I wouldn’t worry about missing out on the Spark headlamp. I had the SG3, but the lack of reverse polarity protection killed it- literally. I donated my SG5 to work because it has a few issues. It flickers on a few higher modes, and the runtimes for whatever reason are a fraction of what they used to be. I haven’t abused the light in any way, but I feel like those are things worth mentioning. I have had an Xtar B20 for years, and it has no problems- so I have no reason to believe the Warboy is any different. It has held up well to testing and it’s an affordable light. I wish it had NW version- but that’s no biggy. It comes down to a few basic headlamp preferences- the reflector and the tint. If those are things you don’t mind… then it’s great. I personally have no problems with the reflector. I prefer the Armytek slightly, but as you can see the Xtar has a much better throw than all the others.
Anyway, it’s a nice headlamp and it’s even better when you win one. But even at 10-20 more than the Skilhunt, the Xtar is a much better headlamp honestly.
This really is a very,very good review. The comparison beamshots really give some perspective and the time lapse sequence shows whats really happening with the thermal management on the Warboy. Think i will have to get one of these when/if they come up on offer!
He did most of the editing too. Did you happen to notice the thumbs up in the UI section?
Thanks!
When I saw my runtime test for the first time I did think it was a little strange. I emailed Xtar, and saw it in olds review about the same time. And Kara from Xtar confirmed it in an email. Thanks! I was hoping to pack this review with more data than all my previous reviews. I know the beamshot section was a bit dense, but those weights in there are fully loaded headlamps with straps- although I didn’t explain it outright.
I just can’t decide if I want to get one or not. I’m about to pull the trigger on the Solarforce L2E. It’s larger, but it takes P60 drop-ins and can run 2x18650s.
It’s a nice affordable headlamp with decent runtimes. Thanks! Headlamps are useful when camping and you need free hands… Working and you need free hands… Or biking. Despite what you see me doing with it in the video, I would much rather go for a walk with a flashlight.
It’s super cheap right now at that above link. Probably won’t be that price again for a while. The BLF way is to get them both! Thanks for the kind words!
Well, if you just go out and walk a dog, then yes, but for, lets say, hiking, IMHO it would be much better to use headlamp and have flashlight on your belt for occasional trail checking in the distance.
I would find it weird to walk around the city with headlamp :D!
