Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG & 50 V2.0
Connectivity these days is almost mandatory for all devices. We want devices to be smart in hopes that they will simplify some aspect of what we are doing. Magicshine is leading the charge and bringing two new taillights with plenty of smart features that increases safety/visibility and makes them easier to use.
Both the Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG and the Magicshine SEEME 50 V2.0 Smart Taillight can be purchased individually or the SEEME 50 V2.0 can be purchased in a combo along with the Allty 1200U that I have already reviewed.
It is important that I mention the Allty 1200U underneath mount bike-light because part of the connectivity includes using it in combination with these two Magicshine SEEME 50 taillights. Below, I will talk about their connectivity, and it can be seen in the video review below or in the write up of the Allty 1200U.
It may seem silly that a taillight needs a full write up, but digging into the lights I feel like it is worth the effort.
If you are looking for a taillight with a camera, check out my review of the Magicshine SEEME DV.
Unboxing
SEEME 50 MAG
The Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG comes with the taillight, the quick-release adaptor, a saddle rail mount with two zip ties, seat post mount, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and a user manual. The packaging is fairly simple and doesn’t include unnecessary plastic.
SEEME 50 V2.0 Smart Taillight
The Magicshine SEEME 50 V2.0 Smart Taillight comes with the taillight, a silicone strap, a USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and a user manual. This packing comes with minimal additional plastic.
Pricing as of Late 2024
The Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG is $29.99 USD and the SEEME 50 V2.0 Smart Taillight is $24.99 USD. If you are interested in the combo Allty 1200U and SEEME 50 V2.0 light set, that is $99.99 USD. If you spend $50 USD or more, you will receive free shipping.
Charging
These two lights come with a ridiculously short charging cable. The cable is quite thin too. Though both lights have relatively small batteries, a thick cable isn’t really needed. I would argue, since these cables are so short, they are practically unusable.
In the future, I would recommend that Magicshine either not include such a puny cable and say one isn’t included or include a better/longer cable.
Practically everyone nowadays has a USB-C charging cable and including this small cable seems silly. I believe most people that get this light will not use the included cable.
I’m not sure if charging times are based on the included cable, but I have not used it the included charging cable. I also haven’t verified the charge times. Depending on your setup charging times will vary.
For the Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG the charging time is 1.5 hours at 5 V and 1 A. The Magicshine SEEME 50 V2.0 has a charging time of 2 hours at 5 V and 1 A.
On the power button for both devices there is a light that will indicate the batter level. Click the button to display the battery level. The indicator will be constant green if the battery is between 100%-21%, constant red 20%-11%, or flashing red if 10%-1%.
When charging the light will flash red and once fully charged the light will show green.
Installation
The Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG and SEEME 50 V2.0 both install very easily. The SEEME 50 V2.0 is the easier of the two. It comes with a silicone strap. Place the one side of the strap on the hook of the light, wrap the strap around the seat-post/seat-stay, and place the opposite end of the strap on the hook of the light.
The silicone strap has a tab on the one end to make installing and removing the strap very easy. If installing the light on a smaller object like your seat stay, hook the silicone strap on the second band of the strap and not at the end of the strap, then install like mentioned above.
Installing the Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG is quite easy too, but it involves a few steps. First, there are two options on how it can be mounted: using the seat post mount or the saddle rail mount.
The saddle rail mount uses a plastic mount that clips onto the saddle rails. Once clipped on, you can add extra security and lock it down with the included zip ties. I installed it to my gravel bike without the zip ties and the mount didn’t come off the saddle rails once.
Installing the saddle rail mount does take a little bit of force. The hook needs to be press hard to get it to clip in. Also removing it take a bit of force too.
Installing the seat post mount is quite easy. Take the seat post mount, wrap the strap around the seat post, then slip the strap onto the T-shaped hook. Once the mount is installed, attach the SEEMEE DV.
The Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG attaches to the mount by inserting quarter into the mount then rotating the light 90 degrees. Start with the light horizontally the turn the light downwards.
The mount looks to be a proprietary quarter-turn mount but it looks exactly like the tried and tested Garmin quarter-turn mount, but this is a miniature version of it.
