Stepless rotary is so simple and effective yet so underrated. Just use as much light as you need; literally just turn in the direction you want. No multi-tapping involved, no need to study a chart. The Prowess seems like it's gonna be one of the best grab-and-go/home emergency light for years to come, provided you're someone who already has/plan to stock up on Olight proprietary batteries. I wonder how long it'll take before clones/interpretations show up. Do these have pass-through charging function? Like, be able to power off the port with/without a battery installed?
they work with any button top batteries. ANY they only are proprietary regarding charging. can always charge every single battery in a bay charger just fine. batteries are batteries. proprietary scaring people away from olight is dumb as hell and those people arent doing any reasonable research at all
@@nomercyinc6783 If you would re-read it, I never actually said anything about complete incompatibility of non-proprietary batteries. You made that straw man up, and threw misguided insults on that basis, perhaps because you've grown sick of having seen it frequently... somewhere else. Since you mentioned "any button top batteries"... If you buy an external charger, wouldn't it be better if it also doubles as a backup? That's what could've been if the Prowess hadn't adopted a proprietary charging system. It would be self-sabotage for the average non-flashaholic household (that previously never had the need to get 18650/21700/chargers) to opt for just "any button top batteries" instead of proprietary batteries - that choice would mean knowingly neutering the on-board charging function of the Prowess.
Sweet new lantern. I see that they don't have the magnetic charge anymore on this new model. Telescopic is cool, can be useful to light up a greater area. And also I love the switch between warm/white light. Cool new light, hope they release it in other colors soon.
While the Olight Lantern and the Olight Prowess looks nice and all, the price seems a bit steep. I am sure there are better and cheaper alternatives out there. The OKS2’s price seems more reasonable. And since the price is good, people might opt for this instead of the more popular brands.
its not made by olight just like none of their knives are olight made either. kizer makes their knives and roxon makes their multitools. facts are facts
@@ChrispyThingsi don't have either tool just seen videos. So based on looks i like the olight better. So I'm not sure what one for sure i like better. I'm getting the roxon one we talked about for the beard. So, I'll be able to test the scale material on that one. I'll probably get the olight just for the hell of it later. Can't have enough tools, em I right? Your damn videos don't help. Even if I've seen the tool you're showing i still love your opinion on them.
I’ve owned three O-lights. Every single one of them drained within a month so that they didn’t turn on when I went to use them. DO NOT RELY ON THEM. Luckily, I had $10 backups or Fenux as backups. The Olights are now in the trash. And I’m not switching out my Victorinox or Leathermen for this multi tool - won’t trust this company’s products.
Oh I just checked and I also have an Arkfeld which is great and doesn’t have this problem. I forgot it was also an Olight. I wonder why all the other models do?
@@ChrispyThings Well, I supposed that's the rub isn't it -- inconsistent QC and/or reliability. Like I said -- my arkfeld is going strong -- but I don't use it as an emergency or critical light.
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Stepless rotary is so simple and effective yet so underrated. Just use as much light as you need; literally just turn in the direction you want. No multi-tapping involved, no need to study a chart. The Prowess seems like it's gonna be one of the best grab-and-go/home emergency light for years to come, provided you're someone who already has/plan to stock up on Olight proprietary batteries. I wonder how long it'll take before clones/interpretations show up. Do these have pass-through charging function? Like, be able to power off the port with/without a battery installed?
they work with any button top batteries. ANY they only are proprietary regarding charging. can always charge every single battery in a bay charger just fine. batteries are batteries. proprietary scaring people away from olight is dumb as hell and those people arent doing any reasonable research at all
@@nomercyinc6783 If you would re-read it, I never actually said anything about complete incompatibility of non-proprietary batteries. You made that straw man up, and threw misguided insults on that basis, perhaps because you've grown sick of having seen it frequently... somewhere else.
Since you mentioned "any button top batteries"... If you buy an external charger, wouldn't it be better if it also doubles as a backup? That's what could've been if the Prowess hadn't adopted a proprietary charging system. It would be self-sabotage for the average non-flashaholic household (that previously never had the need to get 18650/21700/chargers) to opt for just "any button top batteries" instead of proprietary batteries - that choice would mean knowingly neutering the on-board charging function of the Prowess.
Sweet new lantern. I see that they don't have the magnetic charge anymore on this new model.
Telescopic is cool, can be useful to light up a greater area. And also I love the switch between warm/white light.
Cool new light, hope they release it in other colors soon.
Correct no more magnetic charging port on the bottom
@@ChrispyThings do you think it's worth the sacrifice? I've wanted both so...
So they did increase the dimming time on the lantern mode of the prowess. Might have to get a production one too.
What was it on the prototype?
Sometimes the little details make a big difference! 🤙🏻
This is true
The multi-tool also has a saw.
Yes I know. I have a Roxon KS2 Elite too
I just quickly showed the tools but I’ll save the in depth stuff for the follow up 👍🏻
Id give Coast Portland a try, they just released some lanterns themselves with dual fuel option.
I’ll check them out thanks
its just coast. portland isnt on any of their marketing or even on their website. i have some of their lights. its just COAST
@@nomercyinc6783Portland is listed on their web address and on IG as well. So if you head to their site, youd have to put portland dwn.
Love the lantern, gotta get one.
This Stretch and the one with the speaker are their best lanterns by far
@ChrispyThings I really like the old copper look and im glad its got a warm setting. Great setup.
While the Olight Lantern and the Olight Prowess looks nice and all, the price seems a bit steep. I am sure there are better and cheaper alternatives out there.
The OKS2’s price seems more reasonable. And since the price is good, people might opt for this instead of the more popular brands.
its not made by olight just like none of their knives are olight made either. kizer makes their knives and roxon makes their multitools. facts are facts
Seeker Pro seems to be brighter also
CHRISpy Things !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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that's neat
I do like the scales on this version of roxon compared to original
The smooth aluminum vs the textured G10?
I’m going to do a follow up on both of these tools but honestly I like the g10 a little better
@@ChrispyThingsi don't have either tool just seen videos. So based on looks i like the olight better. So I'm not sure what one for sure i like better. I'm getting the roxon one we talked about for the beard. So, I'll be able to test the scale material on that one. I'll probably get the olight just for the hell of it later. Can't have enough tools, em I right? Your damn videos don't help. Even if I've seen the tool you're showing i still love your opinion on them.
the new scales look way better and the scales themselves dont need to aid grip in man hands
Nice
They say it's cool white compare it to seeker Pro it looks yellow it don't look cool white compared to the seeker lineup
I’ve owned three O-lights. Every single one of them drained within a month so that they didn’t turn on when I went to use them. DO NOT RELY ON THEM. Luckily, I had $10 backups or Fenux as backups. The Olights are now in the trash. And I’m not switching out my Victorinox or Leathermen for this multi tool - won’t trust this company’s products.
Hmmm I wonder why.
I have some 5 years old and still going strong
Oh I just checked and I also have an Arkfeld which is great and doesn’t have this problem. I forgot it was also an Olight. I wonder why all the other models do?
@@ChrispyThings Well, I supposed that's the rub isn't it -- inconsistent QC and/or reliability. Like I said -- my arkfeld is going strong -- but I don't use it as an emergency or critical light.
Mine are still going strong too 💪 💅
I’m a Black Diamond with Olight and have stop buying they’re crap lights. Their junk have so many issues, going to SureFire.
What issues do you mean?
It took you until Black Diamond to come up with this verdict???
The Fenix lantern is much better
I figured it out at platinum. Lol