Hi guys
My bad English prevents me from writing a review, on this page only pictures and a few words translated with Google Translator.
Zebralight H602w (XM-L2) vs H603w (new led XHP35) and H600Fw (XM-L2) vs H600Fc (XM-L2 EasyWhite Hi-CRI)
Headlamp have a beam total flood is very useful, I wanted to take advantage of an offer to buy a second copy of H602w, I obtained Instead a new H603w with led XHP35
I was afraid of having a novelty with the problems Instead everything went well.
No operating defect, no artifact in the beam (even toward a white wall) the new led XHP35 is effectively brighter and allows to obtain even a small improvement in the throw (little but visible)
Some pictures of the old and the new model, led XHP is smaller.
also other than the color of the headlamp (darker) and with a different design.
A detail of the different led
Please also note the different chrome bezel
In my H602w is chrome (shiny) while in H603w is chromed (but opaque)
In another thread on this forum some users have complained about the artifacts and refractive problems of H603 solving the problem with a black marker.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?420132-NEW-Zebralight-H603d-H603c-H603w-shoot-out/page2
With my H603w I do not see any artifact or refractive problem but perhaps because during the production was done a fix by the manufacturer and included a opaque bezel ?? (This is only my personal hypothetical thought)
Brightness levels have had throughout the III series of small adjustments, all down except the turbo which provides about 100 lumens more.
Also different is the electronic circuit that is now allowing even two CR123 batteries (useful in case you can not have a 18650 battery or if the temperatures are very low)
H602w: Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V - 4.2V
H603w: Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V - 6.0V
Below is a screen capture from the official website which shows a detail of the lighting levels
H602w:
H603w:
The tint is slightly cooler but still very pleasant and enjoyable
Both specimens have a beautiful tint "white" and luminous
Here are some photos taken in the forest, this was not an ideal evening for making videos and photos because there was wind brought from the sea and there was a bit of refraction (less visibility)
(These two animated images appear identical but are different)
Bright improvement is evident - the average level it is a minor improvement but still visible.
Although there are fewer lumens it seems slightly brighter (330 lm vs 312 lm)
It 'been brought down also the light level that precedes the turbo (620 lm vs 580)
Here I agree with Zebralight on the choice made, however, it remains a very light level and a increases (little bit) autonomy - also the heat is better managed - personally on the other levels (L and M) I would have left all unchanged
About H603w I did later also of the home-test with a lux meter.
Given the type of beam is not easy but the instrument has confirmed what my trained eye told me
H603 has a more low-power on levels L of e M, also the tint seems more cold
from the level of 150 lumens tint improves and becomes more white (from 150 lumens on the tints of my two specimens are equivalent)
What the tool tells me is that H603 is much brighter on the H2 and H1 level (compared to H602w)
I set H2 on both specimens to 330 lm (H602w) and 312 (H603w)
I not have done the test with the lux meter on the level (150/139 lm)
Zebralight declares for H603w of slightly smaller values of all levels except H1
But I also find that the H2 level of H603w is more bright (but according to the manufacturer's data should be dimmer than H602w - 330 vs 312 lm lm)
My H602w I like best at low levels (as a tint and brightness) H603 is more bright at medium/high levels
I do not know if this depends on my specimen or H603 they are all in this way..
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I also wanted to buy the Zebralight H600 Fc (there is also a version called Fd that has a tint of 5000 K)
Fc has a High CRI (83-95) and a led XM-L2 "EasyWithe" with 4000 Kelvin grade.
Here is a detail of the technical data and the light level taken from the official website
Tint is warmer (4000 K) although frankly I thought it was more warmer (but this may vary from specimen to specimen)
I thought to find a "reddish" as Armytek Wizard instead I found a delicate pink (this color is visible using the flashlight on a white wall at close distance)
Initially I had some doubts then using the headlamp in outdoor I realized that it is a good specimen, and that the tint is beautiful.
It is much warm of my H600Fw I purchased recently (but the led are different) I do not know if the frosted lens is identical or is optimized for this type of led.
However apart from the type of LEDs, the fact that it is Hi-Cree and the output power of the H600Fc is really nice to use because the emitted beam is completely different from my H600Fw (XM-L2) it is really smooth, has no stronger central area.
The brightness is very uniformly distributed while in my (recent) H600Fw there is a more concentrated central area that favors the throw.
It 's really pleasant to the eye using the H600Fc (probably the same for H600fd) and specifically that I am not referring to the tint or the fact that it is Hi-CRI but to the fact that the beam is homogeneous.
