WARSUN X609 Torch Review
WARSUN X609#
- Specifications
- Introduction
- Torch in use
- Build quality
- LED, bezel, lens, reflector and beam
- Size and comparison
- User interface
- Batteries and charging
- Performance
- Beamshots
- Conclusion
- Price
- Product page
Specifications#
| Brand/model | WARSUN X609 |
|---|---|
| LED | 2*Luminus SST40, 16*COB White, 9*COB Red |
| Maximum lumens | 3,000 lm |
| Maximum throw | 500 m |
| Battery | Built-in 2*18650 |
| Onboard charging | Yes (USB-C) |
| Powerbank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Modes | 7 |
| Blinkies | Red Flash |
| Reflector | TIR |
| Waterproof | IP56 |
| Review date | July 2025 |
Introduction#
The WARSUN X609 is a spotlight, a floodlight, a red beacon, and a powerbank all-in-one. There is a tripod hole at the base, a pocket clip on the side and a lanyard can be attached. It has built-in USB-C charging.
WARSUN is a big flashlight manufacturer in China. They make a lot of OEM products for other companies.
WARSUN sent this torch for review. I have not been paid for this review nor have I held back my opinions of this torch.
Packaging#
The WARSUN X609 comes in WARSUN branded white box with an image of the torch on the top.
The following was included in the box:
- WARSUN X609
- Lanyard
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- User manual
There is foam around the torch to protect it.
User Manual#
Torch in use#
The WARSUN X609 feels comfortable to hold.
It features a spotlight and a floodlight (on the side).
The torch can be attached to a tripod. This may make it ideal for camping.
There is a pocket clip on the side and a lanyard hole near the base.
The torch can tailstand.
Build quality#
The WARSUN X609 has a black anodised finish.
The design features a lot of screws. This reminds me of the Wuben X1.
It looks a bit like a robot.
There is plenty of grip from the patterns on the tube while holding it.
Some of the edges almost feel sharp when I run my finger along them. That said, the edges do not feel sharp when I hold the torch normally.
The build quality is ok. It could be improved with more chamfering to make all the edges smooth.
LED, bezel, lens, reflector and beam#
The WARSUN X609 has two Luminus SST40 emitters for the main light, 16*COB White emitters for the Side Light, and 9*COB emitters for the Red Light.
CCT, CRI, and duv#
I have taken Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) and Colour Rendering Index (CRI, RA of R1-R8) measurements with the torch positioned less than half a metre away from an Opple Light Master Pro III (G3).
The CCT is around 5900K, the CRI is around 67 and the Delta u, v is positive (slightly green) for the Main Light.
The CCT is around 7000K, the CRI is around 71 and the Delta u, v is negative (slightly rosy) for the Side Light.
The Main Light produces a throwy beam with an intense white hot spot surrounded by green corona and a spill with a hint of purple.
The Side Light is the opposite. It produces a floody oval-shaped beam where the hot spot looks lightly purple and the edge shifts into a corona with a hint of green.
| LED | Mode | CCT (K) | CRI (Ra) | x | y | Duv |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side | Low | 7088 | 71.3 | 0.3059 | 0.3116 | -0.0024 |
| Side | High | 7048 | 71.4 | 0.3063 | 0.3129 | -0.0019 |
| Main | Low | 5903 | 67.7 | 0.3234 | 0.3427 | 0.0050 |
| Main | Medium | 5863 | 67.3 | 0.3242 | 0.3450 | 0.0057 |
| Main | High | 5849 | 67.2 | 0.3245 | 0.3457 | 0.0060 |
| Main | Turbo | 5873 | 67.8 | 0.3240 | 0.3443 | 0.0055 |
Calculate Duv from CIE 1931 xy coordinates
Dimensions and size comparison#
Dimensions#
I took the following measurements using a digital caliper.
| Measurement | Unit (mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 125.08 |
| Width | 45.65 |
| Height | 26.00 |
Weight#
I took the following measurements using a digital scale.
| Weight | Unit (g) |
|---|---|
| WARSUN X609 | 258 |
Size comparison with its competition#
From left to right: WARSUN X609, Wuben X1, Acebeam M2
From left to right: WARSUN X609, Wuben X1, Acebeam M2
User interface#
The WARSUN X609 is controlled by a side switch.
The Main Light has three modes in the main cycle group: High, Medium and Low. Turbo can be accessed with two clicks from off or when the Main Light is on.
The Side Light has three modes in the cycle group: High, Low, Red SOS.
| LED | State | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off | Press and hold | Side Light On (High) | |
| Off | Click | Main Light On (High) | |
| Off | Two clicks | Main Light On (Turbo) | |
| Main | On | Press and hold | Side Light (High) |
| Main | On | Click | Cycle (High, Medium, Low, Off) |
| Main | On | Two clicks | Turbo |
| Main | Turbo | Click | Main Light (High) |
| Side | On | Click | Cycle (High, Low, Red Flash, Off) |
Mode memory#
There does not appear to be mode memory.
Strobe#
The Side Light has a Red Flash mode with a constant frequency.
Side Light: Red Flash
I measured Red Flash with a Zoyi ZT-701 oscilloscope.
Battery Level Indicator#
There are four blue battery level indicator LEDs near the button. They light up to indicate the battery level while the torch is on or when it is being used as a powerbank.
Pulse Width Modulation#
There is PWM. I noticed visible PWM (flickering).
I measured the PWM of the light with a Zoyi ZT-701 oscilloscope.
