Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Max and C2 Pro Max LR Review

Preface

The Wizard C2 Pro Max and Wizard C2 Pro Max LR are essentially the same headlamp/flashlight except for the optic or reflector used, to provide different beam profiles.

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Packaging & First Impressions

This is what the light will come with as shown below.

The thread and double o-rings were well lubricated. Threads were smooth and clean (no gritty feeling).
It is uncommon for a production light to come with double o-rings, especially when it is not a diving-specific light whereby waterproofness is a key requirement.
The head electronic switch requires a slightly firm press to activate and helps in preventing any unwanted activation of the light.
The headlamp pocket clip does not comes pre-installed from factory.
Headlamp pocket clip is not easily removable. Depending on the clip orientation, it will provide the ability to attach to a baseball cap or to provide deep pocket carry (bezel down).
Magnetic tail cap is able to bear the light’s weight when attached horizontally and vertically (upside down) to a flat ferrous metallic surface.
Anodizing of the light is uniform without any missing specs.
The holster is able to support the full weight of the light and should hold up to the test of time.
Headband provided is of good quality and should withstand day-to-day abuse without issue.
The provided non-proprietary Armytek 21700 battery will work in other brands’ flashlights or external chargers.
Battery compartment can take other 21700 batteries that have a slightly longer and/or thicker battery width. With the 18650 battery adapter, using a high drain 18650 battery will work fine too.
Scanning the QR code with your phone/tablet on the box’s back would bring up the Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Max and Wizard C2 Pro Max LR’s product pages respectively.

Note: Both headlamps arrived with the mechanical lockout activated.

Front:

Back:

Sides:

Top:

Bottom:

Box Contents:

Quick Overview (Manufacturer Specifications)

Body Material: Aluminum
Body Color:
- Black
- Olive (Limited run for Wizard C2 Pro Max only)
- Sand (Limited run for Wizard C2 Pro Max only)
LED: Cree XHP70.2 (White or Warm options)
Battery Format: 1 x 21700 / 1 x 18650 (with 18650 Battery Adapter)
Output & Runtime (with included Armytek 21700 3.6V/5000mAh battery):
- Wizard C2 Pro Max LR
  - Firefly1 (0.6 lumen / 62days)
  - Firefly2 (7 lumens / 10days)
  - Main1 (45 lumens / 2 days 16h)
  - Main2 (150 lumens / 21h)
  - Main3 (450 lumens / 7h)
  - Turbo1 (1300 lumens / 3h 20min) → (900 lumens after 12min)
  - Turbo2 (4150 lumens / 3h 15min) → (900 lumens after 50sec)
  - Strobe1 (150 lumens @1Hz / 3days 18h)
  - Strobe2 (4150 lumens @1Hz / 14h)
  - Strobe3 (4150 lumens @10Hz / 6h 50min) → (900 lumens after 2min)
- Wizard C2 Pro Max
  - Firefly1 (0.6 lumen / 62days)
  - Firefly2 (7 lumens / 10days)
  - Main1 (45 lumens / 2 days 16h)
  - Main2 (150 lumens / 21h)
  - Main3 (450 lumens / 7h)
  - Turbo1 (1300 lumens / 3h 20min) → (Stepdown to 900 lumens after 12min)
  - Turbo2 (4000 lumens / 3h 15min) → (Stepdown to 900 lumens after 50sec)
  - Strobe1 (150 lumens @1Hz / 3days 18h)
  - Strobe2 (4000 lumens @1Hz / 14h)
  - Strobe3 (4000 lumens @10Hz / 6h 50min) → (Stepdown to 900 lumens after 2min)
Max Beam Distance:
- Wizard C2 Pro Max LR = 181m
- Wizard C2 Pro Max = 114m
Waterproofness: IP68 Standard, 10m
Impact Resistance: 10m
Dimension: 121.5mm (length) x 23.6mm (body diameter) x 34.4mm (head diameter)
Weight: 149g (including battery, excluding headband/clip)
Battery reverse polarity protection
Accessories Included:
- 1*Armytek 21700 3.6V/5000mAh battery
- 1*Magnetic Charging Cable
- 1*Headlamp Clip
- 1*Headband
- 1*Holster
- 2*Spare O-Rings
MSRP: ~$115 (~$120 for the limited runs)

UI (User Interface)

UI for this light is good for Every Day Carry (EDC) as it is somewhat easy to use after the initial learning curve.

Switching ON and OFF is done by the head electronic switch on the light, so no momentary activation is possible.

Simple Operation ⇔ Advance Operation Modes

Follow the steps below to switch between Simple Operation and Advance Operation modes.

