What is your opinion on the Insight H2X Typhoon II??

mad_flash

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I am looking at this light, but I would like to know opinions first. Any help would be appreciated.
 

Blindasabat

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This is a great light. One of the best 2xCR123 lights out there. Excellent UI with good access to high momentary and any chosen level constant with one touch adjustment. Tough finish and overall high quality. I love mine and will only replace it if a twice as bright replacement comes out. It is my only light kept permanantly in my living room.

FYI, it is the same as the Gladius, but has a brighter SSC LED for ~150 lumens.
 

FrankW438

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I have the original Typhoon. It's a great light. Once you learn the UI, it's a snap. It is much more sturdy and reliable than any other multi-function LED I've seen. I really like the switch, much better than most anything else out there, in my opinion.

My only complaints are that it is a little bigger than it probably needs to be, and that mine (original Typhoon) is not nearly as bright as a Fenix T1/TK10 or SF w/Malkhoff drop-in. I don't know how bright the Typhoon II is, but it could be nearly the perfect light, depending on your purpose.

The Gladius is made for NightOps by Insight Technologies. They made an identical light and put their own brand on it, that's the only difference that I've seen, besides price. The Typhoon is a bit cheaper than the Gladius.

Hope this helps!

-- Frank
 
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