The description says its more of a spill (flood light) than having a hot spot. Does that mean it doesn't throw any spot? If so how far?
1965555
Its more of a area of light affect instead of just a beam of concentrated light. I can see about 30 - 40 feet when in darkness with this light. I am still very happy with this light. Still on the same set of batteries with it as well.
1227902
This particular one has a very bright spot in the center of a large flood. We live on the outskirts of town and go out at night a lot, We use the light and are very pleased with it. The spot shines as far as we need it to which is sometimes almost a quater of a mile across the canyon. You won't be disappointed if you purchase it, it is also very compact for it's power.
1063413
It casts about a good 50 to 60 yards. It floods and spot. But the spot is not a concentrated beam. For the price they are bright. Good kelvin color!
497098
The range is about 18' so it has a lot of pressure propelling the stream if you hit in the upper body region it is going to splatter and probably go up into the face area. It is also thick so once it hits skin it sticks and burns.
220795
No, whether it's flood or spot that's the way the individual LEDs and it's enclosure are designed. In this case the center LEDs are spot and the ones on the sides are flood, I think this done to achieve maximum coverage. All of them turn on or off together
2150922
Definitely a flood beam, as to the degree I couldn't say exactly. But the beam does not project like a spot light. Very bright and rugged so far though.
1299430
It is a flood. The description is misleading. I have the other as well (spot) and and like it a little better.
663816
It is a spot Flood combo, and works very well for the cost of the light. Iv'e had mine for since December and still works awesome.
318074
I would say the light pattern is both but more flood than spot. I have been pleased with the light.
1299427
It's definitely a flood pattern. It puts out great light, but it's a wide pattern. Good for about 15-20 ft with good brightness. I have 2 on my quad and they work REALLY well.
1212721
I bought a set of 2. At first I didn't notice, but after about a week or two at night after I installed them, I noticed that the two light have vey different beam spot sizes, or flood patterns...or whatever you want to call the illumination pattern. I measured them, and one is close to 8 degrees, and the other is close to 30 degrees. The 8 does look like a spot type. With some small amount of outside the spot light beam. The 30 is more or les a flood type light. No real focused beam. Still seems to look as bright when doing the stare test, or the 'dark garage wall test. I'm trying to contact the vendor and ask them. FYI - *** When I've looked at other sellers of LED moto lights web sites, the majority of them do mention that they sell a spot version, and a flood version.( for the same lamp type) And if you don't specify exactly what two you want in your order, they sys they will ship you one of each. That may what happened to me.
1111837
It's a fairly narrow spot. I use it on my bike but also working at night ( getting firewood this winter) but it's so dang bright you get a nice field of view. Great light! It's pretty much bright enough with 1 led on.. with 3 it's extremely bright.
1063411
It is more of a flood light than a spot. I like it but I was looking more for a spot light type also. It lights up a big area but not super bright. Not a long way out.
1240814
Not at all it could be possible that you didnt get a good spread witch would cause a hot spot to appear
1216171
Hi, great question! The TIR lens on the Surefire does a great job of providing a lot of spill with great range. The Surefire will outshine the HL at a distance. The Surefire also has a wider beam pattern, however the spill is not very bright since most of the light is concentrated on the hotspot. I use the Surefire because I need the throw. As stated the spill is wide, but not very bright. If you're looking for all out range get the Surefire. However, the Streamlight is a very powerful flashlight with a smooth transition from hotspot out to the edge. I feel the smooth beam pattern on the Streamlight is better for 'general purpose' work.
1879117
The beam angle is definitely more flood light than spot light. Don't know the exact angle, but would estimate 45 degrees
2036469
I think it's a bit more spotlight than floodlight, but the light is not terribly focused (has decent spread). I'd say this would be a good option to light a smaller area like for a door or window area versus lighting up a whole yard or driveway.