desertrat21
Newly Enlightened
THE CUBE! the XENO CUBE, G105, and G95 *pics and beamshots* *UPDATED SPECS*
*For reviews on other models of XENO and FARKA lights click HERE
The new form factor of the CUBE got me curious so I set out to acquire some of the XENO lights and give 'em a whirl.
I got a G105 V1 (top right), G95 V1 (left), and the latest version of the CUBE, the E11 V3.
XENO G105 V1
This light operates on a single 18650 battery and boasts a CREE WC R2 cool white emitter with a color temperature of around 6500K. The flashlight is constructed of stainless steel and the fit and finish are very nice. It has square threads and although mine arrived dry, once it was lubricated the twisty action was buttery smooth. The logo and name are tastefully represented. The tail has holes for lanyard attachment and a 1/4 20 tap so the light can be mounted on a threaded stud like those commonly found on tripods.
Beamshots:
XENO G95 V1
The second light is the G95 V1. It also runs off of one 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, uses the same CREE WC R2 cool white LED as the G105 and is also a twisty. It is the little brother to the G105 V1. The fit and finish were also very nice on this light although it had some minor contact issues with a flat-top AW18650 that the G105 didn't. I liked the beam quality of this one better... it was more even with fewer artifacts and a better transition from spot to spill.
Beamshots:
And last but not least... the CUBE.
XENO E11 V3 - the CUBE
This light was the reason for my interest in the XENO lights. It just oozes cool. It is AA-powered (accepts alkaline, NiMh, and Li-Ion 14500s!) with a CREE XR-E WG R2 which is slightly warmer than the emitters in its' G95 and G105 cousins. It is made from 303 stainless steel. The threads are square and the tailcap is countersunk into the tail. It has a flip-out d-ring for lanyard attachment that folds neatly out of the way for tail-standing glory. There is a GITD o-ring between the reflector and lens. It has a two stage driver and the manufacturer estimates its output to be 113 on high (for 1.5 hours) with NiMh and 187 on high (for 1 hour) using Li-ion. The lows are estimated at 20 and 55 with runtimes of 3 and 2 hours. I am unfamiliar enough with the XENO lights to know how accurate their ratings are but I'd guess they're rating emitter lumens and not OTF. One thing you'll notice immediately it the heft of this light. It's heavy but in a really cool way. It's like having an ingot it your hand. It's not a light that lends itself to pocket-carry unless you've got a good belt or suspenders but it fits great inside the included leather holster for belt-carry.
*UPDATE*
I have been informed that in just a few days the E11 V3 will be available with an XP-G R5. Those who already own a CUBE will like the news that an upgrade pill will be available to convert previous CUBE versions to the XP-G emitter.
*Here are the updated Specs for the V5 version which contains an XPG-R5 emitter:
Beamshots:
*For reviews on other models of XENO and FARKA lights click HERE
The new form factor of the CUBE got me curious so I set out to acquire some of the XENO lights and give 'em a whirl.
I got a G105 V1 (top right), G95 V1 (left), and the latest version of the CUBE, the E11 V3.
XENO G105 V1
This light operates on a single 18650 battery and boasts a CREE WC R2 cool white emitter with a color temperature of around 6500K. The flashlight is constructed of stainless steel and the fit and finish are very nice. It has square threads and although mine arrived dry, once it was lubricated the twisty action was buttery smooth. The logo and name are tastefully represented. The tail has holes for lanyard attachment and a 1/4 20 tap so the light can be mounted on a threaded stud like those commonly found on tripods.
Beamshots:
XENO G95 V1
The second light is the G95 V1. It also runs off of one 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, uses the same CREE WC R2 cool white LED as the G105 and is also a twisty. It is the little brother to the G105 V1. The fit and finish were also very nice on this light although it had some minor contact issues with a flat-top AW18650 that the G105 didn't. I liked the beam quality of this one better... it was more even with fewer artifacts and a better transition from spot to spill.
Beamshots:
And last but not least... the CUBE.
XENO E11 V3 - the CUBE
This light was the reason for my interest in the XENO lights. It just oozes cool. It is AA-powered (accepts alkaline, NiMh, and Li-Ion 14500s!) with a CREE XR-E WG R2 which is slightly warmer than the emitters in its' G95 and G105 cousins. It is made from 303 stainless steel. The threads are square and the tailcap is countersunk into the tail. It has a flip-out d-ring for lanyard attachment that folds neatly out of the way for tail-standing glory. There is a GITD o-ring between the reflector and lens. It has a two stage driver and the manufacturer estimates its output to be 113 on high (for 1.5 hours) with NiMh and 187 on high (for 1 hour) using Li-ion. The lows are estimated at 20 and 55 with runtimes of 3 and 2 hours. I am unfamiliar enough with the XENO lights to know how accurate their ratings are but I'd guess they're rating emitter lumens and not OTF. One thing you'll notice immediately it the heft of this light. It's heavy but in a really cool way. It's like having an ingot it your hand. It's not a light that lends itself to pocket-carry unless you've got a good belt or suspenders but it fits great inside the included leather holster for belt-carry.
*UPDATE*
I have been informed that in just a few days the E11 V3 will be available with an XP-G R5. Those who already own a CUBE will like the news that an upgrade pill will be available to convert previous CUBE versions to the XP-G emitter.
*Here are the updated Specs for the V5 version which contains an XPG-R5 emitter:
Beamshots:
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nice job.. :twothumbs
