
Review Summary
2012-09-09T21:00:00
Light, works in heavy rain, dual output light, durable enough for every day carry. The output control is very intuitive. The only cons are the plastic lanyard loop being too loose and the cr123 batteries. Surefire was very responsive in getting the plastic loop replaced. The CR 123 battery is common enough, but pricey. It'd be great to have an AA battery powered light with the similar characteristics. Tough to fight physics though. It'd also be nice to have a shorter tailcap option if you weren't going to use the lanyard.
Jim R.
The Surefire dual-output LX2 features a high-performance LED capable of producing 200 lumens of blinding white light at its high setting (ten times the output of a typical two-D-cell flashlight) and a useful 15 lumens of light on low. It continues producing useful light levels for 47 hours on a set of batteries. Its bright, versatile beam is shaped by a TIR lens that gathers nearly all of the LED's light and projects it forward, providing plenty of reach with enough surround light to accommodate peripheral vision.
The LX2's ergonomic tailcap switch is programmed to deliver max output when pressed all the way down-making it an ideal choice for tactical professionals. Its Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum body is lightweight, smooth and waterproof (to one meter for up to 30 minutes) making it perfect for outdoor use and everyday carry too.