In this 2024 new Olight Javelot review guide, let's check out this brand new light that can be used for everyday carry as well as an insanely long thrower light for rifle use.
Let's check out how different it is from the 2022 Olight Javelot Mini.
Let's check it out...
Olight Javelot VS Javelot Tactical
The new Olight Javelot isn't made with a built in scout mount but it can be mounted using a ring clamp mount shown in the picture below:
One of the major feature of the Javelot is its insanely high candela output up to 134000 on the Turbo mode. So far it's the highest in the industries than Surefire Scout Turbo, Cloud Defensive REIN 3.0, but slightly lower than the Modlite HOG with the OKW head.
Even at high mode, it has 650 lumens and 63000 candela similar to a Modlite OKW.
- Beam Distance: 730 meters
- Max. Performance: 1350 lumens
- Beam Pattern: Long Range
- Candela: 134000 cd turbo, 63000 cd high
- Strobe: Yes
- Switch: Tail Cap Switch + Remote pressure pad
- Battery: Single 21700 battery
- Waterproof: IPX8
- Weight: 6.95 oz
- Length (in): 5.43 in
- Diameter (in): 1.57 in
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Olight Javelot Core Features
Beam Pattern, Lumens & Candela
The 2022 Olight Javelot Tactical has an upgraded beam pattern similar to products like MODLITE OKW. The throw performance is now in the 63K to 134K candela range to compete with high candela lights on the market.
For anyone shooting near 200 yards at night or need to identify targets at that distance, candela output is a very important spec, and nobody wants to squint their eyes trying to see something without enough brightness.
After testing the Javelot with 134000 candela along side Cloud Defense REIN and MODLITE OKW, the Javelot is clearly the winner.
I was able to see targets up to 168 yards and past that clearly with the help of a magnified optic.
Other lights do well at around 100 yards, but the brightness isn't there past that, and I was barely able to make out the target.
It's very clear that the new Javelot on the Turbo mode is definitely the winner for mid to long range PID.
Combat Photonic Barrier (This is very important)
The 134K maximum candela output is also very powerful at overpowering incoming lights.
For example, if we pointed a Surefire X300U (11300 cd) towards the cardboard target with a weaker light shining the light back. It was very difficult to PID what's behind the light in this situation.
In the next test, The Javelot is directly pointed at the light source and lit up the target behind. This is a key point to understand about a high candela light.
High candela light beam can penetrate through fog, overpower incoming lights, street lights and other light sources in the distance.
Heat Protection
Heat protection system is still built into the Javelot just like other Olight products. This means the lumen intensity will drop from 1350 lumens to 600 lumens after 2.0 mins of constant on use.
I have contacted Olight, and they have stated that its for fire hazard protection since the output is so high.
However, on the high mode, the light can last as long as 170 minutes before dropping down to 250 lumens
Modes
The Olight Javelot has more modes than the Javelot Tactical. Most of the modes will not be useful for weapon light use besides the Turbo and high. Generally speaking we want the highest output for weapon light use, and they are not meant to be left on for a long time.
