The Wolf Eyes Ranger 56 Pro Ultra is a high-output handheld LED torch, designed for applications demanding powerful, long-range light output — e.g. search, camping, outdoor work, wildlife spotting, or general-purpose “thrower” duty.
Despite its “compact-ish” form (for the power it delivers), it packs serious performance: 1,620 lumens, a 56 mm aspheric lens, and a throw of up to 375 metres (with an ANSI-equivalent spec of 645 metres) — giving it a beam usable at considerable distance.
Design & Build
- Body: The torch uses aircraft-grade aluminium (6061-T6) for the outer body. Inside, a brass “liner” runs the full length of the torch. This combination improves structural strength, electrical conduction, and — crucially — helps with heat management.
- Thermal Management: Because the “Ultra” variant uses very high-output LEDs (which generate a lot of heat), the designers included a “Thermal Transfer Tube” (the brass liner) to conduct and dissipate heat away from the LED. This is important: overheating LEDs can permanently lose efficiency or fail.
- Adjustable Focus: The head includes a rotary focusing system — you can focus the beam from a narrow “spot” (long throw) to a wide “flood.” This makes the torch versatile: useful both for lighting up distant targets and for wide-area illumination.
- Tail-cap / Controls: It uses a “Procap” system: a rotating selector ring at the tail cap lets you select output levels before turning on, and the main switch engages the light. The Procap offers four brightness levels plus two strobe modes (emergency and “disorienting”).
Light Output, Beam & Runtime
- Lumens & Throw: Up to 1,620 lumens — that’s plenty for a handheld torch — and a throw of 375 metres (with “ANSI 645 m” spec), impressive for its size.
- Beam Versatility: The aspheric lens + adjustable focus + the LED’s natural throw combine to create a tight pinpoint “spot” beam for distance, or a broader “flood” for closer or wide-area lighting. That makes the torch adaptable to many scenarios.
- Runtime: On high beam you get about 1 hour 40 min of maximum throw; medium-high yields ~4 h, medium ~6 h 40 min, and on low output you get up to 55 hours — plenty for extended field use or overnight stays.
Power & Battery
The torch ships with a high-discharge, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (Wolf Eyes “HDB-168” 18650). For the Ultra version to reach its full designed output, this high-current battery is required.
Charging is convenient: a USB charger is supplied, so you can recharge from a standard USB plug (car charger, powerbank, etc.).
The torch is also rated for use across a wide temperature range: –20 °C to +60 °C, which means it should perform in harsh outdoor conditions, from cold nights to hot summer days. Wolf Eyes
Also worth noting: unlike many simpler torches, this one uses regulation electronics — meaning the torch maintains constant output brightness even as battery voltage drops. This ensures consistent performance, and also protects the LED against voltage spikes (e.g. from fresh batteries).
Real-World Use & Considerations
Because of its high output, excellent throw, adjustable beam, and robust build, the Ranger 56 Pro Ultra is well suited for:
- Outdoor work at night (camping, search/rescue, property inspection).
- Wildlife spotting or pest control (when you need to spot animals at a distance).
- General purpose flashlight for those who want reliability and flexibility — from close-range illumination to long-range spotting.
- Users who want a “buy once, keep for years” flashlight: high build quality, solid thermal management, USB recharge, regulated output, and long runtimes.
On the flip side, a few caveats/considerations:
- Because it uses a high-output LED and draws significant current, it needs the high-discharge battery for full performance; using a lower-discharge battery will result in reduced output.
- As with many high-power torches, proper heat dissipation is critical; the built-in Thermal Transfer Tube helps — but long periods on full power may still generate heat, so like all performance torches it’s wise to avoid continuous high-beam at maximum for hours if not needed.
- The size and weight: while not huge, it’s larger and heavier than a pocket-size torch — more like a “serious flashlight.”
Summary
The Wolf Eyes Ranger 56 Pro Ultra LED Torch is a high-end, high-output handheld torch — bridging the gap between a compact flashlight and a professional-grade spotlight. Its combination of 1,620 lumens, long throw (up to 375 m, ANSI 645 m), adjustable focus, regulated consistent output, and robust thermal and build engineering make it an excellent choice for anyone needing reliable, powerful illumination across a variety of tasks. From fieldwork to outdoor recreation, it delivers “real-world performance” rather than marketing-only specs, and justifies its price point for users who need power, durability, and flexibility from a torch.
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