What is the difference between the the 100 Lumens on a
Jetbeam RRT-1 and the 109 Lumens on the Fenix E20? :thinking:
Jetbeam RRT-1 and the 109 Lumens on the Fenix E20? :thinking:
Another newbie question: JetBeam RRT-1 VS Fenix E20
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They are 2 very different lights.
The E-20 is an 2x AA-alkaline powered light. It has a 25mm head, is a single mode output light, and has an adjustable beam (spot to flood).
The Raptor RRT-1 is a 2x CR123, 2x RCR123, 1x18650 powered light. It has a large 55 mm head, has 3 brightness modes plus tactical strobe and standby, and is a designed to concentrate the light into the hotspot making it a pure thrower.
The RRT-1 claims to have an adjustable beam, but all it really is tuning the reflector to adjust the hotspot of the beam - a minor adjustment. The RRT-1 also has a head that is not removable.
The more important question is "what do you want to use the light for". If you want an all purpose light, the E-20 would be the better of the 2 (but IMO there are better choices, including lights with a lower low - but at the cost of not having an adjustable beam). If you want a light for distance spotting (deer spotting is the only application that comes to mind), the RRT-1 would be a better light.
The E-20 is an 2x AA-alkaline powered light. It has a 25mm head, is a single mode output light, and has an adjustable beam (spot to flood).
The Raptor RRT-1 is a 2x CR123, 2x RCR123, 1x18650 powered light. It has a large 55 mm head, has 3 brightness modes plus tactical strobe and standby, and is a designed to concentrate the light into the hotspot making it a pure thrower.
The RRT-1 claims to have an adjustable beam, but all it really is tuning the reflector to adjust the hotspot of the beam - a minor adjustment. The RRT-1 also has a head that is not removable.
The more important question is "what do you want to use the light for". If you want an all purpose light, the E-20 would be the better of the 2 (but IMO there are better choices, including lights with a lower low - but at the cost of not having an adjustable beam). If you want a light for distance spotting (deer spotting is the only application that comes to mind), the RRT-1 would be a better light.
I do understand the physical, power and mechanical differences (E20 single power setting and the jeatbeam 3 power settings via an adjusting bezel).
My questions pertains to the the Lumens. the middle setting of the Jetbeam of 100 Lumens and the 109 Lumens of the E20.
Where would one see the difference. I've looked for beam shots of the two but my searches have come up short.
My questions pertains to the the Lumens. the middle setting of the Jetbeam of 100 Lumens and the 109 Lumens of the E20.
Where would one see the difference. I've looked for beam shots of the two but my searches have come up short.
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There are beamshots of the RRT-1 on Medium setting in this thread:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2999038
Cannot help you with E20 beamshots...but a guess is the Raptor will have a brighter hotspot in comparison to a "spot" E20 simply because of the deeper reflector.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2999038
Cannot help you with E20 beamshots...but a guess is the Raptor will have a brighter hotspot in comparison to a "spot" E20 simply because of the deeper reflector.
berry580
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Hitthespot
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To answer your question as far as lumens go there wouldn't be that much difference. None that you would see between 109 lumens from the E20 and 100 lumens from the Jetbeam. If your looking for a quality light that is relatively inexpensive and 109 lumens is enough for your needs, (For most it's enough for 98%) then I highly recommend the E20. I gave one to by brother and he loves it. (As do I)
Bill
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How the rating is taken is important. 100 theoretical lumen and 100 measured out the front lumen are different. The measured 100 lumen will be brighter. Presuming the same output, the RRT might seem brighter because of the more concentrated hotspot.
Output wise, you probably won't see much of a difference, but both lights have a different beam pattern.
Output wise, you probably won't see much of a difference, but both lights have a different beam pattern.
berry580
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Take a look at Selfbuilt's reviews, in his light box, E20 peak at about 55 while RRT-1 peaks at almost 90. With RRT-1 intense throw (over 20k lux @ 1m IIRC), I think there's going to be an extremely high probability of even a non-flashaholic noticing some massive differences. Not sure about others, but as far as im concerned, RRT-1 has groundbreaking differences in every way when compared to E20 (including price =P)
But for non-flashaholics, i recommend the E20 over the RRT-1 due to various logistics reasons. I don't want to be held accountable over the net when I see on the news: "non-flashaholic blew him/herself in the face when handling high powered battery cells" haha
But for non-flashaholics, i recommend the E20 over the RRT-1 due to various logistics reasons. I don't want to be held accountable over the net when I see on the news: "non-flashaholic blew him/herself in the face when handling high powered battery cells" haha
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With today's news media it would not surprise me.
