Lux describes the beam on the road; lumens only describe the bulb · review
A budget USB front and rear set with four modes, a stated 2,000 mAh front battery, IPX4 and a silicone strap mount.
Our conclusion A cheap be-seen set that does not claim much, and that is fine.
Ascher sells a lot of these sets, and the appeal is simple: two lights for under $15 that charge from USB.
Front and rear lights, four modes, a 2,000 mAh battery in the front light, IPX4, silicone straps with four openings that fit most handlebars and seat posts, and a USB charge. No lumen figure appears.
Without a lumen figure or a beam shape, you cannot compare this with the others here. Our reading is that it is a light to be seen by, on streets that already have lighting. If your ride includes unlit stretches, look at the NiteRider.
Keep the strap tight, because a strap mount can rotate on a rough road and point the beam at the sky. Fit the tail light where a bag or a jacket will not hide it.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
| Set | Front and rear |
|---|---|
| Modes | 4: full, half, slow flash, fast flash |
| Front battery | 2,000 mAh stated |
| Water rating | IPX4 |
| Mount | Silicone strap with four openings |
| Material | Aluminum, plastic, silicone |
| Lumens | Not published |
| Model | HJ-040 |
The listing does not publish a lumen figure. Treat this as a be-seen light, not one to see by on a dark road.
It is rated IPX4, which covers splashing water. The Magicshine set on this shelf is rated IPX6.
7.3/ 10
A cheap be-seen set that does not claim much, and that is fine.
Being seen on short city trips at the lowest cost.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for bike gear and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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
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The brightest approved front lamp on this shelf at 80 lux, from a long-established German cycling instrument maker, paired with the BLAZE rear lamp.
Best for: Riders on unlit roads and lanes who need an approved beam that actually lights the road, not just marks their presence.
≈ $65.67
