Looking for a 18650 torch.

[hivoltage3061]

I think I have it boiled down to the Olight Warrior Mini and the Fenix LD30. I like the 2 switches on each, and the 1500 lumens. Any opinions on each or other good options would be appreciated, must be pocketable. Time to replace my Zebralight I have been carrying for 5 years. By the way, this is not my first post. I could not log in and had to create a new profile. Been lurking around here for quite a few years.

 

[adamlau]

I would rather replace the ZL with another ZL. But if change is what you are after....

 

[Chicken Drumstick]

I'd go with whichever one offers a good choice of tint..... i.e. Neutral white and a proper moonlight mode. I beggars belief that some companies still don't offer such things.

 

[hivoltage3061]

I would rather replace the ZL with another ZL. But if change is what you are after....

Good point, looking at their website, not sure which one to get. I currently have the SC62.....probably over 4 years old.

 

[lightfooted]

I have an Olight Warrior mini and if you are okay with a proprietary cell setup that means any other 18650 won't work in it, then go with the Olight. I bought it for the UI and accepted the fact that by the time I am likely to need to replace the cell the light will have been replaced by something either newer or better...hopefully both. But so far it is my newest EDC.

 

[Labradford]

I think the LD30 has a brighter high setting so I would go with the Fenix. And it looks cool.

 

[Timothybil]

I had a Nitecore P30 that I loved. On-off on the tail, and mode on the side. it is discontinued, but was replace with a new version that uses the 21700 cell instead of the 18650. If they haven't messed with the head, it had a very nice mix of spill and throw. I carried mine on a belt holster very comfortably.

 

[lightfooted]

I think the LD30 has a brighter high setting so I would go with the Fenix. And it looks cool.

It claims 1600 lumens vs the Olight's 1500. Enough to make a difference? Maybe. Would you notice it? Probably not.

Also the Olight is a very compact light, smaller than the Fenix.

 

[WebHobbit]

I've tried several new Fenix lights over the last few months. If you are into COLD tint LEDs....then go for it. But that's pretty much ALL they offer and I just can't spend anymore money on COOL WHITE