Brighter: 3xAA Minimaglite or Fenix E21?

Can get a 3xAA Minimaglite for about $22 or a Fenix E21 for about $32 on Amazon right now. Which is brighter? Is one more flood/throw than the other?

I presume longer battery life on the 3xAA but don't care.

Thanks much....

Jim

I'm not certain how many lumens that maglite has but I would bet that E21 has more lumens and double the runtime on low mode than that maglite.
Maglite might have 30-40 lumens, it has quite old luxeon emitter.
The maglite might have better throw.

PerttiK said:

I'm not certain how many lumens that maglite has but I would bet that E21 has more lumens and double the runtime on low mode than that maglite.
Maglite might have 30-40 lumens, it has quite old luxeon emitter.
The maglite might have better throw.

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Thanks. Well obviously I'm a rookie, but I would have figured more lumens equals more throw. Maybe it's all going to the side. Thanks for the reply.

river251 said:

Thanks. Well obviously I'm a rookie, but I would have figured more lumens equals more throw. Maybe it's all going to the side. Thanks for the reply.

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The Minimag Pro+ has 245 lumens if you like the Minimag.

The E21 uses an XPE. Also its output is regulated. 2hrs on high at 150lumens and 10hrs on low at 45lumens.
I think the minimag is not regulated

I am not certain about the 3AA mini mag, however, the Pro+ mini mag (~$30) is a very nice light, with a much better feel of quality than my Fenix E21 Chi-com light, not to mention the intensely brighter light that it (Pro+) produces. I put my E21 away in favor of this upgraded true American classic, and plan on purchasing a few more for each room in my castle. Also, I cannot wait for the new Maglite Tac-lite coming soon!
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river251 said:

Can get a 3xAA Minimaglite for about $22 or a Fenix E21 for about $32 on Amazon right now. Which is brighter? Is one more flood/throw than the other?

I presume longer battery life on the 3xAA but don't care.

Thanks much....

Jim

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E21, hands down.