Hyper Hype and Lux Lust (LED Saber Comparison)

All Hyperblades were at 100% battery charge.
As far as I know, the blue H-blade is v1 (although some have speculated that it could be a v2, and use 11.1v if it was setup as such), and the green is version 2 @ 11.1v. The 11.1v one is directly connected to the wall charger, so... it is always 100% charge in the video.

Most all other Luxeons were at 100% charge, although some (mainly the FX sabers) were not.

I only have blue and green Hyperblades, so... I could not test/compare red.

There are other noteworthy comments I could make, for example the overall battery life of a Hyperblade on setting 10... or that a Hyperblade would likely be seen as brighter in higher ambient light, but I cannot squeeze *everything* into a ten minute limit (YouTube).

Enjoy, and hope these comparisons shed some light when looking at one LED saber or technology alongside the next.

NOTE: I want people to be clear on this: the graflex coming apart and the tip falling off at the end of the video... that was just FUNNY. It has nothing to do with ANYTHING regarding whether the saber is "good" or "bad". Remember that.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• led
• saber
• hyperblade
• luxeon
• plecter
• comparison
• force
• fx
• master
• replicas
• brightness

[SteveSabbai]

...i plan on buying a Saber and wanted to know what are the top 5 brightest colors?..thxu for your time :)

[greytale]

@SteveSabbai This really depends on the LED you use, what battery solution you provide for the LED, and if there is a current-regulating driver controlling things or not. Additionally, you have factors such as blade length, diffusion material inside the blade (which "catches" the light, much like any lamp you'd see in your house), and several other factors.

Ultimately--I would pick the five colors you LIKE best. They will all be "bright" if you do things correctly, though. :)

--Nova

[AyanaLinval]

I have to admit, I'm really new to this. Which one is better overall? And what is a hyperblade exactly? I understand it's probably a different type of LED at the base? Also, is the hyperblade more prone to breaks? I can see the light gap at the top, is that a common occurrence in Hypers? Do Hypers trade off durability for aesthetics? I know there are a lot of questions, but I honestly don't even know where to start in building these.

[greytale]

@AyanaLinval Zounds, that's a lot of question! :) The quickest way I can respond--yet give you info--is to say that YES... the technologies of "Hyperblades" vs. "Luxeon style" blades are different. I would say that--by default of PHYSICS--yes, the Hyperblade is prone to destruction. Maybe not "tomorrow", maybe not "next week", but... yes--over time.

Even that being said--"Luxeon" / flashlight style blades give a run for everyone's money on brightness... and certainly for durability.

[brandon9271]

what kind of blade was on the "Flange iii" with the green K2? That was AWESOME!

[greytale]

Nothing fancy... just a blade I setup myself, using the "Ultra" style of diffusion, which is essentially polypropylene (gift wrap!).

Also, b/c the Flange III sabers ("darkside" & "lightside") both got used IN EXCESS... like 100s and 100s of hits... the blades became... uhh... "naturally"(?) sanded in a very smooth, subtle way.

This "sanding" further aids the light diffusion to a certain extent.

However... sand a blade TOO much... and the color "dulls", so it's not as ideal.

--Novastar

[SteveSabbai]

@greytale ...i only want a Saber for Cosplay/Display not for dueling so which one would be my best choice for blade color quality? also how long does the batteries last in these Sabers if kept on constantly? 1hr, 2hrs? thxu for your time :)

[taichix]

can you duel with em?

[taichix]

what is hyperdyne? ^^

[bluecamel786]

hyperblades FTW!! anyone who agrees thumbs up!

[gmorales5000]

Great videos Greytale I applaud your unbiased reviews and hope we get more comparison videos soon

[MrBigFartZa]

can u use hypers to duel like ultras? are they durable like ultras?