Calling out P1D-CE and L2D owners...

[Strauss]

For those of you that have both the P1D-CE and L2D, how does the turbo mode compare with the P1D-CE's high? Basically, is it any brighter than the P1D-CE?

How about the beam, does it have the same rings as the P1D-CE? But my main question is throw, how do they compare?

Also, are users really getting 4+hrs. of runtime on turbo?? If not, what kind of times are we talking?

(Obviously I have a P1D-CE, and am thinking about picking up a L2D if you couln't tell)

 

[defusion]

I only have a L2D-CE, and i can only help you with a beam shot of it at about 10feet (turbo mode).
See it here

It wont run for 4 hours, but it doesnt claim to do so either anywhere i looked.
I know it won't do 4, but about 2:15 to 2:30 on 2x 2500mAh batteries.

I have no P1D-CE to compare it to, but wouldn't expect any nasty surprises when switching to a L2D-CE.

 

[Strauss]

Well, after doing some quick research, looks like their ouput is very similar(in both throw and overall output) . The tints seem to vary, but that was expected. I also found runtime graphs, and it appears to really like NiMh cells and has tons more runtime than the P1D-CE.


Looks like this is going to be added to the collection. For $55 this light is a steal. One of my main uses for it will be for longer walks in the woods, do the extended runtimes will be great. And it also still is small and lightweight for carrying, as I won't be trying to EDC it, just carrying it on walks.

 

[defusion]

Well, after doing some quick research, looks like their ouput is very similar(in both throw and overall output) . The tints seem to vary, but that was expected. I also found runtime graphs, and it appears to really like NiMh cells and has tons more runtime than the P1D-CE.


Looks like this is going to be added to the collection. For $55 this light is a steal. One of my main uses for it will be for longer walks in the woods, do the extended runtimes will be great. And it also still is small and lightweight for carrying, as I won't be trying to EDC it, just carrying it on walks.

I just made a picture without moving the camera or the light (well, a little)
download them both, and switch between them, it'll help alot in seeing the difference.

high (80 lumens, or so they claim)
turbo (135 lumens, or so they claim)

I can make some more pictures outside by this time tomorrow if you like, to compare how much difference it would make in real life situations. As even the lowest setting is enough to light up my tiny bedroom.

 

[Badbeams3]

I have the L1D. As others have reported there is little or no noticable differance in brightness between high and turbo. I mostly leave mine in turbo as I prefer click...bright. I really love that light. But I`m not happy about the way it handles low batts.

 

[Newuser01]

Defusion, I merged the photos for you here.

These are the pictures of L2D-CE. Had brain F@rt while making the lables on the pictures... hehe

 

[defusion]

I have the L1D. As others have reported there is little or no noticable differance in brightness between high and turbo. I mostly leave mine in turbo as I prefer click...bright. I really love that light. But I`m not happy about the way it handles low batts.

it loves NiMH's. it doesn't like standard non-rechargeable alkaline.
handles low batteries just fine with NiMH.

I leave it on turbo aswell, and switch it back when it's reflection is making me see less.

edit: sorry, i'm talking about the L2D-CE, i have no clue how the L1D would like low batteries.

 

[racer7]

I've got a P1D-CE and an L1D, not an L2D. I find the L1D to be a "what do I do with this thing now?" light. Too big for EDC, too short a run time to be other than a nuisance if I were using it for nightly walks. Not in the throw league with several recent 123 and multi 123 lights. Bought because I own lots of NIMHs to run strobes and other camera gear but an L2D probably would have been a better choice just for runtime reasons.

The P1D-CE is a much more useful light for me because it is in my pocket every day. Beams and colors are less important than being available with enough light for almost all uses. (And I have LODs on the car keyrings, having not yet opted for any of the boutique minis.)

The L2D would make a good "briefcase light" for business travel and with primary lithiums could nicely do the "carry always, use infrequently" role. About the same size but beats the heck out of the AA Mags I carried everywhere 15 years ago for that purpose.

 

[LightScene]

I just made a picture without moving the camera or the light (well, a little)
download them both, and switch between them, it'll help alot in seeing the difference.

high (80 lumens, or so they claim)
turbo (135 lumens, or so they claim)

I can make some more pictures outside by this time tomorrow if you like, to compare how much difference it would make in real life situations. As even the lowest setting is enough to light up my tiny bedroom.

The pictures are cool to look at by switching back and forth. It makes it very obvious how much brighter the turbo mode is.

ps. NewUser01 these are pictures of a L2D-CE

 

[Vinnyp]

I have both and there is not much difference in light but the L2D has a slightly less ringy beam and a much lower low except on lithium primaries where the levels are very similar. I use my L2Ds in the cars. The P1D is my casual EDC.

 

[Newuser01]

The pictures are cool to look at by switching back and forth. It makes it very obvious how much brighter the turbo mode is.

ps. NewUser01 these are pictures of a L2D-CE

Thx! edited.

 

[gadgetnerd]

My L2D-CE on NimH is as bright in turbo mode as the P1D-Ce on 3V primary. I read somewhere on CPF that it's probably realistically 110lm out the front of each torch.

Unlike vinnyp, my L2D has the slightly ringier beam (I has it refocussed to a broader beam for a while but set it back for max throw). I haven't done any turbo runtime tests.

Both are excellent torches.

 

[Closet_Flashaholic]

I have got a P1D CE, a L1D CE and a L2D CE.

Just from casual observation, the P1D CE and the L2D CE on their respective highest settings look about the same. The L1D CE is not quite as bright. Don't know about run times, I am sure someone else has the numbers.

For EDC, I am currently using the P1D CE because it is so small that it is no trouble at all to carry and it is BRIGHT. My second choice is the L1D CE because I value small (and low weight) over absolute brightness. The L2D CE, I end up not using too much because it is too big for what I want. If Fenix ever decides to sell the 1AA tube separately, I will probably buy one and convert the L2D to a L1D..

All 3 of the lights are good quality, no problems yet. I love the UI on the L1/L2Ds

The L1/L2's seem to be a little more purplish tint then the P1 and of course all of them are a little "ringy", but I am not that picky, I use my lights, I don't stare at blank white walls with them...

The only complaint that I have is that the HAIII coating is too damn slippery. I wish it were matt instead of glossy. The tail cap switch is so stiff to press that the light can slip out of your hands!!!

 

[TORCH_BOY]

The beam looks similar to me on Turbo mode

 

[flashy bazook]

quickbeam (flashlightreviews.com) just posted reviews of the LxD CE's so you now have comparable measurements on output and throw to compare against the P1D CE measurements.

the highest throw measurements are pretty close as many posters here reported from their own experience.

L2D=55, P1D=52.

for overall output, L2D=88, P1D=78.

I don't have the L2D to compare, I am awaiting for the 2xAA tube so I can run that mode with my L1D, the P1D is excellent and given the small size a terrific EDC, if you are happy with the batteries - for some uses, like travelling abroad, I prefer AA's so for that the L1D is fine.