Exposure Joystick Mk12 vs Mk13

thistle_
thistle_ Posts: 7,121
edited September 2018 in MTB buying advice
I know it's only September, but it's dark by 8:30pm now when I'm out on my MTB.

My Mk2 Joystick has seen better days - the button doesn't work properly and neither does the smart port so I was going to get a new one. I think the Mk2 gave out 240 lumens, the current model is a whopping 1000 lumen.

Mk12 seems to be the model that's in the shops, but a couple of websites mention a Mk13 (generally OOS). The specs look identical - does anyone know what the difference is between the two?

Comments

  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    It looks like the MK12 has better water proofing. It is rated at IPX7 whereas the MK13 is IPX6.
    The MK13 seems to have a shorter maximum burn time as well. 24hrs vs 36hrs.
    It is also heavier than the MK12.

    I'd buy the MK12 and save £50.
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,252
    I was going with the Mk12 will be discounted as the 13 becomes generally available.
  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,121
    Thanks, didn't spot the IP rating.
    I think I can live with only 24 hours runtime so I'll do the same as V68 and keep an eye out for a Mk12.