X300, X200A, X200B and M6 compared

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All lights have a fresh set of batteries. I tried to take the pictures from the same position/distance, on the same camera settings, etc…

X300 on a 1911 (kimber/novak night sights):

X200A on a Glock 17 (XS 24/7 Big Dots):

Here is the X200B on a G19 (XS 24/7 Big Dot sights) for additional comparison:

Insight M6 on a Glock 21 (warren tactical - front night sight) :

another view:

X300 on 1911 in threshold of door (door is approx. 20ft away):

X200A on Glock 17 in threshold of door:

X200B in threshold of door:

Insight M6 on a Glock 21 from threshold of the door:

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WOW!

That’s quite a difference and I guess I know what I’m buying next. Thanks!

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I am impressed with the X300.

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From the picture, it looks like the X200B is the best light from an illumination of the target area.

However, I’m betting that the X300 is actually probably better, and the camera is unable to deal with the tremendous amount of white light in frame.

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That is correct, if you come by the shop after dark I have my X200 and a X300 display unit that we can compare outside the building. The X300 BLOWS AWAY the X200 and it’s cheaper!

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I used to have the X200A, and sold it as soon as I got the 200B.

Now I have both the 200B and 300, and while I haven’t done a side-by-side, I know the X300 lights up my hallways with more “punch” than the 200B.

The 200B is still plenty capable, but the 300 kills it. I just wanted to clarify what the pictures are showing, and what some people might conclude, despite the 300 doing much better in person. :slight_smile:

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Correct the 300 is much brighter. The glare on the door in the X300 picture is an indication of this fact. Notice that the 200B is not bright enough to cause the glare.

The X300 seems to be the best of both the 200B (flood) and 200A (spot) combined, and then made brighter.

I will try to take some pics outside tomorrow night.

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Great post. I was ready to but a weapomlight and unsure of which. X300 inbound. I’

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Looks to me that the 300 would be much more effective at both lighting up the area and blinding the subject while the 200B would do a nice job of lighting up the whole area.

I sold my 200A and have been waiting to see just how good the 300 will be.

Thanks for the review and pics!

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It seems to me that the 200B really “shines” indoors, while the 300 is easily capable of illuminating threats outdoors.

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Looks to me like the X200B still works best in confined areas. The light is much softer and more even. In a house where distances are short, it still looks like the way to go.

Move outside though and try to illuminate a wide open area, and punch 75-100ft across the yard and the X300 looks to be the better option.

Question: against white/light colored walls, does the 300 reflect so much light that it’s blinding? I’ve always wondered as the new lights come out, and the high output Crees are getting some interest, at some point to you get too much of a good thing? The idea of 100 lumens of light reflecting off of a white door or wall 5 ft away seems like it might be counter productive.

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I picked up one of the X300’s for my Sig a few weeks ago. It’s held up really well so far. Awesome light, and much brighter than our issued M3’s.

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Specifically why I commented about the pictures in the posts I made above.

The pictures are deceiving because I doubt the camera can reconcile the amount of white light being sent to it’s AWB sensor.

The X200B is a good light. The X300 is a better light.

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SHIVAN,

So you don’t think the added lumens and the center spot intensity of the 300 is too much of a good thing when working indoors? I have no doubt it would be much better outdoors or when trying to light up large indoor areas. I’m just wondering in the context of home defense by a civilian, where max indoor distances are 25-30 feet max, would you still prefer the 300 over the 200B?

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On a handgun, the X300 is a superior light. The only thing I could possibly think of in regards to the X200B being better for civilian home defense, which is my context as well, would be if it were mounted to a carbine and I had an optic with a light sensitive reticle that washes out in bright white light.

Otherwise I can’t see another scenario where the X200B would be better than the X300.

For this reason, the X300 is on my HD pistol.

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Thanks.

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the test subjects:
X300 on the 1911
In front of the 1911 from left to right:
X200A, X300, X200B, M6

For this series - the black targets are 15 yards away. the white targets are 25 yards away:

The X300:

X200A

x200B:

M6:

For this series there are 3 black targets at 7 yards:

X300:

X200A

X200B:

M6:

Titan at approx. 5 yards from the front bumper:

X300:

X200A:

X200B:

M6:

The camera did not pick up all of the light that could be seen with the naked eye. All lights were brighter in person, but I did my best. For instance the X300 allowed me to easily see a NRA Ram target at 100 yards that was painted white. The camera could not pick up the ram at all. With the others, I could not see the white ram. Also, with the X300 it was much easier for me to line up the sights through the camera. The other lights were not bright enough to allow to do so as easily or at all in some instances.

None of the lights allowed me to see a Black 12" gong that was right beside the white ram at 100 yards.

My overall impression iss that the X300 is clearly the best light for indoor and outdoor use. Easily surpassing all of the others.

As has been noted, the X200B is a good light and works well inside of a house, but is no match for the X300.

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Thanks for posting the pictures.

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great post ! thanks.

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Hi David,

Thanks for this very informative post.

Out of curiousity, have you compared the x300 with say a Surefire 951 outdoors? It would be interesting to see how well it would illuminate those outside targets. Everything I read says the incandesent (Spelling) lights have more throw.

I’m thinking of selling off my 951’s in favor of these lighter, smaller lights.