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30 places left.
I am excited.
How noticeable in real world use would the ~350m FL1 difference between the Astrolux MF02 and the Haikelite MT07S HI be?
That is a non negligible difference.
The MT07S HI does have a slightly better UI, and more thermal mass, so it’ll stay a bit cooler than the MF02.
But at 1050m tested throw vs 1400m tested throw, if you only want throw, get the MF02.
Are you referring to manufacturer published number of 1587m and 1200m for MF02 and MT07S HI?
Thanks, I think I will pass this up and get the MF02 instead.
interested!
I see no MT07S HI result, maybe it is hidden somewhere in that thread.
Anyway, if they are indeed having difference of 350m measured by forumer, I think it is quite funny to know Astrolux and Haikelite were using offset numbers quite close to each other to boast their flashlight throw distance.
1587-1200 = 387m. I wonder is it possible they engage the same test house to perform the test and cause this offset from reality.
Interested.
10 more needed
This seems like a better deal than the sc26 group buy that I am in. I am about ready to back out if that group buy. It’s going terribly.
I can highly recommend the MT07S (70.2). Great machining and finish; the light feels really good in the hand. And the output is just amazing. It’s just a joy to use, and the price doesn’t get better than this.
How does it compare to the xhp 35 model? I have a q8 and an l6 for the medium distance stuff.
I only have the L6, and the beam is pretty comparable (70.2 version). Output of the MT07S 70.2 is about 20% higher than the stock L6. The output of the L6 does reduce with depleting cells which is not the case with the Haikelite.
There is just very little info regarding the 35 version. I think the 35 is an interesting light. It’s not a dedicated thrower like the TN42 or the MF02 with a huge reflector. The MT07S is much more compact and although not too comfortable, it actually is pocketable. I call it a sub thrower.
So for its size you get quite some throw with ~200 kcd intensity. So the 35 is less bright compared to the 70, but you definitely have a tighter more intense hotspot, also relative to the L6 and Q8.
Should I go with the 70 or 35? And why?
How does it compare against q8?
Pros: More throw for both versions, especially the HI version.
Stable brightness as the cells drain in the light
Possibility to install a Lexel buck driver to get the best UI ever.
Better tint than the Q8 with the MT07S HI version, which uses an 80CRI 4800k emitter from my knowledge.
That added weight means it almost does not thermal throttle, even at max, per u/Zak or Zak Wilson’s review.
Cons: Worse UI out of the box. For the XHP 70.2, worse tint than the BLF Q8.