Klarus XT11S XT11GT Tactical/Outdoor Flashlights Extended Review
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2016
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XT11GT is a fantastic light. Hope to see a review soon of the XT11GT vs XT11X! Your reviews are by far the best on RUclips! Thanks guys.
Man, the amount of effort and time that goes into these videos is amazing!! Thank you soo much for your hard work. I've watched like 6 of these flashlight over view videos in a row now lol. Great work!!
Well I hope that you don't weary of these overview videos because I love them. Also because of your effort and attention to detail, I will be buying some the products you offer. Don't care if I can find it somewhere else.
Awesome review of these flashlights. I just ordered the XT11GT since I lost somehow my flashlight on the way home from work just the other day. Due to your review being so thorough really helped with my choice. I really like how the flashlight can hold side switch on and it auto to low setting and then back has the strobe. As a security officer I check ID all the time and don't want to be blinding people doing that so very nice feature. I also play airsoft so bought off your site the Multi-functional Dual Remote Switch and I have a mount already so will put it on my rifle.. Looking forward to having this combo and features. Funny how my one quip about it was the silver bezel and I was talking to my friend wishing the whole flashlight was black and we where watching your vid and like 20 seconds later you are like and bezel comes off lol. Awesome!
Can't wait to see the review for the xt12gt
Great looking light. Options are good. Ordered mine yesterday. Screamin' deal for $72.00. Thank you for the nice review.
Excellent information and really well presented thanks - going to get the GT version
Fantastic review.
I've been waiting for this. Thanks. Hopefully you'll get a olight X7 to review
Awesome, I can't wait.
Nice! couldn't find any reviews on the xt11gt on youtube! :)
Interesting review !
Well, i´m sold regarding the GT.... seems awesome !
I fucking love your reviews. They are so thorough. It would be cool to watch like a compilation of the beamshots from every video you've done. Anyways got my XT11GT from you this past Friday. I used a coupon code and got a smokin deal for a light of this caliber. After using it all weekend, I agree with others that it doesn't feel like it's a full 2000 lumens when comparing it to some of my other lights ranging from 500 lumens to 1000, but nevertheless, it's an awesome light with awesome throw. I just wish there was a true lockout function. I've accidentally turned the low mode on in my pocket a few times now.
Love your reviews! Wish I lived closer to your store.
The XT11GT is the best light I have sound after many try’s.
great video, bought the XT11GT 2000LM and no regrets so far. Thumbs up!
Hi, kindly update me on the user experience. Thanks
Thank you for getting back to me ..
Nice review! I got my 11S from you guys and love it! For such a big light it carries well clipped in a pocket. Awesome flashlight!
Awesome review, Marshall, thanks for recording it. Could you please help, I'm totally new to these tactical torches. Would the bigger battery mean a significant increase in runtime for the xt11S? What if I used it with the 3200amh one? (and are the official runtime numbers measured with the smaller battery which is included..) Thanks!!
I like these longer in depth videos more. I wish Klarus offered swapable heads. I prefer the heatsink styling on the xt11s over the gt but I'm probably buying the GT. If you could swap the xt15 head that would be great. I think it's the best looking and would be a longer throw due to size difference. I wish manufacturers would make their products more modular. I.E. swapping heads, lens, reflector etc. The most you ever really see is battery size extenders and contractors but even still you don't see it enough. Maybe there's people out there who need their light to custom fit their need and really like a certain model but all the features do not fit the bill. This way you can tailor your light to exactly what you need. Considering the economics, it makes more sense for the consumer side as opposed to the manufacturer. I guess they would rather have people buying a whole new light instead of parts and pieces. I would even be ok if those swapable parts were rather expensive if it meant I could get exactly what I wanted. Until then I guess it'll just have to be a pipe dream of mine. Another great video, Marshall! You have no idea how addicted I am to your channel! Keep em' comin'. :)
hi Marshall, like your reviews more thought out than the rest I've seen! anyways I've been looking for a good torch of late I decided on the klarus g20 after seeing other reviews then I saw your enthusiastic review on the klarus xt11gt, both great torches which torch would you say is the better of the two as an edc. I live in Wales it's quite mountainous here very hilly I go camping and I cut through woodlands a lot . help me out and I'll put an order with you! much appreciation, jonathan taylor
One more thought about the USB charger though. One of my primary reasons for loving the magnetic charger was that the light was basically impenetrable. I didn't ever have to worry about dropping it in the water. Now I feel like I would have to worry about that rubber boot being effective, and fit in properly all the time. Has that new charging method decreased the waterproof/dustproof rating of the flashlight?
