Are Chinese bike lights any good? Massive comparison & test
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- I gathered 7200 lumen of lights for An in-depth review / guide to a bunch of Chinese bike lights from Gaciron, Towild and Xiesheng.
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-Amazon US:
Gaciron W10 - amzn.to/2NRWTsK $9.99
Gaciron 400 - amzn.to/2PTOub6 $28
Towild 600 - amzn.to/2PURuny $22
Towild 700 - amzn.to/33qFKgz $59
Towild 1600 - amzn.to/2pTleXc $109
-Amazon UK:
Xiesheng 300lm - amzn.to/2K24AMd £14 with rear light too
Gaciron W10 - amzn.to/34BpJV8 £12
Gaciron 1600 - amzn.to/2K2YESV £44
Towild 600 - amzn.to/2WWeRi7 £21
Towild 1600 - amzn.to/2PZ07NP £54
-AliExpress:
Gaciron W10 - bit.ly/2Crl0cw $14 on 11/11
Gaciron 400 - bit.ly/2oY5GkB $17 on 11/11
Gaciron 1800 - bit.ly/33oyAJH $79 on 11/11
Towild 600 - bit.ly/34HGjms $22 on 11/11
Towild 700 - bit.ly/2CsBLUE $27 on 11/11
Towild 1600 - bit.ly/34HASDS $41 on 11/11
Towild 1800 - bit.ly/2oXdDXe $79 on 11/11
Xiesheng 300LM - bit.ly/2NMEJJ6 $5 when bought in bulk
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All opinions are that of the presenter. All lights in this video were provided for free, but no money was taken for making this video. Amazon links are affiliate links but it doesn't effect your price one bit and it helps support the channel. :) 
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Hey guys. I'm still confined to bed after breaking my leg. Full story on that in the future. In the mean-time I now have time to edit lots of the footage I have built-up like this one. More coming soon. Thanks for understanding.
@@Zeben84 None of these lights came with gopro mounts. The towild 600/700 series are shaped like traditional torches so you can find lots of adapters to use them on gopro mounts. Most of the lights had straps that mounted directly to your handlebars.
@@ChinaCycling Yeah i hadnt watch the video when i asked the question, i heard in your video just now, you can delete the comment if you want :)
I'm just looking for a light that has go pro mount to get it nicely on my bike !! I have a 17€ light from amazon but it last 2hours max on low settings (which is ~100 lumens i think) and i'm looking for something to do all all night long riding.
I like the towild 1600, put it on 100 lumens mode for 27 hours looks good so i might go with that but if you have contact with them, please ask them to make a go pro adaptater :) !!!
EDIT : I deleted my previous comment
Speedy recovery mate. Hope it's not too serious and most importantly you can ride soon....
Hope you get well soon
Wish you a good recovery...maybe you could do a video explaining that, in case it is cycling related.
As a bicycle courier in London I can confirm from my experience that the Chinese replica of Lezyne Power Drive 1100i, which is named EasyDo EL-1110 last twice longer than the original. And it's four time cheaper.
How long does it last at 1000 lumens, might give it a shot considering the price
@@ozan3076 First i bought the Lezyne light with the idea to use it for mountain biking only. And then I doscovered the Chinese replica EasyDo on Ali Express, and decide to buy it , and to make a comparison test . Also , I don't wanted to have my expensive Lezyne stolen during my daily work and I start using the EasyDo. I never used them on the full capacity of 1000 lumens, it's to strong for the oncoming trafic. Tha Chinese light last two years including the winters(with one service to dry the electronic components from incide after one day under havy rain) , and the original Lezyne from month of March untill September. One down side for both is that the rubber strap get weaken and crack for less than a half year daily use. Now I will looking for a Chinese light with better attaching systhem.
@@ivaylovelev3461 Thanks, fits my intention of use. Will order one today, might try to find domething to use as a replacement mount. 👍
@@ozan3076 Here you got Lezyne Rubber Mount Strap, wich fits perfect on EasyDo :
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lezyne-Rubber-Mount-Strap-with-Tab-Hecto-Micro-Macro-Power-LED-Lights-Black/133248427438?hash=item1f0639a5ae:g:B5YAAOSwT7Nd2BO4
@@ivaylovelev3461 thanks! I just ordered the light from China.
Extremely useful! I've been looking for this kind of review. Thanks for sharing!
Hope it helped!
By far the single most helpful and insightful bike light comparison video I've ever seen. The fact that you took time to not only do a full unboxing/specs walkthrough, but then do a comparison on a dark road gives me the best picture possible of how good these lights are and how they compare to each other. Thank you!
