FORCE GLINT rechargeable headlamp and power bank, 1,600 lm
The FORCE GLINT headlamp with integrated power bank provides reliable lighting and also serves as an external battery. It is equipped with two LUMINUS SST-20 diodes and 17 COB LEDs with a total brightness of 1600 lumens. The light offers seven functions, including five lighting modes and two flashing modes. Thanks to the integrated 4000 mAh battery and charging via USB-C, it provides a long battery life of up to 30 hours, depending on the selected mode. The battery status indicator informs you of its current level. The light is robust and water-resistant with an IP65 rating.
The light is universal thanks to the elastic plastic holder, which is compatible with handlebars with a diameter of 22.2 to 35 mm. It can also be attached to flat handlebars and is compatible with GARMIN mounts. The package also includes a GOPRO Mount, allowing mounting under the computer mount.
- 2x LUMINUS SST-20 + 17 COB LEDs with a brightness of 1600 LM
- 7 functions: 5 light and 2 flashing functions
- Integrated Li-ion battery 2 x 18500 with a capacity of 4000 mAh
- Power bank function via USB-C
- Battery life 1.5 to 30 hours
- Battery status indicator
- Charging via USB-C, charging time 4 hours
- Universal elastic handlebar mount (22.2-35 mm)
- Compatibility with GARMIN mounts and GOPRO Mount
- Water resistance IP65
- Weight including holder 155 g
- Material: aluminum
| Power supply type | USB-C |
| Battery type | rechargeable |
| Max. luminous flux | 1000 lm and more |
| Light purpose | see, be seen |
| product ID | 383274 |
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Bought this front light for my urban commuter bike and paired it with a Force Alarm tail light (my review for the tail light will be under that product). Overall, it’s definitely a solid front light.
It features high and low beams (or more accurately, concentrated and diffused beams) with a good variety of modes.
However, personally, I’d prefer to have an adjustable intensity specifically for the low (diffused) beam.
It offers good side visibility through the body cutouts, and the metal casing feels premium to the touch. The simplicity of having one large button to control the entire light might be a plus for someone, but I’d prefer two separate buttons for the diffused and concentrated beams, similar to what some Vayox lights offer.
The rubber cover for the USB-C port isn't very tight. On rocky or rough roads, it occasionally pops out + found water drops inside after few rides while raining. On the plus side, it's removable—I took it off and installed a custom rubber type-C plug. It might not look factory-perfect, but it keeps the water out. Sometimes, you can also feel a slight play between the metal and plastic parts; hopefully, this doesn't compromise its waterproofing over time.
The mounting system is solid. Tested mounting it upside down with original mount to keep the handlebar uncluttered - looks very cool (though I eventually ordered a separate out-front mount, like the ones used for bike computers).
Compared to other lights in my arsenal, it's a very competitive option with a large battery capacity. The optics aren't quite at the pro level of the Magicshine Evo 1700 (see my separate review for that), but they are significantly better than what Vayox offers. The factory presets are sufficient.
While Magicshine lets you customize modes via an app, Force (like Vayox) limits you to the manufacturer's presets.
All three brands use USB-C, Magicshine supports "use while charging" according to the description, my tests show that Force also supports it, but it is not mentioned in the description, sooo… on your own risk.
What I spotted, Force matches Magicshine in battery life, has a great mount, and looks good on the bike.
I often use it for night-time patrols of my area and it does the job flawlessly. It also works great as a primary or backup light for evening walks.
Overall, I highly recommend it (10/10). Paired with the Force Alarm tail light, it provides excellent visibility for any urban commuter bike.
Adding some photos below.