Material Quality | Tactical, Outdoor, Heavy-Duty Use | Industry: Standard Plastic (ABS) Our Base: 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy (Military-grade corrosion resistance) Our Advanced: Aluminum + Carbon Fiber (▲▲) | Base: 30% lighter than plastic (ISO 527-2) Advanced: 40% stronger than Base (ASTM D638) | Base: Higher cost than plastic Advanced: Requires careful handling to avoid scratches |
Brightness Level | Search & Rescue, Emergency Lighting | Industry: 500 lumens Our Base: 1000 lumens (▲) (ANSI FL1 Standard) Our Advanced: 2000 lumens (▲▲) | Base: 2x brighter than Industry (ISO 21729) Advanced: Blinds adversaries at 50m | Base: 45min runtime at max Advanced: 30min runtime at max (IEC 60598-2-20) |
Waterproof Rating | Water-Based Activities, Marine Use | Industry: IPX4 (splash-proof) Our Base: IPX7 (1m/30min) (▲) Our Advanced: IPX8 (2m/30min) (▲▲) | Base: Survives accidental submersion Advanced: Dive-ready (ASTM F1670) | Base: Seals degrade over time Advanced: Requires annual pressure check (ISO 20653) |
Battery Capacity | Long Expeditions, Extended Use | Industry: Disposable AA (1000mAh) Our Base: 2000mAh Li-ion (▲) (IEC 62133) Our Advanced: 4000mAh Li-ion (▲▲) | Base: 8hr runtime on low mode Advanced: 16hr runtime (IEC 60598-1) | Base: 500 charge cycles max Advanced: 2hr recharge time (vs 1hr for Industry) |
Tactical Features | Self-Defense, Law Enforcement | Industry: Basic On/Off Switch Our Base: Tactical Momentary Switch (▲) (ANSI/ASME) Our Advanced: Dual Switch + Strobe (▲▲) | Base: Instant high-beam access Advanced: Strobe disorients threats (NFPA 101) | Base: Requires thumb strength Advanced: Steeper learning curve (ASTM F2672) |
Customization | Modular Setup, Multi-Tasking | Industry: Non-modular Our Base: Modular Head (▲) (ISO 5393) Our Advanced: Fully Modular (▲▲) | Base: Swap lenses in 10s Advanced: Battery/Body swaps in 5s (ASTM F1591) | Base: Limited accessory compatibility Advanced: Higher assembly cost (IEC 60598-2-20) |