I previously posted asked for recs for a medium sized flashlight for edc and for emergencies. Was looking for durability, brightness, and just solid quality.
II also own a surefire g2x pro and was looking to see if there is something better than that, and also a streamlight protac 4 I lost. The surefire g2x pro is under $80 currently. The zebralight cost me $100 ish overall, plus batteries and charger.
I know nothing about technical specs, but my surefire seems to have better build quality and feels more solid. It is listed as 600 lumens vs the zebralight is listed as over 600 lumens. The surefire seems to be brighter than the zebralight, you can see the photos I attached. Both on their highest mode. For the last 2 pics I am checking to see how well they light up a dark room, flashlight pointed at ceiling and taking pics of the door for comparison.
Am I missing something?
by photorph
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There is a lot more like sustained output. How long can the flashlight sustain the same output of light. Color rendering, use your flashlight to look at objects with rich colors like red and see what flashlight will actually light up the object for you to see the true color of the object. User interface, impact resistance, the zebra lights are potted meaning there is a resin that protects the electronics. Others with more experience in zebras might chime in a bit.
If you want a Zebra with more power you want the SC6oo series. Almost twice the output compared to an SC65.
Zebras are efficient, compact, nice programmable UI and durable,
You’re overlooking the obvious. The fact that you’re splitting hairs trying to discern output difference between the lights and the Zebralight is half the size of your surefire (as clearly seen in your photos) says it all. That’s exhibit A…the sustained output to size ratio of Zebralights. Which one would you rather carry in your pocket all day, knowing they’re basically equivalent in output?
Also, don’t confuse weight with build quality. Zebralights are fully potted, just like Surefire.
Finally, the color rendering is (inarguably) superior in the Zebra, and the color temp is (arguably) better, too. That difference in color temp, I might add, may be why the surefire appears “brighter” to you…its cooler temp. Warmer temps are an acquired taste when you’re used to cool emitters, but they’re more akin to natural light and easier on the eyes.
Oh, and also, as others have pointed out…if you buy a larger Zebralight that’s closer in size to your Surefire, the output will blow your Surefire out of the water.
Your second picture is more than enough reason for me. That surefire beam is ugly as sin.
> What’s so great about it?
The Zebralight beam color is less glaring at night, the beam spectrum reveals more red tones, and the tint is not green.
https://preview.redd.it/cpf155ylexyc1.png?width=2242&format=png&auto=webp&s=eecd00f67414fe62f492969b38e4b9d01d3af4fa
the dog on the right is brighter, but that is not the only factor to consider when evaluating which light is better
take a walk outdoors with both lights, and I think you will notice the Zebra produces a richer color experience. Try to find some red things.. thats where High CRI really shines.
Dont be fooled by how nice and green the Surefire makes green leaves look. 😉
That surefire is HUGE and has an ugly green beam. Use the zebra around the house at night. Much better.
This why I’m not paying for a pre built light lol , some dude named Hank building $10 lights, charging $50 or some other company over changing. Only time I buy a pre built is for a weapon light.