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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Ledlenser
P4R and P2R
Work Pen Lights
This reviewer is pleased with these lights'
unique capabilities.

The Ledlenser P4R Work Pen Light is a compact, reliable pen light ideal for any toolbox. Slim and lightweight, it
features an endcap switch and pocket clip for easy attachment to a shirt or pants pocket. Its patented Advanced
Focus System provides precise spot or flood lighting of
up to 170 lm. The battery can be easily recharged at any
time with its magnetic charge system.
The P2R Work Pen Light from Ledlenser is compact
and lightweight. It has three light functions: power for high
light output, mid-power for medium light output, and low
power for long battery life and glare-free reading and
working. With the pocket clip, the pen lamp can be easily
attached to the shirt or trousers, so it is always ready for
use. The P2R Work comes with a rechargeable battery,
endcap switch, and the Ledlenser patented Advanced
Focus System for efficient, precise flood and spotlighting.

by Emily Markham, Assistant Editor

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THE REVIEW:

hen it comes to pen
lights, it may seem
like any light is as good
as the next, but Lou Fort, lead
technician at K.A.R.S. Inc. in
Huntingburg, Indiana, found the
Ledlenser P4R and P2R Work
Pen Lights have some unique
capabilities.
" I have used several different brands of
rechargeable pen lights, Fort says. " These
are the first of this size with variable beams.
Ledlenser is also the first, as far as I know,
that is using a magnetic charge cable. "
The lights were both simple to set up,
only needing to be fully charged before
use. On either pen light, the user can select
from three different levels of intensity, as
well as change the focal length by turning the lamp end of the light. This enables
users to have both spot and flood lighting
depending on the situation.
Fort notes it was a bit tricky getting
used to switching between the levels of
lighting intensity, but after using the tool
for a while he found that a repetitive light
press of the switch followed by a more
meaningful one to engage the switch in
the on position at the selected intensity
level is all that is required.

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Upon arrival, Fort
says the lights both came in
" sturdy " boxes that " provide more than
adequate protection for their contents, "
and " the internal support structure adds
additional protection and organized
placement of everything. " The boxes also
feature the light's specifications, usage
diagrams, and the contents included.
Each light comes with a magnetic charging cord, an adjustable lanyard, and a pouch
for the belt. The advantage of the magnetic
charging system is that neither of the lights
have a micro-USB port. These ports can get
clogged with grease, dirt, or chemicals, and
then the light is no longer usable.
The instructions are the same for each
light and include many diagrams depicting how to replace the battery, change the
light's intensity, adjust the beam, and how
to use the pouch. They also show how to
use the magnetic charging cable and note
that the LED will turn green when the
light is fully charged.
Though Fort has no qualms with the
lights themselves, he did find some faults
with their accessories.

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" Neither of these pen lights' pouches
are properly sized, " Fort says. " The P2R
is too small, [and] the pouch of the P4R
is too big. The light freely moves about,
so much so the lamp falls out. While the
lanyards are nice, I can't find a practical
place to attach one to either lamp. "
In the future, the lead technician would
like to see more of a happy medium with
the pouch size, as well as a more obvious
attachment point for the lanyard.
Regardless of the accessories, Fort is
pleased with the pen lights' total metal
body, their non-removable pocket clips,
light weight, and the simple ability to
switch from a floodlight to a spotlight.
Fort was able to make good use of
the lights when checking fuses under a
vehicle's dashboard or hood, and during
wheel-on quick brake inspections to verify
pad thickness. He also used them to find
parts and tools stored in places where
there is little light.
Overall, Fort enjoys Ledlenser's
well-built P4R and P2R Work Pen
Lights and notes they " provide a good
lighting option. "

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