Actually, unless we're talking about different lights, Phillips claims 270 lumens, with measurements of actual units ranging from 265 to 291 lumens, according to
this review. Just plain good reflector design to get the most out of the lumens it bothers to emit.
As I mentioned, I find it better than lights emitting twice the light, and while I have plans to make a 10 degree 470/900 lumen lamp, I still expect the Saferide to be my primary light.
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According to MTB they say it's rated at 400 lumens by Phillips; see:
http://reviews.mtbr.com/philips-safe...ights-shootout But on my box the light came in it says word for word: "powered by 2 new generation high-power lumiled led's, 1,000+ equivalent lumens" Not sure what that means but no where on the box or in the instructions does it say 265 to 295, but the Phillips specs on their web site says 220, question is why did MBR claim the manufacture said it was 400 and then what the heck is the 1000 suppose to be on the box? Since it says "equivalent" maybe they mean due to the reflector being used and most of the light energy is directed flat and low thus not wasting any light then that light is the same as 1000 lumens?? It's the only thing I can think of. Then when I compare the Mitycross 480 (480 lumens) with the Phillips the Phillips does appear brighter.
All I know if you look a the beam comparison website I gave earlier, it's clearly one of the brightest lights with the most useful beam on the market for far less money the others. I'm glad I got it.
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