hi going gear are you doing a review of the xt11gt xhp35 HD vs HI version comparing the changes?
Fine job, thanks!👍
Looks great, might have to grab one. Hey Marshall, quick question. Does the holster that comes with these also fit the FL18?
id like to see it with the pocket clip off and the ring. also I can't find any info on the Klarus st15. will you make a review on those soon? I know it's considered more of a budget lights but just wanted to see how it does. I've already made my decision on the gt but looking for possible Christmas presents. I lost my thrunite tn12 2014 it was a great light but I've heard these are so much better plus all the extra features. thanks and great reviews
I use the GT on my home defense AR15 and use the pressure switch I love this light my friend owns a share of this company and I needed a rifle light and went to him
Tl;Dr - Flashlight is so powerful it caught me on fire, go but this light now.
Well, Marshall recommended this to me on a different video, figured I'd post how well it's doing after a month of use.
I use this primarily for a tactical light, work security at night at a mall, use this to deter people and did I mention, this light is bright as hell? Well last night, I'm sitting around with the team just joking and relaxing, when the light turned on in my flashlight pouch on my duty belt. I was unaware of this until I started smelling a burning smell and, behold my duty belt is on fire!
The only thing I can say is, YES, go buy this flashlight NOW. It's the most powerful one I can find in a duty light.
Excellent video. This may be the light I purchase for a photo safari in Africa. Question: do they tail stand? Thank you!
will u do a video for xt1c? i would love to watch that:)as im thinkin to get one
I love Klarus XT11GT for the power of 2000 lumens!
Damn I'm new here but this store looks cool. I don't have anything like this in my area.
What is your opinion on the best throw light? Also what about the Acebeam k70 . Have you reviewed.
Thanks
Hi Marshall, which model would you recommend when taking beam quality and battery duration in account, from the specifications on the XT11S battery duration is 2h turbo with a 3400mAh battery while on the XT11GT is 50min turbo with 3100mAh.
What light would you prefer over these two - the XT11GT or the Nitecore TMO3???
can these flashlight stand up independently on their end. I saw you stand them up with the bulb end facing down which obviously wouldn't be much help however do they stand up on the opposite end?
Hi Marshal,
I have the Armytek C2prime . I work as a Automotive Technician. How does this light compare ? Also what would you recommend as a great throw light to get ? I've been stuck on Armytek as I have there lights and headlamps but they have not really come out with a thrower and I would like to have one .
Thsnks
the number of modes of operation;
the presence of side and end switches
does the TRS1 pressure switch fit the GT as well? On your website the photo only says "fits for XT11S"
Which one : this or Nitecore MH20GT? Or maybe you have other recommendation similar size same batteries?
Just placed an order for the GT but they are back ordered. Any idea when you will get them in? Keep up with these awesome reviews!!
Going Gear Thanks so much!!
as a self-defence blinding unit is XT11S better as the beam is narrower than GT, or is GT better because of higher lumens? thanks
Will a thyrm switchback fit on either of these?
I noticed that it says 402 meter beam distance on the package but on the website it says 316 meters. Did they change it?
Is it possible to say that this is the best tactical flashlight to date?