The mount is made from two pieces, the plastic quarter-turn part with a hook and the rubber strap. The strap slides through a hole on the quarter turn and then the base is a circular piece of rubber that slides into the plastic part of the mount.
I mention this because the large rubber part that slides into the plastic part is made so that one side is thicker than the other, giving it a slope relative to the face of the quarter-turn plastic part. This allows the light to be vertical when installed on a seat post that typically tilts backwards.
If you look at the rubber part of the mount it also has a small grove in it. This grove allows it to be more stable when installed on aero shaped seat posts.
When installing the rubber strap onto the T-hook, start with hooking the strap into the piece that points towards the seat post (this can be done by squeezing the strap down with your thumb) then pull the strap to engage it onto the other arm of the T-hook.
Strapping the mount down might be a little tricky the first time, but after doing it a few times it becomes quite easy. Though if you are having to use the last hole it might be tricky since you won’t have much strap left to pull on to fully engage, but it is still doable.
Specs
SEEME MAG 50
- Max Output: 50 Lumens
- Light Source: CSP red light + CSP white light
- Max Runtime: 28.5 hours
- Charging time: 1.5 hours (5 V, 1 A)
- Battery: 3.7V 350 mAh
- Charge Port: USB-C
- Material: PC+ABS
- Lens/Reflector Type: PC optical lens
- Water Penetration: IPX6
- Weight: 1.34 oz (38 g)
- Dimensions 1.65 in x 1.65 in x 0.83 in (42 mm x 42 mm x 21 mm)
SEEME 50 V2.0
- Max Output: 50 Lumens
- Light Source: COB LED s
- Max Runtime: 30.5 hours
- Charging time: 2 hours (5 V, 1 A)
- Battery: 3.7V 430 mAh
- Charge Port: USB-C
- Material: PC+ABS
- Lens/Reflector Type: PC optical lens
- Water Penetration: IPX6
- Weight: 0.99 oz (28 g)
- Dimensions 2.56 in x 0.55 in x 1.06 in (65 mm x 14 mm x 27 mm)
Initial Thoughts
The Magicshine SEEME 50 taillights are a nice addition to the Magicshine lineup. I like how these lights have Bluetooth connectivity to allow for different syncing/connecting features.
They are well made lights and seem to be quite bright. They are simple to use, they have a single button to control all the features. Both light function the same way, so no matter which Magicshine light you are using, controlling the light is very similar.
These lights are quite compact, so mounting them to most bikes shouldn’t be a problem.
The new FTR LightSync feature is very cool (more about this feature below). I could see how having this feature could increase group safety.
The Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG has a very cool dual light feature. This light has both read and white LEDs, thus a single light can serve as a front or rear light/blinky. I have already used the white light on a ride when my headlight battery died.
Operating Instructions
As mentioned above, the Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG and SEEME 50 V2.0 have a single button to operate the lights. Depending on how long you press and hold the button allows you to control/access the different features.
When receiving the lights, they will both come in lockout mode. When you press the button while the light is in the lockout mode, the light on the power button will flash red for 3 seconds.
To exit lockout mode, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. To put it back into lockout mode, with the light off, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.
With the light out of lockout mode, press and hold the power button for one second to turn it on/off. With the light on press the power button to cycling through the different light settings.
The Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG can be switched between red and white light. With the light on, double press the power button to switch between the two lights colors.
Light Modes
When the light is on, click the power button to cycle through the different light modes. Low > High > Flash > Eco Flash. The memory function of the light will turn it back on to the last selected light mode.
Low Power Mode
When the battery of the Magicshine SEEME 50 taillight drops below 10%, the light mode will change to Eco Flash. This is a nice feature that prioritizes your visibility to motorist and extending the battery life as much as possible before it can be charged again.
PelotonSync Flash Mode
A new feature to Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG and SEEME 50 V2.0 lights is the PelotonSync mode. For the light to go into this mode, second light need to come into close proximity and be in the same flash mode.
The idea behind PelotonSync is if you are riding in a peloton, or a group of riders, and all the lights are in the same flash mode, the lights will flash synchronously. Thus, instead of a bunch of taillights flashing in a random pattern, all the taillights will flash at the same time.
Like I mention above, I think this feature can increase rider safety because a group of riders with lights that are flashing in the same pattern may be more visible. Also, a group of riders with light flashing randomly can be a little bit more of a distraction to oncoming drivers.
