XI QI Running Light Set

XI QI Running Light Set

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As a former runner myself I well remember the dangers faced when running at night or on dark afternoons in winter. I tried a variety of visibility aids but I wish I had had this new lighting kit from XI QI with me then. Of course, it is not just for runners, dog walkers, nighttime workers or anyone venturing outside at night will feel safer wearing lighting kit.

In the branded and attractive mid-market box are the lighting set itself, charging cable, and a useful and informative datasheet. Build quality seems fine, lightweight as to be expected but well made and built to last.

The kit consists of a front-facing round white light which can be physically angled up or down and set to either of two brightness levels, and an always-on rear red light. The lights are permanently fixed to an adjustable chest harness with a buckle and reflective white straps. The rear light stays permanently on independently of the mode the front lights are set to

It can be a bit tricky at first to get the harness in place correctly but once the straps are adjusted and after a few tries it soon becomes second nature. It is lightweight and comfortable to wear and the single button placed on top of the front-facing light is easy to find allows you to select the lighting mode. The front light can be rotated up and down on its mount to get the optimum lighting angle although it is easy to move it out of position.

Both lights are recharged from the same grommet protected micro-USB port located in the rear light and the two lights are connected by a separate cable. One five and a half hour charge should give over six hours of running time depending on the light settings used. Personally, I would prefer to charge each light separately to allow the connecting cable to be dispensed with or failing that the cable should be concealed inside the straps. It is a pity too that one light cannot be unplugged and removed when both are not needed.

The lights are good and bright and make the wearer visible from some distance away with the rotating front light able to point down at the road directly ahead to light the way. For most situations, I think a single front-facing light would be enough. which would extend the battery life and avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. The lighting kit is IPX5 water resistant which means it should be fine in the rain but do not immerse it in water.

Priced at £10.99, I have to say that there are plenty of rivals available but this lighting set is well made, works well and is easy to use and I doubt you will find a better one for the price. If you take your running seriously and need a quality item then this may be for you.

The Good
Good Build Quality
Good Light Output
Easy To Use
Adjustable Straps

The Bad
No Carry Bag
Separate power Wire
Lights Cannot Be Removed From Harness

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