Beamshot of 12 big lights, Marts 2011
This collection of beamshots contains some new lights compared to my other beamshot comparisons: ElektroLumens Blaster-NG, 4Sevens S12, Crelant 7G3 XML T6 and JetBeam M1XM.
Some other comparisons are: Beamshot of 14 big lights, September 2010, Beamshot of 17 big lights, April 2010, Beamshot 9 big lights, June 2010 and Beamshot 8 big lights, June 2010
The following lights are included (Same sequence as pictures): Olight SR90, Olight SR91, ElektroLumens Blaster-NG, 4Sevens Maelstrom S12, Fenix TK35, Fenix TK40, Sunwayled M40C, Crelant 7G3 XML T6, Olight M31 Triton, JetBeam M1XM, 4Sevens Maelstrom G5, ThruNite Catapult V2 XM-L.
A few notes:
S12 and Blaster-NG are not stabilized lights, especially S12 has a very variable maximum output, all beamshots are done with freshly charged batteries, i.e. they are both at about maximum output.
Crelant 7G3 is used in the short configuration, this reduces the maximum brightness slightly.
OLight M31, JetBeam M1XM and ThruNite Catapult is used in long configuration.
All lights was loaded with rechargeable batteries: 18650, 32650, AA and D cells, depending on light.
The SR90 is the light with highest brightness, but the Blaster-NG is not far behind. The S12 uses the same led as SR90, SR91 and Blaster-NG, but does not use the full potential of the led.
Usual I do the test after the lights has run for a minute or two, but for the Blaster-NG and S12 I used another procedure. The blue bar is immediately after turn on, the red is after about 15 minutes.
With all the brightness settings in one graph, it can be seen that there is a huge difference in number of levels and what brightness the different lights support.
Here I have measured lux at 4 meters to get a estimate of throw. The best thrower is the SR90, but SR91 is also a good thrower. The Blaster-NG with its smaller reflector is not really a thrower and neither is the S12.
Some of these lights are rather heavy. The 3 brightest lights are also the heaviest lights. The S12 is light, especially for the brightness it has.
Note: The weight includes batteries.
In this table I have tried to collect the key features of each light. For the user interface I use the following abbreviations: TS: Tail switch, MTS: Momentary tail switch, ETS: Electronic tail switch, SS: Side switch, ESS: Electronic side switch, Head: Loosing/tighten the head is used in the ui, Ring: A ring is used in the ui, Tail: Loosing/tighten the tail is used in the ui.
The S12 uses a 32650 battery, this is not a common LiIon size, but it is possible to get spares and the spares are considerable cheaper than spares for SR90 and SR91.
I have collected beamshots from M40C and other lights with colors in Beamshots colors, August 2010
I have checked some US websites for a price estimate of the different lights.
Beamprofile with high output
Olight SR90, Olight SR91, ElektroLumens Blaster-NG
4Sevens Maelstrom S12, Fenix TK35, Fenix TK40
Sunwayled M40C, Crelant 7G3 XML T6, Olight M31 Triton
JetBeam M1XM, 4Sevens Maelstrom G5, ThruNite Catapult V2 XM-L
Beamprofile with high output, reduced exposure
Olight SR90, Olight SR91, ElektroLumens Blaster-NG
4Sevens Maelstrom S12, Fenix TK35, Fenix TK40
Sunwayled M40C, Crelant 7G3 XML T6, Olight M31 Triton
JetBeam M1XM, 4Sevens Maelstrom G5, ThruNite Catapult V2 XM-L
Lowest setting
Single level lights will use same pictures as above.
Olight SR90, Olight SR91, ElektroLumens Blaster-NG
4Sevens Maelstrom S12, Fenix TK35, Fenix TK40
Sunwayled M40C, Crelant 7G3 XML T6, Olight M31 Triton
JetBeam M1XM, 4Sevens Maelstrom G5, ThruNite Catapult V2 XM-L
Lowest setting, increased exposure
Olight SR90, Olight SR91, ElektroLumens Blaster-NG
4Sevens Maelstrom S12, Fenix TK35, Fenix TK40
Sunwayled M40C, Crelant 7G3 XML T6, Olight M31 Triton
JetBeam M1XM, 4Sevens Maelstrom G5, ThruNite Catapult V2 XM-L
Tree at 12.5 meter
Olight SR90, Olight SR91, ElektroLumens Blaster-NG
4Sevens Maelstrom S12, Fenix TK35, Fenix TK40
Sunwayled M40C, Crelant 7G3 XML T6, Olight M31 Triton
JetBeam M1XM, 4Sevens Maelstrom G5, ThruNite Catapult V2 XM-L
Tree at long distance
I believe the distance was 130 meter, but the naked trees did give my laster distance meter some trouble.
Olight SR90, Olight SR91, ElektroLumens Blaster-NG
4Sevens Maelstrom S12, Fenix TK35, Fenix TK40
Sunwayled M40C, Crelant 7G3 XML T6, Olight M31 Triton
JetBeam M1XM, 4Sevens Maelstrom G5, ThruNite Catapult V2 XM-L
Dark reference:
Olight SR90
Read more about the light and see pictures and curves in my Danish review
Low, High:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
Olight SR91
Low, High:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
ElektroLumens Blaster-NG
High:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
4Sevens Maelstrom S12
Read more about the light and see pictures and curves in my review
Low, High:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
Fenix TK35
Low, #2, #3:
High:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
Fenix TK40
Read more about the light and see pictures and curves in my Danish review
Low, #2, #3:
High:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
Sunwayled M40C
Read more about the light and see pictures and curves in my review
I have collected beamshots from M40C and other lights with colors in Beamshots colors, August 2010
Low, medium, high:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
Crelant 7G3 XML T6
High:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
Olight M31 Triton
Read more about the light and see pictures and curves in my review
Low, medium, high:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
JetBeam M1XM
Low, medium, high:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
4Sevens Maelstrom G5
Read more about the light and see pictures and curves in my review
Low, #2, #3:
High:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
ThruNite Catapult V2 XM-L
Read more about the light and see pictures and curves in my review
Low, High:
Tree 12 meter, Tree long distance:
Notes
Most of the small beamshot pictures can be clicked for a larger version. To compare beamshots, open the larger picture in different tabs, then switch between tabs to see the difference.
Sunwayled has changed name to Sunwayman
