Ravemen FR300 Review

I used the Ravemen FR160 from April 2024 to November 2024, stopping when the mount broke because of the weight of the Wahoo ELEMNT ACE I used it with. The lugs on the underside of the Ravemen broke, rather than those on the ELEMNT ACE.

This was a handy opportunity to try out the larger and better-specified FR300, plus have a go at repairing the FR160. Here’s a comparison of the two models and a review of the Ravemen FR300.

TL; DR – All the minor annoyances of the FR160 have been improved by the FR300

 

How does the FR160 compare to the larger FR300?

There are more differences than the obvious ones implied by the larger FR300 having a higher capacity battery.

Bigger is better?

The battery capacity in the FR300 is three times that of the FR160.

In real-world usage, Ravemen claims that the maximum brightness is almost doubled, and battery lives increased by one-third to one-half. Staring in the flashing mode during the daytime is more painful and notably brighter at nighttime. I was happy with the FR160; I used it only as a daylight awareness light so drivers could easily see me. The improvements make FR300 more of an allrounder, though far brighter lights are available.

 

Feature	Ravemen FR300	Ravemen FR160
Max Lumen Output	300 lumens	160 lumens
Lighting Modes	3 constant, 3 flashing	3 constant, 3 flashing
LED Type	COB	COB
Wide-Angle Lens	Yes, with side visibility	Yes, with side visibility
Battery Capacity	1,200mAh rechargeable Li-polymer	380mAh rechargeable Li-polymer
High (Constant)	Up to 2.5 hours (300 lumens)	Up to 2 hours (160 lumens)
Medium (Constant)	Up to 4 hours (150 lumens)	Up to 3 hours (80 lumens)
Low (Constant)	Up to 8 hours (50 lumens)	Up to 5.5 hours (40 lumens)
Flashing (Day)	Up to 16 hours	Up to 10 hours
Flashing (Night)	Up to 20 hours	Up to 13 hours
Charging Port	USB-C (+bike computer charging)	USB-C
Auto On-Off Mode	Yes	No
Mode Memory Function	Yes	Yes
Compatibility	Garmin+Wahoo adapters included	Optional adapters for Wahoo/Bryton
Water Resistance	IPX6	IPX6
Dimensions	82mm x 60mm x 25.5mm	75mm x 57mm x 21mm
Weight	81g	55g
Tether Included	Yes	No

Pros

The charging port has a neat feature that allows power discharge. This means you can charge your bike computer even as you ride if you have a spare cable.

Also handy is the auto-off feature. I sometimes left the FR160 on in the hallway when I got back and had a shower, inevitably leading to it fully discharging before I got around to putting my bike away properly. Only then, on my next ride, I find the battery flat.

The tether is nice to have for me. Almost all my bike computers have their tether, so I didn’t need another for the Ravemen. But it might give you an option.

A new tweak sees the power button moved from the end (next to the USB port) to the side, making it easier to turn on/off.

Cons: Downsides

A minor downside is the charge time. It’s only an issue if you find it flat at the start of a ride and need to charge it quickly. You’d need at least 15 minutes of charging to get enough juice in night flash mode for a couple of hours.

The major downside for my usage is that the FR300 is quite big. I’m more bothered by its aesthetics, ensuring whichever bike computer I use looks fine alongside large bike computers like ELEMNT ACE. Still, smaller ones such as Edge 520 and Bolt 2 are too similarly sized to FR300 for my liking. Something like the Roam 2 is acceptable from a size perspective.

Repairing the FR160 – Simple

Ravemen sell spare parts, and it was simply the case of undoing a couple of bolts and swapping the new mount lugs. One minute later, all was good with the FR160.

Take Out

I see no reason to upgrade from FR160 to the FR300 unless you want or need a specific feature. As a daylight awareness aid, I still believe the FR160 is fine.

That said, the FR3000 is a better light – it’s better or at least as good in every feature. It’s only the large size that you might want to think about before getting the visa card out.

 

Buy Ravemen FR300

Ravemen FR300 Review Take Out

The FR300 is a straightforward job that does a simple job and does it well.

Like most electronic sports products, it has become yet another device to charge, but I’ll take that hit for the boost in safety.

• Buy FR160 from Amazon: DE €43.99, UK £41.79, US $42.95
• Buy FR300 from Amazon: DE €49.99, UK £53.99, US $49.95

 

 

Last Updated on 28 January 2026 by the5krunner