Armytek Wizard C2 Pro vs Armytek Prime C2 Pro
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Quick take: The Armytek Prime C2 Pro costs $5 less; the Armytek Wizard C2 Pro is brighter (2,500 vs 2,400 lm); the Armytek Wizard C2 Pro throws farther (131m vs 123m); the Armytek Prime C2 Pro runs longer on high (2.8 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Armytek Wizard C2 Pro | Armytek Prime C2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $85 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Headlamp | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,500 lm | 2,400 lm |
| Candela | 4,300 cd | 3,782 cd |
| Beam distance | 131m | 123m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2.8 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | Not named by the maker | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 6 Stepped (12 advanced) + Strobe |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | ||
| Weight | 2.3 oz | 2.4 oz (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 1.0 in | 4.6 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 10 Year | 10 Year |
What owners report
Armytek Wizard C2 Pro
- ✓Regulated output with runtime figures reviewers consider trustworthy
- ✓Runs for days or weeks on low output
- ✓Strong magnetic tailcap that doubles as the charging attachment
- ✓Works equally as a headlamp or a handheld right-angle light
- ✓Armytek's warranty is far longer than the industry norm
- ✗Anodising scuffs easily, especially at the clip and headband attachment points
- ✗You have to unscrew the tailcap to charge it
- ✗The interface is unusual and the manual barely explains it
- ✗Magnetic charging rather than USB-C
- ✗Charging a large cell over that connector is slow