EASTWARD YJ-18WF CREE Q5 or WF-600 Q5????

painless · Jun 21, 2008

Between these two relatively cheap lights from DX, which one would you choose for a simple mode use but good quality, upgradable, good throw with reasonable spill? Would either of these accommodate these criteria? It is likely going to be my "loaner" to my kids and or wife.

Nevermind...............................I will probably just go with the WF-600, eventhough I am not too thrilled about the plastic reflector.

It takes primaries and it looks as if the Eastward is not designed to.

Jarl · Jun 21, 2008

WF 600 is the better light IMO. Bad experiences with eastwards.

TONY M · Jun 21, 2008

Jarl said:
WF 600 is the better light IMO. Bad experiences with eastwards.

Was it the dodgy Q5 emitter that was the bad experience in the Eastward?

Bessiebennies Eastward was great until he had this serious problem.

Thanks.

Jarl · Jun 21, 2008

TONY M said:
Was it the dodgy Q5 emitter that was the bad experience in the Eastward?

Yup. I'd guess completely inadequate heatsinking, but still, it was used for less than 10 hours before it became very obviously noticeable. (massive drop in output, noticeable black spot on emitter, and reflected in the beam)

painless · Jun 21, 2008

So far, it looks as if I made a good decision with the 600.
Does any one know if an Al reflector in OP or smooth is available for the WF-600?

phantom23 · Jun 21, 2008

No al, no OP. Plastic only but it's not an issue at all, sometimes it's better than aluminium.

Wolf359 · Jun 21, 2008

my eastwardYJ burned out it's Led while i tested it, even had a fan blowing on the sodding thing to cool it and still went titsup.

TONY M · Jun 21, 2008

Jarl said:
Yup. I'd guess completely inadequate heatsinking, but still, it was used for less than 10 hours before it became very obviously noticeable. (massive drop in output, noticeable black spot on emitter, and reflected in the beam)

Thanks Jarl, I can't believe lights like this are sold that haven't been properly tested.

Gunner12 · Jun 22, 2008

I don't think the WF-600 takes primaries, 18650 only.

BeamJunkie · Jun 22, 2008

Check out the Utrafire C2 Q5 from ShiningBeam.com. I own the original C2 and love the simplicity of single stage, the flawless beam, huge nice spill and throw, adequate brightness, and the ability to run primaries and 18650's. I've got one on order as we speak!

DM51 · Jun 22, 2008

The OP has lost interest in this thread and it has no further purpose or direction, so I'm closing it now.

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