The Diablo is now in its fourth edition as it claims 1100 Lumens with a run time of one hour. It is still the light with the most polished construction and most functional helmet mount.
However, it is under attack from a whole host of self-contained lights that exhibit longer run times and bigger beam patterns. The Diablo is still tops in brightness with a measured 920 Lumens but it's also the most expensive one at $299.
Specifications:
Mounting:
Helmet mounting is done with a snap-in pivoting ball system. Once installed, the light can be popped in and it can be adjusted in any direction. It rides a bit high on the helmet but it can pop off in the even of a collision with a low hanging branch. The light can be easily used as a trail flashlight too since it's so easy to access.
MTBR Light Meter Measurements: Compare all lights here.
This light measured 100 Lux on our ambient light measurement facility.
Integrating Sphere Measured Lumens: Compare all lights here.
920 measured Lumens. Claimed Lumens by the manufacturer is 1100 Lumens. The Lumen-hour graph below shows how the light performs over the first three minutes of its battery cycle.
Backyard Beam Pattern Photo: Compare all lights here.
We photographed the lights in the same location setting with the same camera settings. The photos were taken in the back yard that is approximately 25 yards long. These photos feature many objects and a distinct background to analyze detail and beam pattern.
However, it is under attack from a whole host of self-contained lights that exhibit longer run times and bigger beam patterns. The Diablo is still tops in brightness with a measured 920 Lumens but it's also the most expensive one at $299.
Specifications:
- Price: $299
- Claimed Lumens: 1100 Lumens
- Measured Lumens: 920 Lumens
- Measured MTBR Lux: 100 Lux
- Light Head Weight: 109 grams
- Installed Weight: 121 grams
- Run Time: 1 Hours
- Category: Flashlight/High End
- Still the brightest and lightest
- Extremely small and bright with 100 gram weight.
- Very innovative helmet and handlebar mounts are both included
- Machining and quality are first rate
- Carrying case is just right
- Flexibility with piggyback battery option and many other options accepted by the Smart Port.
- Excellent programmability and light levels now available
- 920 measured Lumens falls short of 1100 Lumen claims.
- 1:10 hour run time at full power is limited
- $300 for this light is being threatened by a crop of new self-contained lights
- Beam pattern should be wider at this brightness level
Mounting:
Helmet mounting is done with a snap-in pivoting ball system. Once installed, the light can be popped in and it can be adjusted in any direction. It rides a bit high on the helmet but it can pop off in the even of a collision with a low hanging branch. The light can be easily used as a trail flashlight too since it's so easy to access.
MTBR Light Meter Measurements: Compare all lights here.
This light measured 100 Lux on our ambient light measurement facility.
Integrating Sphere Measured Lumens: Compare all lights here.
920 measured Lumens. Claimed Lumens by the manufacturer is 1100 Lumens. The Lumen-hour graph below shows how the light performs over the first three minutes of its battery cycle.
Backyard Beam Pattern Photo: Compare all lights here.
We photographed the lights in the same location setting with the same camera settings. The photos were taken in the back yard that is approximately 25 yards long. These photos feature many objects and a distinct background to analyze detail and beam pattern.