Light Review: Armytek Prime Pro - PART 1 - C1 / C2 USB Magnet

Armytek have always impressed me with how much functionality they manage to pack into the control systems of their lights. (I still keep a Predator V1.2 with S-tek driver in my bedside table drawer). This group review is of four models of their ‘Prime Pro’ range of lights (also included with the Prime Pro lights was the Armytek Uni C2 charger). When embarking upon this review I had not expected to generate quite so much content, so have had to split the review into three parts to make it more manageable. You will find links to these as each part becomes available.

In ‘Part One’ we will be taking a first look at the Prime Pro Magnet USB rechargeable models, the C1 and C2.

Index:

Each title here will become an active link once it has been published.
Part One – A Detailed look at the Prime Pro Magnet USB C1 and C2.
Part Two – A Detailed look at the Prime Pro A1, A2 and Uni C2 Charger.
Part Three – Beamshots, Technical Testing and What they are like to use.

Taking a more detailed look at the C1:

As we go through the details of each light, for some there will be common features. In this case I may only show that feature for one of the models. In this part we have the C1 and C2 which are very similar as really the only difference is the cell and length of the battery tube. If you think a detail has been overlooked, check the similar model for that detail.

A plastic tray keeps the contents organised.

Included with the C1 is a belt pouch, USB charger, Clip and o-rings.

The belt pouch has a D-ring and belt loop.

Note the second o-ring, and the 'Charge - Use' marking.

The tail-cap has a dual contact charger connection.

Here the charger is connected. It is held in place with magnets.

When plugged in the USB charger lights up green.

Connected and charging the light is red.

Taking a more detailed look at the C2:

As with the C1, the C2 has a charger, belt pouch, clip and o-rings.

The charger and charging contacts on the tail-cap.

In real terms the only difference between the C1 and C2 is the length of the battery tube.

Modes and User Interface:

This section is common across Part One and Two of the review to allow you to compare functions easily. It contains extracts from Armytek’s instruction manuals. Check the Armytek website for downloads of the full versions of these.