From OFF, 1/4 turn (anti-clockwise) of the tail portion of the headlamp.
Press Switch while turning back 1/4 turn (clockwise) for the tail portion of the headlamp. LED will switch ON.
Release Switch, you have successfully change modes.
Repeat Steps 1 to 3, to switch between Simple Operation and Advance Operation modes.

Simple Operation

From OFF:

1 Click – Last brightness level (all modes are memorized) is activated.
2 Clicks – Direct access to SOS; 1 Click to switch OFF or HOLD down to switch modes.
HOLD (~1 sec) – Direct access to Firefly1 & Mode Change (light cycles through Firefly1, Firefly2, Main1, Main2 & Main3 → Main1, Main2 & Main3; Turbo is not part of the sequence). RELEASE to select mode.

From ON:

1 Click – Light will switch OFF.
2 Clicks – Direct access to Turbo; 1 Click to switch OFF or 2 Clicks to switch to previous mode.
HOLD – Mode change (light cycles through Main1, Main2 & Main3 → Main1, Main2 & Main3; Turbo is not part of the sequence).

Notes:

All strobe modes are not available.
There is 1 Turbo mode available only.
From ON, the Mode Change will cycle through Firefly2 mode if the current mode is Firefly1.

Advance Operation

From OFF:

1 Click – Last brightness level (all modes are memorized) is activated.
2 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Main Modes Section (Main1 / Main2 / Main3); 1 Click to switch OFF or HOLD down to switch modes (Main1, Main2 & Main3 → Main1, Main2 & Main3).
3 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Turbo Modes Section (Turbo1 / Turbo2); 1 Click to switch OFF or HOLD down to switch modes (Turbo1 & Turbo2 → Turbo1 & Turbo2).
4 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Strobe Modes Section (Strobe1 / Strobe2 / Strobe3); 1 Click to switch OFF or HOLD down to switch modes (Strobe1, Strobe2 & Strobe3 → Strobe1, Strobe2 & Strobe3).
HOLD (~1 sec) – Direct access to Firefly1 & Mode Change (light cycles through Firefly1, Firefly2, Main1, Main2, Main3 & Turbo1 → Firefly1, Firefly2, Main1, Main2, Main3 & Turbo1; Turbo2 & Strobes are not part of the sequence). RELEASE to select mode, Firefly Mode Section is selected if selected mode is Firefly1 or Firefly2.

From ON (Firefly Mode Section):

1 Click – Light will switch OFF.
HOLD – Mode change (light cycles through Firefly1 & Firefly2 → Firefly1 & Firefly2).
2 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Main Modes Section (Main1 / Main2 / Main3); 1 Click to switch OFF / 2 Clicks to return to previous Firefly mode / 3 Clicks to go to Turbo Modes Section / 4 Clicks to go to Strobe Modes Section.
3 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Turbo Modes Section (Turbo1 / Turbo2); 1 Click to switch OFF / 2 Clicks to go to Main Modes Section / 4 Clicks to go to Strobe Modes Section.
4 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Strobe Modes Section (Strobe1 / Strobe2 / Strobe3); 1 Click to switch OFF / 2 Clicks to go to Main Modes Section / 3 Clicks to go to Turbo Modes Section.

From ON (Main Mode Section):

1 Click – Light will switch OFF.
HOLD – Mode change (light cycles through Main1, Main2 & Main3 → Main1, Main2 & Main3).
2 Clicks – Direct access to previous Firefly Mode Section (Firefly1 / Firefly2); 1 Click to switch OFF / 2 Clicks to return to previous Main mode / 3 Clicks to go to Turbo Modes Section / 4 Clicks to go to Strobe Modes Section.
3 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Turbo Modes Section (Turbo1 / Turbo2); 1 Click to switch OFF / 2 Clicks to go to Main Modes Section / 4 Clicks to go to Strobe Modes Section.
4 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Strobe Modes Section (Strobe1 / Strobe2 / Strobe3); 1 Click to switch OFF / 2 Clicks to go to Main Modes Section / 3 Clicks to go to Turbo Modes Section.

From ON (Turbo Mode Section):

1 Click – Light will switch OFF.
HOLD – Mode change (light cycles through Turbo1 & Turbo2 → Turbo1 & Turbo2).
2 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Main Modes Section (Main1 / Main2 / Main3); 1 Click to switch OFF /2 Clicks to return to previous Firefly mode / 3 Clicks to go to Turbo Modes Section again / 4 Clicks to go to Strobe Modes Section.
4 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Strobe Modes Section (Strobe1 / Strobe2 / Strobe3); 1 Click to switch OFF / 2 Clicks to go to Main Modes Section / 3 Clicks to go back to Turbo Modes Section.

From ON (Strobe Mode Section):

1 Click – Light will switch OFF.
HOLD – Mode change (light cycles through Strobe1, Strobe2 & Strobe3 → Strobe1, Strobe2 & Strobe3).
2 Clicks – Direct access to previous Main Mode Section (Main1 / Main2 / Main3); 1 Click to switch OFF / 2 Clicks to go to Firefly Modes Section / 3 Clicks to go to Turbo Modes Section / 4 Clicks to go to Strobe Modes Section.
3 Clicks – Direct access to last brightness level of Turbo Modes Section (Turbo1 / Turbo2); 1 Click to switch OFF / 2 Clicks to go to Main Modes Section / 4 Clicks to go back to Strobe Modes Section.

Notes:

There is a total of 4 Modes Sections:
1. Firefly (Firefly1 & Firefly2)
2. Main (Main1, Main2 & Main3)
3. Turbo (Turbo1 & Turbo2)
4. Strobe (Strobe1, Strobe2 & Strobe3)
Operating the following modes will produce considerable heat, please exercise caution accordingly.
1. Turbo2
2. Strobe2
3. Strobe3
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Multicolor State Indication

There are 3 operating modes for the Multicolor State Indication function.

Indication is switched OFF partially → For Firefly modes and in OFF state only (default option from factory).
Indication is switched ON.
Indication is switched OFF completely.

Follow the steps below to switch among (A), (B) and (C) operating modes.

From OFF, 1/4 turn (anti-clockwise) of the tail portion of the headlamp.
Press Switch while turning back 1/4 turn (clockwise) of the tail portion of the headlamp and 1/4 turn (anti-clockwise) of the tail portion of the headlamp again.
Release Switch.
Repeat Steps 1 to 3, to switch among (A), (B) and (C) operating modes. Settings will be retained even after switching battery.

The 3 separate functions whereby the respective LED behind the Switch will flash accordingly are as follows.

Battery Level Indication
1. Green LED → 1 Flash every 4 seconds (Battery >25%)
2. Orange LED → 1 Flash every 2 seconds (Battery <25%)
3. Red LED → 1 Flash every 1 second (Battery <10%, recharge immediately)
Temperature Indication
1. Orange LED → 3 Flashes every 2 seconds (High Temperature)
2. Red LED → 3 Flashes every 1 second (Critical Temperature)
Headlamp Locator (if activated when function is switched ON in above situation (A) and (B)).

Power Indicator

The main LED (not Switch LED) will flash accordingly:

2 Flashes – Power is <25%

Form Factor

For headlamps that are intended to use on a daily basis (EDC) and for possibly a long period of time, form factor is extremely important.

This headlamp feels well balanced (not head/tail-heavy) and the headlamp will fit nicely in a clenched medium sized hand. Easy activation of the angled head switch can be done using the thumb.

To use the headlamp can only attach to the headband after removing the pocket clip. Attaching to the headlamp to the headband is rather easy. That said, it would be nice if Armytek had an alternative solution to attach the headband to the headlamp without having to remove the pocket clip.

For headlamps, it is usually more of test of comfort whilst it’s on your head. The Armytek-branded headband held the light sturdily even when doing more vigorous activity (e.g. jogging/running), at no time did the light feel like it was about to fall off. The headlamp’s head mounts helps ensures that it does not leave any marks on one’s forehead after prolonged usage.

The grooves help to make the headlamp “grippy”, even with wet hands/gloves but not overly aggressive (i.e. still fabric and pockets-friendly).

This headlamp is capable of tail-stand or head-stand perfectly without the slightest wobble.

Top: Wizard C2 Pro Max LR; Bottom: Wizard C2 Pro Max

Left: Wizard C2 Pro Max; Right: Wizard C2 Pro Max LR

Charging Process

With the provided USB Magnetic Charging Cable, the battery was charging at ~1.16A.

In order to start charging, 1/4 turn (anti-clockwise) of the tail portion of the headlamp has to be done first (mechanical LOCKOUT is activated). As the mechanical LOCKOUT is activated, the headlamp will not be operable during the charging process.

The following indicators on the Magnetic Charging head depicts the following:

Solid RED → Charging in progress.
Solid ORANGE → Slow charging in progress (due to low USB charging output).
Solid GREEN → Charging has completed (see below picture).
Blinking RED → Ensure 1/4 turn (anti-clockwise) of the tail portion of the headlamp, to start charging.
Blinking ORANGE → USB charging output is too low; use another USB charger / clean tail cap & threads.
Blinking GREEN → Checking of battery voltage.

Note: The headlamp will get noticeably warm during charging, ensure that there is sufficient ventilation at all times (i.e. not charging in a bag/pouch).

Beam Style/Beamshots

For the Wizard C2 Pro Max LR, the spill, corona and hotspot is somewhat predictable due to the relatively shallow smooth reflector used. The LED appears to be well centered. Hence, the beam has relatively good “throw” for recognizing items in the slightly further range distance.

