In regards to the Hotshot, my preference is actually the Axiom Pulse 60. It usually gets 5+ actual runtime on flash mode, (closer to 6, actually). I have had cars actually stop me and tell me they could see it from over 1/4 mile away. At night, it's bright enough that the rear camera can read license plates. I think thats a good thing. Whenever I am out riding and I pass someone, I usually do a glance to see what they are running. Based on what I've seen from other people with the same light, I'm probably not blinding to other cyclists. The Pulse 60 is the only one I think I would trust for daytime visibility. Indeed close/punish passes seem to have noticibly decreased since I've outfitted my bikes. I never run it on steady.

For a headlight, I run a Cygolight 800. Low beam on MUP, because I am considerate of others, full-on flash mode on road. But that doesn't stop the occasional complaint. For comparison the average automibile headlight is 750 lumens on high beams...and I am flashing like a beacon. So I am not a d-bag I return it to "low" when I start seeing the road signs reflecting back at me.

Left hooks, right hooks, people pulling out in front of me has been virtually eliminated.

This combination is the only one I'll trust my kids safety to. They are deliberately, offensively bright and command drivers attention. Drivers behaviour has noticably changed to value my safety. Good.