Emisar D1 vs Lumintop GT Mini
Quick take: The Emisar D1 is brighter (1,400 vs 1,200 lm); the Lumintop GT Mini throws farther (735m vs 583m).
| Spec | Emisar D1 | Lumintop GT Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $45 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Thrower |
| Lumens | 1,400 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 85,000 cd | 135,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 583m | 735m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (high) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | Osram CSLPM1 | Osram NM1 |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.8 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 1.3 in | 4.8 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | 1 Year |
What owners report
Emisar D1
- ✓Genuine pocket-sized throw for spotting things at distance
- ✓Unusually even hotspot all the way across
- ✓Better balanced in hand and pocket than the D4, per owners
- ✓Anduril with Hank's emitter menu
- ✓Reasonably priced for a configure-to-order light
- ✗Poor for walking — a tight distant hotspot doesn't light a path
- ✗The head is big enough to ride awkwardly in a pocket
- ✗Anodising colour can mismatch between head, body and tail
- ✗Anduril takes learning
- ✗No onboard charging
Lumintop GT Mini
- ✓735 m of throw from a pocketable 18650 light
- ✓Smooth head slides into a pocket, knurled tube stays put in the hand
- ✓Mode memory so you don't cycle back to your level
- ✓IPX68 rated
- ✓Comfortable to hold for extended periods despite the head size
- ✗No onboard charging — an external charger is required
- ✗Large head on a small tube makes the balance awkward
- ✗Body flats and labels don't line up with the button
- ✗Steps down faster than some owners like
- ✗A 2018 design, now undercut by newer pocket throwers