Thanks! It was a pain in the arse to make, so glad to see it's useful.
Thanks for the spam! Related to the owner?
Great job with the comparison. I was looking for a good alternative and you were able help me find what I needed!
Glad I could help!
Excellent comparison! I got the little flashlight bc 700 lumen one and it’s fantastic value. It can’t keep up with my lezyne 1300xxl but it was 1/4 of the price and has a much better flashing mode. Also super lightweight
I appreciated this video. I’ve been watching a lot of reviews about different brands of heights at different power levels and have no idea I could essentially get the same thing for a fraction of the price if I knew what to look for. Good job!!!!
Good bullshit!
Been using gaciron for 2years now and they are legit quality bike lights! And cheaper than the big brands. Im gonna keep on using them on all my bikes and hope to get something that mounts with go pro mounts.
Hope the recovery is progressing well. Get well soon 👍. Thanks for another great video
Thanks Conor. One day at a time :)
Just received my Gaciron in Brazil, I'm very happy with the quality. Thanks for the review, would love to see some more products reviewed
That's good to know! Safe riding!
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Enjoy riding in the murder capital 😆
@@meizhi632 I would like to test your light and do a review and offer to my friends who are avid bikers too…
Awesome review very comprehensive your the reason why I bought my hyper winspace wheels and many other things related to cycling a sport I truly have had a lifetime relationship with for the seeing nature and living well .
Being safe is most important and being streetwise with traffic is always a priority.
Awesome review. Thank you ☺️. It would be nice to see how the top Chinese lights perform against the major brands'.
Thank you for this video, so useful !
this is probably the best review I've seen. of like anything. and I've seen many .. hands down.
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I have gaciron 1600 lumens and I am very satisfied. We are going downhill in the night and the light is amaizing.
Great job on this review!! Always impressed!!
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Thank you for the video. It's still valid after years. So well with it
It's very cool that you talked about the shape of beam itself 21:49 at least for me, this is really really important not to blind oncoming cyclists. I will never use any flashlight type of beam.
I use what is arguably the most famous Chinese brand amongst westerners, namely Fenix. They made their mark with regular flashlights before entering the bike light market. I have the Fenix BC30R, which retail for $130 US, but can be found for under $100. Another well-known flashlight brand is Nitecore; they offer the BR35 at roughly the same price.
Thank you soooooo much for making this video!! I live further north than just about any city most people can name so then sun already sets at 16:08!!! And the nights are still getting longer!! I’ve been really happy with my cateye volt 800 but I’ve been wanting to order a second front and rear light from aliexpress as I prefer to ride with two of each for that day when one of them dies 50km from home. So this couldn’t have come at a better time!
Dark at 4pm? That's crazy. Sounds cold too! Glad the video was useful.
China Cycling only zero to a few minus degrees during the day lately. I think by December 21st the sun rises after 10am and sets by like 3pm or something. But then it doesn’t get dark for like 6weeks in summer so you can ride forever without even thinking about lights!!
Excellent detailed review,subscribed!
Thanks! :)
Amazing Review Thanks Sir!
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thanks great video i enjoyed very much and its really helpful
I've own a Gaciron 1000lm V11 light for a year. This is the best purchase I've made in terms of front light !
The V11 is a cylindrical light without a battery. You need a battery pack but it's small at 2.5" or 6cm long. I bought a 10000 mAh flat phone battery pack that I put in a triathlon type top tube bag.
The great thing is, as batteries become more and more energy dense and less expensive, I can "upgrade" and prolong the light autonomy and the battery pack for other use on the bike or elsewhere.
The 1000lm is great at any speed.
I highly recommend Gaciron products.
The Gaciron stuff just feels so well made too. All the edges are machined nicely, there's no creaks or rattling. It's quality stuff. Same goes for towild to be fair.
i bought a magicshine 8000lm light and its works great.
Excellent range of lights examined... thanks for the links too, will order today!
OMG broken leg? Please get well soon! 2 years ago my entire left side: collar bone (3/4 broken), hips, knee & ankle were smashed (oil & rain) & were 10% thicker from swelling... Physiotherapist predicted 3 months but aside from the collarbone I mostly "recovered" in 30 days by going to the pool 5 days a week for an hour of "water cycling". The water pressure helps with healing, so I hope Weinan, Xi'an has swimming pools nearby.
Thanks Horace. Hope it helped guide your choice. I'm glad you're recovered from your fall. When I read of other people's recoveries, it gives me strength.
Great video man. Thanks for your effort
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome review, thanks!
Excellent review. Thanks.
I got the Gaciron V9D 1800. It is just amazing. I have Cygolite 1,100 and the Gaciron is really more powerful.
You can hold the power button 2 seconds for the Gaciron and it will do a super fast flashing in two modes at 1,800 lumens it is amazing. He didn’t show that in the video.
Thanks for the video.
My bicycle cost 14000$. Only the best parts... But on bike light I wouldn't spend more then 50bugs, since they are so freaking unreasonable priced. I work in an technical field and know what they are really worth, you are so spot on with your review...
bugs? you are so pathetic man
Used gaciron for my backpacking in the middle of nowhere and it never let me down. Thanks!
Great to hear!
Thanks for the review mate. A couple of questions, are they all white lights or do some of these produce warmer tints? Which ones have a good antiglare/horizontal cut off? It seems the towild 1800 has a good cut off, maybe the towild 1600 too? regarding tint it's always hard to tell on camera
Appreciate the research
Great review. What do you reckon about getting between the Rockbros 400 or the Geciron 400?
Thanks for the review! can you please tell which of these would be the best for not blinding drivers? I'd like to know if Gaciron 1600 or Towild 600 has evenly distributed light or cut off from the top?
i got one of those Gaciron V9D 1800 and it is awesome in traffic and long rides
Good work on the reviewe.. anyway good job. Thanks
I have been using the Towild 700 for a few years now (a slightly older model) and it’s pretty great for what I do but only lasts 1:30 on the medium setting. I use it on a China-direct garmin mount off the stem.
Didn't waste your time at all. It great when we can get some objective tests on things that come from Chinese suppliers as it is really hard to filter what is good on Fleabay and Aliexpress. Great vid mate.
Nice. Looking forward to what you think of the rear light.
I bought the Shenkey 4000 mah / 800 lumen from AE and its awesome.
Get well soon!
Same here
Can I have the link where you bought it?
Didn’t find it.
@@duytruongnguyen9700look for "Aliexpress Shenkey"
How is the flashing on Shenkey? I don't want rapid flashing and cause an epilepsy episode on the street.
These are usually made in the same factory. The big brands design the light, the factory copies it and sells it loads cheaper. I bought a beard trimmer from Amazon recently and it's better than any top branded I've ever owned and 1/4 the price
Thanks for this review. Never heard of these brands before. I was searching for an affordable light without those high prices. Looked up for Gaciron in Lazada and bought V9C 800. Its cheap comparing to others with 800 lumens. Well built, bright flood light and the most important it comes with a remote switch (the feature I was looking for) which makes it very convenient to switch the modes without taking my hand off the bar.
You mentioned the red tail-light may not be as bright in the video as is apparent to your eyes. That's a good call. Some smartphones have color corrections or color schemes or similar settings. The settings can de-emphasize or emphasize certain colors in canned color "schemes" available to the user. Some schemes for example provide a "bright" or "rich" color setting or alternatively a setting that provides a "flat" color rendition. It depends on the phone. Of course, video editors can do the same sort of thing in post-production and affect the apparent results and the user may not know about the settings as some of the editors are very complex with lots of features. Also again, setting like Gamma can make a major difference in apparent color rendition, brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.
Wow great review
Thnx you so much for sharing info about all the Chinese products you test, it's very much appreciated, after seeing your review of the sensie group set, I've ordered it can you pls do some reviews about gravel or cyclo cross carbon frames & Cranks?
Yeah,I wanna start riding gravel, so, there will be lots of videos about the gravel life!
That Towild BR-1600 is similar to my night rider that I had back then and with the beam pattern.
using Gaciron 400 lumen a year, bought 17$ from AliExpress. Zero problems. Works great, good for city. In stobe mode it is impossible to stay unnoticed. Would like if it had a mode like car high beams with remote.
That's good to hear! Obviously I only used these for a few months, so it''s good to hear from people who have used them longer.
What Light did you recommend to use in your helmet? I already have a Light to put im my bars, but want another one for the helmet to see the road way ahead.
Dude. Without even watching this video, I already knew both the video and the topic is top!! I spent around 80euro or so on bike lights in total. I got pretty much everything I need forever! (about 12 in total) (from lithium battery powered, USB powered and powered by using an adapter (via laptop or smartphone cable). My friend spent about the same for just one set of bike lights....
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Excellent explanation. Please which of these two lamps is better gaciron 1600 or towild br1600?
Great review and well done.
Cheers
Excellent video thanks much
Hope it was useful!
It was very interesting watching this video, dont think you've wasted your time and thank you!
