R5 vs XM-L T6 on the V10R

[Rupert]

I noticed something about the V10R and I wanted to know what you guys thought. I don’t have much experience with this.

There is an R5 which has higher lumen (max 210) and lower price.

XM-L T-6 which has lower lumen (max w/ CR123A 160) which has a higher price.

Do you think the XM-L T6 has higher price because you have the option of putting in a 16340? Seems to me if I am only going to run my light on CR123A then I might as well go with the R5, it has 50 more Lumens and I can save a few bucks.

Thanks!

 

[Joe Talmadge]

Yes, price of the LED and superior performance on 16340. No reason not to get the XP-G version if you're running on CR123 only... unless for some reason you want something a lot more floody

 

[peterharvey73]

The R5 version on CR123 outputs 180 lumens; or 210 lumens on a 16340 3.7 volt rechargeable.
The T6 version outputs similarly on a CR123 which is only 3 volts; on a 16340, it outputs 460 lumens!

The R5 throws further.
The T6 throws much more sideways...

 

[Rupert]

The R5 version on CR123 outputs 180 lumens; or 210 lumens on a 16340 3.7 volt rechargeable.

It did not list the requirement to have the 163040 battery to get to 210 lumens. It just said that the CR123A would get you to 210 lumens.
Thank you both. I think I will get the more Floody one. 🙂

 

[peterharvey73]

Good choice.
I use to love throwy lights. Nowadays I place more emphasis on floody lights.
Nowadays, I only use really throwy lights to play around with...

 

[Lou Minescence]

Your decision will come down to your personal preference. I find I like the XML better. I also like the R5. To my eyes the R5 throws further, but only a little. The XML will seem brighter even at the same lumen output because of the larger hot spot.
If you get the XML, you can take pleasure in knowing if and when you do buy the 16340 battery, the output of the light will double ! 👍

 

[Joe Talmadge]

My v10R XP-G is my EDC any time I'm outside the house. The throwier light comes in handy

My v10R XM-L is what I use in the house. Flood has all the advantage there, not to mention 400+ lumens

 

[hiuintahs]

The V10R XM-L is on sale at Battery Junction for 20% off and that sale ends today ($65.60 with coupon code). It qualifies for free shipping too. I've been thinking of getting a Sunwayman and trying out this magnetic control system technology. Does anyone know if you loose much efficiency from this type of control?

 

[peterharvey73]

You will lose a bit of run time at lower lumen settings.
However, at maximum lumens, run time should be the same.

 

[hiuintahs]

You will lose a bit of run time at lower lumen settings.
However, at maximum lumens, run time should be the same.

OK, that makes sense. If the control circuitry itself draws a little extra power than normal, it's basically insignificant at the higher output levels. But down at the lower levels it represents a higher percentage of the overall current being consumed.

 

[roadkill1109]

OK, that makes sense. If the control circuitry itself draws a little extra power than normal, it's basically insignificant at the higher output levels. But down at the lower levels it represents a higher percentage of the overall current being consumed.

Yes the circuit of the V10 XML really leeches power from the cell in low modes, if you intend to use the light as a nightlight, it will suck the battery dry and if you were using a rechargeable lithium ion cell, good luck charging it with zero voltage. I've thrown away cells coz they would no longer charge due to the excessive drain.

Quarks have better lower modes runtime. Will do several days on moonlight mode. Unlike this V10 XML, which would be dead in about two days.

 

[hiuintahs]

I don't have any Sunwayman lights and that control ring intrigues me. I've been thinking of getting one ever since I saw the sale at Battery Junction (mentioned above). However I haven't done anything yet as I want to research it a bit. I'm a fanatic to having efficient lights and I've been thinking of getting the M version now which has predetermined modes. (I'm assuming you feel clicks or notches when turning the ring). I think the thing that intrigues me the most on these is the fact that you can select the output before turning on the light.