ti cub and mclux ti IMHO represent current state of the art for ti lights.
as you can tell from pic below, they're almost indentical in size. both are a joy to hold and use.
ti cub with side controls represents IC controlled lights. mclux ti with it's two levels represents mechanical controlled lights. neither one can claim to be better, personal preferance rules here.
ti is not the best metal for heat conductivity. ti cub scores higher for heat management purely due to ability to limit heat by selecting a power level suited for job. ti cub with UWOK, operated on high will deliver aprox. 1.1amp to luxeon and will quickly overheat.
mclux ti's TYOH operates at aprox. 500 milliamps and will get warm to hold, but not too uncomfortably so after 15+ minutes runs. I've run mclux ti as a bike light for 1+ hours runs with no heat issues.
have not operated mclux ti enough to determind economy of operation yet. wiz 2 is regulated on high and low settings. so runtime on low should be quite a few hours with R123.
ti cub is controled by PWM on lower levels and direct drive on high only. mated with a Kbin vf luxeon current is limited to aprox. 1.1amps. ti cub has proven performance in the field by a two week backpacking trip to philmont scout ranch. ti cub sips power on low, first R123 lasted for 11 days under intense use as a primary light.
ti threads will semi-size under load. mclux ti comes with some type of teflon looking film smeared deep in threads. action is pretty smooth except for last bit of travel to hit high. mclux ti's agressive cnc grooves really shines here.
threads loading is not an issue with ti cub due to side button controls. ti cubs lack of knurling means you really have to be on guard to prevent dropping light.
mclux ti due to agressive machining and ti clip is much easier to hold and handle especially with gloves. mclux ti comes out on top for ease of use in the dark. VS ti cub fumbling around in the dark trying to find the button. however after you find the button, ti cub is easier to operate. Mclux ti wins for secure handling.
performance wise you would think that ti cub with Ubin driven at 1.1amp would destroy mclux ti with TYOH driven at 500 milliamps. Any yes ti cub does indeed put out more light than mclux ti, but due to ti cub's smaller opening. peformance is very simular for both lights.
bezel strength ti cub wins for it's beefy front end. mclux ti's crenated bezel is a work of art and more importantly protects the weaker threaded bezel of mclux ti.
both lights apears to use the same reflector and sapphire lens. but ti cub has more throw due to emitter being in focus. my preference is for mclux ti's pattern of more spill. throw is way over-rated.
production numbers for ti cub is only 8 released for sale. mclux ti's production number is aprox. 35 sold so far. so you have a much better chance of actually getting a mclux ti.
both lights are a joy to hold and use! I feel really fortunate to be able to have both.
as you can tell from pic below, they're almost indentical in size. both are a joy to hold and use.
ti cub with side controls represents IC controlled lights. mclux ti with it's two levels represents mechanical controlled lights. neither one can claim to be better, personal preferance rules here.
ti is not the best metal for heat conductivity. ti cub scores higher for heat management purely due to ability to limit heat by selecting a power level suited for job. ti cub with UWOK, operated on high will deliver aprox. 1.1amp to luxeon and will quickly overheat.
mclux ti's TYOH operates at aprox. 500 milliamps and will get warm to hold, but not too uncomfortably so after 15+ minutes runs. I've run mclux ti as a bike light for 1+ hours runs with no heat issues.
have not operated mclux ti enough to determind economy of operation yet. wiz 2 is regulated on high and low settings. so runtime on low should be quite a few hours with R123.
ti cub is controled by PWM on lower levels and direct drive on high only. mated with a Kbin vf luxeon current is limited to aprox. 1.1amps. ti cub has proven performance in the field by a two week backpacking trip to philmont scout ranch. ti cub sips power on low, first R123 lasted for 11 days under intense use as a primary light.
ti threads will semi-size under load. mclux ti comes with some type of teflon looking film smeared deep in threads. action is pretty smooth except for last bit of travel to hit high. mclux ti's agressive cnc grooves really shines here.
threads loading is not an issue with ti cub due to side button controls. ti cubs lack of knurling means you really have to be on guard to prevent dropping light.
mclux ti due to agressive machining and ti clip is much easier to hold and handle especially with gloves. mclux ti comes out on top for ease of use in the dark. VS ti cub fumbling around in the dark trying to find the button. however after you find the button, ti cub is easier to operate. Mclux ti wins for secure handling.
performance wise you would think that ti cub with Ubin driven at 1.1amp would destroy mclux ti with TYOH driven at 500 milliamps. Any yes ti cub does indeed put out more light than mclux ti, but due to ti cub's smaller opening. peformance is very simular for both lights.
bezel strength ti cub wins for it's beefy front end. mclux ti's crenated bezel is a work of art and more importantly protects the weaker threaded bezel of mclux ti.
both lights apears to use the same reflector and sapphire lens. but ti cub has more throw due to emitter being in focus. my preference is for mclux ti's pattern of more spill. throw is way over-rated.
production numbers for ti cub is only 8 released for sale. mclux ti's production number is aprox. 35 sold so far. so you have a much better chance of actually getting a mclux ti.
both lights are a joy to hold and use! I feel really fortunate to be able to have both.
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