so is 18 lumens worth 50 dollars more?

Ousanas · Apr 10, 2006

hds edc42xrgt vs edc60xrgt, worth the extra 50 bucks? opinions? thoughts?

I"m leaning towards "settling" for 42 lumens, in a month or so.

10 posts, 2 new flashlights, and already looking at an HDS... I'm doomed.

carrot · Apr 10, 2006

Think about it this way, if 42 lumens is enough for you, you're paying $50 for extended runtime, since the 60 lumen model would use less power to put out 42 lumens than the 42 lumen model would.

CLHC · Apr 10, 2006

Now, what happens when the HDS U85XRGT(?) comes to the market? :huh:

Planterz · Apr 10, 2006

You're not just buying 18 lumens, you're buying better runtimes at lower levels. A 42XR at 42 lumens will last about 50 minutes with a Cr123A lithium, or 30 minutes with a R123 lithium ion. A U60XR at 42 lumens will last significantly longer. Well over an hour with a R123.

Ousanas · Apr 11, 2006

mmm..excellent points. suppose i'll have to save up the extra 50...

adirondackdestroyer · Apr 11, 2006

I was thinking the same thing a couple weeks ago before I bought mine, and I went with the U60 XR GT. I knew that I needed to have the very best one available, and would eventually buy it either way, so I went with it from the start.

turbodog · Apr 11, 2006

I'll add something which nobody has noticed it seems.

SO FAR, NOBODY HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT _ANY_ HDS LIGHT HAVING BAD TINTS.

I see no reason to pay extra for the GT model as such. Moreover, I personally would not pay extra anyway.

leukos · Apr 11, 2006

I think the extra $50 is worth it for getting the ultimate model with all its options.

TORCH_BOY · Apr 11, 2006

Your buying a better Light for the extra 50 dollars more

atm · Apr 11, 2006

turbodog said:
I'll add something which nobody has noticed it seems.

SO FAR, NOBODY HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT _ANY_ HDS LIGHT HAVING BAD TINTS.

I see no reason to pay extra for the GT model as such. Moreover, I personally would not pay extra anyway.

Actually there have been a few people unhappy with the non-GT tint;
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/108556

At an extra $20 it is worth it for some.

Andrew

ChocolateLab33 · Apr 11, 2006

My own personal opinion is my Basic 60 GT has just about the same brightness as my U85 on a white wall. The U85 is slightly brighter I guess, but not by much because it is not a GT model. Anyway, I would recommend spending the extra money or wait just a little while longer and go for a U85 GT. You will not be disappointed!

Enjoy!

so is 18 lumens worth 50 dollars more?

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