The Lumintop B01 is an affordable, high-output flashlight-style bike light with a replaceable 21700 battery and USB-C charging, praised for its anti-glare design and neutral white light. However, it lacks STVZO approval, has a beam pattern that limits distance visibility, and suffers from poor battery level indication and less intuitive controls in newer versions.
Pros
- Affordable price (€35-40).1
- Produces a lot of light with multiple brightness levels including boost mode.1
- Easily replaceable standard 21700 battery without tools.1
- USB-C charging port; can be charged while in use.1
- Neutral white light (around 4000K) provides better contrast in natural environments and performs well in fog/rain.1
- Anti-glare design prevents blinding oncoming traffic.1
- Maintains brightness more consistently over time compared to SOF BS01.1
- Higher efficiency: extracts more light from the same battery capacity.1
- Good build quality with aluminum housing.1
- Versatile mounting options: standard strap mount and GoPro compatible.1
Cons
- No STVZO certification; cannot be used legally on roads in Germany.1
- Poor distance illumination: only 55 lux at 10m; beam pattern concentrates light too close and fades quickly at distance.1
- No proper battery level indicator; only a blinking green light when almost empty.1
- Less convenient mounting system: requires proper orientation and adjustment; difficult to insert/remove in newer versions.1
- Boost mode (highest brightness) only lasts a few minutes.1
- In newer versions, control is less intuitive: long press to cycle brightness, short press to turn off, which can accidentally turn off the light during riding.1
- Lowest brightness level almost unusable.1
- Cannot be purchased directly in Germany.1
Key Facts
- Uses standard 21700 lithium-ion battery (5000 mAh) that is replaceable without tools.1
- USB-C charging port; can be charged while in use.1
- Manufacturer claims 850 lumens and 210m distance, but measured output in boost mode initially around 1400 lumens.1
- Neutral white light color around 4000K.1
- Anti-glare design with a clear cut-off, but not STVZO-approved.1
- Boost mode activated by double-click, not included in normal brightness cycling; lasts only a few minutes.1
- Mounting system allows rotation for alignment and is GoPro compatible, but less convenient than standard Garmin mount.1
- Low standby power consumption of 50μA.1
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25:19The reviewer compares the Lumintop B01 flashlight to the SOF BS01 and Busch & Müller Core 2. He notes the Lumintop B01 is affordable, produces a lot of light, has a Type-C charging port, and features an easily replaceable standard 21700 battery. However, it lacks proper battery level indication, has a less convenient mounting system, and its light distribution has some deficits. The light color is neutral white (around 4000K), and it maintains brightness more consistently than the SOF BS01, though its highest brightness (boost mode) only lasts a few minutes. It is not STVZO-approved, and its brightest spot in the beam is relatively low, affecting long-distance visibility when adjusted to be glare-free.
18:36The reviewer analyzes the Lumintop B01 flashlight-style bike light, noting it lacks German STVZO certification but has anti-glare design. He finds it offers good value with replaceable battery and USB-C charging, but criticizes the beam pattern for poor distance visibility and non-optimal controls in newer versions.
Lumintop B01. Uses standard batteries, so you can have one spare with you if needed, can be charged when i use and has a decent beam + bettery life (6h approx in medium).
Lumintop B01. Uses standard batteries, so you can have one spare with you if needed, can be charged when i use and has a decent beam + bettery life (6h approx in medium).
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