I purchased both the Imalent MS12 and MS18 since i have been searching for a replacement for my older 2012 era 2,300 lumen flashlight whose model includes the word monster in it.
The lumen output of the MS18 at its turbo 100,000 lumen setting is nothing less than remarkable. Yet i have always enjoyed having a wider range of battery lifespan and lumen options in my flashlights. For this reason i decided to keep the MS12 model. I decided to give the MS18 to my cousin as a thank you gift which he loved. The MS18 has a couple pluses over the MS12 like an OLED screen, improved cooling system and almost twice the lumen output in turbo mode.
My favorite setting on the MS12 which was a deciding factor for me is the low setting at 300 lumens. This low setting is more than enough to eluminate a large room by placing the flashlight in the center of the room pointing upwards at the most familiar white colored ceilings of most homes. The fact that it can run on the lowest setting for an impressive 55 hours is remarkable. There is no heat generated at the lowest setting and the cooling fan does not activate while in this setting.
My cousin did a 20 minute test with both the MS12 and MS18 at night outside his house. He let me know that the cooling system on the MS12 on turbo simply cannot keep up and the entire flaslight becomes too hot to touch without using leather gloves. He also let me know that the cooling system on his MS18 on turbo is greatly improved and keeps the flashlight at a tolerable temperature. A neat fact is that the MS18 had a higher beam intensity than the sunlight during a 95 degree midday in San Jose California in August.
I plan to use the included clear plastic battery protector while not in use to prolong the inevitable self discharge rate. I also plan to top up the battery pack every three to four months.
These flaslight are not small or lightweight so i highly recommend that the included shoulderstrap be used. They are also incredibly powerful and most definitely not a toy so always be careful while using the higher settings.
It is wonderful to know that i have 55 hours of room lighting in case of an emergency or power outage.
| Special Feature | High Lumens, High Power, Portable, Rechargeable |
|---|---|
| Color | MS18 Warm White Light |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Material | Aluminum |
| White Brightness | 100000 Lumens |
| Included Components | Battery, Case, Charger, Flashlight, Shoulder Strap, Spare O-Rings |
| Product Dimensions | 10.43"D x 5.07"W x 5.07"H |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
| Item Weight | 1900 Grams |
| Number of Batteries | 8 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Warranty Type | Limited Replenishment |
| Brand | IMALENT |
| Brightness | 100000 Lumen |
| Battery Description | MS18 |
| Finish Type | Anodized |
| Manufacturer | IMALENT |
| Size | Medium |
| UPC | 714035742223 |
| Part Number | MS18 |
| Item Weight | 4.19 pounds |
| Item model number | ms18 |
| Batteries | 8 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Shape | Tactical |
| Finish types | Anodized |
| Number of Lights | 18 |
| Special Features | High Lumens, High Power, Portable, Rechargeable |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Bulb Features | High lumens, long beam distance, built-in thermal control module |
| Color Temperature | 5500 Kelvin |
