CandleLite
Newly Enlightened
Received a P2D yesterday and a Rexlight 2.0 today. I have experienced several unexpected and surprising impressions in comparing these two lights.
With the glowing review from flashlightreviews and the positive remarks on the threads here, I expected the P2D to be my ultimate EDC. On the other hand, I ordered the Rexlight on a whim, and was hoping that it wouldn't be too big of a disappointment but for $30 WTH.
Of course, I am no flashtechnowhizbang but only a humble novice in the appreciation of flashlights but I am finding many superior qualities in the Rexlight over the P2D.
Firstly and to me the most important thing is the difference in the beams. The P2D has a distinct yellow green tint and is somwhat ringy and mottled. The Rexlight is very white and smooth, probably because of the OP reflector. This is on the famous white wall test.
To my uneducated eyeball the high on both lights seem about equal but the low on the Rex is substantially lower than the P2D. This is a good thing to me. I often want a very low level for personal use. The turbo on the P2D is much brighter than anything that the Rex can muster, at least on E2 lithiums, but I don't expect to be using turbo very much.
The 1/2 inch longer body on the Rex makes it much easier for my thumb to operate the clicky and thus it feels better and more natural in my hand.
The fit and finish on both lights are very good but I prefer the natural matt finish on the Rex to the glossy black of the Fenix. It does give a better grip.
The Rex runs on AAs available anywhere while the P2D dines on less convenient 123s. Runtime on the Rexlight will be quite a bit less I suspect but perhaps I will be surprised.
These are my highly subjective initial observations but I am VERY satisfied with my Rexlight and a little let down with the P2D.
Let the pummeling begin ! :touche:
With the glowing review from flashlightreviews and the positive remarks on the threads here, I expected the P2D to be my ultimate EDC. On the other hand, I ordered the Rexlight on a whim, and was hoping that it wouldn't be too big of a disappointment but for $30 WTH.
Of course, I am no flashtechnowhizbang but only a humble novice in the appreciation of flashlights but I am finding many superior qualities in the Rexlight over the P2D.
Firstly and to me the most important thing is the difference in the beams. The P2D has a distinct yellow green tint and is somwhat ringy and mottled. The Rexlight is very white and smooth, probably because of the OP reflector. This is on the famous white wall test.
To my uneducated eyeball the high on both lights seem about equal but the low on the Rex is substantially lower than the P2D. This is a good thing to me. I often want a very low level for personal use. The turbo on the P2D is much brighter than anything that the Rex can muster, at least on E2 lithiums, but I don't expect to be using turbo very much.
The 1/2 inch longer body on the Rex makes it much easier for my thumb to operate the clicky and thus it feels better and more natural in my hand.
The fit and finish on both lights are very good but I prefer the natural matt finish on the Rex to the glossy black of the Fenix. It does give a better grip.
The Rex runs on AAs available anywhere while the P2D dines on less convenient 123s. Runtime on the Rexlight will be quite a bit less I suspect but perhaps I will be surprised.
These are my highly subjective initial observations but I am VERY satisfied with my Rexlight and a little let down with the P2D.
Let the pummeling begin ! :touche:
