Olight Perun 2 Mini - 1100 lumen headlamp and right angle EDC flashlight

[@tcsheen]

Dude. Sir. Good sire, this review is EXACTLY what I wanted to see and didn’t know what to expect, this is my first video to view from you and not two minutes in did I SMOSH that subscribe button. Impressive, robust review, great personal insight, excellent quality. I believe you need to be even more highly regarded than you already are

[@cheule]

Thanks for the very high praise!

[@kingcormack8004]

I want Olight to make the Perun 2 mini orange in neutral white.

[@cheule]

I totally get that

[@UnfilteredHues]

Got one coming on the way, I'm happier with the orange exterior over light color

[@mikeenslin3009]

Just bought one in od green with the neutral white emitter, i think that's as best as I'm gonna get. I just hate their black and blue design

[@ScottColquitt-j3l]

You caught me when you said "Light weight means everything"...ordered this lamp yesterday...cant wait to get it!

[@cheule]

For a headlamp, weight is huge!

[@alextaplin7354]

I got a H2R Nova with a NW emitter about 5 years ago, it was one of my first few good lights and I have loads now yet it's still my go-to bike light with the Olight attachment and a frequent EDC. It's the form factor, high versitility, ~4000k tint and sheer power. At the time I got it it was easily the brightness flashlight it it's class and could even burn close-up. I was almost a bit sad when the new Peruns took it over, I've never been a fan of proximity sensors and the first few models were only available in CW tint. They just seemed to lack the same feel of the old one. But this, with the red LED and the option for NW, it's brilliant! The reason I haven't got one however is my DW4.

[@benlawless1512]

Ive had the H2R for around 5 years also. Its been an awesome headlamp and exciting torch. Just got the Perun 2 and its a lot larger. Still love my og

[@SaibaKeiosu]

Right angled head lamps are best clipped to the side of the brim of a cap and can thus rotate relatively freely forward and downward so not just downward, sweeping L&R

[@cheule]

Great point

[@rsilvers129]

How does a light get clipped to the side of the brim of a cap?

[@dannydevito5729]

@@rsilvers129 ...the same way you clip it on the front. Just, this time use the side

[@edrader]

the strap sucks on this one. hated it. i use mine for work and for night photography. the predecessor is better for me

[@dmitryborovikov3145]

I have got my mini 2 a few days ago and here my impressions. It's a step in the right direction, but not perfect yet. The headband is much better than before. I just don't like the solid plastic, but it might not be that bad in reality. The red light is controversial - it complicates the UI, looks odd and only rated for 100 minutes. I have 3 lights setup for running/edc: Perun Mini 2 - 92g, Perun Mini - 72g (with Zebralight H60 headband) and Zebralight H30 - 62g. Is Perun Mini 2 the best? No, it's not. It is decent enough to be usable in most cases and could be my primary light. I still love the simplicity and quality of the older generation.

[@projet2907]

Thank you for this very good review. I bought one and now learn how to by viewing your video.

[@Verus3]

You are a great light reviewer. I have subscribed, keep up the great work!

[@cheule]

Thanks for the sub!

[@______IV]

Perun mini has been my EDC for years. One thing you didn’t mention is OLight’s unparalleled warranty. If it stops working, they’ll fix or replace it. Best flashlight company Ɪ’ve found. Although my other workhorse is an Ɪmalent MS03 : 13k lumens.

[@subaruforester5062]

"This is a complete kit" lmaoooo I watched Charles and it's funny you brought that up 🤣

[@cheule]

I try! :)

[@melissasmith4505]

Thanks for a very thorough review. All are in my cart! Happy Holidays!

[@cheule]

Happy holidays!

[@Auror37]

Just bought one, got the Black with the NW. Included a i3e eos as a christmas bonus for me. Great deal, don't miss out! I have 4 Olights in my collection, start of an addiction?

[@robertschnobert9090]

I never thought I would enjoy watching a 30 minute video about a headlamp haha 🌈 I love you, dude

[@cheule]

👊 thank you!

[@bheathen1]

Great review! Thanks for comparing it to the fenix, a worthy competitor which I’ve owned. Would you please compare the Olight to the new Fenix V2? I’m debating on getting it or the Olight. Thanks!

