How to tell variations between L0D versions?

[turboBB]

All,

Newb here and I just got my Fenix L0D CE today. Quite impressed with the overall quality and output of the light (especially since it runs on just one AAA).

I do have a question that I hope you guys can answer. How can I tell that this truly is a Q4 version as opposed to a Rebel or even the original L0D. There are no markings on the light that I can see that would show which version this is.

Removing the head assemly only shows a "1A" marking on the PC board. So is there any way to truly tell?

TIA!,
Tim

 

[gunga]

Look at the emmiiter.

Cree, Rebel, and normal Luxeon (and also seoul) are all very different.
You may want to do a search on the different emitters to see what they look like.


Now findin the difference between Cree P4 and Cree Q4 (etc) is a lot tougher...

 

[Marduke]

If your light is the olive or red color, it's easy. Only black has come in several versions.

 

[mokim]

I bought my black l0d q4 at the fenix-store. There was a small placard on the box.Here you can find the model and specs.
Mine says: LOD CE premium Q4 75 lumens max. :twothumbs