Charge Pro MPLS Helmet Light

The Princeton Tec Charge Pro MPLS is a popular helmet admin/task light for users who want brighter CR123-powered helmet lighting. The central white LED puts out 55 lumens on max, with a red, green, blue, or IR secondary LED ring depending on variant. White is for gear checks and map reading; red preserves night vision; green is bright enough to read paper under without dark adaptation loss; IR is invisible to the naked eye but illuminates the working area for an active NVG.

Battery is a single CR123A, with a listed 40-hour battery life. Total weight with battery is 47 g (1.67 oz). The MPLS (Modular Personal Lighting System) arm articulates so you can point the light at whatever you need to see, then push it out of the field of view. The included mounts support helmet, EXFIL rail, Picatinny, MOLLE/PALS, above-rail, and headstrap setups.

For a buyer choosing between the Charge Pro and the cheaper Princeton Tec Switch RGB MPLS: the Charge Pro offers more lumens, longer burn time, and a tougher housing. The Switch is lower-profile and lighter, at the cost of output. Choose the Charge Pro when you want a brighter admin light with CR123 power.