EverbeamH6 Pro LED Head Torch Headlamp, Motion Sensor Control, 650 Lumen Bright 20 Hours Runtime 1200mAh Battery Powered USB Rechargeable Headlight (1 Pack)

Once a gamekeeper, an angler and astrophotographer, a good head torch has proved an invaluable piece of equipment.My first head lamp was a small Petzl which was £35 and had a dire maximum output of 30 lumens! It also used 3 AAA batteries which was a nuisance as you were always left with an odd one.Though reliable and having excellent battery life I dropped it once on a wooden floor and it literally flew to pieces.Looking for something much brighter and more robust I bought a Fenix at around £50.This had excellent light output rated very conservatively at 375 lumens, ran on 4 AA batteries and boasted all aluminium construction.Now Fenix have become an established name their prices are more commensurate with their impressive build quality.After years of use the very stiff cable of the Fenix broke and I was looking to replace it.What I wanted was a durable, comfortable, lightweight lamp with a usefully bright output and a good battery life under realistic use.The Everbeam H6 Pro meets these criteria easily at a very keen price.It also offers some very useful features missing on many head lamps.Firstly the addition of two small red LEDs.I can't understand the marketing saying "they do not disturb wildlife" as they are far too dim to spot the wildlife anyway.However as anyone who has turned up to a star party with a white light only to be told they are banned will attest, a dim red light is absolutely essential for reading star charts or adjusting a telescope.It also has a red strobe mode which strangely gives a shorter runtime at 20 hours than the continuous mode.Secondly unlike most budget offerings this light uses a 1200 mAh Lithium-ion battery which can be charged via USB in 3 hours.I wish that like some Nitecore lights it was possible to power the light via a USB power bank with the possibility of huge battery life.The details on this lights performance are scant even on the Everbeam website.Though it boasts a rating of 650 lumens a look at the small print reveals this is an internal test not an ANSI rating.There is no rating at all for what they call low setting which I find dubious.I would estimate this is around 100 lumens and have no reason to doubt the claimed 10 hour duration.There is also a powerful white strobe mode.I find it telling that the almost identical Nitecore NU32 is rated at 550 lumens and using a larger capacity 1800 mAh battery runs for one hour while the H6 pro claims 100 extra lumens for 90 extra minutes from its smaller 1200 mAh battery.Something just doesn't add up.To be fair the NU32 is close to 3x the price!Unlike more high end brands there is no indication of the breadth of the beam which is enormously important to different use cases.I found this light typical of most small reflector types in having abroad beam with a slight hot spot and a useful throw of only 80-100 metres at best, short of the 126 metres claimed.It is also woth noting that this light has a waterproof rating of IPX 4, this means it is "splashproof from any angle".The manufacturers video irresponsibly shows the light immersed in water, only advisable with a rating of at least IPX 7 "immersible up to 30 minutes".Closely watching the video is seems the demonstrator is holding his finger firmly over the vulnerable charging socket to make this stunt possible.If waterproofing is really vital look for an IPX 8 rating "waterproof to 2 metres continuously"This brings us to the generous 2 year guarantee which might sway some buyers.Another look in the small print reveals this only applies to the admittedly robust ABS body of the unit, all the internal parts including battery and LED are only covered for 3 months!A feature which will grab many peoples attention is the ability to switch the light on and off with a wave of the hand.This will be genuinely useful to stop dazzling people you meet while dog walking , fishing etc. but only works on full power.Finally this light comes with a quite sturdy zip up case very similar to one sold as a $7 option with Fenix lights.This makes an ideal place to store the supplied USB to micro USB charging cable.Though I may seem negative about this little light, you can tell I am a bit of a torch geek and it represents outstanding value and will be all most people will ever need.

I have a number of older headtorch that use standard batteries, and to be fair, they do last a significant amount of time, but the straps are getting a bit worn and scratches on the lenses. Doing outdoor pursuits it's always wise to have at least two sets of torches with you as I have had some fail or experience battery issues. This model looks like a no brainer purchase, it's a reasonable price considering what you could pay, almost 20,000 sold on here alone, I liked the fact that it's up to date with a rechargeable battery and it has the motion sensor, two important features, I have only tested in the house so far but it certainly seems bright enough, most have the red led features which I find handy as a backup for my MTB rear light.. so all in all it should be a great upgrade and in the long term save me buying replacement batteries, these are just a great devices for DIY, hobbies, walking the dog at night, anything really.

The lights and motion sensor on these is superb!The light has three brightness levels and for going up in the loft medium brightness is plenty for the darkness!Motion sensor is also spot on, it has a few inches of reach so going up and down the ladder might give you a small seizure as it recognises the steps as your hand constantly turning it off and on as your climbing but its not really a problem, just turn off the motion sensor whilst your climbing :)Battery live is fine however I've never tested the max duration so cannot vouch for that. Lasted fine for over an hour in the loft at medium/high brightness.ONLY let down of this light is the pivot mechanism. Its effectively a plastic pressure groove system which holds the light in place with the same power as snot. Jump or move your head too quickly and it will pivot away from your chosen angle. There are no tightening screws to set the angle either so once you wear down those plastic grooves pivoting the light up and down over its lifetime it will 100% wear and just sag. Shame really as the light is virtually perfect otherwise for the price point. Perhaps they want the pivot to break so you buy a new one :)

Bought for dog walking and it’s perfect. I can easily see where I am going and the ease of having both hands free when walking 3 dogs is a joy.It is well made and very easy to use. I haven’t used the dim, flash or red modes whilst out, I only use on full power.I have now used in all weathers - rain, snow and fog – it certainly changes visibility, as the light is so close to your eyes, but the option to angle down really helps. It fits around the outside of my coat hood which is a blessing as it turns itself off inside my hood. Water hasn’t affected it.I charge after 3 walks as there isn’t enough charge to do 4. Charging is quite slow, about 3 hours, but this doesn’t matter to me.The Lumens are correct - it is brighter than my mini Mag. With the angle I set it at I can see directly in front of me and clearly for at least 50 metres. It lights almost to the other side of the field. The beam angle is wide (4-5 metres either side).I didn’t think I would use the sensor but it has been useful, especially when I stop to talk to someone as it allows me to wave in front of it to quickly turn off and not blind them.I was initially worried about the strap being too tight and causing headaches, but it hasn’t as at. It is comfortable to wear and doesn't slip or move.Can’t fault it