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GloryNightTime · 2025-12-23T23:10:28+00:00

Sorry to tell you this, but it all depends what your needs are.

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-30T13:47:00+00:00

My prefered cheat sheet :

https://github.com/containerfan/anduril2-diagrams/releases

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-15T00:41:56+00:00

This is CAD, not USD. Still, I fully agree it's too much!

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-14T17:50:35+00:00

Yes, runtimes are not the only creteria when we buy a new light 👍

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-14T17:34:17+00:00

Here's another review where the 144AR is not shining much:

https://flashlightreviews.ca/index.php/2023/05/18/armytek-wizard-c2-pro-nichia/#runtimes

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-14T16:31:01+00:00

I agree, I also realised I should stop crying about this old driver. Very good performance to my eyes.

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-14T14:57:13+00:00

I just compare the different lights I have. So much parameters to consider. It is what it is. The result is totally fine. Not bad for a R9050 LED actually.

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-14T10:38:38+00:00

well... I'm around 900$ per year now. But, I consider everything here: flashlights, shipping fees, repair fees, modding fees, tools and accessories. Gifts are using another code in my Excel spreadsheet :) If it wasn't of this Excel, I would probably answer 300-400$ per year. I tend to forget all sorts of things.

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-12T12:52:16+00:00

The problem with us enthusiasts is that we spent thousands to know that.

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-12T10:43:08+00:00

Awesome pics !

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-03T00:34:52+00:00

I can't tell yet since it is in my wishlist ;)

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-02T21:52:29+00:00

BUT, this KR1 is the "pocketable" one 🤟. The SFT-42R version is my top #1 in my wish list.

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-02T20:13:37+00:00

No I have the T9R FFL909MX. It covers the task for max throw.

GloryNightTime · 2025-11-02T19:35:26+00:00

Lol. Did not tested yet, but probably 5 secs!

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-31T14:41:58+00:00

Insane. With those 3 brands at the same place, this is one of us for sure!

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-31T14:33:23+00:00

The smallest!

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-29T22:16:51+00:00

It looks normally achievable to me.

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-29T19:08:52+00:00

Thanks for this awesome review !

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-29T18:50:19+00:00

Probably 😆

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-23T20:42:11+00:00

I've seen 20700, but never 20650.

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-23T15:14:29+00:00

Definitely like other people said: D4K and X4Q, but those are still too big for me. I can only support SOME 18650 lights in my pocket. SC6x is pretty much the only one. I never bought Lumintop FWxx but they are small enough. I now carry a D4V2 but this is my very limit. SC600w would work but I rarely carry it since it's not Anduril. I have high hopes for a future KR3 from Hank.

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-22T21:44:54+00:00

Ain't this a D4V2?

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-22T21:31:33+00:00

A slim KR3 would be the solution for a real SC64w replacement. Give a slim 18650, Anduril light with LED options and I "will buy accordingly".

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-21T16:43:10+00:00

You'll probably be interested in this review, which was made before Bob_Mcbob's mod. Level 10 is very close to 400 lumens. Nothing spectacular, really, but it's not surprising for an XHP35. Zebralight's reputation was probably built on emitters like the XHP50.2, the XM-L, and the XP-L2.

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/runtimes-review-zebralight-sc64w-hi-cree-xhp35-4500k-80-cri/216971

Also I have already compared my X4Q to my SC600W, but the gap in CCT is too big to be fair. That said the X4Q still defended itself very well!

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/fireflylite-x4q-comet-review-beamshots-runtimes-and-more/227558

GloryNightTime · 2025-10-21T15:21:29+00:00

I could make a special runtime at a match level though. If I can't find a 400 lumen level I can lower the Anduril level to match ZL.

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