Magicshine SEEMEE 300
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Magicshine SEEMEE 300. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
7 reasons to buy
- Experts and owners say the SEEMEE 300’s aluminum casing feels solid.
- Testers praise the SEEMEE 300's long-distance visibility, especially at night.
- This light has an additional bulb that points down to illuminate the ground below and increase nighttime visibility.
- The SEEMEE 300 has longer run times than competing 300-lumen taillights.
- Magicshine provides seatpost and saddle mounts. The rubber strap fits regular and aero seatposts.
- The SEEMEE 300 has a brake light feature controlled by a motion sensor and an ambient light sensor that automatically increases brightness at night.
- The SEEMEE 300 remembers the last mode used.
6 reasons not to buy
- Some owners find the battery stops holding charge or the light randomly turns off after six months or less of use. Magicshine replaces the lights for some.
- Multiple owners report water damage from riding on wet roads or in the rain, contradicting the IPX6 water ingress protection claim.
- Experts and owners report false positives from the brake sensor.
- Testers get just 50 to 75% of the Magicshine's claimed run times. Deactivating the brake sensor increases real-world run times slightly.
- The SEEMEE 300 is heavier than other 300-lumen taillights, albeit longer-lasting.
- Two experts feel there are too many modes, finding them confusing to navigate.
Bottom line
The Magicshine SEEMEE 300 is a taillight with six modes. It comes with mounts for saddles and seatposts. Experts praise the visibility, and the lengthy run times impress despite falling short of Magicshine's claims. This light has a ground-facing bulb for additional illumination and sensors for brake activation and automatic brightness adjustment. Some report false positives from the brake sensor. Unfortunately, the water resistance rating appears false, with many owners reporting water damage. Others say the light malfunctions after less than six months. Magicshine replaces the light for some. Despite these issues, experts consider SEEMEE 300 good value.Expert Reviews
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