Thread: Maxtoch 2X torch v. HID spotlight

Okay did some interesting light testing tonight. I know the dedomed (U3 led) Maxtoch 2X torches run at 290-300k lux, and the dedomed M24s with same run around 170-190k. Great performers capable of lighting up paddocks with ease, and picking up big animals hundreds of meters away.

This evening my cobber gave me his Lightforce spotlight with an HID conversion unit in it - he had tested it in the field against his new Maxtoch 2X last night and came back saying his Maxtoch 2X was better. So I have just done a lux meter test on it and hey hey, the 2X is significantly stronger. The HID spottie read 225k lux - about 35-50k more than the smaller M24 Maxtoch, but 65-75k lux less than the 2X.

Confirms what we already know - the Maxtochs are better than alot of spotlights. Doesn't mean the Maxtoch is brighter than all HIDs, but its right up there - gives you an idea just how good these handheld torches are. Frankly we don't use our big spots anymore though they could be useful if you're shooting all night - save battery changes.