L2 vs. U2, which one to pick

I would say you need the U2. The L2 even on low is quite bright, to bright for map reading. The U2 can be turned down to 2lumens which will be perfect for map reading,
it can also go up in stages for different tasks, has more throw than the L2 and has a click tail.

I have both and for me, there would be no question - the U2. I actually don't like the size and shape of the L2. I think there is much more versatility with the U2 and it 6 levels and larger reflector.

The L2 on a rechargable is lower on low than with primaries.

The U2 is great but the L2 will fit in a pocket so much better with the skinny head.

Thanks. I've been leaning toward the U2, but wanted to hear both sides of it.

Between those two, I'd say U2...

Now that I've bought a U2 I've decided to sell my L2. Its plenty bright and useful for those up close tedious tasks but not very versatile for me anymore. If size is a consideration then you may want to choose the L2, but so far I carry my U2 far more than I ever carried my L2. The more balanced beam that the U2 provides is far more useful to me in almost every situation and the ability to reach out there a ways is nice while still having enough of a broad beam that you don't feel like you're looking through a peephole.

To each their own, but I would pick the U2 hands down. It has most of the advantages of the L2 and provides a few extras overall.

My L2 is still one of my favorite "WOW" lights for impressing people with it's brightness but if I were going to buy again today I would most likely go with a U2 (except I don't like the tailcap switch).

My L2 collects dust in a drawer now though because my Night-Ops Gladius is the best light I've ever had for my camping trips (backed up by an HDS EDC 60 Basic).

U2.

How did this thread get all the way to post #10 without someone saying "Buy Both"

Both are fine lights. It all depends on how much you want to spend, and what your intended uses are for the light. The U2 has a better throw and multiple level outputs and runtimes but costs more. The L2 is smaller in diameter with a wide flood type beam for walking in the dark in a large group, and is more reasonably priced. It's a toss up really, but in the end, you'll own both eventually, so just go for it! :santa:

I picked the U2. It's more efficient and more effective (useful). As far as I'm concerned it is in the same "Minimag-ish" size class as the L2. The L2 is slightly longer, the U2 is slightly fatter.

I can't add to what everyone said above, so I'll just put my vote down for the U2.

Delta 447,

U2. Far more versatile Skin it with the F-70 "slimline" beamshaper from LPS Tactical (lagger-pro.com) to protect the head and broaden out the beam even more. The F-70 also softens the beam a little for nigh-adapted close work.

Hope this helps.

I didn't read your post or any previous posts but I wanted to answer the question in the title of this post.

Buy the U2, no questions asked and then write us a review about how happy you are with it!

-Goatee

I have both and love both. But FWIW, if I *had* to give up one of the two, it would be the L2 without question. Only because the U2 does, mostly, all the stuff the L2 does (sans the uber-flood), with the addition of more brightness/runtime options, and better performance w/ rechargeables and flatter regulation. It is a little bulkier than the L2, but since neither one are really EDC-size, I don't mind the U2 being a little beefier.

Delta 447

Thanks you for this question , I have 4 U2 two of them has donut and I don't mind, I was thinking to get L2 adding to my collection but now I am saving for new light from Novatac.com

The U2 is my all time flashlight because it is so versatile if you get an older one that will take an 18650 rechargeable. Still a nice light on cr123s but I would never get one unless I could get one that took a long run rechargeable. We pack out for a couple weeks at a time and need a long lasting light that doesn't cost 4 bucks to change the battery.

i really like my brothers l2.... though i do have a u2, the l2 floods better... the u2 throws more, but still, not enough.

-david