Flashlight best buy?

Ok, for the money which would be the best buy.

Jetbeam Jet i pro IBS for $40

Nitecore EX10 for $50

4sevens Quark 123 for $46

These are the prices I can get them at, but am undecided. The Jetbeam is v1 the new ones are at v3, it is not used though. The Quark is the XP-E led and the Nitecore is the ramping version.

Which is the best deal? Kind of leaning towards the Quark but idk if it is as tough as the other two.

Quark


Oh, and Welcome to CandlePowerForums !

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Nitecore EX10, but only if its the ramping version. I have 2 and they are VERY tough lights. Hurled full force at a brick wall and it was only after a few drops AFTER that that the lens cracked (replaced for free by Nitecore after sending them an email)

The price isn't that much different. Maybe start by deciding which meets your needs best and move on from there.

I would take the EX10 too

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Thanks for the welcome. Yet another forum to feed my addictions and empty my wallet!

I would recommend the Nitecore EX10, Nitecore has very good customer service, tough lights and a good warranty.

Tough choice, but as the Quark is newer and offers LEGO options, I would go for the Quark.

yeah I assume you are talking about the single cr123 quark. if so there are lots of lego options. not so much with the CR123 X 2 model.

Welcome to CPF vonhizzle.

If you're the kind [like I am] that likes to have "just the right level" of light than definitely go with the EX10 ramping version. If you'd rather just have low-medium-high "close enough light level" without fussing with ramping then the Quark would probably be better.

I use a ramping D10 as my EDC and LOVE it.

Well, vonhizzle, I see you made your choice.

Congrats on ignoring everyone's opinion. Enjoy your light.

LOL :laughing:

I would take the EX10. Really like it as my EDC .

rayman

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slappomatt said:

yeah I assume you are talking about the single cr123 quark. if so there are lots of lego options. not so much with the CR123 X 2 model.

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Why not?

I'll throw in my vote for the EX10 which I've been using as EDC for a while. Very "Pocketable", I like the piston design. Very durable, and nice UI.
I've had good service from several Jetbeams in the past. No experience with Quarks...yet.

PapaGary said:

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Why not?

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Valid question.

The AA, AAx2, and 123 Quarks all use the same head (0.9V - 4.2V). The 123x2 head is 3V - 9V.

OKWalker said:

Valid question.

The AA, AAx2, and 123 Quarks all use the same head (0.9V - 4.2V). The 123x2 head is 3V - 9V.

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Ah! Thank you!

(Sorry, another noobie question)

So, what happens when you use a 123 tube (one cell) on the 123 2 head?

PapaGary said:

Ah! Thank you!

(Sorry, another noobie question)

So, what happens when you use a 123 tube (one cell) on the 123 2 head?

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Your light goes and you're out your money. :mecry: The voltage of two cells is too much for the lower voltage head to handle.

EDIT: Sorry, I misread your post (which I myself quoted, duh!). The specs state that you can use as low as 3.0 volts. I guess if you use a primary, it would drop out of regulation sooner. If you use an RCR123 (rechargable), it would stay in regulation just a bit longer. But if you're planning on running it on one cell most of the time, I imagine the circuit is better designed in the lower voltage head for that application. I wouldn't worry about the light being hurt if you use it in this fashion. I'd be more worried about the RCR123 being overdrawn (Not sure how unlikely that is) and the life of the RCR123 to be reduced by some cycles.

jblackwood said:

Your light goes and you're out your money. :mecry: The voltage of two cells is too much for the lower voltage head to handle.

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ACK!

jblackwood said:

EDIT: Sorry, I misread your post (which I myself quoted, duh!). The specs state that you can use as low as 3.0 volts. I guess if you use a primary, it would drop out of regulation sooner. If you use an RCR123 (rechargable), it would stay in regulation just a bit longer. But if you're planning on running it on one cell most of the time, I imagine the circuit is better designed in the lower voltage head for that application. I wouldn't worry about the light being hurt if you use it in this fashion. I'd be more worried about the RCR123 being overdrawn (Not sure how unlikely that is) and the life of the RCR123 to be reduced by some cycles.

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Thanks, I guess it just shows how much I don't know about this hobby. I was thinking that by using one CR123 at a time that a pair would last longer longer. I guess not.

Thanks for trying to educate me.

PapaGary said:

Thanks, I guess it just shows how much I don't know about this hobby. I was thinking that by using one CR123 at a time that a pair would last longer longer. I guess not.

Thanks for trying to educate me.

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Hold on, man. I'm not entirely sure I AM right since I myself have performed exactly ZERO runtime tests using the config. I wish someone else would chime in. If I'm right, we both learned from this! Remember, search is your friend (prob. the most hated phrase on this board). :candle::devil: