Zebralight H50 Q5

Zebralight H50 Q5 is unique second generation headlamp from Zebralight operated by single AA battery. First impression looking at Zebralight H50 Q5 is bright, light weight and very small sized LED flashlight. Zebralight H50 has 3 light output levels with wide flood type beam pattern. H50 is machined from aircraft grade aluminium. For environmental protection and ruggedness Zebralight H50 is treated with a coat of type III anodize dark natural finish. Zebralight H50 is very versatile and useful when it comes to the functionality. Zebralight offers 1 year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, provided that the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal operating conditions.

Light Features:

• Multifunctional, H50 can work as an flash light or as a headlight
• Premium Q5 binned Cree 7090 XR-E LED
• Can run on multiple types of AA sized batteries ranging from Primary AA to Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
• Three well selected light output levels
• Ability to stand up securely on a flat surface serving as a 'candle'

Light Operation:

• Twist the tail cap in clockwise direction to switch ON the light
• Twist the tail cap in anti-clockwise direction to switch switch OFF the light
• To change light levels switch OFF and ON in quick succession

The chart shows total output levels for Zebralight H50 Q5 with different types of AA batteries.

Zebralight H50 Q5
Level	1 AA Alkaline	1 AA Ni-MH
Low	20	18
Medium	130	130
High	780	700

General Info
ID	34
Light Model	H50 Q5
Manufacturer	ZebraLight
Review Page & Image	H50 Q5
Country	China
Review Date	2008-02-17
Review Update	2008-03-15
Light Vitals
Length	67 mm
Width / Bezel Diameter	18 mm
Width / Tube Diameter	16 mm
Height (if applicable)	mm
Weight (without battery)	16 gm
Light Source
LED Format	Power LED
Number of LEDs	1
LED Name	Cree XR - E
LED Power	3  Watts
Light Management
Lens Material	Polycarbonate
Lens Coating (if any)	None
Lens Transperency (typical)	75
Lumen Management	Lens
Material	Acrilic
Beam Type	Pure Flood
Power Management
Converter Type	Step Up
Properties	Regulated, Advanced Micro Controller (uC)
Features	Advanced User Interface
Batteries Supported, Output & Runtime
Battery Size     Chemistry     Nominal Voltage     # Used     Total Output     Runtime to 75%     Runtime to 50%     Runtime to 25%	AA AA NiMH   Alk   1.2 1.6 1 1 700 780 0 0 0 0 0 0
Switch Options
Switch Type     Switch Properties	Twist Simple, Reliable
Body Material Options
Material     Properties     Color	Aluminium Anodized Natural
Light Rating
Looks	90
Build Quality	80
Runtime	70
Output	70
Features	40
Usability	80
Bang for buck	60
Overall Rating	70

Packaging: Zebralight H50 Q5 comes nicely packed in reopenable type blister packaging. The top portion of packaging houses ZebraLight H50 Q5 mounted on GID (Glow in the Dark) silicone bracket along with the head strap. Bonus pack is particularly interesting with two additional silicone brackets, one with neck lanyard and other as spare. Also what's inside is the pocket clip and anti glare shield.



The back side of packaging has marking for packaged light model, it's specifications and other information such as company website and manufacturing details.



Package Contents: Here is what to expect. Pocket clip attachment, additional GID silicone bracket with neck lanyard, anti glare shield and spare silicone bracket.


Size Comparison: From L to R: Fenix L1D, Civictor V1, Fenix P1, Zebralight H50 Q5 and AA Battery. Fenix P1 (the pocket rocket) which runs on smaller CR123 battery is slightly bigger than Zebralight H50 by a tiny margin. This is just to show how small the Zebralight is.


Another size comparison ZebraLight H50 Q5 is smaller than the smallest of single AA based lights reviewed.


Side by side with AA Battery, ZebraLight H50 Q5, AA battery seems big!


ZebraLight H50 Headlamp Setup: Pictures showing the headlamp setup. The light can be easily inserted and removed from the silicone bracket.




ZebraLight H50 Accessories: Anti glare shield is particularly useful when you want to prevent unwanted glare. Pocket clip helps carry around this versatile light.


Zebralight with Pocket Clip installed.

Zebralight with anti glare shield installed.


The GID Silicone bracket glows fairly bright in dark, it glows for about 8 - 12 hours with decreasing brightness.


Bezel: Unique side mounted LED on Zebralight H50 Q5, aligned perfectly in center, the Premium Q5 binned Cree 7090 XR-E LED has a protective lens over the LED.


Body: Simple 2 part construction with superb machining and flawless finish.








Zebralight H50 Q5 Components: Showing from left to right, H50 Head with Battery tube, AA Battery and tail cap. The threads on body tube on tail cap side are anodized. Two O-Rings placed behind threads of battery tube ensuring excellent water resistance.


Closeup of threads and O-Rings


Tail cap has gold plated negative contact spring.

Three Beam shots ranging from minimum to max light levels. The light output levels are very wisely chosen. Low is low enough where as bright is really bright.

Have a look at some of the extreme closeup shots. The anodized surface finish is almost flawless.


Battery tube


Battery tube


Tail cap

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