Jetbeam vrs Fenix

I just found a website offering a Jetbeam Jet 1 MK II and it looks like a really nicely made light. It offers all of the same A only, 2AA and CR123 tube options like the Fenix models but does not state lumen ratings.

The Fenix L1T and L2T also look like really great lights (I just pre ordered a P1D CE) with a similar good build quality and similar tube options for AA batteries only.

Does anyone own both lights and which do you favor... and why? I'm especially interested in getting a combination of very high light output AND quality construction.

Thoughts would be appreciated.

I got a jet beam MKII 3 days ago and the thing is awesome. Its a well built light. I also have a 2 Fenix P1s, and like them a lot too. I would say the Jetbeam feels way more solid in the hand. Better construction and machining. The P1 is brighter, but I think I go to the Jetbeam more, maybe just cause it new. I don't have any other fenixs...yet

Traglite said:

I got a jet beam MKII 3 days ago and the thing is awesome. Its a well built light. I also have a 2 Fenix P1s, and like them a lot too. I would say the Jetbeam feels way more solid in the hand. Better construction and machining. The P1 is brighter, but I think I go to the Jetbeam more, maybe just cause it new. I don't have any other fenixs...yet

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You should try running a protected 14500 lithium rechargeable or 2xAA. Much brighter

havand said:

You should try running a protected 14500 lithium rechargeable Much brighter

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Unbelievable how much brighter. My "Jetbeam Clone" with the 14500 appears as bright as the high setting on my SF L2.

Cost of the latest jet beam 2 x AA? I haven't actually priced these. I have an L2T which I find to be excellent but am not familiar with the jetbeam range.

Have u considered the Lumapower LM30x series of lights? The recent improvements make these pretty good contenders in my opinion.

Check them out in the manufacturers section.

LuxLuthor said:

Unbelievable how much brighter. My "Jetbeam Clone" with the 14500 appears as bright as the high setting on my SF L2.

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where did you get this light? If the price is right I would like to have one of it can compete with the SF L2 on high!

The Jetbeam MK11 on a 14500 is awesome but it didn't light up like my L2 on high!! The Jetbeam is really a neat little light that is well made and has 3 levels, I use mine on low 95% of the time as that is what suits my needs.

Thanks for answering my question.

If you think that the L2T is brighter, I'll wait until Fenix releases a cree version and that would definitely be the way to go. Can't help but wonder however how long that will take.

HowieG said:

Thanks for answering my question.

If you think that the L2T is brighter, I'll wait until Fenix releases a cree version and that would definitely be the way to go. Can't help but wonder however how long that will take.

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l2t is brighter than jetbeam on alkalines, but apparently on rechargables, the jetbeam puts out 70+ lumens.

-David

Alkalines would work. I like the idea of being able to drop in fresh cells in the field and not having to worry about managing the flow of rechargables.

I don't have a comparable Fenix, but I just completed a runtime test on my Jetbeam MkII with a protected 14500. On medium, it went about 45 minutes before shutting down, and it got hotter than hell. I had it sitting on a wet washrag, but when I put an icecube on the bezel it melted it immediately, and the light meter reading went shooting up.....It was twice as bright as a Nimh on high.

The brightness is ridiculous on the 14500, I was stunned. But for my uses, I believe I'll stick to Duracell 2650's and nearly 2 hours on the high setting.....and still plenty bright.

The Jetbeam is a *really* nice light. Can't wait to receive my Jetbeam AAA day after tomorrow.

Dan C