Is there a way or switch that does momentary only? I HATE the strobe feature
Does the light flicker when the battery get low? Or does the colored LED have some sort of indicator? I have the XT12 and I really like to know when the battery is getting low. Sorry if I missed you saying that through the video.
When will the GT be available? I've looked a few times over the last couple of weeks and it says 0 in stock. Are they selling out that quick, or just not released yet?
same here, worked 2.5 months. I contacted going gear but they just sell the product. I got in contact with Klarus GT but they wanted me to skype. No camera to do so. Sad, I really liked the light. I won't buy another
Warning! Do not tighten the head of the lamp more than it's delivered. The mirror would be pushed against the diode support and can broke it.
Hi , I was just wondering if you received my previous comment? Thank you
when I purchased (March 2018) it was working fine...put in my vehicle for an emergency flashlight.....noticed the charge was gone so I attempted to charge....yellow light kept blinking even after an all night charge.....still not working.....can anyone point me in the right direction for service....still under warranty
Does it have over charge protection?
Hi, I really like your videos.
I wonder if you can give me a free advice. I need a flashlight for a bike helmet that will last about 1,000lm without stepping down. Better throws not too tight.
I also have a flashlight on the handlebar and I love it tight. Currently it's Haikelite MT07S which can work hours at 2,300lm. I want to replace it with a flashlight that is external to 4,000 lm and above.
Hope I do not bother you. I have no idea. I live in Holly Land and here the subject is not as developed as yours.
Thanks, Nitsan.
The included battery is the 3100mAh one and cant even put out 2000lm
What is the O-Ring? Where does it go?
Hi Marshall and all Klarus fan. Is here anybody who use XT11GT with remote switch TRS1?
I´ve just realized that after 2-hrs in outdoor temperature approx. 5°C (41 °F) and pressing Primary switch on remote control my torch goes to One-Tough "Strobe" mode instead of One-Tough Turbo. Repeating and clicking 3-4 times everything goes fine, in One-Tough Turbo mode. I´m using this torch in Outdoor setting only? Any advice pls?
Fantastic video thank you. I’ve now bought mine off Amazon 👍🏼
According to the Standard definition you can call a light "tactical" as soon as it can put out 80! lumens or more. So most of my keychain flashlights (as shown in my most recent video) are quite tactical. Even though only one has a directly accessible strobe. I doubt the usefulness of a secret strobe where you have to go through all the settings twice. I think by then your opponent might have caught on!
All I want in a flashlight is a tail switch high, medium, low, strobe, s.o.s and zoom capability and USB rechargeable
Marshall, I'm on the fence between XT11GT and the TM03. Can you do a comparison video between the two?
Not to mention that the TM03 uses a proprietary battery. I have both the XT11s and the TMO3. I do love how bright the TM is, but I don't like the proprietary battery. I'm definitely going to pick up the XT11GT soon.
Do you sell the "Cigar Grip Ring" on your site goinggear.com for Klarus XT12GT?
why do you call those bezels stainless steel?
Mine XT11GT failed after 2 hours of use...it wont turn on, and the burning smell came out of the tube of flashlight, will klarus cover that under warranty?
Yes it was their original battery that came with the flashlight
How does the new XT12GT compare? It has 1600 lumens with over 600m reach! Also I noticed on your packaging for the XT11GT the range says 402m whereas the Klarus site says 316m. Any reason for this?
Going Gear - Thanks. How do you rate the XT12GT compared to the XT11GT?
Also, which LED is tested in this video and which do you prefer? Strongly considering this as an upgrade to my old XT2C.
I have gone through 2 tail caps on the XT11GT and both of the inner nuts keep coming loose no matter how tight I do it up with needle nose pliers, which means the light will go haywire from time to time when you turn it on. As a tactical light, this problem is unacceptable. I love this torch otherwise, but Klarus no longer makes dependable products and I have to look for something similar by a better manufacturer. Sadly, there are not many tactical lights with instant strobe access. Ugh.
my rs18 melted the charge port and caught fire months ago (I didn't even own it a year) and Klarus would never respond to me. I don't know where I put the light now, I gave up on ever getting it fixed or replaced. I really prefer the magnetic charge ports but not if it's going to try to burn my house down. Their customer service is awful and I don't think I'll give them another chance but I do like the XT11GT as a potential replacement.
