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Streamlight® Introduces Ultra-Lightweight QB® Headlamp
USB Rechargeable Spot Beam Headlamp Shines 200 Lumens Over 85 Meters
Eagleville, PA — April 30, 2019 — Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting products, introduced the QB®, an ultra-compact headlamp that delivers 200 lumens over an extraordinary distance of 85 meters on its highest setting. Offering the convenience of USB rechargeability, three output modes, and a lightweight, low-profile design, it is the ideal hands-free personal work light for professional and consumer uses alike.
“The newest addition to Streamlight’s family of USB rechargeable headlamps is big on both power and beam distance, producing a bright, concentrated spot beam to illuminate what’s ahead, up to nearly 280 feet,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. "The QB features a unique adjustable elastic head strap with a non-slip inner surface that can also be used with hard hats."
The QB offers 200 lumens and 1,800 candela over an 85-meter beam distance on its high setting; on low, it provides 95 lumens over 55 meters. Run times range from 4 hours on low to 2 hours on high. A large top button allows for easy actuation and switching between the high, low, and flash modes.
The headlamp uses a 600 mAh lithium polymer battery, sealed within the unit for service-free operation, and is rechargeable via a micro USB charging port. Red and green LED lights indicate battery charging status; charge time is approximately 3.5 hours depending on the USB charging source.
In addition to the silicone-backed elastic head strap, the QB also includes a built-in hat clip that easily attaches to the brim of a baseball or bump cap.
Featuring an impact-resistant polycarbonate body and lens, the QB weighs just 1.5 ounces with the attached headband and measures 1.57 inches in length. The light is IPX4-rated for weather resistance and is impact resistance-tested to 2 meters. The QB an MSRP of $40.95. It is available in yellow and black.