NEW Xtar headlamp

[dealgrabber2002]

Seems like Xtar is coming with two new headlamps. The H1 and H2, which seem like both have built-in red LED and supports Li-ion. It's due out in June. I hope the price is decent and the headlamps have an efficient driver. I don't own any Xtar product so I don't know how their build quality is.

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?291673-XTAR-New-items-come-in-this-June-soon!!!!

 

[dealgrabber2002]

Just got a reply from Xtar stating that the red LED is from Cree.

 

[beast1210]

I look forward to seeing what the specs are, the Xtar Iv tested has been great, especially when you see the price tag. Here are a few Iv tested. Should give an idea of performance. WK26 is 14500 like the H1 , and the meteor is 16340 like the h2.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

Thanks beast1210! I hope Xtar have an upgraded driver for the H1. I, too, can't wait to see the spec. I hope it's around ~$30-$35.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

Looks like H1 and H2 are released. But it's around ~$50 retail...

 

[Kamerat]

Interesting reading. Is there a review out there? I've not seen one, and would really appreciate one!

 

[dealgrabber2002]

No. It just released. I think one cpfer will review one shortly as he/she was told they will ship one out to him/her to review.

 

[Mr Floppy]

Looks nice with the red LED but at 9.7cm, it is a bit long. Might be better to grip in your hand though. Looks to be a throwy light.

I think they missed the boat on the design but it does look balanced in the headband though.

 

[elbowtko]

Looks like a promising headlamp, if sales are good maybe they will offer one in NW... but I don't know the chances of that happening.

 

[Hooked on Fenix]

Look like Zebralights. What's the difference?

 

[dealgrabber2002]

I'll pass on this headlamp. It has a red led with is cool but don't think it's worth $53.

 

[Bigmac_79]

My H1 arrived over the weekend, and I'm pretty impressed so far.

 

[NorthernStar]

Congrats to your headlamp,Bigmac_79! I am also going to buy either a H1 or a H2. How do you think it performs at turbomode with the XP-G2 R5 LED? How does the red steady on 3 lumens mode perform? Can one use it for reading in that mode?

 

[Bigmac_79]

Congrats to your headlamp,Bigmac_79! I am also going to buy either a H1 or a H2. How do you think it performs at turbomode with the XP-G2 R5 LED? How does the red steady on 3 lumens mode perform? Can one use it for reading in that mode?

Thanks The turbo mode is significantly brighter than the high mode. I haven't done a runtime test yet, so I'm not certain, but I believe it steps down to high after a time. Also, I don't know if it mentions this in the manual, but it seems the H1 won't do turbo with a NiMH, only with a 14500 lion.

I do like the red mode very much, so far I've just used it for walking around the house without waking up my wife or kids, and it's worked very well. I think it would do just fine for reading if you don't mind reading with only red light.

 

[beast1210]

Let the testing begin, just got the H1 and H2 today, here it is compared to the Spark SD52, Zebralight H600, H1 H2.

 

[rojos]

Runtime tests with both Nimh and Li-ion batteries for the High and Medium modes would be very much appreciated.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

Is it worth $53?

 

[NorthernStar]

Thanks The turbo mode is significantly brighter than the high mode. I haven't done a runtime test yet, so I'm not certain, but I believe it steps down to high after a time. Also, I don't know if it mentions this in the manual, but it seems the H1 won't do turbo with a NiMH, only with a 14500 lion.

I do like the red mode very much, so far I've just used it for walking around the house without waking up my wife or kids, and it's worked very well. I think it would do just fine for reading if you don't mind reading with only red light.

Thank´s for the info! To me it sounds like a great light.

Let the testing begin, just got the H1 and H2 today, here it is compared to the Spark SD52, Zebralight H600, H1 H2.

beast1210,please feel free to post feedback and maybe pics on how the headlamps H1 and H2 performs!

 

[firemedic]

I'm itching for a video. I cannot find anything!

 

[beast1210]

Xtar H1 with 14500

turbo

ZebraH600

Spark SD 52 with 14500 & dummy cell with add on reflector for narrow pattern