Main Light (Low, Medium, High, Turbo)#
Side Light (Low, High)#
What I like about the UI#
The user interface is simple to use.
What could be improved#
It would be nice if the torch could be turned on and off with a single click and if the modes could be changed by pressing and holding the button.
WARSUN can customise the user interface on-demand when producing variants of the X609.
Batteries and charging#
Battery#
The WARSUN X609 has a built-in battery pack with two 18650 cells connected in parallel.
Charging#
The WARSUN X609 has a USB-C port for built-in charging and a USB-A port for the powerbank feature.
Power supply: PinePower Desktop USB-C
USB Meter: ChargerLAB Power-Z KM003C
Room temperature: 21 C
I charged the WARSUN X609 with a USB-C power supply. It took about 6 hours 20 minutes to fully charge at a rate of 5V/0.8A.
The four battery status indicators light up as blue when charging is complete.
Powerbank#
The WARSUN X609 can be used as a powerbank by connecting a USB-A to USB-C cable to power a USB-C device. It has 5V/1A output.
Power supply compatibility#
I tried the following power supplies with the built-in USB-C charger:
| Power supply | USB Type | Protocol | Does it charge? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple 61W Power Adapter | USB-C | PD | Yes |
| Google Pixel Power Adapter | USB-C | PD | Yes |
| PinePower Desktop | USB-C | PD | Yes |
| PinePower Desktop | USB-A | QC | Yes |
| PinePower Desktop | USB-A | Yes |
USB-C to USB-C charging works.
Performance#
Specifications from the product page:
Main Light:
| Mode | Low | Medium | High | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output (lumens) | 200 | 600 | 1,200 | 3,000 |
| Beam Distance (metres) | 500 | |||
| Runtime | 4h |
I tested the torch with the built-in battery pack.
Lumen measurements#
| LED | Mode | Specs | Lumens @turn on | Lumens @30 sec | Lumens @10 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side | Low | 48 | 48 | 45 | |
| Side | High | 157 | 143 | 70 | |
| Main | Low | 200 | 166 | 169 | 65 |
| Main | Medium | 600 | 716 | 678 | 208 |
| Main | High | 1,200 | 1,448 | 1,252 | 302 |
| Main | Turbo | 3,000 | 1,494 | 1,242 | 311 |
The lumen output for Turbo was lower than expected.
Runtime graphs#
I used my own DIY lumen tube with a TSL2591 sensor and forked bmengineer’s project RuTiTe to record runtimes.
Note: Lumen measurements may be off by 10% with my DIY lumen tube.
The room temperature was approximately 15 C.
Runtime#
Here is a summary of the runtime results:
| LED | Mode | Specs | Runtime | Turn off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Turbo | 4h | 4h 16min 26s | 4h 47min 59s |
| Main | High | 4h 15min 43s | 4h 44min 51s | |
| Main | Medium | 6h 54min 28s | 7h 25min 52s | |
| Main | Low | 23h 13min 5s | 24h+ | |
| Side | High | 8h 59min 49s | 9h 31min 9s | |
| Side | Low | 15h 37min 10s | 16h 7min 8s |
“Runtime” is the time until the output reduces to 10% of the output at 30 seconds (as per the ANSI/PLATO FL1 2019 Standard).
“Turn off” is the time until my DIY lumen tube no longer detects more than one lumen.
“+” indicates that the light remained on after recording had stopped.
Turbo and High for the Main Light reached almost 1,500 lumens at turn on and dropped to around 300 lumens after 3 minutes 30 seconds.
Medium started at 700 lumens and dropped to around 200 lumens after 3 minutes 30 seconds.
The output looks stable and the runtimes are better than expected.
Throw#
I took lux measurements with a UNI-T UT383BT at 30 seconds. Turbo was measured at five metres.
| LED | Mode | Specs (cd) | Specs (m) | Candela measured (cd) | Distance (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Turbo | 500 | 8,825 | 187 |
The beam distance of Turbo was lower than expected.
Beamshots#
I went to a local park and aimed the WARSUN X609 at a tree 70 metres away while using Turbo.
Beamshots were taken using a Sony RX100M2 using 3.2", f3.2, ISO 100, 5000K WB.
WARSUN X609 (Main Light) Turbo#
WARSUN X609 (Side Light) High#
Acebeam M2 Spotlight (High)#
Acebeam M2 Floodlight (Turbo)#
Acebeam M2 Both (High)#
Wuben X1 (Turbo)#
Conclusion#
If you are looking for a camping light on a budget, then the WARSUN X609 may be an ideal pick.
It is packed with features (spotlight, floodlight, red beacon, powerbank, pocket clip, tripod hole, lanyard hole, USB-C charging).
The user interface is pretty simple. This may be better for general users. Switching between the spotlight and the floodlight as simple as pressing and holding the button down.
The lumen output and beam distance were lower than expected for Turbo. WARSUN has an X609 Pro which is much brighter and has a bigger built-in battery pack.
The WARSUN X609 is currently on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
Pros:#
- Good runtimes.
- Simple user interface.
- Tripod hole.
- Built-in USB-C charging.
- USB-A powerbank feature.
Cons:#
- Lumen output lower than expected for Turbo.
- Beam distance lower than expected for Turbo.
- Low CRI.
- PWM (flickering).
Price#
The WARSUN X609 is on special for AU$32.79 from amazon.com.au at the time of writing.
Product page#
WARSUN X609 at amazon.com.au (affiliate link)
WARSUN X609 at warsun.net
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