Which one.....?

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Ok here is the situation. I am trying to decide between a Novatac 120P a Nitecore EX10 and a Quark 123. (and NO I cannot buy them all-lol) I'll be using it as my main edc but, not for very much rough use. I would appreciate all your input. Thanks!
 
As Ct says, it depends on what you want and how you are going to use it. Here are some things to think about that might help you to decide.

Do you like programmable things - gizmos, gadgets, MP3 players and so on ? If so, and you like reading manuals, setting things up just the way you like them, then the Novatac might be for you - but if you prefer simple (take it out of the box and switch it on), one of the others might suit better.

Think about what method of control you prefer: everything on the EX10 is controlled by the tailswitch - whereas the Quark (especially the Tactical) involves a certain amount of head twisting.

Mode memory is another important factor: if you tend to switch the light on once and then use it for a period of time (for example going for a walk, etc.) then the simple interface on the regular Quark would be fine. However, if you are going to be switching on and off frequently (i.e. using it as a flashlight), then the EX10 would be better because it remembers the previous level instead of always starting on low.

If you have to vary the light level often (working on different tasks or in different environments), then the continuously variable output on the EX10 is the best choice. If you prefer to set your favourite levels once and then leave them, go for the Tactical Quark.

Both have the choice of clip or no clip, but on the Quark 123 you have to select this at time of ordering.

Finally, the Quarks give you a choice of tactical or regular interface, so that's worth thinking about too.
 
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Thanks for your responses. I really prefer throw over flood. As for the programmability, i can take or leave it. As for size smaller would we better. The light will only be on for short periods.
 
In that case, you might also want also to take a look at the Nitecore Extreme. It's one of my favourite outdoor lights because it is very small and the very bright beam is set up for throw rather than flood. I like it a lot.

Operation is very simple: head loosened for user-defined brightness, tightened for full blast. Switches on and off in either mode using a simple forward clicky tailswitch. No cycling through modes or anything, so it won't change mode on you if you are switching on and off frequently. You can select which mode you want before switching on by tightening or loosening the head.

Great balance of features - I have a lot of different lights but the Extreme tends to get used more than most.
 
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Thanks for your responses. I really prefer throw over flood. As for the programmability, i can take or leave it. As for size smaller would we better. The light will only be on for short periods.

For throw, I think Quark 123 is the choice among the 3. For size, EX10 is the smallest of the 3.
I'm prefer EX10 simply for this size, UI via piston drive and it's optional deep pocket carry clip.
 
Ok here is the situation. I am trying to decide between a Novatac 120P a Nitecore EX10 and a Quark 123. (and NO I cannot buy them all-lol) I'll be using it as my main edc but, not for very much rough use. I would appreciate all your input. Thanks!

That's easy, get two of them and save up for the third, that's the CPF way!
 
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