Flashlight Review, MG RX1 Version 2 Q5

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I'm glad I waited a couple of weeks to purchase the MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5. I did not know there was going to be an improved version. This version has a different shaped reflector for more throw.

The reflector screws into the lens bezel assembly. Similar to how Dereelight does it with the DBS V1 and V2. Uses a SMO reflector.

Circumference - 52.85mm or 2.080". Length - 41.76mm or 1.644"

The rear switch is also able to handle 3A.

Installed is a reverse clickie.

Inside view of the rear clickie.

I do not have the first version so I can't compare the reflectors to see the throw or overall beam shape.

The battery tube uses some thick o-rings. O-rings came lubed.

The finish is Type II Anodize which is done very good. All body parts match very good.

All MG RX-1 Version 2's comes serialized.

It says on the other side "Bright Your World' which the light actually does. I am amazed how bright the beam is. The MG RX-1 Version 2 uses a CREE XR-E Q5 Emitter, silver core. My beam tint is white.

Uses 3 levels, high, medium and low. 1200 mA on high mode, 300mA on medium, and 100 mA on low. Remembers the last setting when selected off.

Input voltage 2.8-4.2V

Uses 17670 or 18650 sized battery. Do not use 2 CR123's or RCR123's!!!

Voltage cut off 2.7V

Boost/buck circuit board.

The CREE XR-E Q5 Emitter, silver core.

I had to use some pliers to remove the Cree module.

The MG RX-1 Version 2 feels well balanced in my hand.

The light came with all these goodies.

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Size comparisions.

Left to right, MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5, Tiablo A10 R2, Dereelight DBS V2 Q5

Left to right, MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5, Tiablo A10 R2, Dereelight DBS V2 Q5

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These are the lux readings I got.

I used AW's Black Protected 18650's in all the lights.

I choose the Q5 for the Dereelight DBS V2 because the R2 I have for the DBS got lower lux readings.



MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5 (High) - 23,779 lux @ 1 meter

MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5 (Medium) - 10,006 lux @ 1 meter

MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5 (Low) - 4,012 lux @ 1 meter


Tiablo A10 R2 - 27,115 lux @ 1 meter

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


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MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5 @ 96"

Tiablo A10 R2 @ 96"

Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 @ 96"

Left, MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5. Right, Tiablo A10 R2 @ 96"

Left, MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5. Right, Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 @ 96"

Left, MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5. Right, Tiablo A10 R2 @ 96" Stepped down exposure

Left, MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5. Right, Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 @ 96" Stepped down exposure

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MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5 (High) @ 32'

MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5 (Medium) @ 32'

MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5 (Low) @ 32'

Tiablo A10 R2 @ 32'

Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 @ 32'

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MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5 @ 146' or 44.5 meters

Tiablo A10 R2 @ 146' or 44.5 meters

Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 or 44.5 meters

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MG RX-1 Version 2 Q5 @ 210' or 64 meters

Tiablo A10 R2 @ 210' or 64 meters

Dereelight DBS V2 Q5 @ 210' or 64 meters

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Pros


Price

Comes with extra o-rings, lanyard and rear switch.

Uses thick o-rings. O-rings came lubed.

No strobe or SOS.

Parts not glued.



Cons


Type II Anodize, I wish the MG RX-1 Version 2 came with Type III Hard Anodize.

No holster

Cannot use 2 Cr123's or 2 RCR123's.

The lens seems "not clear". I cleaned the lens with some lens wipes but it looks the same.


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I really like the MG RX-1 Version 2. The cost was only $49.70, a budget thrower at a good price.

I am amazed at how bright the MG RX-1 Version 2 is.

I like that there is not annoying strobe or SOS.

If you want to use this light to read in the dark it's not very good. These "thrower" type lights have a very bright hot spot. It's due to the SMO reflector. If it had an OP reflector and a lower low then I think it would be OK to use to read at night.

I like how the light remembers it's last setting when selcted off. I don't like the lights that you have to go through all the settings to shut it off. I have a tendency to leave the light on after 1 click because I forget to cycle through all the levels to shut the light off.

I did order another MG RX-1 Version 2 for work. The light I take to work will get some abuse. The other light will be a "shelf queen".

The fit and finish was very good. I was surprised because I read that the earlier versions had some flaws in the finish. I like how thicker o-rings are used and that they came lubed.

I guess if the MG RX-1 Version 2 came with a holster and Type III Hard Anodize the price would be much higher.

 

[nikokapo]

Re: Flashlight Review,  MG RX1 Version 2 Q5

Great review as usual, I bet your neighbours must hate it when you test your flashlights on their gardens


What's with the orange clickies? Even laser hosts have them now.

 

[randomlugia]

Re: Flashlight Review,  MG RX1 Version 2 Q5

Nice review again, great pictures. It acually looks tighter than the DBS, but the Tiablo seems to have a better spill/throw balance.

 

[Lotus_Darkrose]

Re: Flashlight Review,  MG RX1 Version 2 Q5

Great Review. It might just be me, but in the backyard picture comparison, the RX-1 seems to put just a little more "bright white" on everything it hits than the DBS, which almost seems to match it.

 

[randomlugia]

Re: Flashlight Review,  MG RX1 Version 2 Q5

Great Review. It might just be me, but in the backyard picture comparison, the RX-1 seems to put just a little more "bright white" on everything it hits than the DBS, which almost seems to match it.

Yeah, it seems closer to "pure white", versus the other two, which are more neutral. Also, it does look like the RX-1 is putting out more total lumens. It also looks like it would be a pretty nice "normal" light with a textured reflector.