Astrolux MF04 vs Astrolux MF04s ?

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That’s right. Maybe I am a bit too obsessed with non-CW flashlights - but not for nothing :slight_smile:

I believe you now :slight_smile:

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By the way, does somebody have good MF04 vs MF04s beamshots to compare? (And MF02 vs MF02s).

It would be good to compare them regarding tint-shift.

Maukka measured huge/ugly tint-shift on the MF02s, and I am curious, how does it show up in a tighter beam (MF04s)?

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Indeed, cool white = brighter = more throw BUT your pictures aren’t a demonstration because most of the time, in usual condition, you are holding the flashlight you are using and a thrower like the MF4(s) in cool white, because of scatered light, it makes a stronger white halo right forward your eyes sight and you won’t see the objects very far, illuminated with a dimmer light than the white halo.
Neutral white or warm white are dimmer, throw a bit less but let you see much better what is behind a much dimmer halo when you are holding the flashlight.

In your pictures, as you are away from the flashlights, the view is not blocked by the halo of the scatered light.

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Personally, I am done with XHP35 HIs.

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I have these lights~ :wink:
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MF02S
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MF02
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MF04S
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MF04

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^^ those pics tell it all.

I notice that on my MF02S there is a large dark spot in the center of the hot spot that is even visible when pointing it to a white wall. I often see it when pointing it to trees. Not the best beam in the world, but ok.

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i love how balance between both options, look like he can’t make decision now :stuck_out_tongue:
to me the mf04s is more pratical, it provides reasonable lumen and can throw far enough for most of people

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Thank you for the comparison pictures, lusan_senna :slight_smile:

For me, the XHP35 seems to be clearly better. Personally, I think, the green ring in the corona on both XHP70.2 model variants is disturbing.

Meanwhile, I picked the ‘poor man’s Imalent R90C’ (a.k.a. HaikeLite MT09R XHP35 HI) in 5000K CCT to see, how it can throw. I expect that working similarly, like an Astrolux MF02S, but without the ugly beam tint changes (or with much less).

I could not set my mind up for an Astrolux MF04, but it is still tempting.

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You forgot to say which one is the NW and the CW beam. It is supposed that the stronger beam was the CW, right?

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lusan_senna , thank you very much.

It is very hard to choose.
I really like the power of MF04S, but I also like the throw of MF04. I do not have money for both.
MF04S- $ 169 with 30% discount
MF04 - $ 175 with 20% discount

You gave me the thought of the autonomy and the turbo mode. XHP35 is better at autonomy.
If I found 30% discount for MF04 I would buy it. I’m thinking of having the strongest thrower, and on the way to buy a powerful flood.
Thorfire s70s I sold it :slight_smile: (70$)

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I was once in the same predicament, Buying one of each as I could afford it. One of each is a temporary fix and a little bulky on the portability side of things. The Imalent R90C has 880kcd and ~20k lumens, depending on who you ask. Yes it’s Imalent but there are no complaints; someome has a broken MF04S above. The R90C has more lumens than both of those others put together and noticeably more throw than the S. It’s like an MF04S with the throw and lumens you wanted, and rather than the MF04 small hotspots. You’ll actually have some efficacy of the object you’re lighting up and it’s more impressive to everyone, they’ll admit it, except the guy who bought both Astrolux lol. You may want wait for a sale it’ll go down to the low 200s.

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I buy MF04 NW :slight_smile:
131.4$ + shipping insurance (4.38$) :slight_smile: Very good price.

We did not have enough money for a R90C. I know it was a better choice, but I’m happy with the current election. :innocent:

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You will really like the light :slight_smile:

One advantage of the MF04 vs the MF04s is better battery life, and far throw even at lower levels, which can be very helpful regarding runtime brightness and longevity.

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Good choice… I also recommend mf04 over mf04s. The beam on the mf04 is amazing…

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Great price.

Enjoy it!

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I will return with impressions in 2 weeks when we get there. :slight_smile:

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What batteries do you recommend? Currently I can not order samsung q30, I’ll get to customs and I have to pay taxes.

Liitokala NCR1865 3400mah without protection (65mm) are ok for MF04? (10$ / 4pcs)
I know for mf04s how big discharge was ok samsung q30. Thx

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Hello bro,

Where did u get this Mf04 NW at this (131:money_mouth_face: price?

Thanx

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We found a discount code, but it’s no longer valid. (only for NW) I prefer CW, but it’s more expensive (175-219$) (I do not really like NW)

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Why not NW? I just want to buy NW (found price 168 usd)
It have better/longer throw with nicer yellow beam color…

Why u prefer CW?