![]() ![]() Using this relationship, we can define an efficiency for lights as (lumens * time lumens) / (battery capacity), which allows the comparison between different lights with different capacities and outputs. The USB charging and magnetic tail cap of the Wizard are nice and work well, there is plenty of pull force to hold the light to uneven surfaces.Įfficency: Efficiency can generally be defined as (what you get out) / (what you put in). Other features: With none to speak of, Zebralight loses this category by default. Because the primary use of a headlight is to be worn on the head, this category goes to Zebralight. I didn't use the elastic strap since the snapping action was enough to hold it in place. By comparison the Wizard's head strap feels cheaper but allows quick light removal, the light snaps in to the holder and is held in by an elastic strap. The main drawback is the light is captured in the strap, making it difficult to easily remove. The length of the straps takes some effort to adjust, meaning it's more difficult for it to loosen over time. Since it's personal preference, we'll call this a draw.Īccessories: The main accessory with headlights is obviously the strap, and to that end the ZL is more comfortable and has a quality feel to it. The Wizard allows access to more light settings, but the ZL makes it easier to switch between settings quickly. User interface: This likely comes down to personal preference, but I like the ZL interface better. While both are good lights, the Wizard wins this category. Side by side the difference is obvious, but separately it would be difficult to notice the difference. The beam shots I took are a good representation of how the lights look IRL, the Wizard does a good job of recreating natural colors while the ZL has a greenish hue to it. Light quality: I was really impressed with the Wizard here - the Nichia LED does a much better job of illuminating reds. Armytek appears to use a plastic lens where ZL uses glass. Machining wise, the ZL's body has more complex and smaller features, giving it a quality feel. The button on the Wizard feels muted and mushy, the ZL is easy to press and has a very satisfying click. ![]() The finish on the ZL is uniform and smooth, while the Wizard has an almost chalky finish on it. Weight difference between the two is noticeable but not obvious - neither is very heavy and either would be comfortable for long periods of use.īuild quality: Again, the Zebralight is much better built. The pictures show the size difference well. Size\weight: The Zebralight wins this category pretty handily as it is considerably smaller than the Wizard. I broke the review down into several categories, pictures are here. This won't be nearly as technical as other reviews, but I thought the differences were interesting and hopefully they're helpful to someone deciding between the two. I bought a H600Fd Mk IV for my personal use and several Wizard Pro Nichia's for gifts, so I took the opportunity to compare them back to back. ![]()
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