the IYP low spec I saw is 1.5 lumens (all lumens levels Im talking about are for the High CRI), and Boaz informs it drops if fed with only 1 battery
that suggests that a Tool body with the IYP head would be below 1 lumen
whereas the Tool is 3 lumen
clemences LEDs are far superior, and his diffuse beam is far more appropriate, as a hotspot with spill is not helpful at close range imo. and iirc the Virence/Clemence Jetu has a 0.9 low in Optisolis and 1.2 lumen in E21a
if you buy the optisolis, and youre happy, that cost would be the same as trying a Tool, plus your IYP, if neither works for your low mode needs
the Klarus btw says 4 lumen spec, so if you think the IYP is brighter than you want, the Klarus and Tool will be brighter, hence less to your liking
as far as starting on low first, well… the Virence does that too, but, its a twisty, so now you have yet another feature to weigh
imo, the IYP is the most cost effective solution, and the only thing you seem to want to change actually, is the mode sequence… that simply is not an option, unless you spend more money.
so, I suggest you try to sort your priorities
- How Low do you want to go?
- Twist or click
- 1 battery or 2
- Low Price
good luck with your decision, for the price and convenience, I still vote IYP
I dont think a single battery light fits a doctors pocket as well as a 2AAA, and imo, twisty is not ideal for girlfriends
tough choices, I know, you cant always get what you want…
unfortunately there is no perfect light