[@marcass100]

just bought perun 2 mini. My scale is showing 91gr with band which is heavier than fenix if I remember your fenix review. The battery indicator is somewhat really weird because it goes orange between 60 and 10 percent. I mean... that's a big range to not know if you are at 11 or 59 percent. The reasons I bought this is it doesn't dip in lumens on either modes except turbo not like fenix. Plus it had ui slightly better I would say. And it was cheaper on sale than fenix. I guess that magnetic charging is quite convenient. Oh and another thing. Not sure at what percentage but the turbo mode does not switch on if its in orange. That's messed up... like I said too big of a range between 60 and 10 percent to keep it on one colour. And another thing. If you stay in low or medium and double tap for turbo then switch it off then on it will not be in low or medium but will switch straight to high. Actually if in low it will go to medium and if in medium will go straight to high if you come back after turbo and off. Its not a big deal all of this but... I don't know... not impressed. Its just a little light I guess nothing be buzzing about... could be better for the money I would say. And when light is in orange battery "mode" if you double tap turbo then of then on even you were in high you will be back only in medium. 😂 Actually😅😂😂... it changed coming back to high again after turbo and switch off. I mean... whatever...🙃 Just tested at night at work. Light is pretty good even on lower modes between buildings where light can sort of bounce of but if you are in a field the high mode is the best. Its good enough for around a house use but if you are out in a fields or whatever you would probably want a bigger light. as for a dog walk and working under a car once in a while its good enough but if you are bicycle riding on trails etc and night walking in mountains you may want a light that gives you more lumens with longer times even if its heavier.

[@AmbuBadger]

I have the Fenix HL50 and the spring steel metal bracket has snapped on me, rendering it pretty much useless as a headlamp. Nice to see the elastomere on the Olight.

[@cheule]

You make a good point.

[@alopeztorres]

I think the Olight is an awesome light, but for the work I do, which is mainly outdoors for long periods of time I still think the fenix is a better choice because of the higher light outputs at every level and for longer run times. The only exception is the turbo mode on the Olight, but thats only for 2min… I think the Olight is better for indoor work for sure. Nice review!

[@darrensmith6782]

I have the Fenix as well but I find that when you put it on high you get lots of light for a few minutes then it drops down to medium or so and then gets pretty dim right away. When you put it on medium you get a great output for about 15 minutes or so and then it drops down to low for a long time. If low is good enough then you get great runtimes for hours. It would be nice to have high at 400 lumens for a straight hour and medium at 250 lumens for a few hours. I use mine for running at dusk so I don’t turn it on unless it gets dark enough but I don’t think I would use it for long periods at the 160 lumens it gives you. Maybe the 250 the olight puts out may be better.

[@_LC__]

@@darrensmith6782 what fenix have you got?

[@darrensmith6782]

@@_LC__ I have an hm50r that I use for running. I also have an hm60r that I bought for a hiking headlamp.

[@gustavogo2915]

@@darrensmith6782 that’s the mistake you made…. HM65RT or NO go. I’m also receiving the HM65DT in purple today. I run in the woods at night 90% of the time and the HM65RT has been amazing

[@emkro]

Fenix HM51R ruby has better tint and magnetic cap. It solves biggest drawbacks of your previous Fenix headlamp ;)

[@cheule]

Good to know!

[@gregsullivan7408]

My Spark SD6 seems to be a little bit unique, in that it has a very low level moonlight setting of just 0.5 lumens, which I like. Having said that, this light does look very good indeed - thanks. (although I prefer flood)

[@paulsouthard3571]

Looks like a winner to me

[@Ellifiknow]

This is not the light for Armageddon, and I have bigger lights with bigger capacities, but I absolutely love this thing and use it every day😊

[@patrickmarkarian5778]

Have you thought about doing an emitter swap on the Fenix? I've run a LH351D (4000k) with great results, you get a really floody beam pattern bc of the larger emitter size but that is preferable for me as a worklight. I have also tried some units with 219C and 518A emitters (2700k, 3500k, 4000k) all with fantastic results.

[@cheule]

I haven’t even tried, but I really should look into it. Was it easy to get the bezel off?

