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Coast - XP9R 1200 lm Black LED Rechargeable Flashlight CR123 Battery
Average customer rating
4.8
(101 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 101 reviews
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97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Coast - XP9R 1200 lm Black LED Rechargeable Flashlight CR123 Battery
Posted by: -Curtis-WWT
Verified Purchase:Yes
It has the push/pull front end to quickly focus or widen the beam.
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Posted by: Keith
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great light awesome quality very bright. Easy to use and seals keeps dirt and dust out!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Aa Ron
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Super bright and compact. I wish it had a pocket clip. Other than that it is great. Fits well in any pant pocket.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Posted by: Iliketosee
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have large meat hooks that appreciate the large grip texture. After years of working as a mechanic and hot cold they don't have the feeling they used to. And compared to my fenix pd35 2nd gen the battery life is more agreeable. I like the battery life indicator as a reference but prefer the separate selector switch on the fenix. Long and short of it feels good functions well and time will tell if it holds up. Had the fenix and it's 18650 batteries for three years daily use and had no issues until the button finally wore through from use. Hope this is a good replacement.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Posted by: Chris
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased 2 XP9Rs 1 for myself and 1 for my son We are both Volunteer firefighters and my 20 plus year old light needed updated My son is a Junior firefighter so he needed his first After reviewing and comparing several lights by various manufacturers this is the light I decided on And WOW what a Perfect Decision Super bright, Very light, Profile is nice and low I now have several of our other members asking for ordering information Wi Definitely be buyong more lights from Coast
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Customer Rating
4
Everything You Need To Know
on May 28, 2021
Posted by: Zunar
from West Chester, OH
Gender:Male
Full Disclosure: Coast provided me this XP9R in order for me to test it out. But, everything I will talk about here is my own opinion and I'm not going to hold back any punches.
Coast Portland was not given copy approval nor any editorial input in this review. That means, they're reading this review for the first time along side you.
These are the topics I will cover. Skip to whatever corresponding number in order to read about that specific topic and find what you are looking for.
1) What I Don't Like
2) Why I'd Recomend The XP11r Instead
3) Build Quality
4) Weather Rating
5) Weight
6) Focusing Mechanism
7) Operation and Modes
8) Charging Port
9) Battery and Charging
10) Charge Time/Battery Satistics
11) Battery Level Indicator
12) Holdster
13) What's Included
14) Final Thoughts
The individual topics begin here:
1) What I Don't Like:
• I dislike the button. I've been spoiled with the low travel high positive tactile buttons of the XP11r and XP18r. Instead of going with the same style button, the XP9r has gone with a generic, stiff, mushy, clicky style button that takes much more force to actuate. I definetly prefer the button on the XP11r.
• There is no charging port built into the light itself. You must remove the battery from the light in order to charge it.
• Another omission is the battery level indicator.
• I wish the battery Included was higher capacity. A comparable cell (Nitecore NL1834R) is 3400 mah compared to 2600 mah for the Coast. Although, the Nitecore cell uses Micro-USB
• The battery charges too slowly when using the built-in USB-C port
2) Why I'd Recomend The XP11r Instead:
• The XP11r is not that much larger than the XP9r. Although, some may argue the slightly smaller size of the XP9r is worth it
• It has a battery level indicator
• A better button
• 4 modes instead of 3
• A max output of 2100 lumens compared to only 1000 lumens
• A USB-C port built into the light. Meaning there is no need to remove the battery from the light to charge it
• Nearly double the runtime when both running at 1000 lumens
• Can also run on three AAA alkiline batteries via the included adaptor
• With so many advantages, and only costing an extra $20, the XP11r truly is the pinnacle of the XP series of lights
3) Build Quality:
• The light feels very premium. It has some heft to it and feels rock solid in the hand
• It is entirly made of high strength anodized aluminum
• The handle has no knurling, but instead has a raised square grid pattern (kind of like a chocolate bar)
• The tail cap unscrews in order to remove the battery and has a large jut out for a wrist strap which also acts as roll away preventor. You are able to attach a rather thick wrist strap
• The button is a high travel, stiff, mushy, high positive tactile button with a rubber cap over it
4) Weather Rating:
• Rated IP54 dust resistant and weather proof
5) Weight:
• 5.6 oz (160 grams). That's about the weight of 29 United States Quarters
6) Focusing Mechanism:
• This light has Coast's Pure Beam focusing optic which gives you the choice of a perfectly smooth flood beam with no hotspot, or a Bulls-Eye beam consisting of a narrow hotspot with some spill surrounding it
• To focus the light, you twist the head clockwise to unlock the head, slide it up or down to where you want, then twist counterclockwise to re-lock the head
7) Opperation and Modes:
• The operation of the light is controlled by one button on the tail cap
• The modes go in order from medium, to high, to low
• Lightly press once for medium at 350 lumens. Let go and lightly press again for high at 1000 lumens. Let go and lightly press again for low at 67 lumens. Fully press at desired brightness to select and remain on
• There is a momentary on mode
8) Charging Port:
• No charging port built into the light itself. Instead, there is a USB-C charging port built into the battery
9) Battery and Charging:
• The light uses a Coast lithium-ion Zithion-X ZX850 18650 battery. It has a built-in USB-C charging port and a charging indicator on the top of the battery
• A solid red light indicates charging and a solid green light indicates the battery is fully charged
• The cell is a standard 18650 battery. Meaning, any protected 18650 cell will work in this light
• Flat top non-protected cells will also work as there are springs on both ends of the light
10) Charge Time/Battery Satistics:
• There is a significant difference in charge time when using a dedicated charger compared to the built-in USB-C port. The battery was tested from completely dead
Rated Capacity: 2600 mah
Tested Capacity: 2800 mah
Tested Capacity: 2800 mah
Dedicated Charger (Nitecore SC4):
Charge Speed: (Set To 2997 mah)
Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Charge Speed: (Set To 2997 mah)
Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Dedicated Charger (Nitecore SC4):
Charge Speed: (Set To 1999 mah)
Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Charge Speed: (Set To 1999 mah)
Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
USB-C Cable:
Charge Speed: (Maximum 832 mah)
Time: 2 hours 53 minutes
Charge Speed: (Maximum 832 mah)
Time: 2 hours 53 minutes
11) Battery Level Indicator:
• There isn't one
12) Holdster:
• Coast makes a holdster that works for this light (sold separately). It is the Coast S30 sheath
13) What's Included:
• Coast XP9R
• Coast Zithion-X Lithium-ion battery
• Charging cable. It is USB-C on one end, and USB-C and a full-size USB A on the other end
14) Final Thoughts:
Overall, I like it; but I'd still recommend spending a bit extra and getting the much better XP11r. its cost isn't far off from the XP11r nor is its size that much smaller. With double the brightness and packed with every bell and whistle you can ask for, the XP11r is undoubtedly the better value. I'd only recommend the XP9r to those who already have a collection of 18650 batteries. Paired with its small size and rugged build, it is a solid choice; but, if you are looking to get a great flashlight and don't have a pre-existing collection of batteries or are simply looking for the pinnacle of flashlights offered by Coast, stick with the XP11r. You won't be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com
Posted by: Vickie Sollomen
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Ive purchased several Coast lights over the years my last one was stolen so i ordered the XP9R and is the best one yet havent had to charge yet i use my lights all the time i am a barn mngr so my light has to be dependable ,this one delivers, very happy with this light !
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Gene
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great flashlight. Strong and compact. The USB charge makes it easy to keep power up. Have used about 3 hours and not a problem still on original charge. I use it in the basement and on morning walk s with the dog.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting coastportland.com