Need help deciding between a Zebralight SC63w and a Zebralight SC5c Mk II for EDC

tocirahl

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I really enjoy High-CRI, Neutral-tinted lights and mostly use flashlights for illuminating the path in front of me while walking. As such I prefer floody lights. I currently own a SC63w and I've put a piece of scotch tape over my SC63w to diffuse the light. The tint is also a rather nasty greenish-yellow. I've talked to Zebralight, and they said they'd be willing to install a frosted lens on the SC5c for me at the factory, so that's a plus for me. I'm trying to decide if I should return the SC63w for an SC5c pre-order.

Pros of the SC63w:

  • 1126 lumens vs 475 lumens max brightness
  • 8x longer runtimes on the same brightness level


Pros of the SC5c Mk II:

  • 93-95 vs 80 CRI
  • 14g lighter (w/ battery), 12mm shorter
  • No tint lottery (Tint Variation within 2-step MacAdam Ellipse)
  • Factory frosted lens


Anyone have any thoughts on what I should get?
 
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