Review on BLITZU Bike Tail Lights 2 Pack, Cyborg 120T Bright Red LED Rear Light, USB Rechargeable, Waterproof Helmet Light, Cycling Flashlight Reflectors, Adult & Kids MTB Bikes Accessories by Robert Hole

I have had a Cateye Omni III for a few years and really like it as a tail light. But as a motorist I find that one light is not enough to make the bike visible, so I decided to buy a second one to attach to my helmet. The more reviews, the more they differ. This was true of every light source I looked at. But the reviews for the Blitzu were generally good and the price was reasonable, which is why I chose it. The model I received is the new one you see in the main product image. I have attached photos to show the differences between the two light sources. First, the Blitzu isn't as bright as I expected - the Cateye is brighter, as can be seen in the photos (Cateye is on the right in the first two photos and both lights are at full brightness). However, the Blitzu is much brighter from the side - see 3rd and 4th photo, cateye left. The Cateye is only really bright when you look directly at it. So if the light is pointed up or down, or shifted on a bumpy road, the brightness can decrease significantly. Blitzu has 3 steady light modes: low-medium-high and 3 flash/strobe modes. Switching between solid and flashing light on the Blitzu is very easy, just press the button twice. I have no idea what confused some of the other reviewers. Cateye has 5 modes: constant low-medium-high and 2 flashing. You press a button to switch between them. I tend to use the Blitzu with a flash but that's for the battery life, if it was charged at high power for a couple of hours I would leave it on. Cateye is always eye-catching because I think she's more attractive that way. The Blitzu is smaller than the Cateye, but has the same weight and I personally don't find it cheap, either visually or haptically. The Cateye actually seems a bit cheaper, although it doesn't look cheap, and it's actually reliable enough for my commute. The Cateye is battery operated and will last for several months. The Blitzu charges and in case I charge it after every ride (1 hour 15 minutes each way to work). Now I generally prefer battery operation as charging every 1-2 hours is a bit annoying, but YMMV. I've seen complaints about the fragility of the charging port cover in previous reviews. This problem has been solved, the cover is now securely attached with two thick rubber strips. Replacing the Cateye batteries is easy - you remove the top cover of the flashlight. You will see in the photos that I attached 2 pieces of tape to each side of the cateye. I did this in the beginning after reading reviews where people reported that the top half fell off while riding. So far, so good. Cateye survived some rain; I haven't tested the Blitzu in the rain yet. Apologies for the upside down photos 5 and 6, this is just to give an idea of the relative sizes. The last photo shows that, as another reviewer said, the Blitzu cover is slightly scratched. When I received it, it had 2 small scratches on the surface (circled in the photo). The Cateye is very scratch resistant, carried in backpacks with multi tools and wears just as well. The Blitzu LED strip isn't quite straight when viewed from the side, it's slightly higher on one side than the other, which limits side visibility a bit. For those interested in such things, the character alignment on the On button is a little skewed. Only the orientation of the LED strip affects the functionality, but overall there is room for improvement in terms of quality assurance. Cateye doesn't have these problems and was a cheaper light. Because of this, Blitzu loses a star, although if I had the option it would only be half a star. To reduce the scratching problem, I covered the Blitzu's surface with a piece of leftover bike protection. The Blitzu is very easy to attach to your bike or helmet thanks to the integrated clip that attaches to the supplied elastic or Velcro. . Cateye can only be attached to one bike due to a different attachment system. A very nice touch is that the Blitzu clip is lined with soft fabric so it doesn't scratch the bike frame. Another thing I like about Blitzu is that the light can be rotated. Please note that the Blitzu must be rotated vertically for good lateral visibility. Overall I think the Blitzu is a very good light source for the price. My favorite features are lateral brightness, ease of assembly, and horizontal/vertical mounting options. I will update this review once I have used the light regularly for several months.