Questions like this are always impossible to really answer because I don’t know your financial situation or needs. If you want a great UI, exotic emitter, huge turbo output, and tiny size, this light has that. If you want the most cost effective light with decent throw, most lights on the market (this one included) don’t look good next to a C8+ - but most people want more than the cheapest usable thing. How much the extra features are worth is a question I can’t answer.