Nice set of lights to compare. I know the "fairness" of W1/W2 in the KR1 vs the C8+ can be debated but I think I prefer what the W2 brings in terms of output over the larger hotspot if you're gonna get a KR1. Whenever I get around to it, that'll be my choice... Interesting notes with the SST20, too. I hadn't put much consideration into what one can make out at a distance - the CRI isn't bringing a heck of a lot to the table at that point so you may as well focus on maximum range. And one other thing I think at least worth a cursory mention, probably over any concerns about UI even, is the fact that the KR1 is quite the looker compared to the C8+... Not that it REALLY matters, but it certainly is nice. That 219b sw45k is so, so nice! Nice output for a single emitter in such a small light.
This would look almost like how this c8+ w1 looks in this video. Same emitter and similar size reflectors. Maybe the kr1 w1 having a bit of a larger hotspot against the c8+ w1 but not by much.
I dont see anything relevant in this comparison whatsoever. It is two different lights with 2 different emitters. This is like comparing a Ford f150 to a Nissan maximum. What is there to compare? Why would you compare them? I don't believe anyone asked him for this comparison. Why would they?
Both C8+ are doing a great job, although for range, the W1 is clearly the best. I have that exact same SST-20 in a S2+ with short tube, and it does a pretty good job in lighting things up to 60 metres below 100% - and being warm and with high CRI for up-close.
Warner light won't throw as far but cuts through air particles/rain fog etc better. I'm sure you're aware but maybe others aren't. I like your channel and your raspy voice lol ✌️
@@cheule oh my lord i only see it now. Im so sorry!! The thumbnail looks like you edited in a flashlight beam unrealisticly bright in blue. But its not, just looks like it lmao
It would be really cool to compare the Osram W1 to the Luminus SBT90.2
Nice set of lights to compare. I know the "fairness" of W1/W2 in the KR1 vs the C8+ can be debated but I think I prefer what the W2 brings in terms of output over the larger hotspot if you're gonna get a KR1. Whenever I get around to it, that'll be my choice...
Interesting notes with the SST20, too. I hadn't put much consideration into what one can make out at a distance - the CRI isn't bringing a heck of a lot to the table at that point so you may as well focus on maximum range.
And one other thing I think at least worth a cursory mention, probably over any concerns about UI even, is the fact that the KR1 is quite the looker compared to the C8+... Not that it REALLY matters, but it certainly is nice.
That 219b sw45k is so, so nice! Nice output for a single emitter in such a small light.
I love the KR1 because you can pick one up for $40! And Hank is cool dude so I never feel guilty giving him all my money xD
Great vid. Just ordered a KR1 with the W1 and was good to see a somewhat relevant comparison.
This would look almost like how this c8+ w1 looks in this video. Same emitter and similar size reflectors. Maybe the kr1 w1 having a bit of a larger hotspot against the c8+ w1 but not by much.
I dont see anything relevant in this comparison whatsoever. It is two different lights with 2 different emitters. This is like comparing a Ford f150 to a Nissan maximum. What is there to compare? Why would you compare them? I don't believe anyone asked him for this comparison. Why would they?
@@zampination the c8+ w1 has at least twice the candela of a kr1 w1.
Both C8+ are doing a great job, although for range, the W1 is clearly the best. I have that exact same SST-20 in a S2+ with short tube, and it does a pretty good job in lighting things up to 60 metres below 100% - and being warm and with high CRI for up-close.
Thanks dude
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Great video and compare.
sst20 3amps driver?
It was the driver Simon sent with the C8 (I didn’t mod it). I don’t know which driver he used, but I know SST-20s can take more than 3A.
@@cheule my sst20 burn by 4 mode 5 amps driver on s2+ host
Nice video. Which is the best emmiter for EDCing a KR1? I think w2 and w1 aren’t really usable, they’re more for fun.
Something a lot lot less throwy. Tactical Grizzly has a review of a KR1 with a GT FC 40, I think. That looked a lot more practical.
Warner light won't throw as far but cuts through air particles/rain fog etc better. I'm sure you're aware but maybe others aren't. I like your channel and your raspy voice lol ✌️
That was after getting sick! Not normally so raspy. And no, it wasn’t Covid haha!
I have compared sst20 in both c8+ and kr1, kr1 spot is a bit larger
Interesting how kr1 w2 spot size is the same as c8+ sst20
Great content only stop with the fake thumbnails man
Edit: I am really blind, nothing wrong with the thumbnail
Please elaborate.
@@cheule oh my lord i only see it now. Im so sorry!! The thumbnail looks like you edited in a flashlight beam unrealisticly bright in blue. But its not, just looks like it lmao