Customer Reviews for Coast - RL35R Rechargeable LED Headlamp, 1100 Lumens, Voice-Controlled, ARC280, 4 Colors, USB-C, Safety Signal - Black
Customer Rating
5
Game changer
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: Pj
from Pennsylvania
Gender:Male
The RL35R is the perfect light, Working in the automotive industry there are many times hands free is convenient but voice activated is a total game changer! I have put this light to the test for the past 6 days and have to say it has exceeded my expectations. The multiple light functions all have their purpose. Voice activation works flawlessly even in high noise areas. Especially when I am using my meter in low light conditions and can verbally turn on and off light without having to stop my testing. Battery life is better then expected with included charge cord and extension cord for battery box to relocate battery to your belt if you don’t want the added weight on the headband. Coast makes quality products I own many and they are my go to for lights!
Really cool and functional headlamp. Lights up the woods in the dark. Great for working on vehicles. The voice activated hands free feature lets you get things done faster. Especially if both your hands are busy. The arc light feature I thought at first, "why"? Well it's great, that's why. Softer light that is great for in a tent. 360* lighting. I still haven't explored the many features of this fully. So far it's beyond what I expected reading about it. I will update this review in a few months after hard use. The 3 weeks ve had it, I'm impressed. Coast On!
Love this headlamp! I'm part of a scout troop that goes camping monthly rain or shine and depend on my headlamp when we're out hiking in the woods. Initially, I wasn't sure of the voice control but found it super helpful when my hands were full and I could change to a red light to keep from blinding my fellow scouts if I was facing them. I like the different color options as well as being able to easily change how bright the lamp is. The lamp is super bright when you need it or you can turn it down or off quickly. I own a few Coast headlamps but this one is really above and beyond the others. Thanks for a great headlamp Coast!
When I received this, I thought for sure I would find some things that can do to improve. I am a contractor and use headlamps constantly and I have never had a headlamp that works better than this, in all circumstances. My crew used this as well, as we were testing them out. We even tried "funny voices" and muffled voices to see if we could "trick" the unit, and it still worked. They provide a charger that is also USB A to C and C to C. Extension cable for battery unit. The battery life is pretty incredible, and its so nice to not have to switch through 900 functions to get to the one you want, you can go from a spot that might be too bright inside a shiny electrical panel, and you can just announce "flood" or "arc" to get a more even ambient light. The back of the unit has low power red led so that people can also see you from behind adding a safety feature to the unit. It is much smaller than anticipated as well, which is great. The battery can be charged independently as well, so you can just open the battery compartment (easy to open) and swap batteries in the rare even you actually kill the battery in a work day. So one battery is charging and you are rockin with a fresh one. Really, I have shown this to many people, and it is a pretty outstanding product.
Disclaimer, I received this light from coast to field test it for free.
That being said, the voice control feature is an unique option that seemed unnecessary. However once you have it you will realize it is much of the opposite. When you think of headlights uses, you realize it's a hands free light. Having this feature allows you to adjust the light as needed when you're in the middle of working on a project or job.
Things I like about this light are, ease of use, versatility of the modes, interchangeable batteries(18650), durability and longevity. The red beam is great for reading in the dark. The arc is great for up close work with some minor nuisances. The battery pack has a back light with flashing and solid modes that help with safety along with the reflective strap. The voice control button has a green led illuminating that it is on. If left on for hours without use it does time out (don't know exact time for that) which does help with accidental parasitic loss of charge.
What I dislike about it was the led temperature on the spot beam and flood light. It was a little to cool for my liking, however the arc makes up for that with a warmer temperature light. My biggest con that may be more of a personal preference is the headlight adjustment. I always feel like when I was using it that it needed to be between a setting for up and down to stay in my line of sight. The arc light I feel would have been better as a full rectangle or atleast on the bottom part of the light instead of "n" shaped horse shoe. Lastly the battery pack was a bit uncomfortable on the back of the head but that may be personal preference.
Overall it's a well rounded light and I feel that if I had to buy this light myself i would. It's packed with features at a reasonable price compared to competitors, and a swappable battery means no downtime if you have backups.
this light is just fantastic. i used to work in my attic air conditioning unit. starting with flood and then spot the light was perfect. keeping your hands free while holding other tools is a dream. and the 1100 lumen output is way more than enough. the recharging is simple and efficient. i can't think of anything to improve it. i can see it on safety helmets with flashing red lights all over the construction site.
Another well built headlamp from Coast. Lots of light and several really handy features. I thought the voice activation might be a gimmick, but I was wrong. Being able to change light intensities while both hands are busy is very useful. When I work on a machine after dark, It is handy to have a good headlamp. With this one I can see everything in bright light or use the voice feature to dim the beam if I'm trying to read a label. The spot/flood feature is great when hiking. This is my new favorite headlamp. Lots of features controlled by voice command--the 21st century headlamp
The RL35R is a VERY thoughtfully designed headlamp It has all the features that I have come to expect from a COAST Product Floodlight, Spotlight, Red Blue and Green lights However this headlamp takes things three steps further 1. The rear battery pack safety light is perfect for walking, bicycling safety etc. 2. The ARC light feature offers an ideal low glare even lighting for working on Electronics and Cabling projects in dimly lit server rooms, dark cabinets, and wiring closets 3. The Voice Control feature is a game changer for me. It allows me to change the lighting modes on the fly while having both my hands free