The Ravemen UR1700 is one of the first sharp beam cutoff headlights we’ve seen from the brand. Unlike their previous PR and K series of headlights which had simple deflectors to reduce glare, the UR1700 has a true sharp beam cutoff that eliminates glare entirely. Retail price for the headlight is $99.95 which includes an out front mount with the headlight. The light is rated for 1700 lumen output and features an advanced lens design, one of the first we’ve seen from Ravemen. To achieve the high output, the UR1700 has a 3600mAh battery that is capable of up to 23 hour runtime. A USB-C charging interface is used with built-in powerbank functionality to charge other devices on the go.
The Ravemen UR1700 is one of Ravemen’s first sharp beam cutoff headlights along with an impressive 1700 lumen output.
| Retail Price | $99.95 |
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 |
| Measured Weight (in g) | 178 (headlight) / 16 (remote) / 44 (out-front-mount) |
| Likes | + Sharp beam cutoff that eliminates glare for oncoming traffic or riders + Out front mount and wireless remote are included + Bright 1700 lumen output and power bank functionality |
| Dislikes | – Bulky form factor with rectangular shape – Lacks side visibility with inset lens design and no side markers – Color artifacts at the edge of the beam |
| Where to Buy (US) | Ravemen |
UNBOXING
The Ravemen UR1700 comes in a bright orange cardboard box with a center cutout that lets you interact with the headlight. Branding and specs are printed directly on the box along with light output per mode. Inside the box you’ll find:
- UR1700 headlight
- Wireless remote
- GoPro adapter
- Plastic outfront mount w/ tools and shims
- Garmin / Wahoo adapters
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- Instruction manual
Ravemen includes everything you need with the headlight to mount it and start riding.
MOUNTING
The Ravemen UR1700 has a top mounted tab-style mount that is designed to place the headlight underneath an out front mount. Because this is a directional light, you should not flip it over so the orientation is important. Ravemen includes everything you’d need to mount the light including a plastic out front mount with a GoPro adapter that slides on to the headlight. Additional Wahoo and Bryton adapters are included for the out front mount to support different computer systems. The included mount has a dual-sided mount setup with a single bolt to install it onto a round handlebar. We still recommend upgrading to a metal out front mount like the Topeak UTF for a thinner and stronger mount. The heavy weight of the light means it may slowly rotate upward as you ride unless you tighten down the GoPro thumbscrew as much as possible.
FIT & FINISH
Visually, the Ravemen UR1700 has an unusual rectangular shape that is designed to be undermounted. The main feature of the headlight is the use of an advanced aspherical lens which takes up more space and results in a larger light. The body of the light is constructed from aluminum to help with heat dissipation and durability while the backside feels like plastic. In terms of dimensions, the light is fairly large at 48 x 38 x 60 mm or 1.9 x 1.5 x 2.4 inches. The lens is framed by a bronze ring to provide contrast to the otherwise all black body. Ravemen has also added some details with geometric cutouts on the sides of the headlight housing. There is a single power button on one side, and a USB-C port on the other.
One of the most interesting features of this headlight is the aspherical lens. Instead of a standard headlight that places an LED in a diffusor to create a cone shape, this light has an asymmetric curved lens that focuses the light on the ground. As a result of this design, the headlight has a trapezoidal beam shape with bright bands on the top and U shape underneath it. There is no glare for oncoming traffic as the sharp cutoff focuses all the light on the ground. Looking at the beam itself, you can see color artifacts at the edges which is one downside of this lens design. With the high beam mode, there is a second higher LED that is turned on to illuminate more of the road. In this mode you will have glare, so it should be only used where there is no oncoming traffic. Also, note that this light is not StVZO certified, despite the beam cutoff, which allows Ravemen to also include a flash mode.
USER INTERFACE
The UR1700 can be operated using the button on the side of the headlight or the included wireless remote. Holding the button on the headlight for 1.5 seconds will turn the headlight on or off, while a double press will toggle between low and high beam modes. A single press cycles through the available light settings in the current beam mode. That means there is a two level menu, one for the low beam and one for the high beam. You can also hold the button while it is off for about 3 seconds to enable or disable the auto sleep feature (i.e. no motion for 2 minutes). The button on the headlight also is backlit with a multi-level color indicator to show the current battery status.
The included wireless remote duplicates all the functionality and also adds a single press option to access the maximum 1700 lumen mode if you need additional visibility. The remote is more convenient to use as you can place it closer to your hand position, rather than reaching down and finding the button on the headlight. Ravemen has designed the remote to use a coin battery to keep the size small, along with a thin velcro mount to make it easy to attach to the bike.
LIGHT OUTPUT
Ravemen has programmed the UR1700 with eight total output modes split between the low beam and a high beam setting. In the low beam there are three constant modes: low (200 lumen / 7 hr), medium (400 lumen / 5 hr) and a high mode (800 lumen / 3 hr). There are also two flash modes available in the low beam mode: eco flash (100 lumen / 18 hr) and pulse flashing (400 lumen / 23 hr). Activating the high beam mode adds a second LED which extends the beam upward and creates glare for oncoming traffic. There are only three constant modes in the high beam setting: low (400 lumen / 4 hr), medium (800 lumen / 2.5 hr) and a high (1700 lumen / 1.5 hr).
Except for the maximum constant modes, the runtimes are long enough for typical night time riding with the full 1700 lumen mode being very bright. The most obvious comparison of this light is the Magicshine EVO 1700 which has a similar lens design and form factor. The Ravemen’s beam is similar but more narrow than the Magicshine, despite the fact that they look very similar in both lens design and dimensions. It’s still bright enough to light up a lane and the sharp beam cutoff ensures no lumens are wasted. Ravemen has added two flash modes which are effective for daytime use, but the sheer size of the light makes it impractical compared to smaller daytime bright lights such as the Trek Flare. However, for night time riding there are more than enough modes to choose from and enough runtime for long early morning or night rides in low visibility conditions.
THE VERDICT
Overall, we found the Ravemen UR1700 to be a well built and bright bike headlight. Ravemen has combined a bright 1700 lumen output with a sharp beam cutoff lens that eliminates glare for oncoming traffic. The light has a trapezoidal shape beam that focuses light on the ground with minor color artifacts at the edges as a downside of the lens design. With the larger battery and large lens design, the UR1700 is a big light. We found it had more than enough output for fast riding and plenty of options to adjust to different riding styles. The downside of the light is that it’s heavy and large so it may tilt upward on some out-front mounts and there is no side visibility with the inset lens. That said, we are happy to see Ravemen add the UR1700 to their headlight lineup as a bright but not blinding bike light.
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