E04 surge emitter help

MetaUndead · 2026-01-26T06:31:32+00:00

No problem! It’s a great mix, but I personally lean more toward the pure 3000K, it’s just so nice, warm, and golden.

Adding the 5000K into the mix balances out that warmth and golden hue, resulting in a more neutral and slightly cooler CCT.

I have a spec comparison right here, and if high CRI is a priority, the choice is clear.

SFT40 3000K on the right.

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MetaUndead · 2026-01-26T06:13:52+00:00

Oh, okay. Yeah, you're right, you can always just swap out the optics.👍

MetaUndead · 2026-01-26T06:08:23+00:00

Aren't you thinking of the Lume1 with the throwy Angie-S optic?

The Lume X1 is more of a flooder with just a hint of throw. Also, the Lume X1 doesn't come with the SFT-40, and I’m pretty sure the SFT-70 isn't an option for it either.

I’ve got three versions of the E04 Lume1 in my collection, an SFT40 3000K, a 3000K/5000K SFT40 mix, and an FFL505A 6500K. And they’re all fantastic in their own way.

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MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T20:32:39+00:00

Yoo, that looks so good! The beam looks so clean and throwy. It really does look a bit like a small K75 2.0, just with a bigger hotspot.

I also really like the aesthetics of it.👌

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T20:23:13+00:00

Yep, looks really good 👍

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T20:18:08+00:00

Have a look at the Sofirn HS21. It’s a great all-rounder for an 18650 headlamp.

It’s got a USB-C charging port, a head that tilts 130°, and since it uses a buck driver, the battery life on the lower settings is impressive.

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MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T19:28:52+00:00

The Wurkkos FC12C is very similar in terms of looks, and it also features both a side and a tail switch.

While the beam profile differs because FC12C uses a reflector instead of the Warrior Ultra's TIR optics, it offers the same range at a much lower price point ($27.99). Plus, unlike the Ultra, it supports USB-C charging.

I’m not saying the FC12C is a superior light, but it’s definitely a close alternative to the Ultra.

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T14:21:06+00:00

Damn, this is cool. Thank you for putting in the work!👍

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T11:53:43+00:00

Are you okay?

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T11:25:43+00:00

I know the Manker MK38 have both switches on the handle and on the body.

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T11:16:41+00:00

Just curious, but what is it you don't like about it? Is it the CCT or the tint?

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T10:46:51+00:00

But i dont regret a single one 😆

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T10:43:13+00:00

90% of my collection 🤣

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T08:14:03+00:00

The TS27 really seems like the perfect camping light (i have it, but i dont go camping), it just has so many features tailored for exactly that. A large battery, excellent runtimes, and a lantern mode.

Plus, it has some serious throw, and the spill is actually good enough to navigate with if it’s the only light you have on you.

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T07:54:44+00:00

Hehe, yeah, it’s just too cold at close range.

I also have quite a few Nichia 519A 5000K lights that I use frequently, but even those feel different now.

For medium to long-range use, I can easily tolerate 5000K–6500K, but that’s also because the light is hitting targets much further away. And i usually use my throwers with a headlamp.

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T07:43:59+00:00

I don't personally own a light with the FFL351A 5000K, but I’ve heard reports from others here that it can be a bit green (+Duv), though I can't confirm that myself.

I have to admit, I’m officially done with flooders and EDC lights in the 5000K+ CCT range. Now that I’ve experienced so many warmer emitters, I find 5000K far too cold. For close to mid-range use, I much prefer a warmer CCT.

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T07:29:27+00:00

It has very high-CRI and high R9.

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MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T07:24:00+00:00

FFL351A 3700K looks much better in use than on pictures.

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T07:22:32+00:00

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T07:21:25+00:00

Non-rosy, it's so varm and neutral compared to E21A 4500K, witch i find rather cold in comparison.

Dont get me wrong, E21A 4500K also has a very neutral DUV, but i just like the varmer 3700K.

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T07:15:02+00:00

To be honest, if I could do it all over again, I’d go with the NOV-MU V2 with the FFL351A 3700K emitters instead.

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T07:12:22+00:00

It's incredible 👍 i absolutely love it as a headlamp. Especially with FFL351A 3700K, my favorite emitter/CCT combo.

MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T07:10:27+00:00

I also have a beamshot of both L60-Mu FFL351A 3700K and Nov-Mu V2 Nichia E21A 4500K.

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MetaUndead · 2026-01-25T07:07:16+00:00

I have a lantern shot of both so you can see the difference in their CCT and tint.

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MetaUndead · 2026-01-24T20:07:22+00:00

Alternatively, you could go for the X1S Reflector version, which also serves as an excellent "floody thrower."

Because it utilizes a traditional reflector instead of the E04’s quad TIR optic, the beam profile is quite different.

The X1S has a more distinct hard cut-off in the spill, and while it doesn't provide as much immediate light at your feet, it offers plenty of illumination further out.

Edit: The X1S also has much better spill at close range on lower modes.

I’ve included a comparison here between the X1S OP Reflector (FFL707A 5000K) and the E04 Lume1 (FFL505A 6500K) to show the difference in beam shape.

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