Head diameter: 3.02 cm / 1.18 inches at widestĬlick on, click off, hold to change modes.You can see that the lens is recessed further down than in most lights, giving extra protection. The stainless steel bezel sits over the TIR and lens. The flood is great for a headlamp but even on turbo this definitely doesn’t throw far in to the distance.
This gives a very smooth and floody beam pattern with no artifacts at all.
You can’t actually see the LED, as it’s behind the honeycomb TIR. I picked the cool white version, which looks to be somewhere between 6000K and 6500K. This gives a few more lumens and possibly a higher CRI. Previous versions of the Elf range came with a CREE XP-L emitter but Armytek have switched to using a Samsung LH351D. Armytek states that the Elf can survive drops from 10m.Īrmytek have an impressive 10-year warranty for the light, though the batteries, chargers, switches, and connectors have a 2-year warranty. Armytek really doesn’t want you (or water or dirt) getting into the flashlight. This probably results in a stronger build but means that you can’t swap between a short and long tube. The head doesn’t detach from the body from what I can tell. This helps give the light its IP68 and 10m waterproof rating. The only other lights I have with 2 O-rings are diving lights, so this is a welcome addition. With the tail cap removed you can see that Armytek have used 2 O-rings. The tail cap takes 4 turns to unscrew, revealing lubricated anodised threads. If you like your lights to look pristine then avoid the clip. This seems purely cosmetic and as a tool I’m not bothered about it. As Marco noticed with the Wizard C2 Pro, the anodisation attracts minor scuff marks. It also has matte anodisation which is nice and grippy. There’s no knurling on the Elf but I don’t think it needs it due to its shape. You can’t really use the pocket clip and headband at the same time. When in the clip on the headband, the light can be angled up or down easily. This should secure the light very well and make it more suitable than the C1 for things like caving. The light clips onto the band with a plastic mount, which is more sturdy than the C1 mount and also includes a thick rubber o-ring to secure the light. The headband supplied with the Elf C2 forms a single adjustable loop and also has an over-the-top band to support the extra weight. The magnet doesn’t look easy to take out. The tailcap includes a magnet that easily holds the weight of the flashlight in any direction. Unexpectedly, the C2 tailcap doesn’t include a lanyard attachment, even though the C1 does. The clip goes on fairly easily but is a challenge to remove! By itself, the Elf C2 rolls a bit on a table but with the clip, you can aim it in any direction. This lets the Elf C2 clip to a pocket very nicely and also makes it easier to find the switch. Unlike the C1, the steel pocket clip of the C2 attaches to either towards the head or an inch lower towards the tail and can still go on either way up. This seems to work better when used as a headlight or held in the hand but can take a moment to get the right orientation when it’s in your pocket. Unlike some manufacturers, Armytek has put the e-switch on the side of the light instead of the top. The Elf C2 is a fairly standard size for an 18650 light, though has a skinny waist. In fact the box has some information that isn’t in the manual.Īrmytek also sells an optional bike mount and hard hat mount for the Elf C2Ī few differences from the smaller C1 here, including the clip attachment, lanyard hole, and headband. The two Elves are my first Armytek lights and I was interested to see if the cheaper Elf range still met my expectations of Armytek’s almost legendary build quality.Īrmytek supplies the Elf C2 in a printed cardboard box, which includes all the specs. I picked the white version, to see how it compares to the warm C1. Many of them also come in “white” and “warm” too.
These are all multi-use lights that can be used as headlamps, bike lights, powered by USB, or as EDC lights.Īrmytek has an Elf C1 and Elf C2 (this one): the C1 fits a 18350 cell and C2 fits a 18650 cell. The Elf C2 comes with a standard micro-USB port instead. Marco reviewed the bigger and higher spec Wizard C2 Pro recently, which has magnetic USB charging.
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Instead, they’ve been gradually refining their series.Īrmytek has a few right-angle flashlights, including the Elf, Tiara, and Wizard series lights.
Armytek hasn’t released many new lights in a while and unlike most other manufacturers they don’t seem to be chasing lumens that only last a few seconds. Their tactical lights have been around for over a decade and I’m sure they last that long too. Armytek Elf C2 specifications Brand/modelĪrmytek is well known for making durable flashlights with good drivers.
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