The 20-Foot Drop Test
ResultAll four models worked normally after impact.
MethodWe dropped all four X-Series models from 20 feet, more than four times the published 1.5m rating.
ModelsX14, X16, X30 and XP40
X-Series · Proof Lab
Claims tested. Performance proven.
The Proof Lab is where X-Series flashlights get dropped, soaked, frozen and run over.
20ft
Drop tested
IP68
Dust + water rated
2m
Submersible
4
X-Series models
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Real-world tests on the X-Series, with the method behind each one.
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The Splash Test
ResultAll four models powered on and worked normally after removal from the water.
MethodWe submerged all four X-Series models in a few inches of water and checked function immediately after removal.
ModelsX14, X16, X30 and XP40
The Hot-to-Cold Lens Test
ResultNo lens cracked or shattered, and all four models worked normally after the thermal shock.
MethodWe ran each of the four X-Series models until the lens area was noticeably hot, then immediately submerged each one in ice water.
ModelsX14, X16, X30 and XP40
The Crush Test
ResultThe XP40 lit up and worked normally right after being run over.
MethodWe ran a large truck directly over the XP40 Precision Pro to simulate a real worksite run-over scenario.
ModelsXP40
These are real-world demonstrations, not standardized lab tests.
Model proof
Four tools.
Four clear roles.
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1,400 lm
Maximum output
408 m
Maximum throw
1,600 lm
Maximum output
436 m
Maximum throw
3,000 lm
Maximum output
574 m
Maximum throw
Precision Pro
XP40
High-output flagship performance for demanding professional and outdoor use.
View XP40 product4,000 lm
Maximum output
330 m
Maximum throw
Specifications are from current product documentation
Proof Lab · FAQ
Questions, answered.
Quick answers about how we test the X-Series.
Can the Cree X-Series Flashlights survive a 20-foot drop?
In our real-world drop test, we dropped all four models (X14, X16, X30 and XP40) from 20 feet, more than four times the published 1.5 m impact rating. Every light powered on and operated normally afterward. This is a demonstration, not a certified drop rating.
Are the X-Series flashlights waterproof?
The X-Series is rated IP68 and submersible to 2 meters. In our splash test, all four models were submerged in a few inches of water and worked normally after removal. That demonstration supports, but does not replace, the IP68 rating.
What happens if you cool a hot flashlight in ice water?
We ran each model until the lens area was noticeably hot, then plunged it into ice water. No lens cracked or shattered, and all four kept working normally after the thermal shock.
Can a flashlight survive being run over by a truck?
We ran a large truck directly over the XP40 Precision Pro to simulate a worksite run-over. It lit up and worked normally immediately afterward. We tested one XP40 unit, so treat it as a demonstration, not a guarantee.
Are these lab tests?
No. They are real-world demonstrations, not standardized laboratory tests. They show how the lights hold up in everyday situations beyond what a lab rating certifies. Any engineer-run lab tests will be labeled separately.
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Every X-Series model passed the drop and thermal tests.