P3D Rebel 100 vs. P3D Q5 mod

[MIKES250R]

P3D Rebel 100 vs. P3D Q5 mod. Which would be the brightest or have the most output? I have a P3D REbel 100 which was shipped out today but I also have a regular smooth reflector P3D that I have been considering upgrading to a Q5. I really love my old P3D and hate to mess with it as it would be expensive to have it modded for a modest gain. I wish I had a Q5 P3D on hand to do a three way comparison. I guess for now it will have to be two way shootout.

Michael

 

[musicalfruit]

Take a look at Chevrofreak's runtime/output graph.

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showpost.php?p=2050887&postcount=155

His Q5 sample seems to output ~180 lumens while his Rebel 100 does ~150 and the normal P4 does ~130.

 

[Patriot]

Take a look at Chevrofreak's runtime/output graph.

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showpost.php?p=2050887&postcount=155

His Q5 sample seems to output ~180 lumens while his Rebel 100 does ~150 and the normal P4 does ~130.

Ahh, good link! Thanks musical.

 

[shakeylegs]

Mikes250R,
Though the Q5 is brighter by the numbers, the Q5 and rebel versions are very close visually with regard to output. No WOW factor here.
My rebel has a slightly tighter spot and slightly smoother beam. When I add an op reflector the Q5 has a great beam and slightly larger spot than the rebel.

Use and enjoy your rebel. Order an op reflector from David for your old P3D. And when the R bin cree's come out, do the mod yourself. It's really not all that difficult.

 

[NA8]

Take a look at Chevrofreak's runtime/output graph.

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showpost.php?p=2050887&postcount=155

His Q5 sample seems to output ~180 lumens while his Rebel 100 does ~150 and the normal P4 does ~130.

They keep saying these things are just different in efficiency but looking at the run times, you wonder if they aren't just juiced more. For the slight difference in output I think I'd rather have the longer runtime. You'll notice those last minutes more than the minor brightness differences.

 

[MIKES250R]

Thanks Shakey,

I really have enjoyed my old regular Cree P3D. I hardly use my L2DCE anymore. The P3D fits so nicely in my pocket that I hardly know it's there until I reach for it. LED technology is improving so fast it won't be long before it passes HID.

Michael

 

[WadeF]

I sent my P3D P4 back to Fenix-store to have Q5 bin put in. When I get it back I'll post some comparisons betwee it and the Rebel.

 

[leprechaun414]

I sent my P3D P4 back to Fenix-store to have Q5 bin put in. When I get it back I'll post some comparisons betwee it and the Rebel.

I look forward to hearing about what you think. Do let us know