roberttheiii
Newly Enlightened
Re: Rex 2.1, Luma 301, DX X.1, C-LE v1.2, Fenix L1DCE-Q2, DX/Kai 5-Stage Review: RUNT
Thanks for the informative review! Excellent.
Thanks for the informative review! Excellent.
I will be interested to see your evaluation of the new Fenix Rebel L1T v2.0 and how it compares to the rest of the group. I have one on back-order from 4 7's......I think this will be the perfect ( for the moment...LOL ) EDC and back-up for me. I also have been resisting pulling the trigger on a LM301....everyone seems to report the beam pattern on high to be bright and even, and on low to be useful. Also the price point is "attractive".My Fenix L2T v2.0 (with R0080) has shipped from the fenix-store.com, so I'll include that in my testing as well. According to 4sevens, the head will fit on the L1D body tube, so I can directly compare to the other 1AA DX lights.
I will be interested to see your evaluation of the new Fenix Rebel L1T v2.0 and how it compares to the rest of the group. I have one on back-order from 4 7's......I think this will be the perfect ( for the moment...LOL ) EDC and back-up for me. I also have been resisting pulling the trigger on a LM301....everyone seems to report the beam pattern on high to be bright and even, and on low to be useful. Also the price point is "attractive".
Anywho....thanks for all your nice work. I enjoy reading your reviews and find them both interesting and informative.
- best regards
Good observation ... I was just thinking the same thing this morning when I was comparing it to the Rebel MTEs I've received. It is indeed the most SSC-like in its output (probably because the reflector was designed for something else, I'm guessing ).It looks like mte with cree has nice smooth beam, almost like ssc version.
Yeah, Fenix is not just a pretty face! Their output/runtime efficiency is still top of the pile for these types of lights.And I am really impressed with fenix efficiency and runtimes. Now I finally understand fenix hype here on CPF, it actually deserves it! :thumbsup:
No, there is a thread mismatch between the two lights - neither head can screw on the other's body. Note that there's also ~twice as many threads on the Rex body as compared to the X.1.
Given that, I doubt the pill assembly with the emitter would be able to screw into the opposing head of either unit.
No, there is a thread mismatch between the two lights - neither head can screw on the other's body. Note that there's also ~twice as many threads on the Rex body as compared to the X.1.
Given that, I doubt the pill assembly with the emitter would be able to screw into the opposing head of either unit.
Thanks for sharing your observations - I've reached much the same conclusions on these lights.Jetbeam MKIIx Stock - Fits AW protected 14500 with a dot of solder on the pill's V+ contact. Looks great. ... Jetbeam MKIIx with REX 2.1 pill - This was a happy accident! Fits AW protected 14500. Not as bright as regular MKIIx/DEX, but better UI.
I saw that too, but I think I'll pass for now. Although the body looks to be a MkII knock-off, the circuit sounds a lot simpler. Given the price tag, I think I'll let someone else take the first plunge ...
Don't tempt me! I saw that review too - the light looks to be in the same general class the Rexlight/Dexlight offerings.Awww, that's too bad. The review talk (https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/2135946) seems to be pretty positive.
Don't tempt me! I saw that review too - the light looks to be in the same general class the Rexlight/Dexlight offerings.
But right now I'm focusing on getting a few Rebel lights in. They seem to do a better job of colour rendition, but I need to investigate that more. I'm done testing my two DX Rebel lights (0070 and 0100 bins), and my L2T v2.0 (0080) should be in any day now. I also a L2D RB100 on order - when I get the Fenix lights in, I'll post results here in the 1AA configuration (using the L1D body tube).
Thanks for sharing your observations - I've reached much the same conclusions on these lights.
And glad to to hear the Rex 2.1 pill fits in the MkIIX. I also prefer the finish of the MkIIX over the Rexlight, so may experiment myself (currently EDCing the Rex on 14500, as I prefer the UI and excellent runtime on this battery).
FYI, my stock MkIIX takes 14500 no problem, as it has a spring on the +'ve battery contact end in the head. For that matter, both my Rexlights have also taken my AW protecteds no problem, without needing the supplied extra contact ring. But good to point out that some lights may need it ...
Don't be - the MRV is an outstanding light. I still prefer the "hand feel" of it over the other lights, and I like the tailcap lockout feature (which the Tiablo doesn't have). You won't be disappointed with the MRV.P.S. your reviews are awesome!!! SAD I ORDERED MRV before you posted your thrower review!!! I WANT A TIABLO NOW!!!
It's set to regular mode "Hi", not turbo mode "Turbo". In the L1D configuration, I found the difference between Turbo and Hi to be around ~5-8% (max) in my lightbox, depending on battery type. Since this is pretty negligible, and since the Hi mode outperforms almost all the other lights (in terms of output), I figured it was best to keep it in Hi for the runtime tests.When you ran the L1D was your "HI" set at turbo, or was that regular "HI" (the 80 lumen high)?