Something brighter than my surefire E2DL? Around the same size.

[ColoradoStoneman]

I really like the smaller head diameter of the E2DL for EDC. But it is still pretty large compared to a 1xCR123.

The hard thing for me, is to not worry about the maximum amount of light. It is part of being a flashfreak to go for the max, but in reality I always carried a Fenix PD20 for general use, and it is plenty of light for most tasks, and usually was used on lower settings. Most of the other lights are more for play then real use.

I just got an Olight I10, to replace the PD20, and it has a forward clicky, infinite light adjustment, and best of all, takes a 16340 lithium. Running a 16340 in the PD20's messes up the low settings, and they are just bright. The I10 has an R2 bin emitter, and is rated at 205 LM (more like 180). It is small and bright. Actualy pretty cool, and does the job, yet I always look for more. The question is why?

So while I just love to play with the big lumen guns, and light up the neighborhood with an HID. This little unexciting light is the workhorse that gets used everyday. And most of the time, max is too much light. Go figure. And I still want an LX2 just to have one, but I sure don't need it.

 

[MrGman]

One thing that is definitely brighter in a very close size is a Nailbender P7 in a P60 size module inside of any SF 6P size flashlight. I have one that is over 350 lumens out the front off of one 18650 battery (if you can't get a bored out 6P a 17670 will work) and puts out over 450 lumens in short bursts off of 2 primary CR123s. Most definitely brighter than the E2DL which does not put out 120 lumens as one person said above. Although the package states that it is 120lumens, my E2DL starts at 213 lumens and I have tested others over 167 lumens. The Nailbender P7 module is in a reflectored head and has some through but not the specific beam pattern of the E2DL optic. There is some one else squeezing 3 or 4 little R2 Cree's with tiny optics into a P60 size head that will fit into a 6P size light.

Those will truly break 300 lumens out the front mark in a very close size.

The EagleTac claiming 300 lumens probably makes at least 275 lumens out the front. When I tested the T10C2 is was making 268 honest out the front lumens, so this model should make more. Nothing to laugh at for an $80 flashlight.

However if you say that the Olight M30 is not that far away in size and you want something with the optics and beam pattern of the E2DL, then here is the ticket. The new Malkoff MD4 on the MD2 body which I have personally tested. It has 4 R2 LEDs with their individual optics and puts out a smooth circular beam only much more powerful than the E2DL. It starts out at about 600 lumens out the front and stays over 550 lumens. It will be smaller than the Olight M30 when put on the MD2 body and can be run off of 2 AWRCR123 batteries or primaries. I will be making a video of its output compared to a few other flashlights very soon against a white wall to show this awesome beam output.

G.

 

[Nitroz]

I will be making a video of its output compared to a few other flashlights very soon against a white wall to show this awesome beam output.

G.

:party:Thanks for taking time to do this excellent work! Great videos BTW.

 

[davidt]

How about the Wolf Eyes MCE explorer? Here is a nice review http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=233676.

It is slightly longer than the E2DL with quite a larger head.

The beam will be much more floody than the E2DL, but that is just the nature of the MCE emitter. With the currently available LED technology you can't get much more perceivable brightness than the E2DL without using multiple core LEDs such as the MCE.

Plus the light is also rechargeable.

 

[ColoradoStoneman]

The EagleTac claiming 300 lumens probably makes at least 275 lumens out the front. When I tested the T10C2 is was making 268 honest out the front lumens, so this model should make more. Nothing to laugh at for an $80 flashlight.

And I will have to buy one of those too.

Where does it end? :)

 

[Mjolnir]

AHEM...
Not sure why no one has suggested this...

With that head, you can put whatever Malkoff module you want in your E2DL, including the MC-E module.

Also, the Eagletac P100C2 is fairly small, and fairly bright as well. I believe it is significantly smaller than the T20C2.

 

[Big_Ed]

AHEM...
Not sure why no one has suggested this...

With that head, you can put whatever Malkoff module you want in your E2DL, including the MC-E module.

I just ordered one of those, and an MC-E! I can't wait!

 

[ColoradoStoneman]

It don't fit on your belt, but my MagCharger with the frosted WA 1160, is the flashlight I would grab if possible for almost any lighting need.

Weird.

 

[JKL]

....I will be making a video of its output compared to a few other flashlights very soon against a white wall to show this awesome beam output.

Great video as usual !

Excellent comparison, thanks MrGman.

 

[MrGman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84QF_8IHCAY

Here is a link comparing several flashlights. Malkoff MD4, Solarforce L900M. Malkoff MD2 with M60, Nailbender P7 in a Surefire 6P, Eagletac T10C2, Malkoff MC-e's neutral and warm that could go in the MD2 or a 6P size host, and of course the Surefire E2DL.

 

[Dr. EVOVIII]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84QF_8IHCAY

Here is a link comparing several flashlights. Malkoff MD4, Solarforce L900M. Malkoff MD2 with M60, Nailbender P7 in a Surefire 6P, Eagletac T10C2, Malkoff MC-e's neutral and warm that could go in the MD2 or a 6P size host, and of course the Surefire E2DL.

The MD4 is exactly what I am looking for! So I can buy the MD4 head and MD2 body separate? Then place the MD4 head on the smaller MD2 body? Will it still have that same output as in your vid?

It looks like the MD4 is sold out...:(

 

[Mjolnir]

Keep in mind that the MD4 head is significantly wider than your E2DL. I personally think it would be much more cost effective to just get the malkoff E series head and your choice of a malkoff dropin. That way, you would keep your light, and keep it a similar size, but still get a good dropin.

 

[MrGman]

The MD4 is exactly what I am looking for! So I can buy the MD4 head and MD2 body separate? Then place the MD4 head on the smaller MD2 body? Will it still have that same output as in your vid?

It looks like the MD4 is sold out...:(

It will have the same output but for less time on the smaller batteries.