for a headlamp, I would Not want Low CRI, not even for $6… Im worth more than that.
andy_u, thanks for the update on what you ended up buying.
Congratulations on making a High CRI choice.
High CRI is the only way I fly.
about the LED you chose:
The 5000k LH351d is an excellent intro to High CRI and near Daylight white color temperature. Good for staying awake, alert and active. I use one as a headlamp when doing active tasks, in my case LED swaps. I switch to a warmer light when relaxing.
future factors to consider
the light you chose uses 3 batteries. It is important to keep them as a matched set. Mark them so you know they go together.
mismatched batteries can overheat when they try to equalize their charge
you can monitor the batteries with a voltmeter. They should all have the same voltage.
Never borrow one battery out of the set, to use in a different light.
Because that will run one battery down to a different voltage than the other two in the set of Three, and when the discharged one gets back together with the other two cells, there is a danger of venting with fire. This is serious… do not mix mismatched batteries of different brands, different charge levels, different discharge specs, different ages.
about color temperature choices
I like to have at least one warm light, for relaxing in dark situations such as camping.
so the next light you choose, be it a headlamp, or otherwise, you have the opportunity to buy a warmer LED. I suggest 3500k.
on the left is a 5000k LH351D (similar to what you have ordered), on the right is a 3500k 219b
For an EDC light, I recommend you look at the Emissar D4V2 with short tube, it is available with 3500k LEDs… I think it will blow your mind. If you spring for the titanium version with the short tube, it could be the one light to rule them all… LOL
enjoy!
the journey is the destination