I sent them a message through the site you just posted. no response. I tried again. no response. if I was a distributor instead of just a customer maybe they'd reply but I can't get any response from them. Olight will probably be getting my light business in the future.
Is the paddle switch sensitive to accidental bumps? I had a Nitecore P20 and the paddle switch was getting activated on accident while holding it and bumping around in a bag and it lead to dead cells and general frustration while using the light since the strobe feature would turn on when I didn't want it to.
Interesting. I had my P20 as a weapon light too and I was getting accidental discharges of light while shooting and handling the firearm. Do you believe that would be the case for this as well?
Does this model have a hair trigger side button like the G20? I don't much use my G20 since its a pain to lock it out all the time. The side button on my RT20 works great so I would like to give Klarus another try.
I hope not.It put out so much heat and the side switch on the G20 is so touchy, I can’t believe they have not incurred a law suit over it. Klarus makes some interesting lights but the included holsters sucks, mine fell apart in a week. I will reinforce the stitching first thing on the XT holster if I get it.
How long do you have to keep pressing on the remote switch to get constant on?
Is it completely silent?
Try till it comes on.
Whats the difference between the new XT11GT E4 vs the previous disc. D4 ver.?
Eric C I w9uld like to know this as well. ??????
Eric C E4 beam reach is 316 meters and the D4 is 402 meters
Anyone know why the D4 is not on the Klarus website? And why it's hard to find? I just purchased the Fenix tk16 and the beam distance is not what I expected so I'm thinking the xt11gt D4 is what I'm going to get in the near future. Looking for a tactical light with good beam distance and bright.
Found the XT12GT. For throw it seems like the better option.. Wish i would have known about it beforehand.
How would you say the GT compares to the TM03? It's hard to get a good comparison from two separate videos.
One question in particular that I would like to see answered would be... while the TM03 clearly has more flood/spill than the GT, does it also have more throw? Or does the more concentrated beam of the GT give it a bit more distance?
Overall, which of the two do you like more and why? If you could do a full comparison, that would be awesome, but if not no worries.
Okay good to know, thanks. Did you hear about what's happening with the recall of these? Like the one in this video is rated for 402m beam distance but now it's only like in the 300's? What happened / what changed?
Any chance you can do a comparison video between the HI version and the HD version so we can see what the difference is between the two? Also which version are you guys currently selling?
HP35 HI is 1483 lumens, the "LO" version is 1833.
These are rated specs, so Klarus is definitely exaggerating their numbers here. Disappointing.
The rated specs are for a given current or temperature, they can definitely do 2000 lumens. With enough heat sinking you should be able to get over 4000 but that would not be practical in a light this size.
To get 2000 ANSI lumens you need to have ~2500 LED lumens. To get 2500lm from XHP35 HI you need to overdrive it up to 200% of it max rated current or maybe even higher.
How come on Klarus website they say the beam distance is 330 meters for beam distance instead of 400 meters
Going Gear thank you
They don't come with 3600 mAh anymore, 3100 mAh now per your website. Will that change the max output from 2,000 Lumens?
argh... I've answered my own question!
Notice: Only when using KLARUS 18GT-IMR31 3100mAh battery or the same batteries of the other brand, the Max output could be up to 2000LM; When using the normal 18650 battery with PCB protection or 2 x CR123A batteries, the Max output could be only up to 1300LM
Is it normal that the cigarr ring of the xt11Gt is a little bit lose ??
Thanks for the answer
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Great video!
You mentioned there was a temperature control system to avoid over heating ruclips.net/video/VXZUcauSOzI/видео.html. Have you done any testing on either the 11S or 11GT to determine how long you can run on max output before it "backs off"?Understanding the weather will have some impact on the outcome.
