Arc AAA DS How To Tell It Is A DS ????
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powernoodle
Flashlight Enthusiast
Thats a good question. The only way I can tell the difference is to compare a known DS and a CS. The DS is definitely a degree brighter. But by itself I don't know how you would tell.
HoopleHead
Flashlight Enthusiast
they taste and smell different? 
My Arc CS is just a tiny bit brighter and less blue than my E0. On the other hand, runtime is only half... price was more than double... quality and durability seem far better... maybe I should bring my E0 back to the EDC rotation, instead of shelling another 50$ for a new Arc flavour...
this_is_nascar
Flashaholic
There is no way of telling. That's the problem and that's why, going forward, I'd never purchase an Arc-AAA off the MarketPlace or anywhere other than Arc direct. There's just no easy way of confirming or validating what you're really getting. That's even true buying from Arc-direct, however it's the best chance you really have in knowing what you're buying.
Anarchocap
Enlightened
I have an Arc and an E0. Honestly, the E0 is just as rock solid as the AAA. I purchased a couple of the Natural E0s and they wear much better than the black finish. Seriously, for $20, the E0 is great. I see no practical reason to spend double on the Arc. I hope Fenix puts the DS in the E0. While I haven't seen too much difference in brightness, the color and tint is much better than the CS Nichias IMHO.
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