Outdoorsman5
Flashlight Enthusiast
Update -- I received the Zebralight H51 cool white version Friday, and have taken it running with me every morning. Comparing it to my ZL H51w neutal white version, the cool white version is noticeably brighter. It's not a big difference indoors, but there seems to be a bigger difference outdoors (for reasons discussed above with GeoBruin.) The neutral white H51w is much nicer looking indoors, but the cool white H51 is much better (IMO) & more useful outdoors for trail running & seems brighter in every way (spot & especially spill.)
I now clearly see that for indoors I prefer neutral white, but for outdoors I prefer cool white for the perceived brightness. Even in my backyard this morning the neutral white light just seems dull compared to the cool white when lighting things up. I don't think I'll be buying very many more neutral white lights after this experience since I use my lights outside more often.
I know there are a lot of die-hard neutral fans out there, and I understand it. I now recognize that throughout my day I'm mostly using pure white or cool white lights to light up my office and my home. It's only at night while relaxing & watching TV that I prefer my neutral white lamps to be on. My lamps are similar in color to the neutral white color of the H51w. They are dimmer lights, and perfect for when I use them. Looks like I'm a bigger fan of cool white lights for most things though, but it's nice to have both.
I now clearly see that for indoors I prefer neutral white, but for outdoors I prefer cool white for the perceived brightness. Even in my backyard this morning the neutral white light just seems dull compared to the cool white when lighting things up. I don't think I'll be buying very many more neutral white lights after this experience since I use my lights outside more often.
I know there are a lot of die-hard neutral fans out there, and I understand it. I now recognize that throughout my day I'm mostly using pure white or cool white lights to light up my office and my home. It's only at night while relaxing & watching TV that I prefer my neutral white lamps to be on. My lamps are similar in color to the neutral white color of the H51w. They are dimmer lights, and perfect for when I use them. Looks like I'm a bigger fan of cool white lights for most things though, but it's nice to have both.