Energizer 3 LED Headlight
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Energizer 3 LED Headlight
Customer Review: Energizer vs. Rayovac
Summary: 4 Stars
I own both a Rayovac headlamp & an Energizer headlamp and am pleased with both. I am posting the same review in each as a side-by-side comparison...
Energizer: weighs ~2.9 ounces (81 grams) with batteries / 3 AAA batteries, side-by-side, with a snap tight cover which is removed with a coin, key, or screwdriver / 2 red LEDs (for low impact on natural night vision), 4 white LEDs (2 focused forward and 2 "flood") / swivel head / single strap around your head (adjustable) / switch is a push button toggle on the top of the unit / switch positions are: red LEDs, 2 front focused LEDs, 2 side LEDs, or all 4 white LEDs
Rayovac: weighs ~4.4 ounces (125 grams) with batteries / 3 AAA batteries in a cylindrical cartridge which is closed with a threaded cap / 2 red LEDs (for low impact on natural night vision), 1 white LED, 1 Krypton bulb / swivel head / 1 strap around your head and 1 over the top (both are adjustable) / switch is a rotating knob on the opposite end of the battery cap / switch positions are: red LEDs, single white LED, or Krypton bulb
Pros & Cons: Both headlamps do an excellent job of freeing up your hands. I use the Rayovac when working around the house or on the car because the single white LED is more than sufficient lighting in close quarters. The Rayovac also has increased stability due to the additional strap. I use the Energizer when working outdoors because of the brightness afforded by additional LEDs. I would not recommend the Rayovac single white LED for seeing at a distance outside. I find the 4 Energizer LEDs are brighter than the Rayovac Krypton bulb, as well. Although the Energizer is definitely brighter, I find that it adds a slight glare to my vision--which the Rayovac does not. The Energizer push button switch can be difficult to press, especially while wearing it. The Rayovac is definitely my favorite of the two, but I'd recommend the Energizer over the Rayovac if you're going to be using it outside for things like evening yard work or camping.
Customer Review: Good bright light at a great price
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered one of these headlamps to keep in the car for any night-time emergencies. For the price, this light is really great and worth a 5 star rating in my opinion, but it's not as fancy as some. I've also got a Black Diamond Helion LED Headlamp (more than 3 times the cost of this unit) that I have used almost daily for the last 2 or 3 years, and am making some comparisons to that.
This light is surprisingly bright, with the beam being a somewhat defined medium-diameter spot. It's not as bright as those lights with the new Luxeon LEDs but it's very bright and won't wear down the batteries as fast as a Luxeon LED. The projected beam is not totally even in color on my unit, with a slight yellower cast projected near the middle of the spot and a blue-purple tint at the outer edges of the projected spot. This may not be a big deal for some, and may be due to the magnifiers used on the lens.
While wearing the lamp, I noticed some reflection of light off of my eyebrows. They're not huge eyebrows or anything, but it was a slight distraction and is due to the lens projecting out slightly from the front of the light.
The headband is adequate and can be snugged-up nicely, and would fit a child too. The single band is not as secure feeling as those lights with an additional band that goes over the top of one's head, and may be prone to sliding down with a lot of vertical body motion like running, etc.
The pivoting lamp housing makes it easy to adjust the vertical beam position, with its smooth movement, swinging down and away from the battery compartment. Some other lights ratchet up and down in their adjustment.
The red LED seems handy for night vision and has even red lighting (not as much of a spot as the white). The housing seems consistent with price (plastic and inexpensive feeling), with a snap-off battery cover which feels a bit fragile if one were not careful with it. But over-all, this seems to be a great deal for the price.
Customer Review: Saved my bacon
Summary: 5 Stars
Saturday night, 6/27/10, I was out fishing with my buddy, and I was wearing the everyready 3-led headlight. To make a long story short, we were in the Long Beach Harbor, and as we went across a channel opening, we got hit by a big wave, and capsized. I jumped in cannonball-style, but didn't go under. The lamp, which was on, stayed on my head, and when we swam over to the now upside-down boat, and hung onto it for dear life, I had my buddy, who was prone on the hull of my little 13 foot aluminum skiff, waving the headlamp at a tugboat that was coming out to escort a freighter into the harbor. We were able to get their attention, and after 25 minutes of hanging off the boat in icy Pacific waters, we were pulled aboard a Long Beach Lifeguard boat. If I hadn't been wearing the headlamp, I doubt we could have gotten their attention, as it was about Midnight. I'm quite humbled by the fact that this headlamp was bright enough to catch the attention of a tugboat captain at about 100 yards. I'm getting the headlamp a fresh set of batteries for my new birthday, cause I woulda been a goner without it.Customer Review: Excellent and practical and durable
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this headlamp for over a year and love it. I paddle canoes and kayaks and do some overnight camping in remote areas. I have found my Energizer headlamp to be extremely useful with plenty of light. I've not yet had to replace the batteries. I use the red for reading maps and use both colors for finding my way through streams and swamps at night and for camping. This past Friday night I accidentally slipped on a muddy bank and ended up in the river about waist deep. I lost my headlamp in the bottom of the river just as we were starting a night paddle. We were gone about 2 hours and when we returned one of the group saw a red glow in the murky depths. It was my headlamp still burning. I found it easily, used it the remainder of the weekend and it's still working fine. This light is not advertised as waterproof, but it's as close to waterproof as you can get. I took it apart, let it dry out, and it's still as good as new. I highly recommend it and will buy another.... if I ever need to.Customer Review: Great Headlamp at a Great Price
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the fact that this uses LEDs and common (AAA) batteries. This is very bright - plenty of light for anything I might want to do. The fact that it has a Red LED, to preserve night vision, is icing on the cake. I ordered one the first time around, then went back and ordered several more to be used as gifts. (My nephew is going to love it!)
Update: Subtract 1 star because I found it turned on in the pocket of my backpack. (It appears that the slider switch moves a bit too easily. I may try something like a rubber band wrapped around the light to try to keep the switch from moving.)
On the other hand, add back 1/2 star due to the fact that the light swivels up and down so you can direct the light where you need it.
Still comes out at 4.5 stars for me.