Has Anybody Tested Solarforce L2 R2 Lumens Ratings?

[Chroma]

Let me preface this with saying I did search for about a half hour looking for the answer to this question and I did find some opinions but no solid answer.

I am looking for lumens ratings on the Solarforce L2 R2 5-Mode that are commonly sold on Ebay. The sites usually claim 300 lumens. From experiences of people on here I read that some people think it's more like 220 Lumens while others think it's more like 150.

But the threads that I found related to this topic seemed to be more of peoples "general opinion" and not a real reading being taken. Just people comparing them to other lights output that they own.

I'm wondering if anybody has done a real test on these and what the findings were? Didn't find anything like that and any help is appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[bigchelis]

It is a sticky on this section and yes MrGman tested an R2 P60 drop-in. I think his was purchased at Lighthound.com.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=229135

Here they are:
Solarforce Cree R2-S_________210____________________2 primaries__________Surefire 6P host___________,
Solarforce Cree R2-S_________190____________________2X17500 LI___________Solarforce L2 Host 1 extension,
Solarforce Cree Q5,__________150____________________2X17500 LI___________Solarforce L2 Host 1 extension,


Please note that I purchased the Alpha G8 P60 drop-in claimed to be 400 lumens and it was putting out 150ish OTF.

 

[Chroma]

It is a sticky on this section and yes MrGman tested an R2 P60 drop-in. I think his was purchased at Lighthound.com.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=229135

Here they are:
Solarforce Cree R2-S_________210____________________2 primaries__________Surefire 6P host___________,
Solarforce Cree R2-S_________190____________________2X17500 LI___________Solarforce L2 Host 1 extension,
Solarforce Cree Q5,__________150____________________2X17500 LI___________Solarforce L2 Host 1 extension,


Please note that I purchased the Alpha G8 P60 drop-in claimed to be 400 lumens and it was putting out 150ish OTF.

Well I feel really dumb right now. Mod, if you can delete this, I offer my sincere apologies and will check the sticky next time.

Thanks bigchelis

 

[Wiggle]

Solarforce is a good brand with great build quality and output for it's cost but the ratings are inflated alot. That said, their drop-ins are just as bright as most R2 P60 drop-ins and they are a solid choice even if not close to their claimed 300 lumens.

 

[Ian2381]

I'm Also curious with the OTF Lumens of SOlarforce L2 R2 on 1x18650.
Does anyone tested yet, seen reviews on 2x 18650...

 

[march.brown]

I'm Also curious with the OTF Lumens of SOlarforce L2 R2 on 1x18650.
Does anyone tested yet, seen reviews on 2x 18650...

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I have two and use them with a 18650 battery ... I have no idea what the output is in lumens but it is (for me) the ideal torch ... I can carry it easily in my (largish) pockets and it performs very well though the tactical head might pose a problem with finer clothing materials ... The finish is superb for the money and I can't see any reason to go to one of the ultra expensive torches ... It is my most expensive torch.

I also have a L2i which is supposed to be used with three AAA cells in a cassette ... I put a 5mm spacer at the head end of the barrel and with a plastic spacer tube inside, it is also in use with a 18650 ... This is great if you only want a single mode light.

I must admit that I would be interested in finding out the output power in Lumens, but whatever it is I will still love this torch and recommend it highly.
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[old4570]

It just depends on the variables ...

Did you get a good driver , a good emitter , was it put together well ...
Is the bezel blocking output , what battery are you using ?

How many drop ins do you own ? , one may be lack luster , while another is great ..

I own several Solarforce drop ins , in R2 . Some are ordinary , while the odd one is outstanding .. Do I have about 8 of them ?? Hmmmm :thinking:
And one is better than the other ... No two are the same ..

The best one , is one of the new 3 mode low voltage drop ins , I own 3 of them . One is ordinary , nothing special , maybe 220 OTF , the other is the same but the hotspot is seriously hot at 8500Lux @ 1 Meter .

The good one , is 8000Lux @ 1 Meter but the output , well , its up there .
Buy enough of them , and you may get one that's a scorcher .
And maybe not .

It's just so dependent on the human factor ,
1/ How well was the emitter attached to the star
2/ How good is the driver
3/ Battery Choice
4/ Pill assembly
5/ Parts quality

Its like buying a car , was it made on Monday , Tue , etc ...
I remember people demanding to know what day the car was built when buying a new car ....

They just did not want to know about cars built on Monday or Friday ...
When you see 300Lumen advertised , the emitter may be capable of doing that , but then factor in the variables . And those figure's may drop very quickly ... If your lucky , you'l get one that has minimal errors built in ...
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