I am very satisfied with this headlamp, it has been working for over a year now, and in this price range, that's not so obvious. It's comfortable and has basic lighting modes. The white light is quite focused, not very diffuse. The red light is very weak, the green is stronger. Of course, there is also a strobe mode, but you'll find that in the description. I've seen many opinions that the flashlight cuts out. I hadn't had this problem until I worked in really high humidity. Then (in my case) the flashlight noticeably dims, and after an automatic tap, it goes out. After turning it back on, it still works, but in such conditions, the problem may return from time to time. It's worth remembering, however, that this is a budget flashlight, not designed for special tasks. As a backup, it works perfectly. An additional advantage is battery power, which you can bring spare batteries for.
Mactronic Falcon Eye Orion Headlamp Gray - 160 lumens
The gray headlamp features a single white Cree LED paired with two colored LEDs (green and red). Delivering a powerful light output of 160 lumens with a reach of up to 50 meters, the white LED offers excellent illumination for the environment, while the colored LEDs maintain night vision and prevent blinding. Ideal for tactical applications such as map reading or moving covertly under low-light conditions.
Durable housing, IP54 rating, drop resistance
Constructed from lightweight and durable plastic, the headlamp housing stands up to demanding environments. The IP54 protection rating assures effective shielding against dust and protects from splashes or light rainfall from any angle. Engineered to be drop-resistant from heights up to 1 meter, this model serves as an excellent companion for outdoor operations.
5 lighting modes
Equipped with 5 lighting modes, the headlamp enables users to customize brightness levels for optimal performance in varying environments and tasks.
Lighting modes / battery life:
- High / 5 h
- Medium / 10 h
- Flash / 18 h
- Red / 24 h
- Green / 20 h
Battery-powered
Equipped with three AAA batteries, this model delivers up to 24 hours of continuous operation.
Elastic headband
An adjustable and comfortable elastic fabric headband keeps the headlamp securely fastened to the user’s head.
Set elements
- Mactronic Falcon Eye Orion Gray tactical headlamp
- Adjustable headband
Main features
- 160-lumen Cree white LED with a beam distance reaching up to 50 meters
- Equipped with red and green LEDs
- Rugged and durable construction
- IP54 rated for protection against dust and water
- Withstands drops from heights of up to 1 meter
- Features five distinct lighting modes
- Powered by three AAA batteries
- Includes an adjustable elastic headband
Technical data
Equipped with 1x Cree LED, 1x red LED, and 1x green LED as its light sources
Constructed from plastic
Powered by 3 x AAA batteries
Offers an effective range of 50 m
Measures 40 x 60 x 30 mm
Weighs 87.5 g
Produced by Mactronic, Poland
The Mactronic Falcon Eye Orion headlamp has impressed me with both its reliability and brightness. Able to illuminate a basement, garage, or even a large hall, its versatility stands out. Mainly, I use the Orion for evening walks with my dog, but it proves equally effective for cycling or spontaneous weekend forest outings. When equipped with the Mactronic Falcon Eye Orion from Militaria.pl, staying well-lit during camping expeditions is guaranteed. The headlamp operates on AAA batteries, allowing for dependable use in remote locations where access to power is limited, as long as you pack sufficient batteries. I also suggest keeping one as a backup light source in your car, workshop, or home.
Adrian, customer advisor Militaria.pl
Militaria.pl is a premium dealer of Mactronic.
Mactronic is a Polish brand with more than 30 years of experience in creating advanced lighting systems for uniformed services, the military, rescue personnel, and professional users. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing flashlights, expedition lamps, helmet-mounted lighting, and area lighting. Mactronic is committed to sustainability - it implements environmentally friendly production processes and reduces plastic in packaging. Cooperation with the American company Streamlight and its own manufacturing allow Mactronic to combine global technology with local know-how.
