CATEYE VOLT400 (HL-EL461RC) | High-performance USB rechargeable light with replaceable battery

Compact yet brightly lit. A model with a replaceable battery that can be relied upon for long rides.

The CATEYE VOLT400 (HL-EL461RC) is a USB rechargeable front light that combines approximately 400 lumens of brightness with a compact body.

It's versatile enough for city riding, night riding, and long tours, providing ample brightness despite its light weight. It's a popular standard model, often chosen as a first rechargeable light.

Its most notable feature is the cartridge-style battery, which can be replaced without tools. Carrying a spare battery allows for easy and safe replacement even in the field, providing peace of mind for long rides and randonneuring.

The light uses CATEYE's unique OptiCube technology for its beam pattern. The wide, circular beam pattern ensures a good balance of forward visibility and conspicuity to others.

There are five modes: High, Middle, Low, Daytime HyperConstant, and Flashing. It also includes a Daytime HyperConstant mode to enhance visibility during the day, making it easy to use day or night.

Furthermore, a double-click instantly switches to High mode from any setting. This allows for intuitive access to maximum brightness even when suddenly entering a dark road.

With excellent heat dissipation from its aluminum LED unit, a battery indicator, and a mode memory function, this front light is a highly refined product with practical features.

Features

• USB rechargeable front light with a maximum output of approximately 400 lumens
• Features a replaceable cartridge-style battery
• Wide beam pattern using OptiCube technology
• 5 modes: High / Middle / Low / Daytime HyperConstant / Flashing
• Double-click to instantly switch to High mode
• Mode memory function included
• Battery indicator and charging indicator included
• Features an aluminum LED unit for excellent heat dissipation
• FlexTight bracket included
• Battery compatibility across the VOLT series

SPEC

• Brand: CATEYE
• Model: VOLT400 (HL-EL461RC)
• Max output: Approx. 400 lumens
• Light source: 1 high-intensity LED
• Battery: Li-ion 3.6V 2200mAh
• Runtime (High): Approx. 3 hours
• Runtime (Middle): Approx. 8 hours
• Runtime (Low): Approx. 18 hours
• Daytime HyperConstant: Approx. 11 hours
• Flashing: Approx. 60 hours
• Standard charging time: Approx. 6 hours (USB2.0)
• Number of charge/discharge cycles: Approx. 300 times
• Size: 111.3×30.6×41.3mm
• Weight: 120g (including cartridge battery)
• Water resistance: IPX4
• Accessories: Micro USB cable

This is a standard model that is compact yet very bright, and versatile enough for city riding to night rides.

The replaceable battery is particularly convenient. Carrying a spare battery significantly enhances peace of mind for long rides, offering a major advantage for such use cases.

The beam pattern is natural and easy to see, and it doesn't have an overly strong spot, making it easy to use for everyday purposes. I believe it's a model that can be used for a long time, even as a first rechargeable light.