Knog Plugger

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Facts

Light Type
Mounting
Brand
Bike Type
Lumens
350 Lumens
Battery Life
1.5 to 180 Hours
Power
Weight
3 oz
Water Resistance Level
IP Rating
IP67

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Knog Plugger. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

5 reasons to buy

  • Testers say the Plugger is easy to operate, highlighting the large button.
  • The Plugger is bright enough to be seen during the day when using the brightest flash mode, according to a tester.
  • Owners praise the Plugger’s "solid" feel, but there aren't any long-term users.
  • The Plugger is waterproof.
  • This light remembers the last mode used.

4 reasons not to buy

  • Testers complain about the rubber mounting strap, saying the light can shift over rough terrain.
  • The Plugger has a below-average run time of 1.5 hours at its max brightness.
  • Reviewers say the side cutouts are too small, letting out very little light.
  • The light’s straight, narrow beam offers minimal side illumination.

Bottom line

The Knog Plugger is a 350-lumen front bike light with five modes. Owners praise the build quality, but there aren't any long-term testers to determine durability. The light is waterproof, and owners say it's easy to operate. The mounting strap may fit loosely on handlebars at either side of the 22mm to 32mm range. The Plugger side-on visibility is limited, the beam is narrow, and the run time at max brightness is underwhelming. Nonetheless, it's sufficient as a be-seen front light, but experts question its value.

Expert Reviews

63/100 based on 2 rated expert reviews
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Knog Plugger Front Light

If you want a small light for being seen in town then the Knog is a good choice, but anywhere else it is a little lacking.

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Knog Plugger Bike Lights Review

Ultimately, there are much better light sets out there that both outperform the Knog Plugger lights and come in cheaper…

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User Ratings

94/100 based on 31 ratings
  • 5 star
    81%
  • 4 star
    13%
  • 3 star
    3%
  • 2 star
    0%
  • 1 star
    3%

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