Looking for a nice light to keep in my truck tool box. Something that is extremely bright and has a few modes as well. Both the tk41 and tk45 look like they fit the bill, but which one? Really lookin for a light with more flood rather than a tight hotspot type beam, so i can light up the whole area in front of me. Which one do u guys think would be better?
Fenix tk41 or tk45?
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Richub
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I own both of them, and indeed the TK45 has a lot more flood, even the spill is brighter due to the three LED configuration.
Besides that, the TK45 has a really low LOW setting which lasts for 232 hours. Talk about a long lasting emergency light here.
Besides that, the TK45 has a really low LOW setting which lasts for 232 hours. Talk about a long lasting emergency light here.
you know your gonna buy both of them anyway:naughty:
A TK45 on turbo is like turning on your high-beams... it's awesome
On low it's like an old mini-mag... and it has two levels in between :rock:
Just be sure is unscrew it in the middle a little bit when you store it, so that you can't turn it on with the buttons.
It has a small parasitic drain on the batteries, and you need to break the connection or it will drain them in about 3 months, I guestimate
The only real downside to an amazing light.
On low it's like an old mini-mag... and it has two levels in between :rock:
Just be sure is unscrew it in the middle a little bit when you store it, so that you can't turn it on with the buttons.
It has a small parasitic drain on the batteries, and you need to break the connection or it will drain them in about 3 months, I guestimate
The only real downside to an amazing light.
SimulatedZero
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Do you need throw or flood? I have a TK41 and it's very useful as a duty light or seeing something 1000 feet away in a field, but not so much as a mechanic's light. Seems a waste to be stuck sitting in the back of a truck but to each there own. The TK45 is a little bit smaller all the way around and looks like it may be a better general purpose light.
Animalmother
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I had both, I actually used them both in similar conditions. I actually liked the TK45 much better. It could throw far enough. If you need it, the TK41 has a VERY tight hotspot. Way out of use for what I needed and I am a throw guys here on the boards. Make sure what you consider flood or throw. As a throw guy the TK45 was enough for me.
BullsEyeLantern
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As a utlility light, go for the Tk45. For a good thrower go for the Tk41
