While I don't have the funds now to get this, I'd like to pick up one of these in the future. They're very similar in physical design and I like the size (as opposed to the thin, long lights of similar output).
Commonalities include:
- Both take 4x123s or 2x18650s in a parallel setup
- Similar size and physical shape
- Both have magnetic ring controls
- Within $10 of each other
Sunway M40C Characteristics and Pros/Cons:
- tested at approx. 600 OTF lumens (lower output than M3C4-XPG)
- Tail clicky for a true off and allows you to turn on at a certain level
- Red and Blue LEDs (not really useful for me, but a unique feature)
- Reviews seem to indicate better mfg quality than M3C4
- No tailcap screw issues or potential tailcap damage like M3C4's plastic tailcap
- No strobe/SOS (I don't like nor use those)
- Can tailstand with tail clicky
Eagletac M3C4 3-XPG Characteristics and Pros:
- no tests I can find of the XPG version, but I assume around 700-800 OTF lumens so it's higher output
- Been out a bit longer so perhaps some issues worked out?
- Possibly more throw (though throw is not a big priority for me)
- Has poor tailcap screws so potential problems if I use the clicky tailcap, potential breakage with the plastic clicky tailcap
- Cannot tailstand with the clicky tailcap
- Must untwist head slightly to prevent draining batteries if not using tailcap
What are your opinions on these 2 lights compared? It'd be great for those who have both or tried both to comment on their findings. Which do you like more and why?
Commonalities include:
- Both take 4x123s or 2x18650s in a parallel setup
- Similar size and physical shape
- Both have magnetic ring controls
- Within $10 of each other
Sunway M40C Characteristics and Pros/Cons:
- tested at approx. 600 OTF lumens (lower output than M3C4-XPG)
- Tail clicky for a true off and allows you to turn on at a certain level
- Red and Blue LEDs (not really useful for me, but a unique feature)
- Reviews seem to indicate better mfg quality than M3C4
- No tailcap screw issues or potential tailcap damage like M3C4's plastic tailcap
- No strobe/SOS (I don't like nor use those)
- Can tailstand with tail clicky
Eagletac M3C4 3-XPG Characteristics and Pros:
- no tests I can find of the XPG version, but I assume around 700-800 OTF lumens so it's higher output
- Been out a bit longer so perhaps some issues worked out?
- Possibly more throw (though throw is not a big priority for me)
- Has poor tailcap screws so potential problems if I use the clicky tailcap, potential breakage with the plastic clicky tailcap
- Cannot tailstand with the clicky tailcap
- Must untwist head slightly to prevent draining batteries if not using tailcap
What are your opinions on these 2 lights compared? It'd be great for those who have both or tried both to comment on their findings. Which do you like more and why?
