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One of the popular trends in the bike light market is the development of bike headlights with sharp beam cutoffs and bright output to let you see the road without blinding others. The new LightSKIN U8 that we have in this review is one of the newest lights in this field with a bright 1000 lumen output and dual beam lens design. With a retail price of $145, the 1000 lumen U8 offers a unique dual beam design with a sharp beam cutoff that focuses the light on the ground. The U8 is powered by a 5000 mAh Li-ion battery which consists of a non-removable 21700 battery and a 2.5 hour rating in the maximum power mode. LightSKIN has also includes a number of premium features with the light including a wireless remote, USB-C charging and a clever dual-sided Garmin mount. One of the most clever features of the U8 is the dual sided mounting bracket that lets you place the U8 under an out-front mount or on top of handlebars. LightSKIN has achieved this by developing a bolt-on Garmin mount that can be installed on the bottom or top of the light. It’s a simple idea that requires a few minutes to swap but gives you the flexibility to mount the light in both orientations while keeping the benefits of the sharp beam cutoff. Otherwise, the mount has a standard plastic Garmin quarter turn adapter that can be used with their provided handlebar bracket or any third-party mount. Note, this design is similar to the KNOG Blinder 900 headlight, however, LightSKIN has chosen a bolt-on rather than a clip design. The LightSKIN U8 combines a traditional all-in-one headlight design with modern lens and mounting features. It has a long rectangular form factor that is primarily driven by an internal 5000mAh non-removable 21700 Li-ion battery. The light has a smooth metal body with U8 and LightSKIN branding printed on the sides in a contrasting white color. There is a USB-C charging port on the rear which lets you charge the light or use this as a power bank to charge other devices. LightSKIN has also incorporated on-the-go charging which means you can run the light in everything but the maximum output modes while charging. There are two rubber buttons on top of the light to control the mode and intensity. ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:11 Unboxing Specs 03:25 Fit Finish 08:46 On The Road 10:12 Comparison 13:11 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ LightSKIN - ~