For the Wizard C2 Pro Max, the spill, corona and hotspot is somewhat predictable due to the TIR (Total Internal Reflection) optic used. The LED is hidden behind the TIR optic. Hence, the beam has both “throw” and soft flood for recognizing items in the up-close to near range distance.

The above beam profiles are a rough interpretation of what is seen when white wall hunting.

The Wizard C2 Pro Max LR beam has a circular hotspot with some slight corona and squarish spill (most of the beam produced is focused into the hotspot). There are some beam artifacts in the beam when whitewall hunting but not visible in real world usage.

The Wizard C2 Pro Max beam has almost no hotspot/corona and slightly squarish spill. There are some slight beam artifacts in the beam when whitewall hunting but not visible in real world usage.

Wizard C2 Pro Max

All of the beamshots taken below are done so with the following camera settings (Firefly1: 10sec, F3.5, ISO100, 5000K WB, Firefly2: 1.3sec, F3.5, ISO100, 5000K WB, Main1: 0.4sec, F3.5, ISO100, 5000K WB, Main2: 1/4sec, F3.5, ISO100, 5000K WB, Main3: 1/8sec, F3.5, ISO100, 5000K WB, Turbo1: 1/13sec, F3.5, ISO100, 5000K WB and Turbo2: 1/15sec, F3.5, ISO100, 5000K WB).
Some pictures have been adjusted slightly to depict as close as to what is seen in real life. The distance of the light from the door is 4.6m.

Wizard C2 Pro Max LR

Control shot:

Firefly1 (0.6 lumen):

Firefly2 (7 lumens):

Main1 (45 lumens):

Main2 (150 lumens):

Main3 (450 lumens):

Turbo1 (1300 lumens):

Turbo2 (4150 lumens):

Wizard C2 Pro Max

Control shot:

Firefly1 (0.6 lumen):

Firefly2 (7 lumens):

Main1 (45 lumens):

Main2 (150 lumens):

Main3 (450 lumens):

Turbo1 (1300 lumens):

Turbo2 (4000 lumens):

Mode (Output) Spacing

Mode spacing appears to be progressively brighter to the eye and the modes are well spaced enough to be able to know which mode one is currently in. With that in mind, TLR tend to view mode spacing as battery life indicators (amount of runtime left) rather than the specific output (lumens).

The Firefly1 mode at 0.6 lumen which is perfect for bedtime night snack runs/washroom runs or with night-adjusted eyes.

On a side note, it will be nice if Turbo1 (1300 lumens) is made lower to about 900 to 1000 lumens permanently, to avoid having to stepdown 900 lumens after 12mins, due to the heat produced.

Tint & CRI

Armytek did not disclose the tint (color temperature) and/or the CRI (Color Rendering Index) for the LEDs used in their light. For this light, a guesstimate would be in the 6500K and 70CRI ballpark.

However, there are tint shifts throughout the beam profile. The hotspot is a cool white tint whilst the corona possess a slight yellowish tint; and the spill having a slight purple tint.
This is still slightly noticeable in real life usage.

Waterproofness

The light was subjected to warm water submersion, followed by cold water submersion and left under room temperature running water tap whilst running on Turbo2.

No signs of water intrusion in the head, switch or body was seen.

Lockout Capability

Mechanical lockout is possible when needed, like during transportation in a bag.

A quarter turn (anti-clockwise) of the tail portion of the headlamp will enable Mechanical LOCKOUT.

Scale Comparison (Ruler)

Summary

To sum up, we believe that the most important part of any review is if given the chance to purchase the same headlamp for our own EDC or to gift to our loved ones out from one’s pocket (wallet), would we still do it?
For this headlamp, it is a YES, if the seemingly complex User Interface is not an issue for your usage.

The Multicolor State Indicator function, included 18650 Battery Adapter, pocket clip option, LED option of Cool White or Warm White, C2 Pro Max LR option (with reflector) vs C2 Pro Max (with TIR) with different beam profile, customizable UI with Direct Access to Firefly/Main/Turbo/Strobe Mode Sections from OFF, magnet in the tail cap and USB Magnetic Charging option are all plus points for this flashlight/headlamp.

That said, we do hope that Armytek will introduce an easier way to be able to attach the headlamp to the headband, even with the pocket clip attached.

In short, between these 2, the Armytek C2 Pro Max is recommended if most of your usage is involved in up-close work/shorter distance and get the Armytek C2 Pro Max LR if you would prefer an all-in-one flashlight/headlamp for near to slightly further-range distance.

Here is a bonus size comparison with some of the other similar sized flashlights we reviewed previously.
From Left to Right: Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Max LR, Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Max, Olight Perun 2 and First-Light TORQ MED.

As with all gears, two is one and one is none.

Stay safe,
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