I like the GT, but afraid it might over heat too easily. Thanks again
why are some of these the hi version and some are hd? pros and cons of each?
Going Gear was the heating problem a big issue? or just for extended use situations?
Going Gear what other battery will work in the hi version if I want to hit the max lumens with a spare battery?
Mine lasted one day before the TURBO mode stopped working,will never buy another one again.I will return it to the company and get a nitecore.Klarus lost my business unfortunately.
Where do we find this Klarus XT11GT that reaches 402m?
Front of box
I have the Klarus XT12. I think I bought it last year. I absolutely love that light. It is remarkable, and I use it all the time. I have the holster mounted in my truck, right by my 12V usb charger. I love that setup, primarily because my XT12 uses the magnetic charger. I don't have to aim. I can see it in the dark. I don't have to worry about cable wear, chaffing, or bends that are damaging. It is pretty much perfect, and my favorite unique feature....because it is not a gimmick...it's real life awesome! Why do these have micro usb connections now? That is so disappointing.
Oops, never mind. I hadn't made it all the way through when I wrote this. Not sure why they moved away from the magnetic charger, but at least it is still available in the larger models.
Hi, what's your bet between klarus xt11gt and nitecore TM03?
thanks..any idea or thoughts about acebeam ec60?
it's alright..thanks anyway and sharing the videos :) really great
Hi, is there a big difference between XT12 and XT11GT?..i got xt12..is it worth to upgrade to xt11gt?
thanks
You said that the XT11S Run 280 Hours
I can read it is 260 hours two SIXTY hours ?
What goes
*****
You read it wrong
Sorry for nitpicking..
I'm looking for a compact flashlight reaching almost 1,000m .Does anybody know of any？
Emisar D1 or D1s if you want bigger
1:55 but XT11S have better runtime..
worked for 2 months then stopped working
Good flashlights, but the price!
xg11gt quit working 3 months later.. called going gear and they told me to contact China. So the seller does nothing for USA buyers.
where is xt12gt?
any update on the xt12gt? would definitely like to see a video review on one soon, as I would like to purchase either an 11gt or 12gt for christmas.
i think i'd prefer the xt12gt, provided the beam isn't a whole heap narrower and still has a reasonable amount of spill similar to the 11gt.
like a flashlight pumping steroids
No zoom feature = not tactical
All I wanna do is zoom zoom
This is a light from a Chinese front company. It will begin to fail immediately. There will be no warranty or any backing at all. 100$ down the drain.
I wish this guy would ammend his video.
nr4dd - And you know this because.....................thought so, you have the IQ the same as your shoe size!
I bought mine through amazon. I have contacted Klarus through their website three times now and still have yet to receive a reply. Maybe they reply to dealers that purchase in bulk but they ignore customers that do not.
+james palmer I have nothing against the reviewer and unlike you, will refrain from juvenile name calling. It does you as little credit as your parents and your association to the poster. It was his thorough review that finally enticed me to purchase.
The flashlight was defective. It eventually blew up in my hand. Fortunately it was well encapsulated and I experienced nothing more than heat and the smell of electrical burning.
After 6 attempts to contact klarus someone finally replied (in very poor English) and simply told me to deal with the person that sold it to me.
If this flashlight does not function properly return it immideately! When it works it's a great light but there are a lot of defective lights out there (as evidenced by other posts in this thread) and Klarus is shady.
nr4dd You must have received a defective flashlight. I own two Klarus flashlights and have not had any problems. When they make thousands, if not millions of flashlights there are bound to be a few defective units that were shipped. If you don't like Klarus then give the Acebeam L16 a shot if you want the same high lumen output. It has a strobe function on the side switch but the tailcap goes straight to turbo. There are other reviews on here that cover the functions.
as a self-defence blinding unit is XT11S better as the beam is narrower than GT, or is GT better because of higher lumens? thanks
thanks