Hello,
I'm thinking to replace my Maglite 3D (with SSC P7 LED installed) and Inova XO for 1 compact all-round flashlight. The Maglite I use on holiday for walks at night and the Inova is more used around the house. I would like a flashlight that is able to match the power of the maglite (or come close), but has the compactness of the Inova.
Two things that are important: Ability to change the output strength and a switch on the head (because I don't like the tailcap switch on my Inova). I've found 2 flashlights that meet my requirements:
- Sunwayman C20C (I like the interface of this light)
- Zebralight SC600
The only thing I noticed, was that the maximum output of these lights (especially the C20C) decrease after just several minutes. Are there similar flashlights that not have this issue? I hope you have some suggestions. Thanks!
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Complete checklist:
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
- I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest! :-)
- Less than $150.
3) Format:
- I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
- Every day carry small (2-4 inches).
- Every day carry medium (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
- LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
- I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
- Doesn't matter
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
- I want to navigate a dark room or read a map (0-10 lumens).
- I want to walk around an unlit rural area (50-150 lumens).
- I want to illuminate my entire backyard or a campsite (150-300 lumens).
- I want to illuminate an entire field, the neighbor's front yard several houses down, impress my friends and neighbors, etc. (300-700 lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
- Less than 5 yards/meters (looking for something inside a dark shed/garage/basement)
- 5-20 yards/meters (check out a noise in the backyard)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
- 90-120 minutes (Runtime is moderately important, but still not critical)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase “you get what you pay for” is very accurate for flashlights.
- Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
- I want a body mounted switch (near the head, like on a Maglite).
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
- I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating
- Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (Hard Anodized) (Aluminum, specifically HA, is the most common material/finish for today’s flashlights).
15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below.
- none
I'm thinking to replace my Maglite 3D (with SSC P7 LED installed) and Inova XO for 1 compact all-round flashlight. The Maglite I use on holiday for walks at night and the Inova is more used around the house. I would like a flashlight that is able to match the power of the maglite (or come close), but has the compactness of the Inova.
Two things that are important: Ability to change the output strength and a switch on the head (because I don't like the tailcap switch on my Inova). I've found 2 flashlights that meet my requirements:
- Sunwayman C20C (I like the interface of this light)
- Zebralight SC600
The only thing I noticed, was that the maximum output of these lights (especially the C20C) decrease after just several minutes. Are there similar flashlights that not have this issue? I hope you have some suggestions. Thanks!
__________________________________________
Complete checklist:
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
- I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest! :-)
- Less than $150.
3) Format:
- I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
- Every day carry small (2-4 inches).
- Every day carry medium (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
- LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
- I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
- Doesn't matter
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
- I want to navigate a dark room or read a map (0-10 lumens).
- I want to walk around an unlit rural area (50-150 lumens).
- I want to illuminate my entire backyard or a campsite (150-300 lumens).
- I want to illuminate an entire field, the neighbor's front yard several houses down, impress my friends and neighbors, etc. (300-700 lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
- Less than 5 yards/meters (looking for something inside a dark shed/garage/basement)
- 5-20 yards/meters (check out a noise in the backyard)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
- 90-120 minutes (Runtime is moderately important, but still not critical)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase “you get what you pay for” is very accurate for flashlights.
- Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
- I want a body mounted switch (near the head, like on a Maglite).
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
- I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating
- Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (Hard Anodized) (Aluminum, specifically HA, is the most common material/finish for today’s flashlights).
15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below.
- none
