{"id":30893,"date":"2017-09-05T11:53:52","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T15:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=30893"},"modified":"2019-09-15T12:23:47","modified_gmt":"2019-09-15T16:23:47","slug":"the-tale-of-three-tactical-lights-and-which-to-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/the-tale-of-three-tactical-lights-and-which-to-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"The tale of three tactical lights and which to buy"},"content":{"rendered":"

A quick check of Amazon.com for compact tactical-rated flashlights shows that some amazing bargains are easily available.\u00a0 Forget that overweight 4-D cell flashlight that emergency workers used to haul around. Now, at 1\/10th<\/sup> the weight, you can get a much more powerful and portable light that\u2019s infinitely easier to carry, half the price, and brighter as well.\u00a0 Today, I want to compare three top choices.<\/p>\n

If you read my recent review of the Infray 1102 pocket flashlight<\/a>, you know that I was quite impressed with their build quality and light output.\u00a0 So, I decided to look at their two entries in the tactical flashlight field.\u00a0 Both their SD-05<\/a> and SD-06 cost less and outperform the J5 V1-Pro light.\u00a0 The J5 has been the leading Amazon seller for compact tactical lights for some time, but the Infray lights offer better specs and better performance for less money.<\/p>\n

\"COMPARISON-OF-TACTICAL-FLASHLIGHTS\"<\/p>\n

Price savings on tactical flashlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With the price of tactical flashlights down so low, there\u2019s no time like the present to purchase one of these practically indestructible lights.\u00a0 Here\u2019s how the three compare:<\/p>\n

Infray Single AA light<\/a> \u2013 model SD-05\u00a0 –\u00a0 Special Amazon deal price thru 9\/9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $7.99<\/p>\n

J5 \u00a0Single AA light<\/a> \u2013 model V1-Pro \u2013 Amazon sale price $12.95<\/p>\n

Infray 3 cell AAA light \u2013 model SD-06 \u2013 Amazon deal price $10.99<\/p>\n

Light output of the tactical flashlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While many of you may buy on price alone, the real bargain happens when you get better performance for less money. That\u2019s what I discovered when I compared all three of these lights under real world conditions.<\/p>\n

Both the Infray SD-05 and the J5 are single cell AA lights rated at 300 lumens, but there is no comparison in the brightness. The Infray is much brighter, with newer LED technology and better life.<\/p>\n

In this photo, I compared all three.\u00a0 Obviously, I expected the three cell SD-06 to be brighter, but you can see the difference in the SD-05 and the J5. Even though they both claim 300 lumens, the SD-05 certainly outshines the J5. Notice also that the 7000K bulbs in the Infray lights are a whiter light than the J5 \u2013 which helps them cut through the night darkness better.<\/p>\n

\"comparative-brightness\"<\/p>\n

Notice also the beam width of the Infray lights \u2013 at their widest settings, they light up much more area. For the same battery usage, you get to see a much larger area, which is especially ideal for those you who use the light for bike riding at night. The Infray lights throw a 66% larger beam – 42″ or 44″ compared to the J5 at 25″.<\/p>\n

\"INFRAY-BEAM-SPREAD\"<\/p>\n

Also, notice that at the long-distance setting of each light, the Infray lights continue to give you usable round light patterns, while the J5 focuses down to the exact shape of its LED chip \u2013 a sort of strange, stepped shape. I attribute that to the latest CREE technology in the Infray lights.<\/p>\n

\"HIGH-BEAM-PATTERNS\"<\/p>\n

Specs on all three lights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The photos above should tell the story, but here for the techies are the specs listed for each light.\u00a0 All three offer three modes \u2013 High- Low and Strobe.\u00a0 All three come with a belt clip. All three fit in the palm of your hand.<\/p>\n

\"Infray<\/p>\n

Infray Single AA light<\/a> \u2013 model SD-05\u00a0 –\u00a0 300 lumens on high, 40 on low, 18 month warranty \u2013 runs on standard alkaline battery<\/p>\n

J5 \u00a0Single AA light<\/a> \u2013 model V1-Pro \u2013 300 lumens on high \u2013 unspecified on low \u2013 no warranty listed \u2013 expensive lithium metal battery recommended<\/p>\n

Infray 3 cell AAA light \u2013 model SD-06 \u2013 400 lumens on high \u2013 120 lumens on low \u2013 18-month warranty \u2013 runs on standard alkaline batteries.<\/p>\n

Decide for yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For my money, it just goes to show that the new technology used by Infray is certainly the superior option for both performance and price.<\/p>\n

\"INFRAY-TACTICAL-FLASHLIGHTS\"<\/p>\n

Disclosure:\u00a0 Thanks to Infray for providing the flashlights so that I could test them out and perform this review.\u00a0 As always, all opinions are strictly my own.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A quick check of Amazon.com for compact tactical-rated flashlights shows that some amazing bargains are easily available.\u00a0 Forget that overweight 4-D cell flashlight that emergency workers used to haul around. Now, at 1\/10th the weight, you can get a much more powerful and portable light that\u2019s infinitely easier to carry, half the price, and brighter 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A quick check of Amazon.com for compact tactical-rated flashlights shows that some amazing bargains are easily available.\u00a0 Forget that overweight 4-D cell flashlight that emergency workers used to haul around. Now, at 1\/10th the weight, you can get a much more powerful and portable light that\u2019s infinitely easier to carry, half the price, and brighter as well.\u00a0 Today, I want to compare three top choices. If you read my recent review of the Infray 1102 pocket flashlight, you know that I was quite impressed with their build quality and light output.\u00a0 So, I decided to look at their two entries…<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"Past<\/a>, Tech, Gadgets & Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/INFRAY-TACTICAL-FLASHLIGHTS.jpg?fit=300%2C204&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/INFRAY-TACTICAL-FLASHLIGHTS.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/INFRAY-TACTICAL-FLASHLIGHTS.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/INFRAY-TACTICAL-FLASHLIGHTS.jpg?fit=1920%2C1303&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["Past<\/a>","Tech, Gadgets & Gear<\/a>"],"unlinked":["Past<\/span>","Tech, Gadgets & Gear<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["compact flashlight<\/a>","Infray<\/a>","LED flashlight<\/a>","Tactical flashlight<\/a>","Tech<\/a>"],"unlinked":["compact flashlight<\/span>","Infray<\/span>","LED flashlight<\/span>","Tactical flashlight<\/span>","Tech<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 9 years ago","modified":"Updated 7 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on September 5, 2017","modified":"Updated on September 15, 2019"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on September 5, 2017 11:53 am","modified":"Updated on September 15, 2019 12:23 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-82h","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":30927,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/infray-releases-yet-another-smaller-bolder-and-brighter-tactical-light\/","url_meta":{"origin":30893,"position":0},"title":"Infray releases yet another smaller, bolder and brighter tactical light","author":"Doug","date":"September 21, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"I\u2019ve been using a rechargeable LED flashlight for evening rescue and response missions with the Red Cross for about a year now.\u00a0 I\u2019ve just switched however to the Infray Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight, with rechargeable 18650 battery Included. 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