I am now thinking that for a regular commute something like gaciron 400 would be fitting, which is perfect for me
Yeah, 400 to 800 is fine.
Well done, dude! Xie-xie for such big review, it helped me a lot!
Great video as always. I know its not the subject of this video, but could you make one speaking/comparing chinese jerseys and bibs? I think many people would love to hear your opinion. Thank you
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Can you make a video on the brightest tailights?
Your first video after your accident is about lights.
Is it some kind of a metaphor ? 🤔
"You will see the light at the end of the tunnel"
Meaning in these difficult times, you will see things progressively improve ... keep the moral up !
This video makes for some "light" viewing?? 😂
Thanks for this. I'm looking at buying a new light as the battery life on my 3 year old cat eye is shortened. I think I will go for a decent compromise of value and output which would be the towild br1600. And with 11,11 coming up makes it a bargain. Hope the recovery is going well!
Japanese, and way overpriced and outdated.
Well i have the towild br1100 arrive today. I thought I was ordering the the 1600, but due to a confusing listing I actually ordered the 1100. But I cant complain. It's a decent light and gives a better output than i expect. I am yet to take it on a long ride, so will feedback when I do. Thanks for the recommendation Joe.
Oh dear, I've just spent 400 smackers on a new Exposure Maxx D
You don't do things by halves, do you? You should have gone to see if Belinda with the Bazookas had anything. I dunno though, I can see why people are wary of Chinese manufacturing for carbon (OK, actually, no i can't) but mass-produced consumer electronics I think it's a no-brainer.
Ow Hambini... Doe this mean you will be enlightened now in new vids? :P
Hambini you are the man. Your the only one that I take advice from. I have a few questions for some advice. Hows the best way to get ahold of you. Keep up the awesome videos you put out. THANK YOU
@@ChinaCycling The chinese junk imitation of a Specialised AeroFly handlebar I bought on eBay cracked from a torque of a mere Nm and a half. No, thank you very much.
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Do you know if any of these can be charged while in use? Main feature I've been looking for in a light but it never gets mentioned
great video thanks
This video was awesome. Love flashlights. Thank you.
Lol - watched the whole vid. Now that's what I call a deep dive vid😵
What I took from that - buy all the lights and vaporise all other road users!! Switching them all on was like firing up a fusion reactor - hilarious 😂
Anyway, keep up the great work and get well soon.👍👍
Yeah man, boy, that video got long. I was going to do a waterproof test, but then I was like "This is already far, far too long."
You made a great objective comparison video with a vlot of useful information. Please do an update.
Thanks for the detailed comparison.
Only leaves my with a couple comments:
Do any of those headlights use solid handlebar mount with nut tightened clamp?
What do you think of the beam's light pattern of the tested headlights? When I've looked a bicycle headlights a circular bean seems common. Next modified beam pattern being a lens to widen the circle. Do you think manufacturers should supply a better pattern, such as one that does not waste light upwards?
And a suggestion, if your only using one headlight on the handlebars at bright setting, a hand held in front of part of the beam can protect oncoming vehicles, cyclists or pedestrains, when these occur occasionally.
The handlebar mounts for the bigger lights have a strap that tightens with a pastic nut. You can tighten it down pretty tight so it's not going anywhere. The circular lights beam is pretty omni-directional, but the others are pretty good at aiming most of the light down to the ground.
Very nice review! I see some 10k+ lumen lights in various places. Are they not that great? Short battery life etc?
It's gonna need a huge battery which is going to be pretty heavy, and you're just gonna blind anyone else on the road.
Are they any good, meaning did they arrive working and do they put out at least half the lumens they're suppose to.
Omg great detailed video, thanks a lot appreciated.
I have a question, is Rockbros br1600 and towild br1600 are the same light?
Because they look like the same. Which one is better?
Probably the same, but I don't know for sure.
We have manufacture both of them.
Xiesheng 300LM not offered on Amazon in the USA? Or did it change it's name to ITSHINY?
nice review
The only bike lights video you'll ever need
those lights look amazing - I think everyone likes a clean handlebar so if you maybe know some lights which are good for mounting under a garmin / go pro mount (the light would be upside down) let me know - thanks
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Please review the new Gaciron Raptor 3000. Planning to buy one.
I have a gaciron 800, but the battery ends too fast. :/
3h in flash mode.
What is the best option of gaciron for mtb?
Hey buddy, First I hope you have been recovered. Second, which one would you pick for mtb towild 1800 or Gaciron 1800? Thank you in advance ✌
I usually use whichever is at the top of my box of lights - they really are very similar. Get whichever you can get easier.