[@patrickmarkarian5778]

@@cheule it's actually really easy if you use the right technique. I got it to the point where there is absolutely zero evidence or marring of any kind. I just churned through ten of them, using the 351D 4000k 90+ emitters, as gifts for the guys in my wedding party. Would you be interested in me sending you one to review? My friend and I are thinking about marketing them to people in search of a headlamp with an emitter of their choice. We have a pretty good stock of 3535s.

[@sarvove]

Yer they say it’s better to charge them in a dedicated charger so you get a balanced charge I take them out as well.

[@JoeJ523]

Awesome reviews dude. Just wondering if you could review the Olight Perun 2????? I couldint pick what tint I wanted either the nw or the cw so I ordered both.

[@dronetestdaegan]

Perun? There is no pre run.

[@JoeJ523]

Is that better

[@gooffy120]

Gee, I thought since it's a headlight made for hands free use, Perun was short for "pee run". Thank for clearing that up for me. 😂

[@clintonw1055]

This headlamp is all hot spot - who wants that?? Needs way more flood to be practical as an all purpose/work light

[@cheule]

In use I have had no issue. Because of the increased candela, I’m able to ramp down while working, which is a good thing when you are talking about a 16340 size cell.

[@apcwjw]

Good Review. I’ll be ordering this in NW. I have the original H1 Nova in neutral white and the h2r nova in neutral white and I do prefer the tint over my perun/perun mini/ perun 2. I’m assuming that the perun 2 mini will not be able to use cr123 / non olight rechargeables but I’m ordering 6 spare batteries at £4.25 each. ( the sofirn sc21 pro can use and charge the baton 3 batteries )

[@cheule]

It’s great, you’ll enjoy it!

[@45acpP90]

Great review. Thank you. 👍

[@cheule]

Thanks for watching!

[@rsilvers129]

I see this mini is available in CW and NW. I could be wrong, but my impression is that the original reason why NW was favored by enthusiasts is that they generally had higher CRIs. Specifically, they could reproduce red better. Knowing, this, shouldn't we solve the primary goal and just tell companies that we want high-CRI emitters? I think they misunderstand and think that we just want yellowish lights, so they rush off to source lower color temps without working hard to get the highest CRI. Now I am forced to decide between CW and NW without knowing the CRI of either. If the NW was CRI 92 and the CW was CRI 68, that is a no-brainer. But if the CW was CRI 90 and the NW was CRI 92, I would get the CW for the crisper look that matches expensive car headlights and generally higher output. We need to demand that lights are always marketed with their CRI and not just lumens and color temp.

[@cheule]

CCT and tint are independent variables. Low CRI and high CRI is usually a dependent variable. Olight always skews toward output and it why most of their lights are low CRI. However, CRI aside, color rendition will still look more natural between 3000 to 5000K CCT. So even a low CRI NW 5000K emitter will render colors more “naturally” than a cooler 6000-7000K emitter.

[@rsilvers129]

@@cheule Also by the way, there are some Extech HD450 Datalogging Heavy Duty Light Meter on eBay for $99 plus shipping. That would give you the ability to make runtime graphs. I am tempted to get one just because I want to know the max brightness that these various lights can emit evenly for two or more hours. It's very hard to find runtime graphs but I see that 1lumen and zeroair is doing them. Fenix graphs are unusable as they don't use linear time scale.

[@rsilvers129]

@@cheule Also used " Digi-Sense 20250-00 are $68 on Ebay.

[@rsilvers129]

@@cheule "Olight always skews toward output" Another way to think of it is to say that they skew towards efficiency in lumens per watt. Just to give an example, an Olight Warrior 2 Mini will run for 3.6 hours at an even 480 lumens on an 18650. Compare that to a Convoy S21E that will also run at 480 lumens, but it is only 1.5 hours! And that is with a 5000MaH 21700!!! Isn't the 3.4x the efficiency beautiful in its own way? The much smaller OLight will run at 100 lumens for 18 hours.

[@cheule]

@@rsilvers129 extremely well said.

[@wasabionthego5115]

It would of been awesome if the flashlight was magnetic to the heads trap.