This isn’t really a flash mode though; it is a feature that syncs the light flashing so that they flash at the same time.
On the packaging of the Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG this feature is labeled as Auto Group Sync, but in the manual of the SEEME 50 MAG/SEEME 50 V2.0 and on the box of the SEEME 50 V2.0 it is called Peloton Sync.
FTR LightSync Control
This feature is only available with the Magicshine SEEME 50 V2.0. This feature allows the light to be paired to the remote control that comes with the Magicshine ALLTY 1200U headlight. Once the remote is connected the light can be turned on and off with the remote.
With on click of the remote, both the headlight and taillight will turn on/off. What is also cool, once the lights are paired, the taillight can be controlled from the headlight power button. So, if you forget the remote control, the taillight can be turned on/off from the headlight.
This is a pretty cool feature that allows for the control of multiple lights with just a click of a button. This will help with forgetting to turn on/off your taillight too.
Things I Would Change
I’ve mention this before, and until it is changed, I will continue to mention it. The battery level indicator is too broad, specifically the green level (100-21%). I think a flashing green light should be added after the solid green and the ranges should be changed. The ranges could be as follows: solid green – 100-75%, flashing green – 74-50%, solid red – 49-25%, and flashing red – 24-1%.
This will give a little move confidence of the actual battery level.
I don’t love the button for the Magicshine SEEME 50 V2.0. it is a bit small, and it might be difficult to operate if the light is close to a saddle bag. I don’t’ really like the feel of the button either. It is really a minor thing though.
I wish a second silicone strap was included with the SEEME 50 V2.0. I haven’t had any issues with it, but it would be nice to have a spare if anything ever happens to the first one.
I have already mentioned the USB cord above, I think it should be left out or a better one included.
Final Thoughts
In my opinion, you can never have too many taillights. Especially if you have multiple bikes. Even if you don’t ride at night, it is a good idea to ride with a taillight on. It is even better to have multiple taillights on at once.
These lights are relatively cheap especially compared to the cost of the bike and other gear. And if you are riding at night, it is typically mandatory by law to have on your bicycle.
If I had to choose between the Magicshine SEEME 50 MAG and the SEEME 50 V2.0 it might be difficult choice. I like the mounting options for the SEEME 50 MAG a little bit more. With the seat post mount, the SEEME 50 MAG will sit vertical, whereas the SEEME 50 2.0 will follow the angle of whatever it is mounted to.
If the SEEME 50 V2.0 is mounted to the seat post it will point slightly downwards and if mounted to a seat stay, it will point upwards. Though it will still be visible to people behind you, it won’t seem as bright if it were pointing straight back.
The SEEME 50 MAG also has a second mount which will allow you to switch between two different bikes very easily. The SEEME 50 MAG can be removed from its quick release adaptor and installed onto a Lumos helmet.
I believe this light was originally designed to fit into that helmet and it attaches to the helmet via magnets, thus the name MAG. The quick release adaptor was then created to make the light useable as a standalone light too.
The SEEME 50 MAG with the dual light source is quite cool and, in a pinch, could serve as a headlight in emergency too. If the SEEM 50 MAG had the FTR LightSync that would be my go-to light without a doubt, but since it doesn’t have it, the choice isn’t so clear and cut.
For a more compact and aero light, the SEEME 50 V2.0 is the choice.
I would probably choose the SEEME 50 V2.0 with the ALLTY 1200U light combo. You will save a little bit on the lights and get all the light syncing benefits. But, if you do decide on the SEEME 50 MAG, it is a solid light too.
Both lights were tested on my gnarly gravel off-road path that has some chunky sections and bumps. Throughout all my rides, not a single time did the lights come off or move around.
These lights are simple to use and set up. They are quite bright and people in cars will see you very well and the flashing patterns makes you very noticeable.
Thought I did a lot of testing with these lights, I haven’t had these long enough to tests their longevity. I expect the batteries to last a while, and once I have getting significant time with these lights, I will update this post.
All lights were provided by Magicshine for me to review. Magicshine had no input in this review, and they did not have access to this review prior to its publication. I was under no obligation to say anything specific about these lights. This review is based on my actual use of these lights.
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