sucker said:
Which one is better, Jetbeam C-LE or Fenix L1D CE ?
At $26 shipped (from the GB I was lucky to get in on) this seemed like the cheapest and nicest way to get to play with a Cree while the whole market goes under refinement. Pretty much a no-brainer. This is not to say that I won't eagerly be awaiting the release of both the L1D CE and the MK IIx. As for which is better, obviously, its a matter of opinion, especially if you are factoring price (which is unknown as of yet for the Fenix).
The Fenix has a clicky, which most people consider a plus since it's easier to switch modes with it. However, consider the flip side- it makes the light longer, adds another moving part that could fail, and (something you might not have thought of) makes a fairly loud "click" noise- there I times when I prefer my lights silent.
One thing that most people agree will be better about the Fenix is that uses current regulation to achieve it's brightness levels while the Jet uses PWM- you may be able to see a bit of strobing on lower levels with the Jet, especially if it's being moved around. Still the Jet will likely have a nicer Type III finish, and is virtually guaranteed to be significantly cheaper which will leave you with more cash for the next great light that is sure to come out just down the road
. As stated, above the MK IIx will be a clickied Cree based AA JetBeam light and could give the L1D CE a nice run for its money.
