Fallingwater
Flashlight Enthusiast
A quick question: am I correct in assuming stock LED Maglites use a luxeon-like LED instead of the more efficient CREE/Seoul, and are therefore not very bright at all?
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LukeA
Flashlight Enthusiast
I wouldn't say 'not bright at all'...
PhantomPhoton
Flashlight Enthusiast
After about 15 minutes or so I would.
Cydonia
Enlightened
Compared to all the new lights they are not that bright anymore.
But according to the output numbers at the flashlightreviews.com review, the 3 cell magLED is 25% brighter than the 2 cell, and 10% brighter than the 4 cell! Throw in a glass replacement lens, to allow up to 10% more light through, and you are up to 1/3 brighter than a 2 cell MagLED and original stock plastic lens. (And instead of the 3D M*g, try the 3C size, it's much lighter weight and more "ergonomic".)
But according to the output numbers at the flashlightreviews.com review, the 3 cell magLED is 25% brighter than the 2 cell, and 10% brighter than the 4 cell! Throw in a glass replacement lens, to allow up to 10% more light through, and you are up to 1/3 brighter than a 2 cell MagLED and original stock plastic lens. (And instead of the 3D M*g, try the 3C size, it's much lighter weight and more "ergonomic".)
Fallingwater
Flashlight Enthusiast
I didn't say "not bright at all".
I said "not very bright at all".
There's a small but significant difference
