Hardkorr

U-Lite Dual Colour LED Lantern with inbuilt lithium battery (single)

Name: U-Lite Dual Colour LED Lantern with inbuilt lithium battery (single)
Brand: Hardkorr

BUDGET

An 85 g body, magnet and elastic strap put useful light in tight spaces. The IP66 lantern delivers 155 lumens in white and a 50-lumen orange mode that reviewers found less attractive to bugs.

$25 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-10-234 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-04

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.5/ 10

design8.0/ 10

value8.3/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

The current manufacturer page and August 2025 manual specify 155-lumen maximum brightness, white outputs of 155/100/15 lumens, orange high at 50 lumens, IP66, 85 g, an 1,800-mAh Li-ion cell and 4–5-hour charging. The manual lists white runtimes of 4/6/30 hours and orange runtimes of 10/160 hours. The manufacturer says the orange/white technology reduces bugs. The observed AUD 35 price is for one lantern; BCF's separate four-pack is a different package.

MATERIALS

bodyHigh-quality materials and sturdy construction

The manufacturer presents this construction as suitable for workshop, vehicle, emergency and camping use.

mountIntegrated magnet and durable elastic strap

The magnet and strap support attachment to metal surfaces and hanging points without extra hardware.

batteryInbuilt 1,800-mAh Li-ion cell

The rechargeable cell powers the lantern's white, orange and flashing modes without disposable AAA batteries.

CRITERIA

8/10

Build Quality

The manual specifies IP66 and 85 g, while the independent review reports a magnetic underside and elastic strap. The manufacturer says it has high-quality materials and sturdy construction.

9/10

Performance

The current manual specifies 155-lumen maximum brightness, five modes and a 50-lumen orange-high mode. GoRV reports bright light for the compact size and reduced bugs with orange light.

8/10

Value

The official single-unit listing shows Price: 35 AUD. BCF lists the separate four-pack at $99.99 sale price, with four lanterns and a two-year Australian warranty.

IDEAL FOR

·Australian car, caravan and 4WD campers
·campers needing several small independently mountable lights
·bug-sensitive camps and emergency or vehicle work lighting

NOT FOR

·buyers wanting a replaceable battery or repairable electronics
·maximum-area diffuse lantern illumination
·use in extreme temperatures despite the IP66 rating

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

A top button cycles five modes, while the magnet and elastic strap enable hands-free mounting. The 85-g weight and compact dimensions support pocket carry. IP66 is specified, but the manual says the lantern is not for extreme cold or heat and should be dried after use. One-button cycling is.

LONGEVITY

Hardkorr specifies a two-year warranty and instructs users not to disassemble or modify the product. The inbuilt Li-ion cell may therefore limit end-of-life servicing, although the sources do not establish a repair policy or battery replacement process. The 2022 GoRV review reports that its four-lantern kit met expectations and praises charging, mounting, brightness and compact storage. Its runtime and output observations concern the reviewed product version and should not replace the current.