Tiablo A9 R2, R5 and Q5

looman

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What is the difference between these emitters please.

It will be for hunting so a thrower would be better.

I assume there is a difference between lumen output, tint etc...........................?

Thanks in advance
 

UpChUcK

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Generally speaking, Q5 and R2 are XP-E Cree emitters where the R2 is more efficient and brighter. R5 is an XP-G Cree Emitter that is a slightly larger die so it has less surface brightness than R2 and Q5 so it inherently has less throw capability with more of a floody beam and larger hotspot but is overall brighter and more efficient than the other 2.

If you want the brightest possible light for max throw, you'll go with a cool tint. If you want more accurate colors with less brightness, you'll want a neutral-warm tint.

I have the Tiablo A9s w/ Q5 (cool tint @ ~6000K) and that is pretty much all the throw that I've ever needed. I generally prefer floody-beamed lights.
 
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