[@edrader]

what

[@skywardsoul1178]

45 dollars? Damn, it isn't that cheap on sale in the UK. It's the equivalent of 85 dollars here full price, currently 62 on sale.

[@skywardsoul1178]

Managed to pick one up at the discounted price, with a further £10 reduction coupon, and 2 free minilights. Have to say Olight's promotions are neat. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@timothyprentice5944]

Nice headlamp

[@jessegames6714]

Thank you for the content

[@allemander]

1:24 “…a built-in 16340 battery.” Proceeds to unscrew the tailcap and immediately remove said “built-in” battery. 😮 It’s like magic!

[@robertschnobert9090]

Haha it's a built-in removable battery! Everything that's built-in can be removed. Sometimes it takes more effort than unscrewing a cap though 🌈

[@randomescu]

Hi. Does it get warm/hot when used on medium or high? Its expected to be on turbo. I have one Sofirn HA10 who got very warm on medium. And the rubber case doesnt help.

[@nycbike73]

I believe a CR123 also works with this light

[@cheule]

Yes, but no charging obviously :)

[@nycbike73]

@@cheule I think the number of functions are also limited when using the CR123

[@marcass100]

I am finding hard to decide on which one of these two to get. i like olight ui and weight but i like fenix lm and times better as on paper fenix seem to do much better. i have no use for red light and not bothered with charging convenience. just need a light that at the same lm gives longer times but these are not rated at the same lm. which one would you recomend? i would be using light for two things mainly working under a car sometimes and everyday dog walking in a winter times before and after work. i may need to check whats going on in the distance only sometimes but would really prefer to see where i am going and that a battery last. are these times on paper the same as in real world scenarios or is is just on paper?

[@cheule]

Honestly I think they’re both great. You could do far worse.

[@anthonycampos7417]

This is just the Olight H1R Nova for 2022

[@cheule]

Someone else said the same thing!

[@anthonycampos7417]

@@cheule well now that I completed the video there are a few minor differences. Turbo on the H1R was like 600 lumens, it was also an all flood flashlight with a hexagon frost style finish on the lense so it had NO hotspot and it lacked the 2ndary red LEDs. I think I may pick this up and relinquish my H1R Nova to backup in a bag. Also does this mini have a lockout mode or remember red LED modes?

[@aevangel1]

I love my H2R Nova, especially the relatively small size for an 18650, long runtimes, and 2300 lumen turbo mode. I think it is far superior to the Perun 2 and its chonky heavy 21700 battery.

[@feahnorl]

Can you please stop making me buy more lights? Kthxbye Now seriously, I had to get the perun after watching your video. It looks amazing.

[@cheule]

Haha! Sorry!

[@feahnorl]

@@cheule i finally got it and I’m somewhat disappointed. The tint is ok, but the green circle around the hotspot is horrible. I have the titanium version of the s mini and it’s extremely uniform compared to this one. I’m sincerely thinking of selling it.

[@vicentcarro]

Good review! Does this proprietary magnet charger provide overcharging protection? I mean I need to 24hr stand charge it so I can use it anytime with zero worrying..

[@cheule]

It does!

[@vicentcarro]

@@cheule thanks, that's even better to know 😀 👍

[@rsilvers129]

I am trying to decide on a 21700 headlamp and was going to get the Fenix HM70R but love my new OLight Warrior 2 Mini so much that I am considering the full size Perun 2 now. It’s a bummer the Olight is a 4000 mAh battery when Fenix uses a 5000 though and I can’t even upgrade it since it is proprietary. I do like the Olight UI and charging though.

[@cheule]

I wouldn’t worry too much; Olight uses very efficient drivers. I’d have to think that even at 4000mAh, the Olight might outrun the Fenix. Not hard evidence, just my gut here.

[@rsilvers129]

@@cheule have you thought about adding runtime graph capability?

[@sk7262]

great video thanks! i have a nebo rebel and it shits me to tears when it just turns off when flat and its unusable after that (got stuck in a roof space on the first run). does this give any low battery warning or can it be used in moonlight when it hits low voltage? (not sure if i missed that bit) cheers

[@atongs_edc]

I wonder how the Sofirn HS10 will perform against the more expensive Perun 2 Mini

[@projet2907]

21:15 the beam shot is done with the neutral or cool for the mini Perun 2 ? Which is better,, Neutral or cool?

