One of the best features of this is the strobe function that is primarily steady, with a slight hit to strobe. Full strobe can be seen and is noticeable, but you cannot pinpoint where the light is (for example, Coast Guard rescuers can see a strobe a long way off, but then cannot pinpoint you very easily and ask that you have a steady light). Try it yourself when approaching another cyclist that is on full strobe. I bet you cannot tell how far they are away from you (depth perception).