The LOOP GEAR SK05 Pro 2 UV Red combines two front lighting patterns, a side-light module and portable-power functions in a red, flat-bodied flashlight. Its most useful buying question is not simply how bright it can become. It is whether this particular combination is worth carrying, learning and maintaining for the tasks you have in mind.
This review concerns the UV Red version with the 6500K floodlight, without the optional K-Sheath bundle. It is based on official product information and published support terms, not physical handling or independent brightness measurements. The separate non-UV Red Limited Edition is a different purchase and is not the product reviewed here.
Quick Verdict
The UV Red is worth considering if separate spot and flood beams, a 365nm UV function and removable battery power all have a clear purpose in your kit. Buyers seeking a simpler white-light tool may find the additional modes unnecessary. The official page also contains conflicting distance and charging figures, so those details need clarification rather than an optimistic assumption.
Exact Product and Configuration
The official listing identifies the SK05 Pro 2 UV Red, with a base-light option and a separate sheath bundle. The configuration reviewed here is the base UV Red with 6500K floodlight. Confirm both selections when ordering; a package photograph or family name alone does not identify the checkout configuration.
The red finish and faceted housing are visible in the exact-product photographs. There is insufficient model-specific evidence here to assign an alloy grade, coating specification or tested resistance to wear. A visual impression of ruggedness is not a durability result.
Spot, Flood and the Maximum-Output Claim
LOOP GEAR advertises a maximum combined output of 5000 lumens. Its 6500K table labels combined spot-and-flood turbo as 5000 to 1500 lumens, which is important context: the largest figure is not presented as an indefinitely sustained level.
A spot beam concentrates light, while a flood beam spreads it across a wider area. That gives the buyer two different lighting approaches within one body. Which is more useful depends on the task; a brighter headline does not settle whether nearby detail or wider surroundings will be easier to see.
The manufacturer's distance information is inconsistent. The 6500K table lists a maximum spotlight distance of 410 and floodlight distance of 210, while a separate UV campaign graphic shows 120m. This review does not resolve those into a verified reach. Ask LOOP GEAR which distance specification and test conditions apply to this exact UV Red configuration before buying for a distance-critical task.
No runtime or sustained-brightness result is independently established here. Output tables remain manufacturer information rather than a measurement of what a particular owner will experience.
365nm UV and Side Lighting
The official UV listing specifies white light, RGB and 365nm UV. Its UV graphic describes low and high modes. This is a distinct capability from the non-UV Red edition and a reason to check the full product name carefully.
UV should be selected for a relevant inspection purpose, not treated as an ordinary decorative light. Do not point ultraviolet light toward eyes or skin, and follow the supplied instructions and warnings. The presence of UV does not establish sterilization, medical usefulness or a safe exposure duration. No such claim is made here.
RGB lighting is another optional function to evaluate against actual need. Buyers interested only in white illumination may reasonably prefer to avoid paying attention to modes they do not plan to use.
Batteries, USB-C and Power-Bank Use
Official graphics describe two replaceable 4000mAh batteries and advertise 8000mAh capacity. The product page also identifies USB-C charging and a power-bank function. Obtain the exact replacement-cell requirements from the supplied instructions; this evidence does not establish that arbitrary rechargeable cells are compatible.
The battery arrangement offers a way to plan around charging access, but the power-bank and flashlight functions share stored energy. Charging a phone can leave less energy available for lighting. No phone-charge count, charging time or delivered power-bank capacity has been verified.
The page's charging-power figures conflict: its specification table states 22W, while a gallery graphic advertises a maximum of 28.8W. This review therefore does not promise either wattage for the selected unit. Confirm input and output requirements with the manufacturer, including the cable and charger needed, before making charging speed part of the purchase decision.
Size, Controls and Carrying Considerations
The published 6500K table gives dimensions of 106 × 47.8 × 22.5mm and weight of 231.2g with batteries, or 130.9g without. These are manufacturer specifications, not independently checked measurements.
The installed weight is the more relevant figure for carrying the light. Measure the pocket or pouch you intend to use and consider the flat width as well as the body's length. Compact dimensions do not establish comfortable pocket carry for every person.
LOOP GEAR identifies dial control and magnetic attachment. A dial offers a different interaction from a single-button light, but operating feel, accidental-activation resistance and glove use remain untested. Magnetic attachment also depends on a suitable surface and placement; no holding-force measurement is available here.
What Is in the Package?
The exact UV Red packing image shows the red light, a USB cable, a clip with small mounting screws, a small screwdriver, documentation and a box. The optional K-Sheath is a separately selected bundle, so do not assume it is included with the base configuration.
Use the supplied documentation to confirm assembly, battery handling and operation. The photograph supports what is shown in that package illustration; it does not establish spare-part quantities beyond what the merchant confirms for the shipment.
IP68 and the Limits of the Published Evidence
The official specification table marks the light IP68. The reviewed material does not specify an exact immersion depth, duration or port-condition procedure for this configuration. IP68 should therefore not be expanded into a promise that any water exposure is safe.
Request the applicable manual before planning immersion use. The warranty also contains exclusions, including circumstances involving liquids or improper use. A rating and a warranty are different kinds of information; neither replaces the operating instructions. No battery safety certification or independent waterproof test is established by this review.
Pros
- Separate spot and flood lighting provide two beam approaches within one body.
- The published 365nm UV and RGB functions distinguish this configuration from a straightforward white-light model.
- Replaceable battery power, USB-C charging and power-bank use support several portable-power arrangements.
- Exact-product images show the red light and the base-package accessories separately from the optional sheath bundle.
Cons
- Conflicting official distance and charging-power figures need clarification for this exact version.
- The stated installed weight of 231.2g deserves attention before choosing it for pocket carry.
- The additional UV and colored-light modes add functions that a basic white-light buyer may not need.
- Exact immersion conditions and independent sustained-output measurements are not established by the reviewed evidence.
Pricing and Value
The selected UV Red 6500K base configuration was recorded at $118.99 against a $169.99 compare-at price, a $51.00 difference. That is approximately 30% after rounding. A compare-at price is the merchant's reference figure; this review has not established how long it was charged previously.
Value depends on whether the UV function and power features replace something you would otherwise carry. A lower price does not compensate for choosing the wrong light source or bundle. The non-UV Red Limited Edition has its own separate offer and should not be substituted for this configuration.
Ways to Save
The applicable offer here is the selected UV Red 6500K base configuration at $118.99 against $169.99, saving $51.00, approximately 30%. It is a changing price observation, not a guaranteed future checkout price. Confirm that the base-light option remains selected; adding the sheath changes the package and can change the total.
No coupon, extra reduction, combined saving or expiry is supplied for this review. Check stock and the final order total without assuming any additional promotion applies.
Who Should Consider It?
This model is best considered by a buyer who can identify a use for both front beam patterns and the UV function, and who is prepared to learn the controls and battery requirements. Someone already planning separate lighting and portable-power needs may find the combined feature set relevant.
It is less compelling for a buyer who wants only a simple white beam. Anyone requiring verified long-distance illumination, a specified immersion procedure or a guaranteed charging wattage should obtain the missing clarification first. None of those requirements should be filled by borrowing figures from a similar SK05 model.
Warranty, Returns and Ordering
The published five-year care policy has eligibility requirements and exclusions; retain purchase proof. Contact support before a return and confirm the applicable window, condition requirements and shipping responsibility. The return page's start-date wording is inconsistent. Destination and processing affect shipping estimates, so no delivery date is guaranteed here.
Final Verdict
The SK05 Pro 2 UV Red brings several distinct lighting and power functions together, with a clearly identifiable 6500K base configuration and a separate sheath option. Its strongest purchase case is a real need for those functions together. Treat 5000 lumens as an attributed peak claim, confirm the conflicting distance and power details, and obtain the applicable operating precautions before choosing it for demanding use.
FAQ
Which version does this review cover?
It covers the LOOP GEAR SK05 Pro 2 UV Red with 6500K floodlight in the base configuration, without the optional K-Sheath bundle. The non-UV Red Limited Edition is a separate product.
Does 5000 lumens mean constant output?
No. The manufacturer's table describes combined turbo as 5000 to 1500 lumens. That is published mode information, not an independent sustained-output test.
What is the UV wavelength?
The official listing specifies 365nm. Do not direct UV at eyes or skin, and follow the supplied precautions. No sterilization or medical claim is established here.
Can the flashlight charge another device?
The official page advertises power-bank use. Delivered capacity, phone-charge counts and charging speed are not independently verified, and conflicting official power figures need clarification.
What batteries does the published information describe?
Official graphics describe two replaceable 4000mAh batteries and an advertised 8000mAh capacity. Confirm the exact permitted replacement cells and handling requirements in the applicable instructions.
Is the K-Sheath included?
It is a separately selected bundle option. The base configuration reviewed here should not be assumed to include it.
Does the IP68 label establish a safe immersion depth?
The reviewed evidence does not give exact depth, duration or port-condition instructions. Obtain the applicable manual rather than inventing immersion limits from the label.
What offer applies to the reviewed configuration?
The recorded price pair is $169.99 to $118.99, a $51.00 reduction, approximately 30%. Prices and availability can change; no coupon or extra combined saving is included.
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