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Eaxus CREE T6 XML vs VARTA Aluminium

What CREE T6 XML does better (3) and where Aluminium wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Eaxus CREE T6 XML
Eaxus · 2021CREE T6 XML
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $6
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VARTA Aluminium
VARTA · 2022Aluminium
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $11
5.8Brightness & throw2.3
2.4Battery & charging2.5

Why is CREE T6 XML better than Aluminium?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 250 lm4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 70 m7.1×
  3. RechargeableYes · Aluminium: No

Why is Aluminium better than CREE T6 XML?

  1. Maximum runtime8 h vs 35 h4.4×
Specifications

Side by side

VARTA AluminiumVARTA Aluminium≈ $113.6
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm250 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m70 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XM-L—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime8 h35 h
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height136 mm—
Head diameter / width35 mm—
Weight129 g—
Modes & features
ColoursBlackBlack
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