Emisar D4K vs Emisar DW4K
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Quick take: The Emisar D4K costs $2.259999999999998 less; the Emisar DW4K is brighter (4,200 vs 3,500 lm).
| Spec | Emisar D4K | Emisar DW4K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $42.26 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 3,500 lm | 4,200 lm |
| Candela | 7,500 cd | 0 cd |
| Beam distance | 173m | |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (turbo) | |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 4500K | 4x Nichia NTG35 5000K |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 95 | 95 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 3.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 1.2 in | 4.6 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | — |
What owners report
Emisar D4K
- ✓Configure everything: materials, emitters, driver, switch and accessories
- ✓Optional boost driver gives higher and better-regulated output
- ✓Auxiliary LEDs that owners single out for how good they look
- ✓Geometry works well for hands-free and helmet-mounted use
- ✓Light enough to wear on a helmet for hours
- ✗No USB-C charging and no reverse charging — the cell comes out
- ✗Rated 3,800 lumens with a real-world ceiling nearer 2,000
- ✗Not the right light for hours of sustained high output
- ✗Specifying a configuration is daunting if you don't know what you want
- ✗Ordering goes through a small-batch supplier with long lead times