The Magicshine HORI 1300 Pro headlight is the latest model in Magicshine’s HORI headlight lineup. This takes the existing Hori 1300 and adds even more connectivity with ANT+ connectivity. Retail price for the HORI 1300 Pro is $99.99 which is $10 more than the 1300S and $20 more than the standard 1300. Magicshine includes the FTR LightSync compatibility and a remote which allows the headlight and a compatible taillight to be powered on and off together. The Hori 1300 Pro also has Shimano Di2 compatibility along with ANT+ which allow it to connect with GPS headunits. Otherwise, the HORI 1300 Pro has the same 3200mAh internal battery with USB-C charging and multi-level battery status indicator.
The Magicshine HORI 1300 Pro bike headlight takes the EVO 1300’s dual LED design and adds more connectivity.
| Rating | 9.4 / 10 |
| Retail Price | $99.99 |
| Measured Weight (in g) | 151 (headlight), 14 (remote) |
| Likes | + Sharp beam cutoff in low beam mode + Modern connectivity with ANT+ and FTR LightSync + Compact form factor with dual-sided mounting |
| Dislikes | – No side visibility with inset lens |
| Where to Buy (US) | Magicshine 15% OFF coupon code: “TheSweetCyclists” |
UNBOXING
The Magicshine HORI 1300 Pro comes in a compact cardboard box with Magicshine’s distinctive black and orange color scheme printed on it. Inside the box you’ll find:
- Hori 1300 Pro headlight
- Decorative cover
- GoPro to Garmin adapter
- Wahoo / Garmin base plate adapters
- FTR LightSync remote w/ mounting o-ring
- USB-C charging cable
- Allen key
- User manual
The FTR LightSync remote is the same remote that is included with other Magicshine FTR compatible lights like the Allty 1200.
MOUNTING
One of the unique features of the Magicshine HORI lights is the dual-sided mounts. There is a Garmin mount on the top of the light that can be unbolted and moved to the bottom side. That means you can mount the light below an out-front mount or on top of an out front mount. Similar to the HORI 900, the headlight comes with Garmin andWahoo top mount for mounting a computer on top of it. This is a change from the initial HORI 1300 release which did not include the adapter plate. It’s a fairly thick light, so adding a GPS computer on top does not look that great in our opinion compared to thinner sandwich-style lights like the Ravemen FR300. We’d highly recommend an out front mount such as Magicshine’s own mounts or something like the Topeak UTF mount for a clean installation. If you mount the light underneath an out front mount you’ll likely need to use the included GoPro to Garmin adapter which adds a bit of height but lets you adjust the angle of the light. With the relatively light weight of the HORI 1300, the light has a secure and rattle free mounting that stays in place regardless of what type of roads you ride.
FIT & FINISH
Visually, the Magicshine HORI 1300 Pro looks almost identical to the standard HORI 1300 headlight. It has the same compact rectangular design that is thinner than it is wide. Magicshine only offers the Pro version in this black version while the standard HORI 1300 does have a white variation. There are simple graphics on the side with HORI 1300 Pro printed on one side and Magicshine on the other. You cannot see the improved connectivity features from the outside of the light, but the Pro has ANT+ connectivity that allows it to connect to GPS head units. It’s a nice upgrade for riders that prefer to control their lights through head units or monitor the mode and battery status.
One of the highlights of the HORI 1300 is the dual lens design that combines a sharp beam cutoff low beam with a standard lens high beam. This gives you the best of both worlds, a nice focused beam for shared bike trails and a wide beam for dark roads or off-road use. The lenses are split in the middle with an aspherical design used for the sharp beam cutoff to focus the light down on the ground. On the right side you have a standard TIR style lens with an inset LED and a diffuser around it that creates a cone to light up the road.
The PRO is also compatible with Magicshine’s FTR LightSync technology that allows the headlight and a compatible taillight to be powered on and off with a single remote. With this design, Bluetooth pairing is used to couple a headlight and a FTR LightSync Magicshine taillight to a single included remote. Holding the power button on the remote powers both lights on and off, while the second button can be used to cycle through the headlight modes. It’s a simple, but clever design that lets you jump on your bike and power both devices with a single button that can be placed directly on your handlebar. The remote also lets you access the flash modes of the headlight which can be helpful for daytime riding. Alternatively, you can connect the HORI 1300 Pro using ANT+ to a GPS headunit to monitor and control the light modes.
LIGHT OUTPUT
Magicshine has programmed the HORI 1300 Pro with same six modes from the factory as the HORI 1300. There are four constant modes and two flash modes. The low beam mode utilizes the sharp beam cutoff lens and has three constant intensity options: low (200 lumen / 6.5 hr), medium (400 lumen / 3.5 hr) and high (900 lumen / 2.5 hr). The full 1300 lumen output is achieved in the high beam mode which has 2 hour runtime and uses both LEDs. Utilizing the remote, there are also two flash modes: day flash (800 lumen / 9.5 hr) and night flash (1000 lumen / 4.5 hr). The day flash mode flashes the standard lens LED on and off to ensure you are visible during the day while the night time holds the sharp beam cutoff lens LED on while flashing the other LED.
The anti-glare low beam is very similar to the Magicshine EVO 1300 shape with a distinct trapezoid and some color artifacts at the edge of the beam. On the road, the a brighter top section adds more light further down the road to help you see what is coming up. Medium or high low beam mode are enough for normal riding or dark trails and help you see the entire width of the road. Turning on the full 1300 lumen high beam mode adds glare for oncoming traffic but adds a bright spot beam on top of the anti-glare trapezoidal beam. It’s a great combination for fast and windy roads as the spot beam has a cone beam that lights up the road. We also liked the bright daytime flash mode which ensures you’re highly visible even during the day with its 800 lumen output.
THE VERDICT
Overall, we found the Magicshine HORI 1300 Pro to be a nice upgrade from the standard HORI 1300 headlight. Magicshine has taken the same light and added ANT+ connectivity to allow the headlight to be controlled via a GPS head unit. It’s a nice add-on to an already compact and bright headlight design. We particularly like the HORI 1300’s dual lens design which combines a sharp beam cutoff with a standard beam to give you the best of both worlds. With the FTR LightSync and an optional Di2 integration, the headlight can easily be controlled without having to touch the actual headlight. The only downside to the light, and the current HORI and EVO series, is that there is no side visibility with the inset lens design. That said, the Magicshine HORI 1300 Pro is a nice addition to the HORI headlight series.
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