2015 Lights Shootout, Bike Light, Light & Motion, Lights, Lights Shootout, Taz 1500 - November 1, 2014

Review: Light & Motion Taz 1500

The Light & Motion Taz 1500 is all about beam pattern. We’ll even go out on a limb and say it has the best beam pattern of any self-contained bike light. The only thing that held it back was it wasn’t quite bright enough when it was initially introduced at under 1000 Lumens. The beam pattern is so big that it needed a lot of light to execute good throw and even spread.

With the Taz 1500, now it is bright enough. It’s ideal for riding fast or even using by itself. For the ultimate speed setup, complement it with a bright helmet light and you’re off to the races.

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Video: Test loop with the Taz 1500. Camera is on a locked ISO setting and is set to Wide Angle mode

Of course it is self-contained without replaceable batteries, so run time is the limiting factor. Although it is a flashlight style light, it is too big and bulky with the non-removable mount to use as a flashlight.

But if it’s uncompromising self-contained performance that you want, the Taz 1500 delivers with a bright, even and wide beam pattern that even has a pleasant yellow color tint that allows you to see shadows and trail contours clearly.

Beam Pattern Photo

We photographed the lights in the same location setting with the same camera settings. The photos were taken in the back yard that is approximately 25 yards long. These photos feature many objects and a distinct background to analyze detail and beam pattern. Compare all Beam Patterns here »

Integrating Sphere Measured Lumens

This light measured 1404 Lumens in an integrating sphere. Claimed Lumens by the manufacturer is 1500 Lumens. The Lumen-hour graph below shows how the light performs over the first three minutes of its battery cycle. Compare all Lumen Tests here »