How do you differentiate the old vs updated HLX? They share the same model code and none of the retailers have updated the spec to 50,000 candela. According to streamlight the model is 88066 without usb battery and 88071 with, but they have the specs from the old one on every other website.

@@willng34 it's impossible right now. Streamlight didn't change the part number. On most websites, it still says 27,600 candela. I imagine there's still a lot of old stock out there that needs to be sold, before they send the new one to resellers. If it's actually advertised as 50,000 candela, I'm sure it's the new model. Something to consider, is that with that much candela, it will likely wash out your red dot. I might buy both models, to see if they wash out my red dot, and then return the one that doesn't wash it out. My iron sights are co-witnessed. But, I'm so farsighted, I can't see the front iron sight post. I need the red dot.

Dude I was wondering why my HLX-Pro looks exactly the same as the HL-X. I got both so I could decide and was losing it because I couldn’t tell a difference in illumination.

@@UpsideDownHamster it depends if you receive a new HL-X, or old stock that still needs to be sold. Online retailers haven't yet updated the regular HL-X to the 50,000 candela, so you don't really know what you're buying

I think you've missed the point of the video. The concept I am trying to relay is that any advantage in CQB is an advantage, therefore if you can find a light without rings in the beam profile, you'll have better visibility without creating shadows or casting lines across your field of view. Rings add clutter, add more information to process, that equates to more time "thinking" instead of acting. Any advantage is an advantage, so if all things are equal, you'd want a light without rings in the beam profile vs one that DID have rings like this does. That is the point.

You've missed the entire point. It's not JUST about rings. It's about the disadvantage one small thing like that adds to an already high stress situation. Given the option to have a light with similar outputs, one would want a clear white light that had no artifact in its beam profile, nobody would choose the light that had a bunch of rings in it with different colors that bent and changed shape around corners/doors. THAT is the point. Yes it would work but there are options out there that will work a lot better given the fact that they don't have any artifact in their beam profile.

White light beam profiles with clean optics provide better data to the end user. White light beam profiles with rings and discolorations put you at a disadvantage. You may not focus on it in a threat centered situation. But it may make the difference in a split second decision that could alter your life forever. Given the options, I would choose the WML platform with solid, white light that didn't have artifact in it. That was the point of this video.

@@DIYautotech as someone who has this light and other more expensive ones, I didn’t even notice this to be honest.

@@robert1539 yours might not have it. I too own other lights from other companies at similar and more expensive price points. None of them have those rings, including lights from the same company. Either way this was my opinion in the video noted. Feel free to make your own conclusions and I hope the light works well for you.

@@DIYautotech no it does, while yeah it may be noticeable against a plane white wall and not be aesthetically pleasing, I don’t see it as being an issue being able to pid something, especially outside in brush, you won’t see those rings at all. The point is I don’t feel it in no way makes the light unless as you mention, just a minor flaw.

You've missed the entire point. It's not JUST about rings. It's about the disadvantage one small thing like that adds to an already high stress situation. Given the option to have a light with similar outputs, one would want a clear white light that had no artifact in its beam profile, nobody would choose the light that hand a bunch of rings in it with different colors that bent and changed shape around corners/doors. THAT is the point. Taking a hollistic view of this light, a small notion like rings puts it at a disadvantage vs 99% of the other WML systems out that that don't have any abnormal colors or rings in their beam profile. Any advantage is an advantage in a life or death situation. So you may not focus on it, but the addition of small advantages here and there make the difference between you meeting your maker and you getting to hug your family again.

Surprisingly, that high candella and high lumen combo worked really well for CQB. It was just the rings that threw me off on corners. You'd think the 50k was too narrow, but because it also had high lumens it provided tons of spill WITH a tight hot spot. So you got the best of both worlds in that regard.

@@DIYautotech I'd use a different light if I could find one that was better for the same price. or at least similar performance, but for cheaper. This is about the best bang for buck that I can find

@@calholli I agree with you on this point despite the downfalls noted in the video. If those rings don't bother you and you don't use the rail mount switch, it's basically a perfect light.

Isn't that the case for all content? lol

This content was to go against the grain of every other youtube channel who watches other peoples videos and regurgitates the same old review. This was an honest review.

Yes they are backward compatible l. I have the hlx pro because it's higher candela at 50k but I use the old tail cap cuz it's smaller and doesn't rattle around all loose plug like

I did. Noted no issues. Said it had to do with the reflector profile/lens coating.

Their CS was helpful but identified the rings being normal for this run of lights due to the lens coating and reflector profile. Providing data against the grain isn't complaining, you ought to understand the difference. The world isn't all "this is right" and "this is wrong" this light is a blend in-between. It has terrible rings within that 99% of other lights do not. It does however offer a great blend of high candella and high lumens similar to the PLHV2 at a fraction of the price. In an actual use scenario I want every advantage I can take. Using a light that provides solid white light data without ANY artifact within will allow me to process better, clearer, non articulated information that much faster. Every small advantage works in your favor of going home to your family. If you missed that point of the video then you should re-watch.