The XP-G2 version would basically get you one mode higher than the Nichia version.
As for “wow factor”, that’s affected more by the distance to your target than it is by the actual lumen number. My 500-lm SC52 looks just as impressive as my 3300-lm Cypreus, if I shine the SC52 from ~5 inches and the Cypreus from ~20 inches. Muggles don’t really know the difference as long as the spot hurts to look at.
I already have a Sinner Cypreus Tri-EDC copper with FET driver and triple dedomed XPL neutral (probably 3000 lumens). I also have a tiny modded Convoy S2+ mini with FET driver and domed XPL 3d with modded 10507 optic (around 2500 lumens).
The Meteor will be several times bigger than the Cypreus and probably 8x bigger than the Convoy. If I’m going to get a big light like that, it would be nice for it to feel like a substantial upgrade in output.
Well, if you take a 500 lumens EDC reflector and a 3,000+ lumens flooder and light up a backyard with each, you, or anyone, will see a big, huge difference for sure.... Comparing a 2500 flooder to a 5000 lumens flooder, maybe not so much. 2500 to 7500 should be very clear.
Oh, I doubt the Meteor will get more “wow” than either of the above; size is a big factor in how people react. A small bright light will get a bigger reaction than a big bright light, and the single triples have a higher lumen-to-size ratio than the quad-triple Meteor. (and by that measure, DBCstm’s Texas Poker is probably the most impressive torch on the planet)
However, the Meteor is the smallest and brightest “stubby” light on the market and is pretty impressive even if it might not get more “wow” than a fully-pimped Cypreus. Perhaps you’d get more mileage out of the upcoming Vinh model?
Also worth mentioning… At equivalent lumen levels, the Meteor will be able to run longer and cooler due to the extra batteries and extra mass. So what would normally be a turbo-only mode on a Cypreus could be a regular operating mode on the Meteor. Just in case you want to use it for practical purposes.
I have any practical purposes in mind; I just want a Meteor because it’s wicked cool. (and to encourage Noctigon to make more cool stuff in the future)
I know to get the most out of this light, you should be using high drain, low resistance cells. The problem is, I’m looking for something relatively cheap, has a high capacity (>2900mAh) and performs well.
If you simply go for $ per mAh ratio, the best option is NCR18650PF at $0.0019 per mAh. The LG is a little bit higher at $0.0022 per mAh; NCR18650BD is $0.0023; and NCR18650BL is $0.0025.
I’m leaning towards the LG HG2 because that has more headroom at 20A versus NCR18650PF’s 10A discharge.
I’m ready to pull the trigger on one of these, but which one should I get?
Only decent light I have is a Acebeam K40M and a Skyray 8 (if you consider the Skyray as decent).
I love the acebeams. I like this light because of the brightness and the smaller form factor. Would like to have a bit more flood than the acebeams without losing much throw. For reference I don’t mind paying up for the XP-L’s but my guess is that they are going to add more flood and the throw may not be as good as the XP-G2 1D.
Let me know what you guys think. Will probably order one today based on your recommendation.
I would personally recommend the S2 1D dedomed version, it has good throw, also flood.
But the M43 is not ready for order now as we are still processing some of the old orders.
The sales should be resumed in a week time, but I’m not sure how much time the stock will last.
As we will close the sales any time when current stock is out.
And the assembling time for this little beast is quite long, every detail should be taken care of….
I would love to see a much simpler UI. Simple as in click one = low, click two = medium, click three = high, and no strobe.
Also why not allow pre/back orders? I dont follow the forum regularly so checking back to see if I can order something isn’t a good option for me. I don’t mind going ahead and placing the order and if it shows up 3-5 weeks, that will be fine. I think most consumers would be in this boat.