Badbeams said:
I `m wondering...does the Streamlight us the CS bulb? Are the lumens the same? $12.95 SL
www.brightguy.com vs X1 $20.00 Target. But add shipping...about the same. The Inova`s built like a tank...but I`m not taking it to war. Just around the block on walks and maybe around the house. Is the Streamlight like following the "bouncing ball"?
Ken
Both are good lights.
The X1, as you say, is built like a tank, and seems to be very dependable. I rarely use mine, but like the security of having a very tough, dependable backup light in my rucksack. Since I never use it, I know it always has a fresh battery for emergencies.
The SL TL 1AA is the light I use daily, more than any other light. It's very convenient and easy to use, with great ergonomics. Feels good in the hand and is great for around the house and for walking outdoors.
The low setting is really great on this light - perfect for getting up at night without dazzling your eyes - and plenty of light for moving around the house. Really conserves the battery, too.
Mine has been dropped once onto a cement driveway, knocked off a table onto a hardwood floor a couple of times, and it's never missed a beat. Probably not as tough as the X1, but seems plenty tough enough for ordinary use.
Runtime seems very good, although I haven't run a formal test. (Streamlight, unlike some other manufacturers I won't name, is fairly conservative when providing the specified runtimes for its lights.)
If you want a bombproof backup, get the X1. If you want a handy tasklight for daily use, get the Streamlight.