MDX HCRI digital 3-mode LMH Warm White (18650/21700) Flashlight

When the most extenuating duties call, the MDX HCRI Flashlight answers. The MDX is built for extended forays into the darkness, whether it be long wilderness expeditions, grueling night shifts, or working for hours in claustrophobic unlit places. The MDX’s powerful balanced beam lets you confidently illuminate your way with extensive staying power.

Choose the 21700 version for massively extended runtime

Or, 18650 version to use standard 18650 lithium-ion cells or 2x CR123A long storage lithium primaries

Short Specs (full specs below):
- 3-mode LMH
- Emitter: Nichia 519A sm273 LED
- Optic style: McR-series textured reflector
- CCT: 2700K
- Light Engine: Malkoff M361 HCRI sm273
- Power source: 3-10V
- Battery size: Choose 18650 or 21700 battery tube, both protected and unprotected batteries generally fit
- User interface: 3 modes, L-M-H, starts on low
- Output: 30 - 185 - 500 lumens
- Amperage draw: 70mA - 650mA - 2200mA (at 3.8V)
- Typical runtime 18650: 57 hours - 6 hours - 110 mins (with typ. 4000mAh)
- Typical runtime 21700: 86 hours - 9 hours - 160 mins (with typ. 6000mAh capacity)
- Weight: 128g (without Li-ion cell; yes both sizes weigh the same)
- Malkoff Devices Lifetime Warranty

Black Type III Hard Anodized Malkoff MDX Flashlight with Malkoff M361 (HCRI, Nichia 519A). The On/Off switch is a forward clicky with momentary function. Selecting modes is the same as on the MDC line.

Batteries not included.

More Details

The Malkoff MDX HCRI is designed for extreme reliability in the classic tactical duty style. In re-imagining the versatile platform underlying a legendary standard-issue duty light, the MDX HCRI is built to take a punishment like no other light can, while remaining entirely modular, serviceable, and upgradeable. This tough b------d is proudly made in the USA by Gene Malkoff and his small team who are trusted by law enforcement, military, and civilians in dark places around the world.

Using the industry leading Nichia 519a emitter, the MDX HCRI offers full spectrum light (Ra 98) and boasts an incredible red spectrum (R9 80+) while also guaranteeing a generally pleasant tint. No more tint lottery.

The full spectrum emitter is paired with a McR-series reflector. Legendary flashlight maker, Don McLeish, better known as McGizmo, designed the reflector not to waste a single lumen outside the range of human vision. Unlike many ultra-high lumen lights which blast photons scattershot, the McR directs every last photon into an optimal cone for foveal, central and mid-peripheral vision, beyond which light is considered wasted for most users. In the real world, you get an aesthetically pleasing beam tuned for color and detail discrimination, situational awareness, and depth perception.

We're also proudly using the new Malkoff buck driver for improved power efficiency. All of the flashlight electronics are potted for water and impact resistance and the only wear item (the switch) is designed to be user serviceable with the industry standard McClicky.

With three output levels and 500 lumens max, the MDX HCRI shines a ray of light that slices through darkness and offers near sunlight quality color rendition while keeping enough in reserve for you to get home on a single battery. There is no step down on high, so the MDX HCRI will continue blasting its maximum 500 lumens or as near to it as the battery can sustain.

The MDX HCRI is equipped with a sturdy pocket clip and has the fan favorite tapered half knurled body for easier pocket ingress and egress. We're also proudly using the new Malkoff buck driver for improved power efficiency. All of the flashlight electronics are potted for water and impact resistance and the only wear item (the switch) is designed to be user serviceable with the industry standard McClicky.

Battery Recommendation

Kōsen labs has tested and prefers:
- Vapcell N40, N41 Flat Top 18650
- Vapcell F60, F62 Flat Top 21700