But this (compared to H600Fw) translates into a lot less throw
The H603 has a different look from H602, instead H600Fc and H600Fw up externally identical, only when they are powered it is possible distinguish them
In the two photos next few details of the led of the two Zebralight at the level Ultra-low
In the following picture the two Headlamp at the level M2.
Note the color difference - both have the opaque lens but the most concentrated beam is that of H600 Fw - H600Fc has a homogeneous beam
In the next pictures the two Headlamp Zebralight H600Fc and H600Fw in the forest.
Different led, different tint, different beam - H600Fc is Hi-CRI, H600Fw not
To Zebralight I also compared the Wizard V3 warm (Basic version) with led XP-L
Because of Hi-CRI and a very uniform beam (and enough even large) the H600Fc offers less throw.
In the following image a comparison between the Zebralight H600Fc and Armytek Wizard
In this photo (in the parking) I have moved position slightly, it is not perfect.
Despite what you may see the lowest throw of H600fc but also it illuminates anyway the side better
In this photo a detail of the color difference
Again plant to try to show the difference in performance of different colors in nature
H600Fw vs H600Fc:
A short distance away, in the garden of various power levels.
The H600Fc appears less bright but please remember that even light levels are different (312 lm vs 234 lm) and even the H600Fc beam is wider (this also contribute to make it less bright because the light is distributed over a slightly larger surface area)
In this photo (identical to previous) I also added the H603w - so you can see the totally different beam of H603w
This is the M1 level - in reality emitted light is higher than that which you see in the picture.
However H600Fc on M1 level is much less light of H600Fw (for the reasons mentioned earlier) maybe you could compensate for this with a higher power M1 (example 61 or 63 lumens)
This is a little video of the ones I've realized, it shows the headlamp in the forest.
This is another video where I use H602w and H603w but I made the mistake to move away too far from the camcorder
Other video with H600Fw - H600Fc - H603w - H602w - Armytek Wizard V3
Battery:
In the short time available to me I made the quick test with my batteries.
In recent times I only use Panasonic NCR18650B without PCB (with them no problem)
But some recent Zebralight models are a little bit problematic with some batteries (because of the size)
I tried a few batteries with PCBs I own - I saw that H600Fc is narrower than H603w
Eagletac 3400 and 2500 mA (OK)
Ampmax 3100 and 3400 mA (OK)
KeepPower 2600: OK with H603w but it gets inside the Headlamp with little tolerance, it would be better removing the label extraction is problematic - KP2600 do not enter into the H600Fc
KeepPower 2900: I have not tried the KP 2900 because I keep them in a sealed box but the 2900 versions have a smaller diameter than to KP 2600 so might go well (maybe ..)
Conclusion:
For the moment I am very satisfied with the H600Fc but, however, I feel the need of some more lumens on M1 - M2 - H2b levels
Unfortunately I do not have a light box to check if my specimen dispense lumens declared by the manufacturer.
My personal opinion is that it would be perfect to have some more lumens on M1 and M2 H2b levels - I do not pretend much but something like an approximately 10% (example: approximately 61 or 63 lm of M1 and approximately 280 lm of H2b)
The difference in brightness with H600Fw is very sensitive (even in outdoor) but it is reciprocated with a very nice beam as shape and color - it does not disturb the vision even after a long time (even in places closed H600Fc is ideal because the beam is agreeable)
If you are undecided about which model you buy might possibly regard the H600Fd, it is slightly colder as color (always Hi-CRI but 5000 Kelvin) it has a few more lumens.
But if you love the warm tint H600Fc is the light for you !
With these considerations about H600Fc brightness I do not want to be too critical.
Just look at the Zebralight models from a few years ago, my first H600 MKI had "only" 750 lumens for only 3 minutes (after 3 minutes down the level to 420 lumens) neutral version of H600 MKI had "only" 645 lumens (down after 3 minutes to 361 lumens)
Today, four years later we have a Headlamp with 800 lumens with neutral tint and High CRI, a PID temperature control that the light level lowers only if required (but the lumens for us flashaholics are never enough..)
The brightness of my H600Fw (2016) is phenomenal and probably the XHP35 version has more light yet (I'd like to realize a test but I should win the lottery to buy all available models !) anyway as future purchases I'd like to try the H600Fd - the H603c - the H600Fw (XHP35)
I also made some comparative video between the Headlamp that you have seen on this page, I will try to publish them within two days.
If possible I will make other comparative photos.
Thanks to all for the reading of these impressions of use
(Translation by Google Translate)
My bad English prevents me from writing a review, on this page only pictures and a few words translated with Google Translator.
Zebralight H602w (XM-L2) vs H603w (new led XHP35) and H600Fw (XM-L2) vs H600Fc (XM-L2 EasyWhite Hi-CRI)
Headlamp have a beam total flood is very useful, I wanted to take advantage of an offer to buy a second copy of H602w, I obtained Instead a new H603w with led XHP35
I was afraid of having a novelty with the problems Instead everything went well.
No operating defect, no artifact in the beam (even toward a white wall) the new led XHP35 is effectively brighter and allows to obtain even a small improvement in the throw (little but visible)
Some pictures of the old and the new model, led XHP is smaller.
also other than the color of the headlamp (darker) and with a different design.
A detail of the different led
Please also note the different chrome bezel
In my H602w is chrome (shiny) while in H603w is chromed (but opaque)
In another thread on this forum some users have complained about the artifacts and refractive problems of H603 solving the problem with a black marker.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?420132-NEW-Zebralight-H603d-H603c-H603w-shoot-out/page2
With my H603w I do not see any artifact or refractive problem but perhaps because during the production was done a fix by the manufacturer and included a opaque bezel ?? (This is only my personal hypothetical thought)
Brightness levels have had throughout the III series of small adjustments, all down except the turbo which provides about 100 lumens more.
Also different is the electronic circuit that is now allowing even two CR123 batteries (useful in case you can not have a 18650 battery or if the temperatures are very low)
H602w: Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V - 4.2V
H603w: Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V - 6.0V
Below is a screen capture from the official website which shows a detail of the lighting levels
H602w:
H603w:
The tint is slightly cooler but still very pleasant and enjoyable
Both specimens have a beautiful tint "white" and luminous
Here are some photos taken in the forest, this was not an ideal evening for making videos and photos because there was wind brought from the sea and there was a bit of refraction (less visibility)
(These two animated images appear identical but are different)
Bright improvement is evident - the average level it is a minor improvement but still visible.
Although there are fewer lumens it seems slightly brighter (330 lm vs 312 lm)
It 'been brought down also the light level that precedes the turbo (620 lm vs 580)
Here I agree with Zebralight on the choice made, however, it remains a very light level and a increases (little bit) autonomy - also the heat is better managed - personally on the other levels (L and M) I would have left all unchanged
About H603w I did later also of the home-test with a lux meter.
Given the type of beam is not easy but the instrument has confirmed what my trained eye told me
H603 has a more low-power on levels L of e M, also the tint seems more cold
from the level of 150 lumens tint improves and becomes more white (from 150 lumens on the tints of my two specimens are equivalent)
What the tool tells me is that H603 is much brighter on the H2 and H1 level (compared to H602w)
I set H2 on both specimens to 330 lm (H602w) and 312 (H603w)
I not have done the test with the lux meter on the level (150/139 lm)
Zebralight declares for H603w of slightly smaller values of all levels except H1
But I also find that the H2 level of H603w is more bright (but according to the manufacturer's data should be dimmer than H602w - 330 vs 312 lm lm)
My H602w I like best at low levels (as a tint and brightness) H603 is more bright at medium/high levels
I do not know if this depends on my specimen or H603 they are all in this way..
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I also wanted to buy the Zebralight H600 Fc (there is also a version called Fd that has a tint of 5000 K)
Fc has a High CRI (83-95) and a led XM-L2 "EasyWithe" with 4000 Kelvin grade.
Here is a detail of the technical data and the light level taken from the official website
Tint is warmer (4000 K) although frankly I thought it was more warmer (but this may vary from specimen to specimen)
I thought to find a "reddish" as Armytek Wizard instead I found a delicate pink (this color is visible using the flashlight on a white wall at close distance)
Initially I had some doubts then using the headlamp in outdoor I realized that it is a good specimen, and that the tint is beautiful.
It is much warm of my H600Fw I purchased recently (but the led are different) I do not know if the frosted lens is identical or is optimized for this type of led.
However apart from the type of LEDs, the fact that it is Hi-Cree and the output power of the H600Fc is really nice to use because the emitted beam is completely different from my H600Fw (XM-L2) it is really smooth, has no stronger central area.
The brightness is very uniformly distributed while in my (recent) H600Fw there is a more concentrated central area that favors the throw.
It 's really pleasant to the eye using the H600Fc (probably the same for H600fd) and specifically that I am not referring to the tint or the fact that it is Hi-CRI but to the fact that the beam is homogeneous.
But this (compared to H600Fw) translates into a lot less throw
The H603 has a different look from H602, instead H600Fc and H600Fw up externally identical, only when they are powered it is possible distinguish them
In the two photos next few details of the led of the two Zebralight at the level Ultra-low
In the following picture the two Headlamp at the level M2.
Note the color difference - both have the opaque lens but the most concentrated beam is that of H600 Fw - H600Fc has a homogeneous beam
In the next pictures the two Headlamp Zebralight H600Fc and H600Fw in the forest.
Different led, different tint, different beam - H600Fc is Hi-CRI, H600Fw not
To Zebralight I also compared the Wizard V3 warm (Basic version) with led XP-L
Because of Hi-CRI and a very uniform beam (and enough even large) the H600Fc offers less throw.
In the following image a comparison between the Zebralight H600Fc and Armytek Wizard
In this photo (in the parking) I have moved position slightly, it is not perfect.
Despite what you may see the lowest throw of H600fc but also it illuminates anyway the side better
In this photo a detail of the color difference
Again plant to try to show the difference in performance of different colors in nature
H600Fw vs H600Fc:
A short distance away, in the garden of various power levels.
The H600Fc appears less bright but please remember that even light levels are different (312 lm vs 234 lm) and even the H600Fc beam is wider (this also contribute to make it less bright because the light is distributed over a slightly larger surface area)
In this photo (identical to previous) I also added the H603w - so you can see the totally different beam of H603w
This is the M1 level - in reality emitted light is higher than that which you see in the picture.
However H600Fc on M1 level is much less light of H600Fw (for the reasons mentioned earlier) maybe you could compensate for this with a higher power M1 (example 61 or 63 lumens)
This is a little video of the ones I've realized, it shows the headlamp in the forest.
This is another video where I use H602w and H603w but I made the mistake to move away too far from the camcorder
Other video with H600Fw - H600Fc - H603w - H602w - Armytek Wizard V3
Battery:
In the short time available to me I made the quick test with my batteries.
In recent times I only use Panasonic NCR18650B without PCB (with them no problem)
But some recent Zebralight models are a little bit problematic with some batteries (because of the size)
I tried a few batteries with PCBs I own - I saw that H600Fc is narrower than H603w
Eagletac 3400 and 2500 mA (OK)
Ampmax 3100 and 3400 mA (OK)
KeepPower 2600: OK with H603w but it gets inside the Headlamp with little tolerance, it would be better removing the label extraction is problematic - KP2600 do not enter into the H600Fc
KeepPower 2900: I have not tried the KP 2900 because I keep them in a sealed box but the 2900 versions have a smaller diameter than to KP 2600 so might go well (maybe ..)
Conclusion:
For the moment I am very satisfied with the H600Fc but, however, I feel the need of some more lumens on M1 - M2 - H2b levels
Unfortunately I do not have a light box to check if my specimen dispense lumens declared by the manufacturer.
My personal opinion is that it would be perfect to have some more lumens on M1 and M2 H2b levels - I do not pretend much but something like an approximately 10% (example: approximately 61 or 63 lm of M1 and approximately 280 lm of H2b)
The difference in brightness with H600Fw is very sensitive (even in outdoor) but it is reciprocated with a very nice beam as shape and color - it does not disturb the vision even after a long time (even in places closed H600Fc is ideal because the beam is agreeable)
If you are undecided about which model you buy might possibly regard the H600Fd, it is slightly colder as color (always Hi-CRI but 5000 Kelvin) it has a few more lumens.
But if you love the warm tint H600Fc is the light for you !
With these considerations about H600Fc brightness I do not want to be too critical.
Just look at the Zebralight models from a few years ago, my first H600 MKI had "only" 750 lumens for only 3 minutes (after 3 minutes down the level to 420 lumens) neutral version of H600 MKI had "only" 645 lumens (down after 3 minutes to 361 lumens)
Today, four years later we have a Headlamp with 800 lumens with neutral tint and High CRI, a PID temperature control that the light level lowers only if required (but the lumens for us flashaholics are never enough..)
The brightness of my H600Fw (2016) is phenomenal and probably the XHP35 version has more light yet (I'd like to realize a test but I should win the lottery to buy all available models !) anyway as future purchases I'd like to try the H600Fd - the H603c - the H600Fw (XHP35)
I also made some comparative video between the Headlamp that you have seen on this page, I will try to publish them within two days.
If possible I will make other comparative photos.
Thanks to all for the reading of these impressions of use
(Translation by Google Translate)
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