NiteRider 1200 OLED Boost

In the best bike headlights list, the NiteRider 1200 OLED Boost just missed out on the top spot. Only the price, which is $70 higher than the Lezyne Macro Drive 1300XXL, kept it from being a winner. However, you get a lot for your money. For starters, aside from the Cycliq Fly12, which is bolted in place, the mount secures the light better than all of the others in this test. The mount on the 1200 OLED Boost is actually better; it can be adjusted easily with a thumb-twist screw, and the light can be removed totally from the mount to charge or use as a flashlight.

The OLED panel on top of the unit displays important information that you can use while riding. You can see how much time you have left before the battery dies in specific. You may also see what light setting you're in at any one time on the screen. The light beam of the NiteRider 1200 OLED Boost is wide and evenly distributed. It's not quite as bright as the Lezyne Macro Drive 1300XXL, but the Lezyne does have an extra 100 lumens. In actuality, it was impossible to see the difference between the two lights; both provided plenty light in front and to the sides. According to NiteRider, the highest setting will offer you roughly an hour and a half of battery life. NiteRider claims that at this level, you should get roughly three hours of use. It lasted me five hours and ten minutes. This headlight is a top pick in the headlight category since it has a long battery life, a good mount, a bright beam, and a handy screen. It's a little pricey, but it's well worth it.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Weight : 172 grams
• Lumens : 1200 lumens
• Max run time: up to 30 hours
• Charge time : Between 3 and 6 hours
• Light modes : 9
• Charging: USB rechargeable
• Extras : Li-Ion battery, Water/dust resistant, OLED display

REASONS TO BUY

• Screen is easy to read and gives tons of useful information on the fly
• Excellent mounting system stays put better than any other
• Strong beam
• Lots of battery life

REASONS TO AVOID

• Expensive

RATE: 5.0/5.0

PRICE: $179.99

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