Re: Nuwai QI vs. Inova X5T vs. Gerber Trio for EDC
Well, I have an X5T and carry it often. The Trio looks like pretty much the same light in a different form factor on different batteries. According to quickbeams numbers, they are essentially the same light, output-wise.
I'd relaly like to get a Q1, esp if it was decently white. Comparing the X5T to the QIII, obviously the QIII kills in terms of throw, but when looking at something close - say within 3 feet or so - the QIII is almost too bright.
If you can live with the longer form factor, my instinct would be to say the Trio would be the best choice. With the X5T right behind but with more expensive batteries. The QIII is a great light to impress friends or to do some work outdoors or in large indoor environments, but it's just too bright for me. The QIII with a 2 stage tail cap where the lower stage put out something comparable to the Infinity Ultra... that'd be almost perfect.