It's odd not to see an actually not round reflector light represented. Infun GT-200 that is actually pretty good. Bit more on the flood side than throw but works quite well.
You are NOT wasting your time. Finding review for chinese-made light, let alone a thorough one is next to impossible. I need your opinion though. I rode through mostly well-lit paved road with a few poor-lit stretches due to overgrown trees or being simply too wide for the street light. My main concern is to spot potholes and either avoid or brake in time. Do you think 800 lumens is enough for this? I'm tempted by Gaciron's 800 lumens light because the 1800 lumens version is 3 times the price and I have concern about blinding the car in front of me too.
Gaciron V9C died battery after 8months use on everynight.
Difficult to repair and dissamble
But it's worth for price n quality.
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Great review. Thanks for the info and the links. Do you know if the Towild 1600 or 1800 can somehow be mounted on a helmet?
The straps are pretty flexible, if your helmet has two vents that are close together, maybe..but no special helmet mount or anything. Mounting options definitely seems to be these lights weakness.
thank for video
Alas, nowhere on the Internet have I seen shooting a light spot of bicycle headlights or bicycle lights from a quadrocopter, but many people need this, for example, those who drive along winding forest paths and even side illumination is important to them. If there is such an opportunity, they could try such a test.
Can you do a video for tail lights also from China including options for aero seat posts
now i am in mental patient CZ of searching of good bright night light... Any suggestion please under 30 to 50 dollar best night light for mtb bike i am searching for night mountain area and also dark road area
thank you.!!
Is there any regulation on bike lights? I feel it is not friendly to pedestrians sometimes: too bright and blind/dazzle people.
Definatrly not a waste of time Thanks for your due diligence off to Aliexpress Regards😎
I'm glad it was useful then! It's not the most glamorous video to make. I'd much rather review some wheels, etc.
Bought a Niterider 600 or 700 a decade ago for $150, great bright light, shame it got stolen.
I'm looking at the Towild BC02-1000 for $25 on Aliexpress, hard to tell if it'll be as bright tho.
Sir, which is better in every way Rockbros r3 1000 Or Gaciron 1600?
U, Hambini, and Leonard. My top 3 cycling channels.
I'm about sick of a few of the other u tube channels. Like, really sick.
Good job... And Chinese carbon ftw.
On that note. I'm loving my tantan seraph x1... Mostly. Lots of flex in the rear (could be the Ican wheels). I actually burned a hole in my 28mm gp5k tl and ruined it with less than 500 miles on it. 25s are a much better fit... Only the brake pads hit the track... Only the biggest hills and hardest sprints.
I'll be building a disc brake etap bike next year. Considering an elves falath.
Can you maybe do a closer look at some of the "brands"? Tantan, workswell, elves, etc..
I've never actually ridden a Seraph, seen a few in the flesh, I'll be honest I'm not a big fan. But, they're pretty cheap I guess. I guess I need to ride one to judge properly.
Thanks for the reply, as your channel grows, I'm sure it gets harder to do so.
I have no real frame of reference for my seraph... Giant defy with Sora and a trek hybrid...
I have more than a few KOMs on the seraph... One I took from a current TDF rider.
That being said, my lack of experience and ability to compare is a major reason I, for one, would really enjoy and appreciate some looks at the higher quality frames.. Why they are, why the seraph may not be (ie rear triangle flex).
Thanks again
Great video Brother, you pointed me in the right direction. People like to say "Chinese Junk"😂. I remind them that almost everything they have is made in China, including their expensive name brand stuff.
Right on
Get soon well. Excellent video: congratulations!!!
Many thanks.
No words about those lights beam cut-off features and light distribution charts or pictures of the light distributon on the vertical white wall outdoor...
I'm using the Gaciron 1600.. freaking awesome light.. :)
we pronounced that name as "gasiron" :)
Yeah, I'm still not sure about the actual pronunciation.
hello
How much time can you run it on max level light ?
@@mircea9430I guess around 80-90minutes on maximum brightness (1600)..
Oyyy you are back mate !!! Where have you been ???
*edited I just saw your pinned comment. Heal up bro.
Hahaha, yeah, it sucks. But, I'm slowly "coming back" now.
Get well soon.
Thanks so much.
This video couldn't have come around at a better time with 11/11 starting tomorrow.
Hi i just bought a rockbros 850 lumen 10000mah. Still not tested for how long it would last. But it says it can last for atleast 6hrs. Can be a powerbank too.I bought it for less than 20usd. It came from china too. Im from the philippines.
Which one is the absolute brightest and most compact?