Introduction
Whether you're hiking rugged trails, diving into the unknown, or preparing for emergencies, the secret weapon of any flashlight lies in its "heart"—the LED. In this guide, we break down 5 top-tier LEDs (XHP70.2/XHP70.3/519A/SFT40/LH351D) to help you find the perfect match!
- I. Comparison of core lamp beads: technical parameters and scene adaptation
1.1. XHP70.2 and XHP70.3: Performance kings for outdoor and diving
The XHP series LED lamp beads from Cree mainly differ in color temperature, CRI (color rendering index) and their application scenarios.
Technical differences
XHP70.2:
Brightness: single lamp bead up to 4500 lumens, light efficiency 210 lumens/watt, wide floodlight range
Structure: 7.0mm×7.0mm package, support 6V/12V voltage, 125° wide viewing angle
Application scenarios: TS22 (EDC flashlight), DL10R (diving flashlight) - large-scale lighting and underwater penetration requirements
XHP70.3:
Compared with X HP70.2 upgrade points: 10%-15% improvement in light efficiency, higher central light intensity, optimized optical consistency
Scene adaptation: TS22 (upgraded EDC), TS23 (tratical flashlight) - pursuit of extreme brightness and long-range balance
Selection suggestions
Outdoor adventure: XHP70.2 floodlight covers the camp, XHP70.3 is suitable for night search
1.2. 519A vs SFT40 vs LH351D: Daily and tactical battlefields
Technical features
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Lamp model
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Core advantages
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Typical application products
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Applicable scenarios
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519A
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High color rendering index (CRI ≥ 90)
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FC11C, TS10 MAX, WK03
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Photography fill light, indoor fine work
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SFT40
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Long-range capability (light intensity > 100,000cd)
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FC12, TS32, TD01 /C, DL08, TD05, TS11
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Tactical search, emergency signal
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LH351D
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Uniform light spot + high color rendering
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HD20, HD15
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Camping maintenance, night hiking
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519A: Nichia technology, true color reproduction, suitable for scenes requiring accurate color identification
SFT40: Spotlight design, dense center light spot, 1 km range to meet security needs
LH351D: 120° wide angle + low blue light design, headlamp is comfortable to wear and not dazzling
- Product line in-depth matching: from demand to purchase decision
The best choice for floodlight: TS22 (XHP70.3) - magnetic reverse charging + 4500 lumens, taking into account portability and performance
Exquisite choice: TS10 MAX (519A) - 18650 battery + high color rendering, suitable for urban commuting
- Professional diving
Deep-sea weapon: DL08 (SFT40) - IP68 + 3600 lumens + up to 274 meters, achieving precise long-distance lighting
Upgrade experience: DL10R (XHP70.2) - IP68 waterproof + 4500 lumens, beam distance 287 meters
- Tactical and emergency
Long-range king: FC12 (SFT40) - tactical ring design + instant flash, preferred for law enforcement and self-defense
All-round headlamp: HD15 (LH351D) - dual lamp bead switching, maintenance/hiking can be done with one machine
TS22 purchasing link:
China Warehouse
USA Warehouse
DL10R purchasing link:
DL10R
TS 23:
TS23
