The Imalent MS06’s spec sheet claims a beam throw distance of 513 meters. To test this in the real world I took the light under a large highway bridge. The beam was able to reach the sixth peer. According to Google Earth that is approximately the sixth peer was 400 meters away.

As with most of the ‘soda can’ lights, the MS06 requires button-top cells, but differentiates in that is uses 21700 cells for extra power and runtime. The three cells that the MS06 comes with are Imalent-branded, model number MRB-217P40S. There’s not a whole lot of information out there on the internet about them, but they appear to be a non-USB-rechargeable version of the cell found in the MS03, the MRB-217P40.Beam distance: refers to the maximum distance the beam of light can reach. Powerful flashlights typically have a longer beam distance, making them ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. There’s a smooth custom reflector surrounding the emitters; the reflectors on the outside are deeper than the one in the middle, but that gives the outer emitters more throw, and allows the central emitter to flood more to even out the beam. For reference, here’s a baseline shot, with all the room lights off and almost nothing hitting the sensor. Also, here’s the light with the worst PWM I could find. I’m adding multiple timescales, so it’ll be easier to compare to the test light. Unfortunately, the PWM on this light is so bad that it doesn’t even work with my normal scale, which is 50 microseconds (50us). 10ms. 5ms. 2ms. 1ms. 0.5ms. 0.2ms. In a display faster than 0.2ms or so, the on/off cycle is more than one screen, so it’d just (very incorrectly) look like a flat line. I wrote more about this Ultrafire WF-602C flashlight and explained a little about PWM too. User Interface and Operation Supplying huge amounts of current(15-30 amps) to satisfy high-demand LED’s also means plenty of heat is generated too. Charging IMALENT's forward-thinking approach is exemplified by their early adoption of the 21700 high-drain lithium-ion battery, which has been used to power high-performance flashlights for years before their competitors. In addition, IMALENT was among the first companies to incorporate an active cooling system into their flashlights and implement air-cooled heat sinks for optimal heat dissipation. These innovations have set IMALENT apart from the rest and allowed them to maintain its position as a leader in the industry.

It has an eight-level output selection, and intuitive proximity sensors which will lower the output when you approach an object. The built-in heat dissipation system will keep your light output constant, while the thermal management system will maintain the safety of the device by lowering the output should it become too warm. The Olight X9R Marauder has an ergonomic design with milled finger grooves for a comfortable grip, and is waterproof for accidental submersion up to just over 3 feet (1 m). The Imalent MS06 flashlight is powered by 3 x 21700 Li-Ion batteries. The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. The MS06 flashlight can be charged directly from a USB power source, such as a wall adapter, computer, power bank, or car charger. This allows for convenient and versatile charging options, as you can utilize various USB power sources to recharge the flashlight's internal battery. After reading our own Peter’s Imalent MS03 review, I was even more intrigued – 13,000 lumens in that? How? What horrible science has been done to make that one happen? The emitter chosen is a very common one for Imalent – the Cree XHP70.2 in 6500K. This makes sure that the light can punch out a whole bunch of lumens, and is somewhat of a calling-card for Imalent. Not that there’s a problem with that, of course – it’s fun for consistency. The MS03 flashlight uses mode memory. When you turn the flashlight on, it will use the last used mode (Except strobe)This flashlight has a maximum output of 55,000 Lumens and features multiple brightness levels and a waterproof design. It's a powerful long-range flashlight that reaches as far as 1715 meters. I have no major complaints about the over-all build quality. The MS06 is well put together. It certainly isn’t a “show flashlight” but that isn’t its purpose so I’m ok with that. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The MS06 has thermal protection feature. The thermal protection mechanisms are designed to monitor and regulate the temperature of the flashlight during operation. This feature helps prevent overheating, which can be detrimental to the flashlight's performance, battery, and overall safety. This light is just incredible. High output, high heat, high drain, high everything. Low is 320 lumens, and even if it was meant to only be 200, that’s still so far from “low” it’s not funny (my favourite headlamp only goes to 276 at absolute most!). That said, this light isn’t for that kind of situation, it’s for when you absolutely positively need to light up everything in sight.

The next step up from high power soda can flashlights is massive high lumen lights. You should buy one of these when you need the maximum possible brightness or when you need lots of light for a long time. Some of these high output flashlights are around 2kg (4 lb) and need a shoulder strap if you're carrying them for a long time. The 2 best options for extreme power flashlights are the IMALENT MS18 and IMALENT R90TS. The MS03 is equipped with an electronic side switch in the head which is very easily accessible, due to its compact size you can easily reach it and operate it. The UI is very intuitive, with no fancy special operating instructions, so everyone can use it without problems. Due to its small physical dimensions, it is very easy to carry, but slightly on the larger side of things, probably too big for most people to EDC it.Search & Rescue (SAR): Search, and rescue parties rely heavily on high-lumen flashlights, specifically on nighttime search and rescue missions. When searching, the additional brightness and beam reach make spotting people, objects, and movement that much easier. What to Look For in a High-Lumen Flashlight