[@cheule]

I always prefer NW, and get that whenever I can. Colors look better in NW light.

[@projet2907]

@@cheuleThank You,, I ordered a NW😊

[@jdem.]

Is it true you can use ANY 16340 battery? i thought it has a customized battery that you can use only? thank you

[@cheule]

You can use an CR123 or 16350. You need their proprietary battery for magnetic charging.

[@tokerYT]

Can the clip be spun around around freely? The original Perun Mini is locked in 1 position when it is clipped. I wondering if the Perun Mini 2 can be spun in different positions (angles) while clipped.

[@cheule]

Is can be spun around freely, and allows the friction to provide multiple angles in the headband mount.

[@grahamjohnson1200]

You can see the groove in the middle of the head mount it is designed for the clip to sit in, this means the clip can permanently stay on the Perun.

[@edrader]

i returned mine. i thought it was inferior to the predecessor.

[@Wootang4569]

I just bought one of these and waiting for it to ship, does this light have lockout mode?

[@cheule]

I can’t remember, and I’ve seemed to lose mine! I’ve looked a few times but can’t find it.

[@tyronewalker5764]

Did it charge that Fenix cell?

[@tyronewalker5764]

Isn't the same as the H1R?

[@patj462]

Is this the CW or the NW version? (there should be a marker on the side of the box)

[@cheule]

NW, and I mention that in the video.

[@richardarthur4024]

You want the perun 2 instead

[@jorg5496]

Isn't there a red beacon, only SOS?

[@cheule]

I only saw SOS.

[@wigglywrigglydoo]

What's the wavelength in nm of the red, please?

[@harisyoung4110]

Do you know what type of led in this perun ? could it be sst40 ?

[@cheule]

It is almost assuredly the SST-40 (Olight does not state)

[@JCreole]

I actually prefer a clip on for my hat….

[@Aerox90]

I just spontaneously bought this one and had to come here to check what I just bought 😂 Looks like I did a pretty good deal 🙂 I got a 30% off coupon at my local flashlight store for being among the first 100 people to claim it from their newsletter. But the coupon only works for 24 hours 😂 (foul play from their side **smh**)

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Not very happy with the way the rubber holds the light. Put it on the first book that we're supposed to be the flashlight will slide out sideways. You didn't have to be modifying something brand new like that

[@cheule]

Did you attach the clip? The clip slides into a slot on the headband holder. Band is supposed to be on the “2nd” band slot.

[@josuerodriguez6141]

whats the run time?

[@andyspencer6308]

Ohhh, an elastomer strapon

[@JayGee6996]

Your message pop up is annoying

[@cheule]

Not sure what you are referring to. I don’t have any message pop up. Must be a KZbin ad?

[@patrickgambsky6290]

Junk😂

[@fatboynip]

Hey I’m only about 5 minutes into the video but I’m curious what how long exactly you wear the headlight for and for what exactly also? Just wondering for reference. I am also very concerned with headlamp weight. I just bought this light and I haven’t even taken it out the box yet. I also have a Perun. I want to get a Perun 2 and another in orange rather than black, Perun mini. I used to wear the Perun on my head and it wasn’t not nice at all. But it worked…

[@cheule]

When I wear a headlamp, it’s usually while soldering or doing some other fine detail work. Usually 2-3 hours at a time.

[@jimmyross1672]

what other subsciber watches all your videos and likes and leave more then 1 comment lol also i watch your videos all the way threw unlike most people also asshol you owe me so please send me a light before i have to hurt you

[@cheule]

You do comment a lot, and for that I thank you. Hopefully the flashlight insight you gain from watching my videos is rewards enough. And also hopefully you aren’t actually threatening me.

[@maggi98mw]

@@cheule what's wrong with that guy?

[@deanparkes4644]

I think he's insane. He makes whiny comments about his health and rent he has to pay, but appears to not work for a living. Also seems to stalk "particular" light reviewers.

[@hum-dinger2453]

fenix hm50r v2.0 is still way better