Arc AAA vs. SL Stylus?

[ResQTech]

Pros and cons of each? Any beam comparisons?

 

[PocketLights.com]

The Arc AAA fits better on your keychain or in your pants pocket while the Streamlight Stylus fits better in a shirt pocket or in a briefcase next to your pens. Both lights are made of aluminum and have an excellent fit and finish.

 

[TrevorG]

I have both and just compared the beams... the stylus appears brighter but only because it has a beam that is a bit more focused while the Arc has more of an even wide beam. Both are "white" leds and have very similar color.

 

[ResQTech]

Which do you use more Trevor?

 

[Streak]

The Arc AAA uses one AAA battery and uses a boost circuit with regulation. This means that you will get fairly constant light output for the most of the life of the battery before it goes into a dimmer moon mode alerting you to change the battery.
The Arc is waterproof down to about 30 feet.
The stylus uses 3 x AAAA batteries which I find very difficult to find. It is not regulated and will start dimming from the moment the batteries start wearing down.

My Land Rover Story

 

[TrevorG]

Without a doubt I use the Arc more. The Arc's size is ideal for a keychain or pocket light, the stylus is the size of a large pen. The stylus unfortunately doesn't get much use as it now lives in my range box.

-Trevor

 

[Roy]

Here's a runtime plot on the Stylus:

And here's a runtime plot for the ARC AAA:

The Stylus takes 10 hours to dim its output 50% while the ARC AAA takes 7 hours to dim its output 50%.

 

[flownosaj]

I agree with those who mentioned decreasing light output. I prepped my wife's stylus for deployment last night. A little cleaning here, a little lube there and a fresh set of batts. Then to check it against mine.

I was amazed how much brighter is was than my one that's seen used a lot this year, and it was all due to the new batts. Very noticeable. I'd say that next time I'll put the E^2 energizers or something similar.
Just my $0.02 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif