Q4 bin Cree XR-E
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There is no such thing like a Q4 flux bin. Check out the Cree documents, maximum is Q3 (and even those aren't available yet). Even if they made a mistake and it should be Q3 instead of Q4, I highly doubt they can supply it from June 28. Look at what happened in the past, it isn't the first time Cutter publishes a very unrealistic delivery date.
Maybe 2008?
ICUDoc
Enlightened
I found them on the Cutter website- just search for xre then select the bin on the drop-down menu. It's an extra 5.50 over the standard bin.
Wonder what they put out at 1000mA???
Wonder what they put out at 1000mA???
Calina
Enlightened
I guess this has to be repeated before it sinks in :
"There is no such thing like a Q4 flux bin" , not at this point in time anyway.
The Q3 bin have been talked about a lot but nobody has seen one yet, unless they are very well connected with CREE.
So it is likely that Cutter is referring to Q3 but as mentioned by Erasmus :
It isn't the first time Cutter publishes a very unrealistic delivery date.
"There is no such thing like a Q4 flux bin" , not at this point in time anyway.
The Q3 bin have been talked about a lot but nobody has seen one yet, unless they are very well connected with CREE.
So it is likely that Cutter is referring to Q3 but as mentioned by Erasmus :
It isn't the first time Cutter publishes a very unrealistic delivery date.
easilyled
Flashaholic
Well its bound to cause confusion if there is a Q4 mentioned on the site as
two others here have seen - especially if its listed at a higher flux than the
Q3.
Perhaps we should say that up until now a Q4 flux bin has never been mentioned
or referred to rather than saying "there's no such thing".
Its not inconceivable that a higher flux bin could have been added without anyone knowing up until now.
THE_dAY
Flashlight Enthusiast
Calina
Enlightened
So it seems they are real, WOW!
I hope that the price quote by WeLight (Cutter) is in Au$ otherwise they are cheaper on Cutter's site.
I hope that the price quote by WeLight (Cutter) is in Au$ otherwise they are cheaper on Cutter's site.
That´s awesome. With around 103 Lumen/Watt der XR-E beats every other highpower emitter including der Seoul P4! On the paper it should give a boost with around 15% more Light.
I´m curious to see my luxmeter with this new binning..
greets
MikeRD03
I´m curious to see my luxmeter with this new binning..
greets
MikeRD03
TORCH_BOY
Flashlight Enthusiast
If it is a Q4, its a miracle?
I seem to remember that Cutter announced the XR-E before it actually appeared on the Cree website and no one took them seriously. That was the first I'd heard of the XR-E. So I think there is truth behind their announcement of the Q4 bin even if the delivery date is a little optimistic.
Judging by the specs of the Q3 bin, the Q4 bin will be the first to match or exceed that of the SSC in terms of efficiency and maximum output.
Judging by the specs of the Q3 bin, the Q4 bin will be the first to match or exceed that of the SSC in terms of efficiency and maximum output.
The Q4 binning is there (or perhaps was cause they are sold out already )
I´m sure it´s for real because a know somebody who bought some of this type from cutter and paid for it. So it can not be vaporware - it´s hardware ;-)
Perhaps cree was surprised itself that they are able to produce this high quality and there was no time to correct the datasheets ;-)
greets
MikeRD03
)I´m sure it´s for real because a know somebody who bought some of this type from cutter and paid for it. So it can not be vaporware - it´s hardware ;-)
Perhaps cree was surprised itself that they are able to produce this high quality and there was no time to correct the datasheets ;-)
greets
MikeRD03
BentHeadTX
Flashlight Enthusiast
The Q4 bins are going to roll out in a few weeks? :thumbsup:
Good to hear Cree is continuing to push the bar upward.
Good to hear Cree is continuing to push the bar upward.
2xTrinity
Flashlight Enthusiast
Keep in mind that while it will be the first Cree to exceed SSC output in lumens/amp, the Crees have generally operated at a lower foward voltage, so the current SSC and Cree LEDs are actually about the same in lumens/watt already. I think it's good that there's an improved flux bin Cree coming out. Between the two, I greatly prefer the packaging of the Cree to the SSC.
And the LED technology ball just keeps rolling... I prefer the form factor of the SSC (a better fit for direct swap outs on existing Luxeon flashlights). With that said, I do like the CreeXREs too and I'm glad they've raised the bar once again...all while Lumileds still has yet to pull out their top offerings. I guess there'll be room for it as us flashaholics always welcome technology advances.
Calina
Enlightened
the price went up on Cutter's site since yesterday!
iocheretyanny
Enlightened
what are ratings of Q3 vs Q4 bins?
Calina
Enlightened
Q3 is 93.9 to 100.4 lumens.
There are no ratings yet for the Q4 bin but it should be about 100.4 to 107.x lumens.
