Princeton Tec Charge X – Dual-Fuel multi-color MPLS helmet light

The Princeton Tec Charge X is a compact, mission-ready MPLS helmet light designed for professional use. It’s dual-fuel powered by a single CR123 lithium or one AA battery, giving you flexibility across loadouts. Alongside a dimmable 100-lumen white spotlight, it includes red, green, blue, and IR LEDs for versatile low-light tasks and tactical applications.

Dual-fuel power: CR123 or AA

Runs on:

• (1) CR123 lithium
• or (1) AA lithium / AA alkaline

Multi-color + IR output

• White (spot, dimmable) up to 100 lumens
• Red, green, blue
• Infrared (IR)

Simple programmability for mode order

Set and change the order in which the colored LEDs appear on activation, so your preferred color comes up first with minimal clicks.

Flexible boom for accurate task lighting

An upgraded flexible boom lets you aim the spot precisely where you need it—without repositioning your helmet.

IP68 waterproof, lightweight footprint

Built to handle harsh conditions with IP68 waterproofing, a small footprint that saves rail space, and a lightweight 55 g build.

Features and benefits

• Dual-fuel: 1× CR123 or 1× AA (lithium/alkaline)
• Dimmable white spot up to 100 lumens
• Red, green, blue, and IR LEDs
• Programmable colored-mode sequence
• Flexible boom for precise illumination
• Small footprint for minimal rail space
• IP68 waterproof
• Weight: ~55 g
• Made in USA

Specifications

• Brand: Princeton Tec
• Model: Charge X (C23-TN)
• Type: MPLS helmet light
• White output: up to 100 lumens
• Beam distance: up to 35 m
• Modes (6): White Spot High/Low, Red, Green, Blue, IR
• Runtime: up to 50 hours (low; mode dependent)
• Batteries: (1) CR123 lithium or (1) AA lithium/alkaline
• Waterproof: IP68
• Weight: 55 g
• Mount: helmet rail (multiple mounting options available)
• Warranty: 1 year
• NSN: 6230-01-731-3845