Emisar DW4 vs Emisar D1K
Quick take: The Emisar D1K costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Emisar DW4 is brighter (3,500 vs 1,200 lm); the Emisar D1K throws farther (616m vs 144m).
| Spec | Emisar DW4 | Emisar D1K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $39.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Headlamp | Thrower |
| Lumens | 3,500 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 5,200 cd | 95,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 144m | 616m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (turbo) | |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 4500K | W50SQ5 6500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 95 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.0 oz (without battery) | 3.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.4 x 1.2 in | 4.5 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | — |
What owners report
Emisar DW4
- ✓Owners in caving, mine exploration and search and rescue call it flawless
- ✓Light enough to wear on a helmet for hours
- ✓Boost driver gives good efficiency and regulated runtime
- ✓Choice of optics and emitters, as with every Emisar
- ✓CNC-machined aluminium with trapezoid threads and factory lubrication
- ✗No USB-C charging or reverse charging — the cell comes out
- ✗Takes unprotected flat-top 21700s only
- ✗Protected and button-top cells won't fit at all
- ✗Ordering goes through a small-batch supplier with long lead times
- ✗Anduril's configuration menus are steep for a first enthusiast light