Bike lights
Seeing the road, or being seen on it?
These two do different jobs, and one costs more than twice as much while having no rear light.
| Compared on | Lumina OLED Boost 1200 front light | URBO COMBO front and rear set |
|---|---|---|
| Front output | 1,200 lumens, FL1 tested | 300 lumens, cut-off beam |
| Rear light | None | 50 lumens |
| Runtime display | OLED | Battery indicators |
| Water rating | IP64 | IPX6 |
| Weight | 6.08 oz | 77 g for the pair |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
A tick marks the better answer on that line only. Counting ticks does not decide the page — the two verdicts below do, because these products answer different questions.
The light for unlit roads, where you need output and need to know your runtime.
The set for city commutes: two lights, a beam that does not blind, and little weight.
On lit streets, yes. On a dark road at speed, it will feel limited.
The Magicshine, at IPX6.
1,200 lumens · OLED runtime display · 9 modes · FL1 tested · IP64 · 6.08 oz
A 1,200 lumen USB rechargeable front light with an OLED screen that shows runtime, nine modes and an FL1-tested output.
Best for: Regular riding on unlit roads, where running out of light is a real problem.
≈ $95.95
300 lm cut-off front, 50 lm rear · 77 g the pair · IPX6 · USB · up to 82 h rear
A front and rear USB set with a cut-off front beam of 300 lumens, a 50 lumen tail light, an IPX6 rating and a total weight of 77 g.
Best for: Commuting on city streets with both lights in one purchase.
≈ $35.99
