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Armytek Wizard C2 Pro

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Armytek Wizard C2 Pro

The indestructible headlamp with a 10-year warranty. The Wizard C2 Pro with the Nichia emitter is the work headlamp enthusiasts recommend for durability and high CRI.

Beam profile

Flood, about 36° wide. Wide and even — light where you are, not where you're pointing.

Estimated from 2,500 lm ÷ 8,200 cd — how this works

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Specifications

Output
2500lm
Peak intensity
8200cd
Beam distance
181m
Emitter
Nichia B35AM 4500K
Colour rendering
90 CRI
Beam type
Flood
Cell
18650
Runtime
2 hrs (high)
Modes
5 Stepped
Interface
Simple
Water/dust
IP68
Dimensions
4.5 x 1.0 in
Weight
2.3 oz
Warranty
10 Year

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

What owners report

Armytek Wizard C2 Pro/4 sources reviewed

A right-angle light that works as a headlamp or handheld, built to Armytek's usual standard and backed by a warranty far longer than the industry norm. The tailcap has a strong spring with a built-in magnet that doubles as the attachment point for the magnetic charging cable, and the regulated output means you know what you're getting and for how long — Armytek publishes runtime figures that reviewers treat as trustworthy. On low output it runs for days or weeks.

Three consistent criticisms across the Wizard line. The anodising is sensitive to scuffs, particularly where the pocket clip and headband clips attach. You have to unscrew the tailcap to charge. And the interface is unusual enough that reviewers warn first-time Armytek buyers specifically — the manual covers it only briefly, so expect to look up how it works.

Consistently praised

  • Regulated output with runtime figures reviewers consider trustworthy
  • Runs for days or weeks on low output
  • Strong magnetic tailcap that doubles as the charging attachment
  • Works equally as a headlamp or a handheld right-angle light
  • Armytek's warranty is far longer than the industry norm

Common complaints

  • Anodising scuffs easily, especially at the clip and headband attachment points
  • You have to unscrew the tailcap to charge it
  • The interface is unusual and the manual barely explains it
  • Magnetic charging rather than USB-C
  • Charging a large cell over that connector is slow

Questions people ask

Is the interface hard to learn?
Reviewers specifically warn first-time Armytek buyers about it. It isn't complicated once learned, but the supplied manual is brief enough that you'll want to look up a proper explanation.
How do I charge it?
By unscrewing the tailcap and attaching the magnetic cable. It's more steps than a USB-C port and slower, which is the main ergonomic complaint.
Why do people rate the runtime claims?
Armytek's regulated drivers hold output steady rather than sagging, and their published figures hold up in testing — which is not universal. If you need to know how long a light will actually last, that matters.
Will the finish stay looking good?
Probably not. The anodising marks readily where the clip and headband attach. It's cosmetic rather than functional, but worth expecting.
Sources (4)

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Lumens
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Candela
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Cell
18650
Weight
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