Review: NiteRider Lumina OLED 800
The new Lumina OLED 800 bumps up in output and adds an optical display (click to enlarge).
Editor’s Note: This article is part of Mtbr and RoadBikeReview’s 2016 Bike Lights Shootout. See the 2016 Mtbr Headlights Index and the RoadBikeReview Commuter Lights Index.
The Lowdown: NiteRider Lumina OLED 800
The NiteRider Lumina is the workhorse of the NiteRider line. This year, the output bumps up to 800 Lumens and the Lumina now features an optical LED display. The display is very handy in determining what brightness level the light is on and how much run time there is left on the battery. Thus, one can accurately determine which light level to use to last the whole ride.
The beam pattern is big and beautiful as usual. There is a large halo of light and a bright center spot to provide good throw. This light can be used on the bar or helmet, but it is most at home on the helmet with its light weight and lack of wires.
| Claimed Lumens: 800 Lumens | Mtbr Lux: 80 |
| Measured Lumens: 797 Lumens | Mounted weight: 131 grams |
| Lumens per $: 4.98 Lumens | Category: Headlight |
| Lumens per gram: 6.08 Lumens | Price: $160 |
| Run time on high: 1:30 Hours |
Rating:  4.5 Chilis-out-of-5 |
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Full Review: NiteRider Lumina OLED 800
The light is bright and it is stable, as it dissipates heat properly to provide a consistent beam throughout its run time. Sealing is excellent, as this will take you through a season of wet weather without any issues. The heat sink materials are nicely integrated with a shock absorbing rubberized material, so this light can take a few hard knocks.
Remaining runtime with light on high (click to enlarge).
The mount is an interesting affair too. It can fit all bar sizes without shims and it can be installed quickly, yet be cinched down very firmly. The helmet mount though is not quite there, as it’s not as easy to install and tension, and the straps will flap around a bit if not tied down.
Runtime in low mode is significantly longer (click to enlarge).
Finally, there’s now many different versions of this light, from ones that include a tail lamp, to ones that are half the size and more affordable than this.
Continue to page 2 for the beam pattern and Lumen measurement »
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