Fenix HL30 pre-production Review

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I know this thread is old,I do apologize.
Im on the verge of ordering a princeton tec apex 200,a black diamond ICON 200 (which are near identical $67 price) but then I seen this on amazon and ebay for around $40.Does this compare to the latter products I mentioned?

 

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I know this thread is old,I do apologize.
Im on the verge of ordering a princeton tec apex 200,a black diamond ICON 200 (which are near identical $67 price) but then I seen this on amazon and ebay for around $40.Does this compare to the latter products I mentioned?

I've posted another review of the production version of the HL30 here:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?353158-Fenix-HL30-Review-(2xAA)

I don't have either, but both those have separate 4xAA battery packs (more like the Fenix HP11) making them much bulkier and heavier. Needing 4xAA may be less flexible as you need 4 matched cells, but does give you greater runtime. The HL30 only needs 2, is smaller, lighter. 2xAA or 4xAA, not really comparing like for like, so it is up to you to consider your output and runtime needs and decide yourself.

 

[blatant1]

I've posted another review of the production version of the HL30 here:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?353158-Fenix-HL30-Review-(2xAA)

I don't have either, but both those have separate 4xAA battery packs (more like the Fenix HP11) making them much bulkier and heavier. Needing 4xAA may be less flexible as you need 4 matched cells, but does give you greater runtime. The HL30 only needs 2, is smaller, lighter. 2xAA or 4xAA, not really comparing like for like, so it is up to you to consider your output and runtime needs and decide yourself.

Awesome.Thanks for the post and the link.