G2L vs Fenix

[Dark Light]

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the forums but not to flashlights. I'm about to purchase an A2 and was also considering a G2L or Fenix L2D premium. I currently have a 6P with both bulb options and a Fenix P1D-CE. Im debating if its worth it to get the G2L or if a fenix AA light would be better.

What are some of the opinions on these two lights are is it wrong to even compare them?

 

[leprechaun414]

:welcome:

Both lights are great lights. It depends on what you are looking for your next light to do for you.

G2L: Long 12 hour runtime on primarys. Polymer makes it better against impacts. Plastic lense makes it less shatter proof. Bright 90 lumens

L2D: AA common batteries. Multiple modes to conserve battery power offer lower light option. Very bright 175 lumens

They are both around the same price range.
Both great lights.

 

[KeyGrip]

What are you going to use the light for? The two you mention are fairly different in performance, design, and purpose.

 

[WadeF]

Keep in mind the G2L will drop down from max output to around 65 lumens when it gets too warm due to the thermal management, since it's a plastic light.

Still plenty of light for most tasks.

Fenix will be brighter, the 175 lumens stated above would be emitter lumens, more like 120-130 lumens out the front at best, but you don't have to worry about a drop in lumens when you need them from the Fenix.

 

[Dark Light]

I really dont know why i want either...im just addicted to these things and since i cant afford both i was just looking for opinions. I like surefire lights, but the Fenix would be my first "good" light that would be AA batteries rather than the C-123's.

 

[THE_dAY]

welcome Dark Light,

the surefires are very rugged lights, but according to chevrofreak's runtime of the G2L it doesn't seem too efficient when compared to the P3D-CE:

http://lights.chevrofreak.com/runtimes/Surefire P60L/SureFire G2L vs Fenix P3D.png

 

[Gunner12]

I'd say go with the L2D-Rebel 100. + 8% off coupon "CPF8" the L2D-Rebel 100 is $57.50 at Fenix Store.

Fenix have been known for their efficient drivers.

Other options? Have you thought about 18650 3.7v lithium rechargeable powered lights?

:welcome: