This is the split-off discussion from this thread about the Gladius flashlight:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/103320&page=1&pp=30
It contains good info and merits its own thread in order to avoid that is disappears in the archives without a trace in the search engine.
bernhard
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I'm with greenie on this one. The e2 is not a good light for comparison here. Too different. Not that this really matters much though.
joema:
I've yet to see a true distance test that show the Gladius with more throw than the U2. My Gladius will kill the U2 on a light meter but outside, no comparison.
As for runtime, I don't seem to get anywhere close to 3hour before I see the Gladius blinking. With the U2, using the LGs, 1-1/2hours at full output. I'd bet at level 5 (6 being highest), it would be close to 3 hours and still more output than the Gladius. (I just did a ceiling bounce an using the inaccurate light meter, my eyes, it seems the level 4 is about the same as Gladius on high EDIT: oops, level 5 is closer. I just put fresh cells in the Gladius--which I thought were new )
My take, the U2 is a killer light that really shines when using LG2400s. It isn't flashy or impressive to none flashaholics but like everthing else, are you getting it because it is best for you or best to show off. The Gladius is a great light as well. The extra ,low level is the best feature to me. The wall shots are not as impressive in quality but it certainly shows bright and tight. The Gladius doesn't seem to be as robust. I like the quick change with the thumb operation (lockout could be easier). The lack of good rechargable support is what I dislike most(other than not using a Lux5).
That said, I've been carrying the Gladius the most. I can't say why.
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/103320&page=1&pp=30
It contains good info and merits its own thread in order to avoid that is disappears in the archives without a trace in the search engine.
bernhard
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I'm with greenie on this one. The e2 is not a good light for comparison here. Too different. Not that this really matters much though.
joema:
The U2 has 45% more output than the Gladius but 37% less throw. Runtime is significantly less, 1 hr 4 min vs 3 hr 17 min.
I've yet to see a true distance test that show the Gladius with more throw than the U2. My Gladius will kill the U2 on a light meter but outside, no comparison.
As for runtime, I don't seem to get anywhere close to 3hour before I see the Gladius blinking. With the U2, using the LGs, 1-1/2hours at full output. I'd bet at level 5 (6 being highest), it would be close to 3 hours and still more output than the Gladius. (I just did a ceiling bounce an using the inaccurate light meter, my eyes, it seems the level 4 is about the same as Gladius on high EDIT: oops, level 5 is closer. I just put fresh cells in the Gladius--which I thought were new )
My take, the U2 is a killer light that really shines when using LG2400s. It isn't flashy or impressive to none flashaholics but like everthing else, are you getting it because it is best for you or best to show off. The Gladius is a great light as well. The extra ,low level is the best feature to me. The wall shots are not as impressive in quality but it certainly shows bright and tight. The Gladius doesn't seem to be as robust. I like the quick change with the thumb operation (lockout could be easier). The lack of good rechargable support is what I dislike most(other than not using a Lux5).
That said, I've been carrying the Gladius the most. I can't say why.
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