Hello, Everyone - since I have a few 16340 batteries, I thought I would get a flashlight at this size. I got a couple, each about $5 but two different "brands," (they may all be made in the same factory for all I know), and I am happy with them.
What is the reason to get a Fenix, at a much greater cost? Is it just the greater lumens? Fenix says "700" and the inexpensive one says "300." Is it the color of the light? Reliability? I get nearly 10 hours of light from the $5 with a decent 16340 battery. Does the Fenix give the higher lumens for about the same time? That would make the dollar difference be something to think about.
If it is just the brightness, then I am happy - if I want a brighter flashlight, I just use one running on a 26650 battery. Thoughts? (I did look to see if there was a similar thread.)
What is the reason to get a Fenix, at a much greater cost? Is it just the greater lumens? Fenix says "700" and the inexpensive one says "300." Is it the color of the light? Reliability? I get nearly 10 hours of light from the $5 with a decent 16340 battery. Does the Fenix give the higher lumens for about the same time? That would make the dollar difference be something to think about.
If it is just the brightness, then I am happy - if I want a brighter flashlight, I just use one running on a 26650 battery. Thoughts? (I did look to see if there was a similar thread.)