Not sure which to buy, Olight M22 Warrior or NiteCore 960-Lumens CREE XM-L2, anyone who can help?
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I think the Olight is really bezel heavy and I don't think it's as bright as they advertise. Also, there is not as much spill so it's more of a search light because it has more throw. I don't have this model of the NiteCore but my other NiteCore lights seem exceptionally bright and well made. Although, overall I think Olight is the better brand.
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I can only speak to the Olight, but I've had it for over a year actually only change the batteries one time. It stays in my car and does get used, it is very bright. All of the brightness levels as well as the strobe feature work excellently.
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I only have this flashlight, but the main draw of the NiteCore seems to be the variable brightness. However, I'm not sure I would like to be fumbling around with a rotating ring in many situations. This flashlight has 3 brightness levels that you adjust by giving a small rotation to the bezel, and it remembers the level you are on. But, if you double tap the button, it jumps straight to the highest setting (without forgetting the other setting). This is an awesome feature in my opinion, better than the variable brightness wheel, because I can keep it on the lowest setting to save battery, but never be more than an extra tap away from tactical brightness. I only have this flashlight, but the main draw of the NiteCore seems to be the variable brightness. However, I'm not sure I would like to be fumbling around with a rotating ring in many situations. This flashlight has 3 brightness levels that you adjust by giving a small rotation to the bezel, and it remembers the level you are on. But, if you double tap the button, it jumps straight to the highest setting (without forgetting the other setting). This is an awesome feature in my opinion, better than the variable brightness wheel, because I can keep it on the lowest setting to save battery,... » Read More I only have this flashlight, but the main draw of the NiteCore seems to be the variable brightness. However, I'm not sure I would like to be fumbling around with a rotating ring in many situations. This flashlight has 3 brightness levels that you adjust by giving a small rotation to the bezel, and it remembers the level you are on. But, if you double tap the button, it jumps straight to the highest setting (without forgetting the other setting). This is an awesome feature in my opinion, better than the variable brightness wheel, because I can keep it on the lowest setting to save battery, but never be more than an extra tap away from tactical brightness. « Show Less
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I have both and love them. the nitecore has 5 settings whereas the olight only has 3.
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The M22 is amazing and very powerful and much versatile than the Cree. You will be very pleased with the M22.
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Grey. You may want to consider the Nitecore SRT7 Revenger, the latest model, which has a variable output of 1 to 960 lumens.
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I would google reviews on streamlights vs. Aimsports ( and ncstar, same design) before making a choice. You will see most people choose streamlight or surefire in the long run. Streamlight is a little cheaper than surefire though and equal in quality. Streamlight is pure quality but Surefire is made to be bullet proof almost but their prices reflect that as well. Surefire is best but streamlight is the only other option you can count on when its mounted to a gun. At least in my experiences.
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The Maglite XL200 is a similar light. I trust that one. I don't have any experience with this light.
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I gave this one to my son but I believe it cycles thru.The ulrafire WF-501B is almost as bright not focusable has a nice broad beam and is smaller always resets to hi. It is sold by Amazon as well. Both are very good lights for the price
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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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I think Maglite has a great reputation for quality products and service. They repaired one of their flashlights that was 15 years old for me at no charge. I have found them Dependable in law enforcement and emergency med applications. I'd go with the proven products!
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Nitecore is a Chinese/American company... Their new HQ is in the US and the factory is in China. I am using the flashlight frequently and I am satisfied with the performance. The only con is battery life, which can be expected as it is using regular AA batteries. The best pro is the same; it IS using regular AA batteries which can be found everywhere.
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I use Nitecore Intellicharger i4. It great for the 18650 and 26650. But 26650 take all most all day to charge do to there Large Capasity. But I think they made a new version with a lcd screen on it.
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I have to go with the 230 lumens. Its very bright. You don't want to run it to long on that high setting.
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I believe it is a CR 123. I no longer us my light to be honest. I now use a void hawk led mini raptor light with a after market weapons mount. I now have a 600 lumens light vs a 200 light with minimal weight difference.
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Frostfire 16 LED is better. Mr. Beams is the best @ the same price but use batteries and light last longer after motion.. This one(frost fire) stopped working after a month. There are no options.
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Bob, do not know the numbers for output, but I know I replaced my angle military type flashlight 2 D's and the change in light made me to decide to not get rid of the old Nam style light. I personally think you will be most satisfied with the Nite Ize brand.
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?100lm? At most, Go buy the 3800lm Cree head/bike light @ 2400lm or 3800lm with the $good batterie$$. It's cheaper and worth every penny. Go to MiniInTheBox.Com you'll pay less and get it quicker than any one else.JA
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hi, i have both tn31 and tn35...BOTH great thrower flashlights for beam distance. I have used both on a 1/2 mile straight stretch of highway here in fairbanks and BOTH lit up road for easily half that distance and reflected the signs 1/2 mile away. the tn31 was 89.00 and 1700 lumens. The tn35 was 135.00 and 2700 lumens..both were great light with tn35 being a little brighter is all and better spread:) but for 89.00 the tn31 is no slouch:) As far as dropping them...I do not do that sorry. They have a 2 year warrenty now and even after that will fix it at parts/labor. the people that shoot them or throw them all over is just plain stupid for such a nice light. You can break anything if you try but WHY??? I dont do that stuff,sorry. hope this helped
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Depends on if it's an XM-L T6 like it says, or something else. The first one I got wasn't even the same class of Cree bulb, the second was an XM-L U2. From what I've seen online the U2 is around 5700k and the T6 is around 6500K. This also seems to match up between the U2 I got here and another light I have with an actual T6.Of course, the permanent button memory and lack of adjustable focus kill this flashlight for me. It's bright, but I don't recommend it.
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The nitecore batteries are bigger, they are just giving you free AA, and AAA batteries, has nothing to do with flashlight