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XENO / Megatec AA Flashlight (Massdrop Exclusive)

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XENO / Megatec AA Flashlight (Massdrop Exclusive)

LxJLthr

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Jan 31, 2016

So I am as far away from a flashlight connoisseur or expert as possible, so all of the discussion thus far has been somewhat of Chinese to me LOL
Fashlight beam color rendition issues? And here I was more concerned with not killing myself or the wrong person in pitch black darkness LOL But I guess true color reproduction is important as well in some circumstances?
What would be the practical benefits of this over something like a Streamlight Stylist Pro that has been my pocket EDC for last 5 years (and costs $15)

RonniePudding

Jan 31, 2016

LxJLthrI don't own a Stylus Pro, but from looking at the specs, the practical differences are: -- Form factor; the SP is a 2xAAA penlight, and this is a 1xAA light. You'll get a bit more runtime for the same brightness/output out of 1xAA, and consume fewer batteries over time. Of course, people generally like penlights because they mimic the size and shape of a pen, and this light doesn't. -- Modes, or brightness levels; SP has one (~65 lumens), and this light has three. So the low mode will preserve battery life and keep you from dazzling yourself and others in pitch darkness, at the movie theater, etc. The high mode on this light is brighter than the stylus, but not dramatically brighter. -- Clicky switch type; the SP has a forward-style clicky, which allows for momentary, silent operation, and is appropriate for a single-mode light. This light has a reverse clicky, which lacks momentary, but is arguably better for a multi-mode interface. -- Build quality; the SP has a great reputation, but it is a budget light and concessions are made to mass-produce it and keep costs down. This light doesn't exist yet, but judging by other Xeno lights, and the price tag, I'd presume that the fit and finish would be superior. -- Emitter, or LED used; this light uses a Cree XP-G2, which is a very common emitter in smaller flashlights. It generally produces a good, tight beam with high efficiency at low voltage. The LED in you stylus is a lower-tier (budget) emitter. While I can't comment on the beam or tint quality of either light, I'd hope that the Xeno would have a more pleasing beam pattern and tint than the SP.

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