SF E1L brighter than Fenix P1

rollee

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Doing some light tests this evening.
On paper the P1 (55 lumens) is rated brighter than the SF E1L (25 lumens), but according to my metered readings SF is the winner!
At 12 feet SF E1L is brighter by 1/2 stop.

The square shape beam of the E1L is also very user friendly and unique. I like it.
 

SCblur

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I don't have either, but that wouldn't surprise me as SF is known for understating their lumen claims while most other manufacturers overstate them.
 

flame2000

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If your meter is just measuring the beamcentre, E1L definitely is brighter and throws further. The beam is so intense and focus because of the TIR optics.
If you are talking about output, P1 definitely put out more lights than E1L.

Throw (Lux): 1400 (E1L) vs 950 (P1)
Overall output: 2000(E1L) vs 2800 (P1)
Readings taken from FLR. :)
 
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