Beamshot of 8 light with 18650 battery, Juli 2011
This collection of beamshots contains some new lights compared to my other beamshot comparisons: ZebraLight SC600, Klarus XT10, Spark SL6-740NW, OLight M20S S2.
The following lights are included (Same sequence as pictures): ThruNite Scorpion V2, Fenix TK21 U2, ZebraLight SC600, Klarus XT10, Spark SL6-740NW, OLight M20S S2,EagleTac M3C4 XM-L, ArmyTek Predator.
The lowest head shot shows some accessories: Scorpion with turbo head, SL6, M20S and M3C4 with diffuser.
A few notes:
All lights are using 18650 batteries, except Klarus that is running on 2xCR123
ArmyTek is running i military preset, it can be programmed with up to 15 levels.
Spark is using a neutral white led, this improves the brown grass color.
The XM-L led can put out a lot of light, even on a single 18650 cell, the M20S and ArmyTek light with the XP-G led is no match (It is possible to get a XM-L module for the M20 light). Not all lights drive the XM-L to max. brightness, this is usual to get less heat and longer runtime. Note: The included SL6 uses a warm led, these are less bright.
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. The SC600 has most levels, but they are not easy accessible. The Scorpion has a adjustable level and two fixed levels, all other lights has easy accessible levels.
Here I have measured lux at 2 meters to get a estimate of throw. The best thrower is the EagleTac with its large reflector. The ArmyTek with a small led can match the higher output Scorpion with turbo head in throw. Any light with a diffuser loses all throw.
ZebraLight and Spark does not weight much, and are probably not as solid as the other light. The EagleTac is "heavy" with its large head and two 18650 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, 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.
Many of the light will reduce max. brightness after a few minutes (Step down).
I have checked some US websites for a price estimate of the different lights.
Note: The "Turbo head" is an accessory for the Scorpion, i.e. the price includes the normal light and a turbo head.
Beamprofile with high output
ThruNite Scorpion V2, ThruNite Scorpion V2 with Turbo head, ZebraLight SC600
Fenix TK21 U2, Klarus XT10, Spark SL6-740NW
Spark SL6-740NW with diffuser, OLight M20S S2, OLight M20S S2 with diffuser
EagleTac M3C4 XM-L, EagleTac M3C4 XM-L with diffuser, ArmyTek Predator.
Beamprofile with high output, reduced exposure
Fenix TK21 U2, Klarus XT10, Spark SL6-740NW
Spark SL6-740NW with diffuser, OLight M20S S2, OLight M20S S2 with diffuser
EagleTac M3C4 XM-L, EagleTac M3C4 XM-L with diffuser, ArmyTek Predator.
Low setting
For some lights I have not used the lowest (It was only a black picture), but the second lowest setting:
Scorpion Infinite lowest setting, not firefly.
ZebraLight 2.8 lumen setting.
ArmyTek lowest adjustable range, not firefly.
ThruNite Scorpion V2, ThruNite Scorpion V2 with Turbo head, ZebraLight SC600
Fenix TK21 U2, Klarus XT10, Spark SL6-740NW
Spark SL6-740NW with diffuser, OLight M20S S2, OLight M20S S2 with diffuser
EagleTac M3C4 XM-L, EagleTac M3C4 XM-L with diffuser, ArmyTek Predator.
Low setting, increased exposure
Same notes as above.
ThruNite Scorpion V2, ThruNite Scorpion V2 with Turbo head, ZebraLight SC600
Fenix TK21 U2, Klarus XT10, Spark SL6-740NW
Spark SL6-740NW with diffuser, OLight M20S S2, OLight M20S S2 with diffuser
EagleTac M3C4 XM-L, EagleTac M3C4 XM-L with diffuser, ArmyTek Predator.
Tree at 11.5 meter
The Spark pictures are only in Max mode, not Super!
ThruNite Scorpion V2, ThruNite Scorpion V2 with Turbo head, ZebraLight SC600
Fenix TK21 U2, Klarus XT10, Spark SL6-740NW
Spark SL6-740NW with diffuser, OLight M20S S2, OLight M20S S2 with diffuser
EagleTac M3C4 XM-L, EagleTac M3C4 XM-L with diffuser, ArmyTek Predator.
Dark reference:
Tree at 140 meters
In all these pictures the beam has been aimed at the trees, but the lights does not throw enough to show any hotspot with the selected exposure (Check DSC_85__c.jpg pictures to see hotspot).
ThruNite Scorpion V2, ThruNite Scorpion V2 with Turbo head, ZebraLight SC600
Fenix TK21 U2, Klarus XT10, Spark SL6-740NW
Spark SL6-740NW with diffuser, OLight M20S S2, OLight M20S S2 with diffuser
EagleTac M3C4 XM-L, EagleTac M3C4 XM-L with diffuser, ArmyTek Predator.
Dark reference:
ThruNite Scorpion V2
Read more about the light and see pictures and measurements in my review.
Note: Any brightness between low and high can easily be selected on the light.
Low, high, momentary with std. head:
Low, high, momentary with turbo head:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter with std. head:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter with turbo head:
ZebraLight SC600
0.1, 2.8, 21:
65, 200, 330:
500, 750:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter:
Fenix TK21 U2
Low, #2, #3:
High:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter:
Klarus XT10
Read more about the light and see pictures and measurements in my review.
Low, medium, high:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter:
Spark SL6-740NW
Read more about the light and see pictures and measurements in my review.
Low, #2, #3:
#4, High:
Low, #2, #3 with diffuser:
#4, High with diffuser:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter with diffuser:
OLight M20S S2
Low, medium, high:
Low, medium, high with diffuser:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter with diffuser:
EagleTac M3C4 XM-L
Low, #2, #3:
#4, High:
Low, #2, #3 with diffuser:
#4, High with diffuser:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter with diffuser:
ArmyTek Predator
Read more about the light and see pictures and measurements in my review.
Note: Firefly mode not included in beamshots.
Low, medium, high:
Tree at 11.5 meter, trees at 140 meter:
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.
