Knog Blinder 1300 review – excellent visibility for you and other road users

by November 20, 2024

written by November 20, 2024

Knog Blinder 1300 review – excellent visibility for you and other road users

The Knog Blinder 1300 is a front bike light that goes toe to toe with some of the best bike lights on the market, blending solid performance with a sleek, compact design.

While its 1,300-lumen output could be considered slightly modest compared to higher-powered rivals we have had on test recently, it excels with a focused beam, wide viewing angles, and impressive build quality. If you’re after dependable performance without breaking the bank, the Blinder 1300 is worth considering.

The Blinder offers six light modes: three constant beams and three flashing settings, including a rapid strobe for daytime use. Switching between modes is intuitive, with a single button controlling all functions. A long press turns the light on, short presses toggle between modes, and a double press switches between constant and flashing beams. The button is backlit, providing a handy battery level indicator.

Knog includes a rubber strap for bar-top mounting and a GoPro-style mount that allows for under-bar positioning, keeping your handlebars clean and organized. I found the GoPro mount to be fantastic for when you want something a little more secure. Rougher bike paths can shake rubber straps and cause the light to dance around a little bit on the floor, and the addition of a more permenant fixing option does help to reduce theses vibrations.

Out on the road, the Knog Blinder 1300 impressed me with its balance of practicality and performance. During testing, the broad beam pattern proved ideal for unlit bike paths around Oxford, where ambient lighting is sparse. The focused central beam provided excellent forward visibility without overpowering or blinding oncoming road users, while the peripheral illumination made it easy to identify hazards lurking on the edges of the path. This level of control offers a welcome sense of confidence, especially on winding routes or decrepid bike paths.

The slightly yellow tint of the light is less harsh than the stark white beams of some competitors too, making it more comfortable for prolonged use. Depending on the application, 1300 lumens can sound like a huge number, or a little bit on the weak side, but generally speaking for varied use I didn’t find the Blinder 1300 was underpowered. It excelled in scenarios where even, consistent lighting was more important than sheer brightness.

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Knog Blinder 1300 Specification
Lumens	1300	Row 0 – Cell 2
Claimed battery life	1.5hrs at 1300 Lumens (120hrs max)	Row 1 – Cell 2
Waterproofing	IP67	Row 2 – Cell 2
Charging type	Rechargeable, USB C	Row 3 – Cell 2
Mount type	Clip system with silicone band attatchment and action camera style mount	Row 4 – Cell 2
Weight	161 grams (without mount)	Row 5 – Cell 2

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