what is the lumen comparison of the XL200 to the mag pro AA?
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I can only offer my view of the XL200. Lumen comparisons are the domain of UL.
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As far as I can tell, the packaging is different.Prices vary for old models of Maglites. I paid $25 for mine I think (S6D015).
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If I'm remembering this specific flashlight, it does NOT take AA batteries! There are some that take a 3.7V 14500, which is the same size as a AA, but this take a 18650 3.7V, which is entirely different. Only if you are going to use is often would it be worth it to purchase the light, batteries, and charger. IMHO, You will not be seeing 1000 lumens. I have other lights, rated at ~180-200 lumens that I like better and are just as bright.
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I don't know for certain, since I haven't used the illuminated version. But I would check the reviews of that particular model very carefully, and make sure that you can adjust the brightness all the way down. A common complaint with illuminated gear is that the brightness may be adjustable, but that even a the lowest setting it is still too bright. I can tell you that I've never been tempted by the illuminated version because I've never had a problem seeing the crosshairs on the regular version, and I've used it everywhere from city center sidewalk astronomy to radically dark skies deep in the Mojave desert. It seems to me that for bright stuff you don't need illlumination, and that for dim stuff the illumination might compete with the faint light from the target, BUT take that with a huge grain of salt since I am basically speaking from ignorance.
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Regret ... No idea ... the model I received is not even competitive with my Mag-Lite XL100 spec'd at 103 Lumens. I am surprised Amazon has not taken this to task!
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the lumens was the only diff i was able to see. so i went ahead and purchased the 725hd. it's great, you don't any more brightness than what the 725hd has. nice clear picture in day or night.
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The lamp has a fast strobe mode for to disorient the target down range and has and SOS setting to signal for help if needed. It also has 3 different light settings to conserve battery life depending on how how much light you need. For the money you won't find a better light. A Mag Light doesn't even come close to this light.
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There's a Fenix MC11 G2 that is advertised as having 155 lumens and has a different belt clip, but otherwise appears the same:Fenix MC11 LED Waterproof Torch Flashlight (Black)
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An advantages of the pro is that it has a greater run-time 12hrs compared to 8hours. Comparing them side by side the standard led is slightly greenish while the pro is a bit purple, the pro seems to be whiter. The pro seems to have a slightly larger spread of light which is confirmation of the larger number of lumens but slightly smaller beam distance.
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Absolutely, the 1s has a 300 lumen output while the HL has a 630 lumen output meaning it quite literally puts out twice the light. This light is brighter, covers a larger area and still manages to retain a good battery life. It is well worth the extra $20.
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I think it's the pro one. Very bright and the focus beam shapes neatly circle. When you use high quality or high performance battery, I can say it will be slightly brighter. Hopefully useful for your consider.
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The big selling point is size. But it also has about double the battery life and NVG compatible. If those things are not important then go with the PRO. I have both and they are both bomb proof optics.
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Hi RayI'm not familiar with the AA LED MIni-Mag you mentioned, However, If my retro upgrade were any brighter it would be "Overkill". I own 5 or 6 AA MiniMags and Plan on ordering the Retro Kit for them as well. I am 150% sold on the Retro and highly Recommend it.
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It probably would work great but there are a lot less expensive flashlights that put off as many lumens for a lot less money. One example is the Cree which you can buy for one tenth the cost. All this said, I love the Maglite XL200.
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These are the specs from the official Maglite website. Specifications: Length: 4.8" (121.92 mm) Barrel Diameter: 1" (25.4 mm) Head Diameter: 1" (25.4 mm) Weight with batteries: 3.68 oz. (104 g) Just a tip, though... spring for the XL200, not the 100. I got the 100 and was pretty disappointed with the features. The XL200 is just a few bucks more, it's the same size, and it's MUCH easier to use the different features.
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Price-point wise, it's most comparable to the Petzl Tikka 2. Feature wise, the Tikka 2 is 40 lumens, where the Northbound Headlamp is 70 lumens. A key difference is that the Northbound Headlamp has a dimmer to let you set exactly the light level you want. The Tikka 2 has two modes (high/low), which in our opinion doesn't give you nearly as much light flexibility (for example, reading in bed where you might want very low light to not disturb anyone else. They are both water-resistant IPX-4. Thanks for your question and hope this gives you some more information.
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Also, I own the eagletac sx25a6. It is worth a look. It takes 6 AA instead of 8, it is slimmer, and brighter. Can't go wrong with either light, though. I own both and they are both excellent.