Then I think some DC fix might make those the perfect for you.
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Yes I really like my HC30, I just thought I’d try one of the new XHP versions for the higher output.
I have to consider the levels though:
HC30: 210(M) 400(H) 1000(turbo)
HC33: 240(M) 780(H) 1800(turbo)
So for the Nitecore I might miss the 400lm and 1000lm levels. I really like angle lights so the new brighter one I get may end up being only for certain uses, and continue using the HC30 daily. I also need the magnetic tail cap, that is a very useful feature for me. I had to glue one on my HC30 but it came off.
I’m looking at the Rofis because I like how it goes from angle light to straight, that one could replace my HC33 for everyday use. I like how the head rotates on the new R1/R3 versions (better than the TR18/TR20), also the TR18/TR20 are CW only. Rofis informed me they plan on offering NW versions of the new R1/R2/R3 around March this year, so I’m waiting to see if they do.
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It does mention it, I believe tha’ts what the “(ATR)” is:
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To be honest I haven’t paid attention to the stepdown much, on mine, my needs are different from yours in that respect. I really can’t say I’ve even seen it step down so it must be gradual, but I certainly haven’t tried to run it on Turbo for anywhere near 60min. probably 10-12 minutes at the most, it gets kind of hot on turbo.
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Here’s a runtime/stepdown graph (click on the graph for the review on BLF):
I’ve probably never run it on turbo past 15 min. so looking at this it really doesn’t drop much within that time.
The high mode does run steady for me, didn’t know it would go that long though!