to the scratch.

The fits is excellent. All threads are smooth. The rear tailcap threads are smooth compared to my 1st Generation MRV which is very rough. I give the grade A. The rear tailcap screws on very easy. I have read that some have some tailcaps hard to screw on.


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Pros

Forward clickie

Very easy UI.

Side clickie controls 3 brightness levels.

Fit all batteries, CR123's, Protected RCR123's and Protected 18650 with ample room.

OP produces a very smooth beam.

Price is excellent. I thought the MRV SK was going to be sold at a higher price.

Very easy to swap out the reflectors.

Came with the OP reflector, extra o-rings and GITD rear switch cover.


Cons

Beam is slightly off-center.

Scratch by the side switch.

Mismatch of the Type III Hard Anodize color.


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Warranty card

User Manual

Comes with o-rings and a GITD rear tailcap cover.

The MRV SK uses a Cree XRE-7090 Q5 WD.

SMO

OP

Rear view of the Cree module.

Top of the battery tube. This section screws onto the Cree module.

The side switch uses a soft rubber cover.

Ouch! Note the scratches.

Uses a forward clickie.

Inside view of the forward clickie.

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Size comparsions

Left, MRV SK Q5. Right, MRV Q5

Left, MRV SK Q5. Right, MRV Q5

Left to right, MRV SK Q5, Dereelight DBS V2 Q5, MRV Q5

Left to right, MRV SK Q5, Dereelight DBS V2 Q5, MRV Q5

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Reflector size comparsions

Left, MRV SK Q5, 35.94mm. Right, MRV Q5, 31.25mm

Left, MRV SK Q5, 41.23mm. Right, MRV Q5, 41.83mm

Left, MRV SK Q5, 35.94mm. Right, DBS V2 Q5, 49.07mm

Left, MRV SK Q5, 41.23mm. Right, DBS V2 Q5, 45.24mm

As you can see the Dereelight DBS V2 has a longer a wider reflector. It's going to be hard to beat the throw and brightness of the DBS reflector.


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Left, MRV SK Q5 OP. Right, MRV SK Q5 SMO

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I also took lux readings of the lights shown above. These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. I am using AW's Protected Black 18650 for the Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 and AW's Protected (Black) RCR123's for both the MRV SK Q5 and the MRV Q5 which were fully charged.

MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's - 16,440 lux @ 1 meter

MRV SK Q5 OP 2 RCR123's - 7,300 lux @ 1 meter

MRV Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's - 14,840 lux @ 1 meter

Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 1 18650 - 20,767 lux @ 1 meter


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MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 96"

MRV SK Q5 OP 2 RCR123's @ 96"

MRV Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 96"

Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 1 18650 @ 96"

Left, MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's. Right, MRV Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 96"

Left, MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's. Right, MRV Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 96" Stepped down exposure

Left, MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's. Right, Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 1 18650 @ 96"

Left, MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's. Right, Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 1 18650 @ 96" Stepped down exposure

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MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 32'

MRV Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 32'

Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 1 18650 @ 32'

MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 32' Stepped down exposure

MRV Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 32' Stepped down exposure

Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 1 18650 @ 32' Stepped down exposure

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MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 146' or 44.5 meters

MRV Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 146' or 44.5 meters

Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 1 18650 @ 146' or 44.5 meters

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MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 210' or 64 meters

MRV Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 210' or 64 meters

Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 1 18650 @ 210' or 64 meters

 

[laserlover]

Re: Flashlight Review,  LumaPower LumaHunter MRV

that is a good review!!!

 

[erns]

Re: Flashlight Review,  LumaPower LumaHunter MRV

This is a comparison of the MRV SK Q5 vs the Tiablo A9 Q5.

Both lights are very close in brightness and throw.



Left, MRV SK Q5.     Right, Tiablo A9 Q5

Left, MRV SK Q5.     Right, Tiablo A9 Q5

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Left, MRV SK Q5, 35.94mm.  Right, Tiablo A9 Q5, 36.22mm

Left, MRV SK Q5, 41.23mm.  Right, Tiablo A9 Q5, 41.71mm

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These are the lux readings I got. Both lights are using freshly charged AW's Protected RCR123's.


MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's - 16,440 lux @ 1 meter

Tiablo A9 Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's - 19,260 lux @ 1 meter


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MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 96"

Tiablo A9 Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's  @ 96"

Left, MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's.     Right, Tiablo A9 Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 96"

Left, MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's.     Right, Tiablo A9 Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 96"    Stepped down exposure

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MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 32'

Tiablo A9 Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 32'

MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 32'   Stepped down exposure

Tiablo A9 Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 32'   Stepped down exposure

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MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 146' or 44.5 meters

Tiablo A9 Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 146' or 44.5 meters

MRV Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 210' or 64 meters

Tiablo A9 Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 210' or 64 meters

 

[VillageIdiot]

Re: Flashlight Review,  LumaPower LumaHunter MRV

Why do you need so many Q5's? They're great but you only need 2 of one size at the max. Got any Mac's Custom flashlights? I wanna see =D

 

[erns]

Re: Flashlight Review,  LumaPower LumaHunter MRV

This is a comparison of the MRV SK Q5 vs the Raidfire Spear TM Q5.

Both lights are using SMO reflectors.



Left, MRV SK Q5. Right, Raidfire Spear TM Q5

Left, MRV SK Q5. Right, Raidfire Spear TM Q5

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These are the lux readings I got.

The MRV SK Q5 is using 2 AW's Protected RCR123's. The Raidfire Spear TM Q5 is using the recommended battery 18650, AW's Protected.


MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's - 16,440 lux @ 1 meter

Raidfire Spear TM Q5 SMO 1 18650 - 20,100 lux @ 1 meter


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MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 96"

Raidfire Spear TM Q5 SMO 1 18650 @ 96"

Left, MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's. Right, Raidfire Spear TM Q5 SMO 1 18650 @ 96"

Left, MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's. Right, Raidfire Spear TM Q5 SMO 1 18650 @ 96" Stepped down exposure

MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 32'

Raidfire Spear TM Q5 SMO 1 18650 @ 32'

MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 32' Stepped down exposure

Raidfire Spear TM Q5 SMO 1 18650 @ 32' Stepped down exposure

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MRV SK Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 146' or 44.5 meters

Raidfire Spear TM Q5 SMO 1 18650 @ 146' or 44.5 meters

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MRV Q5 SMO 2 RCR123's @ 210' or 64 meters

Raidfire Spear TM Q5 SMO 1 18650 @ 146' or 44.5 meters

 

[VillageIdiot]

Re: Flashlight Review,  LumaPower LumaHunter MRV

want me a spear!