LiteFlux LF2 Cree XR-E vs SSC P4 (Updated with runtime)

[NetKidz]

==== 6/4 Updated with SSC P4 runtime ====
Please refer to the long old mini-review: http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2024408
or comparison only version in the same thread: http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2024408&postcount=34

It's roughly about 2/3 of Cree XR-E version.
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Just got the SSC P4 version of LF2 this morning. :devil: Here's a quick comparison.

The XR-E is 80mm, and SSC is 77mm:

(Upper is SSC P4 version)

Head shots: (Left is XR-E, right is SSC P4)

The reflector of SSC P4 is shallower and it's about 4.5mm. The XR-E version is deeper, about 8mm.

The OP reflector of XR-E is heavier.

The SSC P4 is put on the anodized head cap and the center hole of reflector is larger.


Beam shot around 20cm: (Left is XR-E, right is SSC P4)
both use NiMH and in P2 position. DC isn't white balanced.

EV -0.9

EV +0.0

EV +0.9

It's a great floody light for short distance use.

 

[Flying Turtle]

Re: LiteFlux LF2 Cree XR-E vs SSC P4

Thanks for the info, NetKidz. I like the shorter length of the SSC P4. That was about the only gripe I had about the Cree model. Looks good. Decisions, decisions.

Geoff

 

[nanotech17]

Re: LiteFlux LF2 Cree XR-E vs SSC P4

Netkidz,you are always the first person to have a hand on the latest model.
Why is that?
I think the factory just nearby your residence.

 

[PhantomPhoton]

Re: LiteFlux LF2 Cree XR-E vs SSC P4

I've been waiting for the SSC version. I don't see it on the liteflux website. Where can I buy one?

 

[NetKidz]

Re: LiteFlux LF2 Cree XR-E vs SSC P4

Hello Flying Turtle,
They only differ in 3mm. Maybe it's noticable for a small light. I think the pros of the SSC version is the larger sidespill, more usaful for short distance like reading.


Hello nanotech17,
Yes. I'm in Taiwan. That's one of the great flashlights I could easily get. No need to wait for long distance int'l shipping.

Hello PhantomPhoton,
I got it from a pre-order locally. They haven't updated the web yet. It's a production version and I think the dealers should have them in stock soon.

 

[JJohn]

Re: LiteFlux LF2 Cree XR-E vs SSC P4

I think I probably will stick with the XR-E version. I actually prefer a little less sidespill than what the SSC model provides. It is nice that both options are available. I still really like this light for its programmable levels feature and ability to be set to come on at a very low level.

 

[LED Cool]

Re: LiteFlux LF2 Cree XR-E vs SSC P4

I've been waiting for the SSC version. I don't see it on the liteflux website. Where can I buy one?

i have them up in my sales thread. to raise awareness of the existence of LF2, there is currently a CPF special promotion on either version of LF2.

please see my signature line.

thanks.
khoo

 

[83Venture]

Re: LiteFlux LF2 Cree XR-E vs SSC P4

The LF2 is getting very hard to refuse. Will think about it while camping this weekend and maybe order next week. I have been looking at the LF1 also. You should consider some type of bundle sale for the two.

 

[aceo07]

Re: LiteFlux LF2 Cree XR-E vs SSC P4

Nice price drop.

Are there other differences besides the seoul and the shorter reflector? Were any design improvements based on the X-RE feedback that made it into the seoul version?

 

[luigi]

Re: LiteFlux LF2 Cree XR-E vs SSC P4

Great comparision review.
I guess I will have to try them both!

Luigi

 

[NetKidz]

SSC P4 version runtime done.

It's roughly about 2/3 of the Cree version. The testing environment is similar, maybe the Vf of SSC P4 is higher than XR-E.

 

[Krit]

Very good compared.