Introduction
I had tested a good number of Armytek lights in my previous reviewing career, and they had always performed well. Known for very robust builds, I was curious to see what their new models were like. Interestingly, the lights they sent me were both angle lights (i.e., the emitter is on the side of the head). This design is very helpful when carrying the light clipped on you, or as a headlamp.
The Wizard C2 Pro Nichia ships in a cardboard display box with an extensive number of labels and descriptions. Inside, you will find the following:
- Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia flashlight
- Stainless steel pocket clip
- Magnetic USB charging dock
- 18650 battery (3500mAh)
- Headband and rubber headlamp mount
- Bicycle mount
- 2 spare O-rings
- Adhesive tape strip (3M)
- Manual
Note that the multi-lingual manual is really more of a quick-start guide, and there is a slightly more detailed full manual that you can download from the Armytek website.
The main distinctive feature is the angle-head light source. This is very helpful as a headlamp, bicycle light or when clipping onto you. It’s also reasonable to carry this way by hand, especially given the large button on the size of the head (i.e., can easily use your thumb to activate the switch). Switch feel is good, with a definite click upon press.
There is a green/red LED under the switch cover that can signal the status of the light. By default, it flashes red once when the switch is clicked (or glows red when doing a press-and-hold). You can configure it to flag a green locator beacon once every four secs if you wish. It also serves as a low battery and heat warning, as also described in the UI section.
The light lacks a USB-C charging port on the body, but there is a USB-based magnetic charging dock that charges the light through the tailcap. The light uses a standard flat-top 18650 cell (Armytek-branded 3500mAh in this case), so can easily be swapped out and charged in a stand-alone charger.
The light uses a neutral white Nichia 144AR emitter (4500K, Hi CRI >90), under a textured TIR optic. The specs claim a 70 degree hotspot and a 120 degree spill, but there is no sharp demarcation between them – this produces a very even flood light.
All outdoor beamshots are taken on my Canon PowerShot S5 IS at f/2.7, 0.5 secs exposure, ISO 400, daylight white balance. The bend in the road is approximately 40 meters (~45 yards) from the camera.
| Pros | Cons |
| Excellent current-controlled efficiency, with stable regulation in all modes. | User interface is a little unusual, with two distinct UIs with differing mode group sets (with some shortcut inconsistencies between). |
| Textured optic provides an extremely floody beam, with no real hotspot. | Charging dock requires tailcap to be loosened, and won’t initiate a charge when cell is >4.0V resting. |
| Great overall range of output levels, with several true Moonlight modes. | Need to keep tailcap and screw threads very clean, or you can get some flickering on the highest level. |
| Compact and easy to activate with a single large button, and a number of warning/notification modes available. | |
| Included high-capacity battery with custom USB charging dock (magnetic). |
A neutral comment is that the Wizard C2 Pro Nichia is an angle-head light – which is beneficial when using as a headlamp or clip-on light, but is different from most other lights.
Full review:
https://flashlightreviews.ca/index.php/2023/05/18/armytek-wizard-c2-pro-nichia/
Review by: Selfbuilt’s Flashlights Reviews
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