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I like rechargeable because I have solar so if the grid is down I can recharge during the day and I don’t have to stockpile batteries. On my weapon mounted lights I do prefer batteries though. Good review though.
I bought an emisar D4K that uses 21700 battery without USB charging and it was weird at first but I actually way prefer it now for edc. Also got a PB2S charger for recharging batteries, which kinda acts like a powerbank where I can swap batteries into my light from. Gives me constant up time instead of bullshit scenarios where your USB light is out of battery when you want to leave the house.
Usb lights are a tiny bit heavier and longer as well, since they have to have the USB charging hardware stored inside the light. They're often less water resistant as well, like if you were to drop it in a puddle or maybe even the snow, USB lights might be at higher risk because of those gaping holes in the side. Most non USB lights can go fully submerged (don't try it lol)
Once you get use to it I think usb charging is a bit overrated
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I like rechargeable because I have solar so if the grid is down I can recharge during the day and I don’t have to stockpile batteries. On my weapon mounted lights I do prefer batteries though. Good review though.
I bought an emisar D4K that uses 21700 battery without USB charging and it was weird at first but I actually way prefer it now for edc. Also got a PB2S charger for recharging batteries, which kinda acts like a powerbank where I can swap batteries into my light from. Gives me constant up time instead of bullshit scenarios where your USB light is out of battery when you want to leave the house.
Usb lights are a tiny bit heavier and longer as well, since they have to have the USB charging hardware stored inside the light. They're often less water resistant as well, like if you were to drop it in a puddle or maybe even the snow, USB lights might be at higher risk because of those gaping holes in the side. Most non USB lights can go fully submerged (don't try it lol)
Once you get use to it I think usb charging is a bit overrated