I don't really care about shape but performance...
L shape lights usually have smaller heatsink so can deliver less power for long time plus the lense in L shape is usually "floodied"
Currently my bare AL colored FW3A is duking it out with my NC HC30 for my work EDC. Now that I fixed the FW3A it is winning. But I still prefer an “L” shaped headlamp over traditional.
I love my L-shaped headlamps. They work great on a nice headstrap and I can set them on a flat surface to use as a work light. Some have magnets in the tail so they can be placed in a number of spots in my shop or car for light where needed. I’ve even put a length of paracord around the head and hung it around my neck. Also, I love a floody headlamp. A thrower doesn’t allow me to see my feet and when I’m hiking or backpacking at night, I DEFINITELY want to be able to see the rocks and roots that might trip me up without having to tilt my head down. The floody beam allows me to just glance down with my eyes.
A traditional headlamp design might be less bulky, but I’d have a hard time using it as a work light.
Where are you located? They’ll charge you $30 for shipping out of China, if in the US, and you’ll have no support. AT’s warm looks yellow to me.
Armytek is not Canadian like they claim. Everyone of these bullet points is a lie. Try calling their number. It’s a burner phone number with a Washington State area code, that nobody answers
Zebralights are made in China too, but at least their offices are actually in Texas, ship free, have good customer service. I edited my post above, you might want to read.