Sad state of affairs indeed!
My last batch of 5 Ultrafires from DX are all fake with bad color and brightness.
Has anyone determined some safe sources of genuine Cree drop ins — that still qualify as “budget lights” ?
Thank you.
“XHP50” from Warsun X80. If I compare it to pictures here on BLF and cree datasheet this one sure look suspicious/fake… The dome texture looks more like LB HP50 but not the backside. Even the mcpcb is suspicious. XMK=No info to be found
Yes, looks very much like the LB HP50 and I think it is one. Of course many sites offering the WarsunX80 are labeling it “XHP50” which is a clear false reference to the Cree original.
Just a thought. Is it possible to make a thread that has links to authentic Cree emitter sellers? After reading this thread a little, I have determined that all my flashlights have fake emitters lol. I would like to at least replace my fake XM-L2 T6 and solder in a real one if I could actually find one with a board?
klrman, the main problem with “fake” leds is not that much related to their lumen output, which may just be hardly noticeably lower, or even good. The main issue is with regards to the quality of their spectral power distribution curves which tend to qualify like straight Jenkem.
Nice demonstrative video about this topic:
I already find standard CRI brand name leds shitey enough, so go figure.
Barkuti, thank you, that was a really good video! I've never heard of that brand before, but I have a few 100W LED work lights in my garage and would love to change the emitter to those 5600k ones! In fact, I will try and get a hold of a few and give it a try. I'm sure if the watts are the same, that the driver would work.
Does the pic of my T6 look like it's not a Cree to you? I think I'm right but it would be good if someone with much more experience would confirm that! Also, would you or anyone know who sells legit XM-L2 T6's with a board? I want to upgrade my flashlights if I can get my hands on the real thing.
Looks fake to me! To buy genuine emitters, Mountain here in the US is preferred source. So far, FastTech has been a good source for genuine Cree emitters as well.