Armytek Wizard C2 Pro vs Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Warm
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Quick take: The Armytek Wizard C2 Pro costs $5 less; the Armytek Wizard C2 Pro is brighter (2,500 vs 2,300 lm); the Armytek Wizard C2 Pro throws farther (181m vs 173m).
| Spec | Armytek Wizard C2 Pro | Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Warm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $75 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Headlamp | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 2,500 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Candela | 8,200 cd | 7,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 181m | 173m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | Nichia B35AM 4500K | Nichia B35AM 3500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 90 |
| Weight | 2.3 oz | 2.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 1.0 in | 4.5 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
Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Warm
- ✓Warm tint renders natural materials far better than the cool version
- ✓Penetrates fog and dust better and is easier on dark-adapted eyes
- ✓Regulated output with runtime figures reviewers consider trustworthy
- ✓Days or weeks of running on low output
- ✓Strong magnetic tailcap that doubles as the charging attachment
- ✗Warm emitters give up some lumens against the cool version
- ✗Anodising scuffs easily at the clip and headband attachment points
- ✗You must unscrew the tailcap to charge
- ✗Charging a large cell over the magnetic connector is slow
- ✗Unusual interface that the manual barely explains