Armytek Wizard C2 Pro White vs Warm [comparison]

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Hi, I have a quick comparison between those two Wizard headlamps. So if you are wondering which one to choose, this might be helpful :)

White version is rather cool-neutral, more to the cool side, unfortunately. Expect CCT above 5500K

Warm is a bit warmer than previous Warm version of Wizard Pro. Expect CCT below 4000K

There should be an option between those two - a nice 4500K Wizard would be welcome. Yes, there is a Nichia version, but I thing there should be a lower-CRI-but-brighter-4500K option.


All pictures was taken using the sunlight white balance







I've tested both versions in the mountains this year, and I am sure the Warm version is way better for snow hiking.



Now comparison between the old Wizard Pro Warm, and the new C2 Pro one:








Differences I've noticed:

- Old Wizard is slightly less yellowish
- Old Wizard renders colors a bit worse (my opinion)
- New Wizard has a tint shift, which is common for 2nd gen XHP leds.


My C2 Pro White version is a bit cooler than the old one. It is more to the cool side, than the neutral-cool.

Summary

After couple of days of testing, I can choose the Warm version as my favorite. This doesn't mean the White one is bad - it has many pros, but I need a headlamp for mountain hiking and camping, so the Warm version is a better choice.


I hope this short comparison helped! I have more Wizard comparisons, so stay tuned.

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Excellent post Mocarny!
Armytek improving their products.
This model has many improvements.

Your comparison photos are most helpful.

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I’m seeing different results more in line with what SKV89 has posted. No way to test. I have 2 warm wizard pro xhp50 that are just under 2 years old that are noticeably warmer than the new warm c2 pro. The c2 pro was received near the end of January this year. Comparing them side by side I really prefer the old slightly warmer. It seems to provide more depth perception in various settings. Snow is white with the warm c2 and just slightly yellow with the old warm pro’s. It’s likely a batch or timing issue that’s why I provided dates on mine. SKV89 thinks they used different versions of the XHP50 in the past. That seems likely. The new C2 definitely has a different colored AR lens. I like the new switch and springs.

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Armytek was indeed using different XHP50 in the past. My XHP50 warm Wizard is about a year old.

The new switch is much better! I love it, the old one is way too stiff for me.

I think I like this new Wizard a Little more, unfortunately my white version is too cool for me. They should make a 5200K version of White.