Flashlights : Fenix L1D-CE VS Nitecore D10 - Part 3

This video is to compare these 2 very nice lights since they are similar in size and price...

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Education

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• light
• torch
• flashlight
• LED
• fenix
• nitecore
• cutlerylover

[jaseth1337]

I have a new question for you: my order for the Nitecore D10 somehow timed out and now I just stopped and thought before I ordered it again: Do you have any idea what the "Golden Dragon Plus" LED which comes with several Nitecore models is and what it does.. it looks cool but I don't want it if it's going to make the light yellow like a standard torch.

[cutlerylover]

same light, same features, the only difference is the newer golden dragon plus is a slighty brighter LED, so yes for the same price go for that if possible...

[jaseth1337]

Thanks for yet a great review. I must admit your reviews are so good, clear, thorough and objective that they tend to end up being the decisive factor when I have to buy some new gear! Your voice is also really pleasent to listen to.

I have decided to go for the D10!

[cutlerylover]

Thanks! I know you will like the D10...try 4sevens dot (com) also look on candlepowerforums for discoutn codes, I think its curently CPF09 for 10% off but I could be wrong...

[tomoto757]

cutlery lover, how would you rate the D10 vs. the L1D Premium Q5 version? The Q5 isn't alot more pricey but is brighter and has a farther throw as far as im concerned.

[cutlerylover]

They come close as far as stats and specifics in lumens and so forth, the D10 has the edge with its piston drive though and more variety in modes, but not everyone is intereted or will use different modes so its up to the user...but if I know Fenix, they will coem out with nicer lights as tiem goes on and maybe adopt the same ideas...who knows...

[xxcanoxx]

is the L1D a Q5? and when you did the comparisons, was the L1D on Turbo mode?

[xxcanoxx]

please answer this question.

[MrWildtime]

i love the sound of the sound of those crickets and frogs....makes me miss summer

[trailer701]

well that sounds like the battery was empty ;-)

[xxcanoxx]

@trailer701

The L1D on high is 107 lumens. Nowhere in the video does he say that the Fenix was on Turbo (120 lumens). He is comparing the 2 lights with the Fenix having a 23 lumen disadvantage, instead of your uneducated 10 lumen difference presumption. The Nitecore could also be using an R2, which he did not specify, which is stronger than a Q5. Nowhere in my response above does it say that the Fenix is better than the Nitecore. Stop jumping to conclusions.

[xxcanoxx]

@trailer701

Notice he says the L1D on "HIGH", not turbo mode (120 lumens). High for the L1D is 107 lumens. So if it is on high, like he says... you are comparing the Fenix and the Nitecore with a 23 lumen difference. And YES that will make a difference, not just 10 lumen difference like you are saying. Learn your facts first before you ramble about a topic you do not know anything about. The Nitecore D10 is better than the L1D, yes I agree.

[trailer701]

You could've answered your question on your own:

1.This is the L1D-CE, you can find that in the title -.-.

2. Shure the L1D was on Turbo, why wouldn't it be? And if it wasn't, the difference would be just 10 lumens.

3. You seem like you would really like the Fenix to win.Why, the Nitecore is a better light.

[omfg191]

Anyone know how to disassemble the bezel for the L1d? When in normal high mode, there is noticeable flickering in the beam. Perhaps it was when I dropped it and hit bezel first on concrete.

[silarman]

great review as allways but i think i will go with the L1D i like the design and the holster also i like my flashlight to click