Beamshot comparisons of 15 LED lights, Q2, Q5, R2, 5AQ2 and others.

Well its time to update some comparison beamshots of old and new LED lights. These are not in any particular order and are done mainly to compare beam characteristics. This time the camera details are; 100ASA, 2.5 seconds, f 4.0, 5.7mm digital lens. Distance from camera to glass door is 6m and from the door to the fence another 6m.

btw, all reflectors are close to MOP.

Here we go:


LED Lights

Control daytime

Nightcutter 5P

Fenix P2D

Amilite T5

Nitecore PD 14500

WE Angel C/A body 14500

Novatac 120T 17670

ElectroLumens DeCree 18650

Lumacraft D-Mini 18650

WE Sniper Q5 18650

WE Fox-1 18650

WE Fox-1 wide 18650

Solarforce M30 18650

Ultrafire C1 5AQ2 18650

Leef LF 3.7 Special R2 18650

Leef LF 3.7-13 Special R2 2x18650 longer bezel retaining ring

WE Thunder 3xQ2 2x18650

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Thanks for these great comparison shots. Comparison beamshots like these are really useful.

In the pictures of the lights, which is the Wolf Eyes Sniper?

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LED_Thrift said:

In the pictures of the lights, which is the Wolf Eyes Sniper?

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Bottom first from left, they go in order as in the picture......top left to right, bottom left to right.

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i like your living room

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f22shift said:

i like your living room

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I wanted to use our bedroom, has similar set-up with the window and fence but my wife said NO, ah well, have to keep using the same room........

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Can you make a picture of WE Fox with wide focus?

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phantom23 said:

Can you make a picture of WE Fox with wide focus?

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Updated for you......

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:kewlpics::thumbsup:.

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Very good comparison.
I'm very impressed with the WE Sniper.
Lots of light from such a small package.

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>WE Thunder 3xQ2 2x18650

Wow. What's the lumens/runtime on it?

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1996alnl said:

Very good comparison.
I'm very impressed with the WE Sniper.
Lots of light from such a small package.

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Yes the WE lights are underestimated, the new R2 most likely performs even better. I think the WE LED drop-ins should be in the same group as the Malkoff and LF.

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etc said:

>WE Thunder 3xQ2 2x18650

Wow. What's the lumens/runtime on it?

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I think the lumens are 580 and not sure of the run time, dont use this light much, the info should be on one of the WE sites. The new models have either Q5's or R2's now.

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What particular model is that sniper or are they all the same?

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1996alnl said:

Ehat particular model is that sniper or are they all the same?

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The Sniper is available in both, Incan and LED......with a variety of tailcaps/switches......with or without rechargeable cells and charger.......you choose what combination you want.

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Thanks! Very well done :thumbsup:

WE Sniper Q5 offers a really nice spill...I never knew that.

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Wolf-Eyes rules! Best manufacturer from Asia, hands down!

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Outdoors Fanatic said:

Wolf-Eyes rules! Best manufacturer from Asia, hands down!

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Its not until you do a test like this that you realize what is actually going on as far as performance is concerned. After looking at the series of photos a number of times WE is consistent in producing well balanced lights, my favs are the Angel, Sniper and the Thunder, followed by the LF 3.7 Special tint and Malkoff M30. The most surprising thing is that the M30 is not on top of the list even though it is a nice lamp.......and the Novatac 120T I would put near the bottom.

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Outdoors Fanatic said:

Wolf-Eyes rules! Best manufacturer from Asia, hands down!

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Shows how much i know.
I thought they were Australian

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1996alnl said:

Shows how much i know.
I thought they were Australian

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I don't think Australia makes any popular flashlights that are talked about on CPF, perhaps we don't make any lights for that matter, not sure.

As a result, can't be reprimanded for not buying local.

Cernobila, that is a very impressive and informative comparison of beamshots. The tree on the right is well placed, it gives a good indication of the spill while the windows allow you to judge the intensity of the hotspot. :twothumbs