| Maximum light output | 160 lumens |
|---|---|
| Light beam | Wide |
| Light modes | Yes |
| Working time in maximum mode | 5 hrs |
| Runtime in high mode | 5 hrs |
| Run-time in low mode | 18 hrs |
| Light color | White, Red, Green |
| Magnet | No |
| Main color | Grey |
| Powerbank | No |
| Accumulator/battery type | 3 x AAA |
| Power type | Battery |
| Lanyard/cord attachment | None |
| Rechargable battery included in set | No |
| Body material | Synthetic |
| Waterproof class | IP 54 |
| Clip included in set | No |
| Headband | Yes |
| Case included in set | No |
| Length | 60 mm |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Weight | 87.5 g |
| EAN | 5907596128154 |
| Manufacturer code | FHL0012 |
| Brand | Mactronic |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Review summary
The Mactronic Falcon Eye Orion headlamp receives very positive reviews for its excellent value for money, strong and adjustable lighting (including white, green, and red LEDs), lightweight and compact design. Users appreciate the easy angle adjustment, comfortable headband, and the use of easily available, inexpensive batteries. The headlamp performs well for everyday walks, workshop tasks, night hiking, and camping. It is praised for its decent build quality and resistance to minor damage. Main drawbacks include the need to cycle through all modes to reach the desired light color and, occasionally, poor battery contacts. Despite these minor flaws, customers unanimously recommend this model as a reliable and economical light source for amateur and everyday use.
Number of reviews: 247
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The flashlight is exactly what I expected based on the description and user reviews. It is easy to use and simply works. The red and green light is a nice addition. I recommend the product and the store.
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This is a decent headlamp at an affordable price. It has basic lighting modes, and besides the red light there is also a stronger green one. The red LED gives off weak light, and in open space it is hard to illuminate anything with it. In white light mode it drains the batteries quickly, so I recommend carrying spares. Sometimes it cuts out, mainly in the white light mode. This may be related to the batteries running low.
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The price is very attractive. It has the right size, is lightweight, and comfortable to wear — after a short while you can hardly feel it on your head. The brightness is also well chosen, and the different lighting modes work very well. A great, compact lamp.
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A flashlight ideal for a child as their first headlamp, but also to throw into a backpack as a spare. It's inexpensive, so it could be a good option to keep in every backpack.
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The flashlight is cheap, but it has basic lighting modes. The green light is very good, the red one is weaker, but at least bugs won’t be flying around your face at night. The bright light in two variants works flawlessly, and I probably won’t use the strobe mode because I don’t need it. For this price, it’s a very successful purchase.
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It's not the strongest or most comfortable headlamp I've had, but for this price it works great, whether for tinkering, searching for something in the basement, or simply as an extra flashlight on a trip.
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The red light is the weakest. However, I was very pleasantly surprised by the green light. You can easily read a book with an outstretched arm in this light. The large switch/button is easy to use, even with thick gloves. The quality is definitely appropriate for the price. No batteries included. The beam angle regulator does not seem very durable, but it works.
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The flashlight fully matches the description, it works well in the night forest, only the light from the red LED is quite weak, you can easily read a map with it, but it's harder to see what's under your feet. And there are no batteries included.
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Great headlamp for this price. It provides strong light on the first mode. Big plus for the red and green LEDs. The only drawback is the mechanism for setting the angular position of the flashlight. It's enough to touch it lightly or move your head up/down more strongly and it changes position; also when pressing the button... Maybe this is a flaw of my particular unit... It doesn't bother much for normal/civilian use.
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It swept me off my feet! I bought it for my 5-year-old and immediately ordered a second one. At this price, the effect it gives is simply magical! I used my old branded Petzl headlamp. It couldn't compare to this one. Highly recommend!
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I highly recommend it. The advantages are the ability to change the light mode and the direction of the light. The price is very good for such a well-made headlamp.
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It shines fairly spot-like, has a stronger and a weaker mode (the weaker one is easily enough to move around at night). The adjustable angle of the light turned out to be much more useful than I thought.
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For me, definitely very good. I bought another one. I have one in my room and use it when needed, and the other is in my backpack. The adjustable angle and several lighting colors, including red light, are a plus. I recommend it.
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This headlamp is just great, it is much more efficient than described, compact and sleek, with a useful green light which is not obvious in other models. It's also important that it's from a domestic manufacturer. I recommend it.
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