Zebralight SC64w HI vs Zebralight A6
Quick take: The Zebralight A6 costs $30 less; the Zebralight SC64w HI is brighter (1,100 vs 800 lm); the Zebralight A6 runs longer on high (3.8 vs 3 hrs).
| Spec | Zebralight SC64w HI | Zebralight A6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89 | $59 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 1,100 lm | 800 lm |
| Candela | 11,500 cd | 0 cd |
| Beam distance | 215m | |
| Runtime | 3 hrs (high) | 3.8 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | XHP35 HI 4500K | Lumileds Luxeon V 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 3 Stepped + Sub | 3 Stepped + 2 Sub |
| UI | Zebralight UI | Zebralight UI |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 80 | 70 |
| Weight | 1.8 oz | 3.0 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 3.6 x 1.0 in | 3.6 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | — |
What owners report
Zebralight SC64w HI
- ✓Very small and light for an 18650, with legendary Zebralight regulation
- ✓XHP35 HI gives an even 4500K tint with very little green
- ✓Real throw compared with the floody SC64c
- ✓Runtime up to four months on the lowest setting
- ✓Peaks at only 44.7°C — never too hot to hold
- ✗The click-count interface is frustrating until learned
- ✗Around 80 CRI — clean but not a high-CRI light
- ✗No magnet as standard
- ✗Active temperature control makes output depend on ambient conditions
- ✗No onboard charging, as with all Zebralights